Updates
Community Family,
Great news! The front doors to the parking lot are fully functional! Thank you for your patience.
SIMPLY JESUS. Sundays in August at Community 10:30am. In person or watch live on YouTube or Facebook.
SIMPLY JESUS? A continuing Sunday series that takes us back to the real Jesus so as to ask:
· What are you saying? Help me to understand.
· What are you saying to me personally? I want to hear and obey.
August 31: This Sunday Forward – Yes Or No? Matthew 16. Simply Jesus
Snack Afterward-Celebrating August Birthdays!
Coming up!
A Bible Study for Everyone!
Just GOSPEL
Discover The �� Of The Gospel! A Bible Study For You!
The GOSPEL is the key to salvation, the doorway to a living relationship with God, and the message we’re called to share.
︎ But what exactly is it? Where does it come from?
︎ How deeply is it rooted in Scripture?
Join Us!!
︎ COME to a safe, Jesus-centered space to explore the Gospel’s truth.
︎ BELONG to a loving community uncovering the Gospel woven throughout the Bible.
︎ GO FORTH rooted in faith, equipped to share the Gospel with confidence.
Whether you’re new to the Bible or seasoned in faith, if you’re eager to learn humbly from Jesus and others, you’re welcome here.
︎ 9 Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
︎ Starts September 24.
︎ Community Methodist Church Riverside. 339 Meyer Ave. 45431
︎ Facilitator: Pastor Fritz.
Just GOSPEL In Living Color.
9/24: BLACK. Sin: Our Human Problem.
10/1: BLACK. Sin: The Consequences.
10/8: YELLOW. God’s Justice.
10/15: YELLOW. God’s Love.
10/21: RED. Jesus: Who He Is.
10/28: RED. Jesus: What He Did
11/5: WHITE (outlined in red). Faith: What It Is Not.
11/12: WHITE (outlined in red). Faith: What It Is.
11/19: GREEN. How to Grow!
BLUE: Watered To Grow!
SPARK at Spinning Hills Middle School beginning October 2, 2025 1:40- 3:10pm. All with the cooperation of Mad River School district!
Purpose: Present Jesus as Lord and Savior through teaching the Bible and treating the students with respect and love, giving each of them the individual need to thrive and root them in the relationship with Jesus necessary for Jesus-like character, confidence, cooperation, and community.
NEW THIS YEAR: Two MRS system teachers will be involved.
NEEDS: Prayer and Mentors to give the students the right support in this important journey. Contact Pastor Fritz if you want more information 937-245-4007. Call the office for an application. This may be for you!!!!!
Freedom In Christ Discipleship Training Weekends:
︎ Friday, November 7 (7-9 p.m.) – Saturday, November 8 (9-12 p.m.);
︎ CONTINUES Friday, November 14 (7-9 p.m.) - Saturday, November15 (9-5 p.m.).
Contact Shelley James or Claire for more information.
SAVE THE DATE:
︎Celebration (Consecration) Sunday. 11/9
The season for praying about 2026 and our pledges will begin in September and
culminate on Celebration (Consecration) Sunday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. Please save
the date.
ONGOING
Thursday Morning Book Study A study from the book Now That You Are Born Again by Peter K. Louis 10:00am. Book chapters: God’s Design for Your Life, You’re a Good Seed, A Healthy Spiritual Environment, Spiritual Nourishment, Time: The Growth Process and Your Purpose in Life. Please know you can join whenever you can. It’s for everyone!
TROTWOOD OUTREACH third Saturdays at 9:30am. The next one is this Saturday August 31 Contact Charlotte if you have any questions or want to join.
HOPE RESTORED 6:30pm every other Sunday: Next session this summer: August 31 Charlotte leading and individuals sharing their talents and gifts.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: A place and people to overcome your hurts, habits, and hang ups. Every Thursday. 6:00pm Free Supper. 6:45 Celebration. 8:00 Groups.
KINGDOM MAN – Saturdays at 10:00am at Community. Welcome men of all ages!
CHECK OUT OUR CHURCH FACEBOOK PAGES:
︎ Celebrate Recovery Riverside
︎ Dayton Whiz Kids
︎ Unplugged
︎ Community Methodist Church Riverside
If you are on Facebook anyway, go to our Facebook page and like and share posts that are meaningful to you. Thank you!
TOGETHER MEETING OUR FINANCIAL CHALLENGE. The greatest help you can give your Community is this: ︎ If you pledged for 2025, please take a look at your pledged amount and pray. If you do not remember what you pledged, please contact Amy (aborkovskyy@yahoo.com).
︎Then, check out how much you’ve given for the first six months of 2025, and pray. If you need help with this, contact Amy. She has the totals through June. ︎ If you are behind on your pledge, please pray and give more towards your pledge.
Help Needed
AFTER SERVICE SNACK (and I do mean SNACK!) help is needed! See the list on the kitchen door and sign up for a weeks not taken in September. Rhonda had neck surgery July 23 so if you can help out until she gets back, just sign up by calling the
office or on the list on the Fellowship Hall kitchen door. It doesn’t have to be an
elaborate meal! Not a meal at all, just what you want to provide. The main idea is the FELLOWSHIP! Sign up or call Rhonda 937-203-6446 or the office 937-253-5169.
Bless you!
NOTE: Rhonda asked me to let you know how much she appreciates your prayers and extra help during this time. It’s been so good to have so much help and love.
FALL NEWSLETTER: Soon, by September 5, the Fall Newsletter will be in your inbox. If you have an article or information you’d like to have added to our newsletter, get in touch with me.
I am in Florida enjoying family and friends, relaxation and fun! I am available by email or text 937-478-4321 even while I am gone. I sent out a two week calendar last week that you can refer to keep connected.. Enjoy your long holiday weekend and know you are in my prayers. I will be back in the office by Tuesday September 2. Labor Day is Monday September 1 and the office will be closed.
Be blessed,
Ellen