News & Events
Second Saturday Men's Breakfast
September 11th at 8 am. All men are invited to this wonderful time of fellowship. Click here to sign-up or at the Welcome Center.
Financial Peace University
We'll kick off on Sunday, September 12th at 6 pm. Meetings will be held beginning Monday, September 13th thru November 22nd from 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost of the program is $99. There are scholarships available. Click here to register.
Church Bowling League
Monday, September 13th at 6:30 pm. It's a mixed league. Cost is $11 per week, and a 1-time League Sanction Fee of $18. Click here to sign up.
DivorceCare
Starting on Monday, September 13th from 7-9 pm in the Multi-purpose room. Cost is a one-time fee of $15 to cover books. Click here for more information or to register.
Monday Night Men's Bible Study
We'll begin a new study on Monday, September 13th at 7 pm in room 113. The group is open to men of the church and community. The cost of the workbook is between $15-$20. Please contact Bill Geasa at wgeasa@olivet.edu for further details.
The Pregnancy Resource Center
Will be having their annual "Rock for Life" on Saturday, September 18th from 10 am - 2 pm. This is a fundraiser where participants rock for an hour in memory of babies who were never rocked because of abortion. Would you please get involved? Rock and raise money or donate. Thanks for your consideration! Any questions see Tari Penley or call the Center at 815-933-2207.
Annual Church Picnic
Sunday, September 19th immediatley following 2nd service at Camp Sha-wa-na-see.
Beth Moore Women's Bible Study
Living Beyond Yourself (fruit of the Spirit) on Monday's September 20th thru November 22nd from 6:30-8:30 pm at the YMCA. The cost is $15 per book. This study requires some preparation & study. Anyone interested contact Vicky McBurnie.
Ladies' Night
Do you like to laugh and do you want to get to know some other women at RVCF? Come to our Ladies' Night on Tuesday, September 21, at 7:00 p.m. We will be watching the hilarious Liz Curtis Higgs talk about "Bad Girls of the Bible", having some snacks and getting to know each other. Drinks will be provided; bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Click here to RSVP!
Goldenagers
Saturday, September 25th from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the multi-purpose room. Bring a dish to share. Anyone 55 years and older is welcome!
Family Art Attack!!!
Gift of God Street Church Homeless Shelter is sponsering a Friendraiser! On Saturday, September 25th from 12-4 pm at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop in Bourbonnais.
- Unique Art Activities
- Paint-A-Parent
- Local Artist Exhibits and Demo
- Live Entertainment - Fire Tribe
- Funky Cupcake Decorating
- Bake Sale
It Takes A Community To Give A Second Chance.
GroupLink
Are you interested in being in community with others? Looking for a way to get to know people from RVCF? Wanting to go deeper? A small group is for you! We will be having a GroupLink event on Sunday, October 3rd, following the second service. You can come and see what groups are available, meet leaders and get connected! Lunch will be served. Click here to sign up.
Ladies Life Praise & Prayer
Requesting Use of the Church
Anyone wishing to use our Facility must fill out a request form and turn it into the church office for approval. Also, there is a RVCF Facility Usage Policy that must be read before signing the request form.
Do You Need Prayer?
Prayer will be divided into days of the week and topical needs. If you would like to be on the new prayer guide, please submit your requests to jill@rvcfchurch.org by Wednesday morning each week for inclusion in the Sunday's guide. Please give your name, the request and how you are connected to the person we are praying for if it is not you. We are looking forward to having a concentrated and guided effort to pray over your needs!
Do you have a Cooking Gift?
We need people to use their cooking gift to minister to the hurting. Shirley Wooldridge needs a cooking crew to provide food for funeral dinners. If you feel led, please click here to sign-up.
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We Need Your Information
The Church database needs to be updated with your current information. Also, we are gathering information for and upcoming Church Directory. We are asking that you click here to fill out a form, or get a "Family Data Request" form from the Welcome Center. Thanks in Advance!


