River of Life Christian Church, Rome NY

Biblical Thought #2:
1 John 3:16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
"As children of God, we must be willing to lay down our lives for our brethren." -Martin Parker
Biblical Thought #3:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
"One of the most important things to remember as a child of God is that God loves us so much that he sent his only son to die for our sins" -Martin Parker
Biblical Thought #4:
1 John 1:7 But if we are walking in the light, as he is in the light, we are all united with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son makes us clean from all sin.
"Christ chose to endure more pain than most of use will experience in a lifetime. And he did it for his great love for us. Choose to accept the sacrifice he made for us and choose repentance." -Martin Parker
Biblical Thought #1:
Psalms 119:130 (BBE) The opening of your words gives light; it gives good sense to the simple.
"Spiritual growth starts when we look in His word: focus on Him and not us. As we focus on the word, the word focuses on US! Then we aren't just positionally changed but conditionally changed and transformed." -Benjamin D. Arazu
Biblical Thought #7:
John 15:14 (KJ2000) You are my friends, if you do whatsoever I command you.
"Be a loyal friend for there is no greater friendship than one with God in Christ." -Martin Parker
Biblical Thought #5:
Romans 5:19b (KJV) so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
"We were made righteous by obedience of one..." -Benjamin D. Arazu
Biblical Thought #6:
Daniel 12:3 (BBE) And those who are wise will be shining like the light of the outstretched sky; and those by whom numbers have been turned to righteousness will be like the stars for ever and ever.
"You are wise by accepting Jesus. If you are going to be as bright as a star then you must turn many to righteousness." -Benjamin D. Arazu

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New Temporary Hours Started in 2021

Sunday Service

Time: 11:00 AM

Our Mission

In accordance with

Matthew 28:19-20 & Acts 2:38

We MAKE disciples

helping people become followers of Jesus

"go and make disciples" Matthew 28:19

We MARK disciples

helping people identify with God's family at large as well as a local church family through water baptizing

"baptizing them" Matthew 28:19

We MATURE disciples

helping people to grow spiritually

"teaching them" Matthew 28:20

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Wednesday Service: 7pm

Friday Prayer Meeting: 6pm

Sunday Service: 11am