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November 1, 2026
Communion & Family Sunday
ORDER OF SERVICE
Welcome
Praise Music
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Sermon- Pastor Steve Brown
The Secret is Out
Colossians 1:24-2:3
Communion
Closing Song
Offering
Benediction

THIS SUNDAY AT A GLANCE
Worship Gathering-  10:00am
Kingdom Kids-   Remain in Worship Service for Family Sunday
Nursery- Open for ages 4 and under
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Greeting Ministry: Message from Charlie Allocco - Hello Church Family, One of the best things about our church is Community, and that Community starts at the front door. We are looking for people to join our Greeting Ministry. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry contact Charlie Allocco, 732-778-7951.
Sunday Morning Coffee Service: Volunteers still needed. Contact Pastor Steve to sign up. A rotating schedule will be used.
KEY UPDATES
SAVE THE DATES:
November 1 - TODAY Harvest Luncheon and Chili Cookoff
November 22 - Baptism Sunday Considering baptism? Speak with a Pastor or email the church office: office@riverside.us
November 22 - 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Feast- Dinner Church
November 25 - Thanksgiving Eve Service
November 29 - Hanging of the Greens, immediately after worship service
December 3 - Evening Carols Service, 7pm
December 5 - Ladies Only Lunch & Ornament Exchange, 1pm Details to follow
"Riverside Notes" Website- The notes website offers one simple place to follow the Riverside story, find the latest updates, and revisit key decisions and documents as FBC and Branch become Riverside. https://notes.riverside.us 
Dinner Church- 2026 Dinner Church meal signups are open! Email: Matt@thefeastnj.org or visit https://dinnerchurch.thefeastnj.org/sunday-meals to sign up.
ONGOING RHYTHMS Groups:
Sundays
Walk Through the Bible- Sundays 8:30–9:45am — Now in the Book of Romans, Clayton Room (Pastor Russ)
PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) - Sundays at noon at Riverside Church (in the office building next door). This free, confidential, faith-based support group offers connection, education, and hope for parents and family members (18+) who love someone struggling with addiction. All are welcome.
Mondays
Young Adult Group (Ages 18-30) Mondays 6:30-8:00pm with Pastor Jared
Tuesdays
Sunday Sermon Discussion- Tuesdays 12:00–1:30pm — The Forum (Pastor Steve)
Thursdays
Prayer Space — The Forum (open to everyone; no sign-up)  Thursdays 11:00am (Pastor Steve)
ANCHOR Student Ministries (Grades 6–12)- Thu 6:30–8:30pm -Questions: youth@riverside.us  
Senior Community Group- Thursdays at 7:00pm via Zoom. Led by Pastor Russ & Ginni Jones. Bible study & prayer with a focus on our seniors.  
Fridays
Men’s Prayer Group- Fridays 7:15–8:30am — The Forum (Pastor Russ)
USEFUL LINKS
- Merger Blog: https://notes.riverside.us
- Sunday Bulletin: https://fbcredbank.com/bulletin
- Sermons: https://fbcredbank.com/media
- The Feast: https://thefeastnj.org

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