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River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are both contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), creating an atmosphere that is both conversational and informative. The times we share are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
There is room at the table.
You are invited to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10 AM. To connect with our growing church community download our Church Center App or visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com. River Corner Church is located at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, PA.
On August 9, 2026, Pastor Jeff McLain of River Corner Church in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, continued our journey through the book of James with a practical message from James 3:1–12 called “The Way We Talk.”
Our words matter. James reminds us that the tongue has tremendous power—to encourage, to build up, to tear down, and even to set the course of our lives. The way we talk can reveal what is happening in our hearts and whether we are being formed by Jesus.
In this sermon, we consider four practical ways to follow Jesus with our words:
• We remember that we all make mistakes.
• We choose words that point to Jesus.
• We speak only that which gives life.
• We ask God to change our hearts, and we build habits that practice the way of Jesus.
What does following Jesus sound like at home, at work, at church, with our friends, and in our everyday conversations?
The way we talk matters.
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Worshiping God.
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Life together.
Our gatherings are simple, relational, intergenerational, and centered on Jesus Christ. Whether you are exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a church home, there is room at the table.
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On Sunday, August 2, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church from Psalm 24, with a special focus on verses 1–2. Together we explored how these opening words serve as a liturgy of reorientation. As we confess, "The earth is the Lord's," God reshapes the way we see, believe, and live, reorienting us to lives of worship, gratitude, stewardship, and faithful witness.
Psalm 24 reminds us that nothing falls outside God's ownership or our responsibility to steward what He has entrusted to us. God is not only interested in our spiritual lives. He entrusts us with different kinds of capital, yet He remains the owner of every one of them.
That means God cares about our physical capital—our health and well-being; our relational capital—the relationships we cultivate within our families and in the places where we live, work, worship, and play; our intellectual capital—the way we think, learn, and grow in wisdom; our financial capital—the resources entrusted to us and the way we manage them; and our material capital—even the ordinary possessions we own and use each day. Everything we have is held in trust and is meant to be stewarded faithfully for the glory of God.
Psalm 24 becomes a liturgy of reorientation. As we confess that "the earth is the Lord's," we are reoriented to lives of worship, gratitude, stewardship, and faithful witness.
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On July 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at James 2:1-13 and James' warning on favoritism. This passage can still speak to us today.
Why do we instinctively size people up?
In James 2:1–13, James confronts one of the most subtle sins in the church: favoritism. The gospel calls us to a different way of living—one where people are not valued by wealth, appearance, influence, or status, but by the image of God and the mercy of Christ.
In this message, we'll explore four kingdom ethics that shape the life of every follower of Jesus:
• We See People Impartially
• We Love People Sacrificially
• We Examine Our Hearts Honestly
• We Measure Worth Differently
The church isn't meant to mirror the world's pecking order. It is meant to give the world a taste of God's kingdom—a community where mercy triumphs over judgment and everyone finds a place at the table.
Scripture: James 2:1–13
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In this shared message, Duane Stoner and Rhoda Denlinger reflect on how God speaks through the rhythms of daily life, work, and service.
Duane shares candid stories from his life on the farm, exploring how raising cattle, tending crops, and observing nature teach spiritual patience, flexibility, and attentiveness to detail. Unpacking passages from Ephesians, Colossians, and Hebrews, he reminds us that growth takes time and that God meets us in ordinary moments.
Rhoda follows by unpacking three core pillars of the Christian walk: Praise, Love, and Serve. Grounded in 1 Corinthians, Ephesians, and Matthew, she shares personal reflections from her career in bedside nursing and family life, illustrating how a heart of gratitude, non-judgmental love, and humble service reflect the character of Christ.
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- Duane Stoner is a lifelong farmer who brings practical, down-to-earth wisdom to the Christian walk. Grounded in years of working with livestock, tending land, and navigating the daily rhythms of farm life, Duane speaks on spiritual discipline, patience, and recognizing God’s presence in everyday creation.
- Rhoda Denlinger is a retired bedside nurse with a deep passion for practical, heart-centered ministry. Drawing from decades of patient care, family life, and dedicated study of Scripture, Rhoda shares encouragement on cultivating a life of active praise, Christlike love, and humble service to others.
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Nobody escapes life without facing pain, grief, or unanswered questions. In this message, Rip Wahlberg walks us through Psalm 42, exploring how we navigate seasons of deep sorrow and spiritual drought. By examining the psalm's raw imagery—from the deer panting for water to tears serving as daily food—Rip reminds us that God is not offended by our honest questions or brokenness. Even when life feels chaotic and overwhelmed by waves of hardship, God’s steadfast love (hesed) remains higher, deeper, and bigger than our trials.
Rip Wahlberg is an author, pastor, speaker, and host of the Discovering God Podcast. Formerly the pastor of Sanctuary Vineyard Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Rip has dedicated years to leading worship, teaching Scripture, and walking alongside others through grief and spiritual formation. He holds a degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Regent University, where he also pursued graduate theological studies. Author of Shattered, Rip speaks with vulnerability, deep biblical insight, and raw honesty about finding God in seasons of loss and lament. He lives in Lancaster with his wife of over 28 years.
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What does it mean to walk worthy of your calling? In this sermon from Ephesians 4:20–32, we explore Paul's challenge to put off the old self, put on the new self, and become people who increasingly look like Jesus.
Christian faith is more than believing the right things—it's learning Christ and living the way of life He has handed down to us. Together we'll discover what it means to speak truth, deal with anger, use our words to build others up, work with generosity, keep in step with the Holy Spirit, and faithfully live the calling God has given us.
Scripture: Ephesians 4:20–32 (NIV)
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On June 14, 2026, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Psalm 23 as "A Poem for the Pilgrimage," inviting listeners to rediscover one of Scripture's most familiar passages as a practical roadmap for everyday life rather than simply a reading for funerals.
Psalm 23 is more than a comforting poem—it is a portable theology for the journey of faith. In this message, Pastor Jeff examines how David's imagery of the Shepherd reveals God's character as the One who provides, restores, guides, protects, blesses, and remains present with His people through every season of life. From green pastures and quiet waters to dark valleys and overflowing cups, each verse serves as a reminder of who God is when life feels uncertain, exhausting, or overwhelming.
Drawing connections to the teachings of Jesus, this sermon shows how Psalm 23 calls believers to trust God's provision, embrace His guidance, rest in His presence, and live with eternity in view. Whether you are walking through a season of peace or a season of struggle, this message offers encouragement to remember what is already true: the Lord is your Shepherd, and that changes everything.
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers gathering in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We seek to follow Jesus together through worship, prayer, Scripture, fellowship, and mission. Our desire is to cultivate a way of life rooted in the teachings of Christ, attentive to the Holy Spirit, and shaped by the love of God for the sake of our neighbors and communities.
For more information about River Corner Church, visit: rivercornerchurch.com
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What we keep before us will ultimately shape our direction. In this final message from our series through 1 Timothy, we explore Paul's closing instructions to Timothy and the church in Ephesus. From false teachers and the love of money to contentment, perseverance, and faithful living, Paul reminds us that sincere faith is cultivated when we keep the right things before us and fix our eyes on God's kingdom.
In 1 Timothy 6, we discover:
• How sincere faith shapes our relationships
• Why false teaching and misplaced motives are dangerous
• The connection between contentment and spiritual maturity
• What Paul means by "fight the good fight of faith."
• The dangers of wealth and misplaced hope
• How to keep eternity in view while living faithfully today
Throughout this letter, Paul has challenged Timothy—and us—to cultivate a sincere faith that guards the gospel, pursues godliness, and helps others do the same.
Scripture: 1 Timothy 6
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On May 17 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores 1 Timothy 5 and what it means for the church to become an alternative family in a lonely world.
This week's teaching centers on sincere faith lived out in ordinary life — following Jesus through community, simplicity, integrity, hospitality, prayer, and everyday faithfulness. Jeff's preaching combines biblical teaching with pastoral reflection, often exploring how the gospel reshapes relationships, leadership, family, and the rhythms of daily life in a culture marked by noise, loneliness, distraction, and performance.
In addition to pastoral ministry, Jeff writes and speaks on spiritual formation, quiet living, mission, and the practical implications of Jesus' teachings for modern discipleship. His work is shaped both by local church ministry and years of walking alongside people experiencing homelessness, addiction, hardship, and spiritual searching.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers seeking to practice the way of Jesus together in everyday life. We value Scripture, prayer, community, hospitality, shared meals, honest conversation, and sincere faith expressed through love and service.
We believe the church is more than a service to attend. It is a spiritual family learning to follow Jesus together in the places we live, work, worship, and serve. Our gatherings are centered on biblical teaching, worship, prayer, and authentic relationships rooted in grace and truth.
Whether you are exploring faith, returning to church, wrestling with questions, or simply looking for a community grounded in Jesus, you are welcome here.
If something in this message resonated with you, encouraged you, challenged you, or stirred up questions about faith, Scripture, or life with Jesus, we would love to hear from you. Feel free to leave a comment, share your thoughts, or connect with us. We believe some of the most meaningful conversations happen when people honestly wrestle with faith together.
Thank you for listening and being part of the conversation.
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On May 10, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church on 1 Timothy 4, exploring sincere faith, spiritual formation, and how followers of Jesus remain rooted in truth amid a noisy, distorted world.
Pastor Jeff continues the Sincere Faith series with a teaching through 1 Timothy 4, examining Paul’s warning against deceptive influences, counterfeit spirituality, and the slow drift that can pull people away from sincere faith. Drawing from Paul’s encouragement to Timothy, this message explores spiritual discipline, godliness, authority, Scripture, church community, and the importance of lives shaped by truth rather than reaction, distraction, or platform culture. The sermon challenges listeners to consider what is forming them and calls the church back to faithful endurance, deeper formation, and resilient discipleship rooted in Christ.
Pastor Jeff serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and as the pastor of River Corner Church. He writes and teaches on spiritual formation, simple faith, Sabbath, and the practices that cultivate a sincere and resilient walk with Jesus.
River Corner Church is a simple church community centered on following Jesus through shared meals, prayer, Scripture, honest conversation, and everyday discipleship. The church emphasizes spiritual formation, authentic community, and the cultivation of unhurried faith in ordinary life.
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On May 3, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church on 1 Timothy 3, exploring sincere faith, character-based leadership, and spiritual formation.
Pastor Jeff continues the Sincere Faith series with a teaching through 1 Timothy 3, examining Paul’s vision for leadership, integrity, and the household of God. This message explores how sincere faith is formed through healthy church community, faithful relationships, tested character, and everyday integrity. Looking closely at overseers, deacons, and the role of spiritual influence, the sermon challenges modern ideas of leadership built on charisma and platform and instead points listeners toward maturity, accountability, and resilient faith lived out in ordinary life.
Pastor Jeff serves as Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and pastors River Corner Church. He writes and teaches on spiritual formation, simple faith, Sabbath, and the practices that cultivate a sincere and resilient walk with Jesus.
River Corner Church is a simple church community centered on following Jesus through shared meals, prayer, Scripture, honest conversation, and everyday discipleship. The church emphasizes spiritual formation, authentic community, and cultivating unhurried faith in ordinary life.
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In this sermon on 1 Timothy 1, Jeff McLain explores what it means to cultivate a sincere faith in a chaotic, noisy world. Using the real-life story of the drifting Kaz II yacht, this message highlights how faith doesn’t usually collapse all at once—it drifts over time. Paul’s encouragement to Timothy reveals four essential practices that anchor our faith: encouraging relationships, truth rooted in love, gospel humility, and remembering what God has spoken. This message challenges the church to stay grounded, resist false teaching, and live with boldness, clarity, and dependence on the Spirit so we don’t drift but remain anchored in Christ.
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers rooted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We are everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
Together, we seek to find the sacred in the simplicity—paying attention to God’s presence in one another, in ordinary moments, and in everyday rhythms.
As a local church in Lancaster County, we are ordinary people practicing the extraordinary way of Jesus—a community rooted in Scripture, dependent on the Holy Spirit, shaped by repentance and baptism, committed to prayer, care for one another, and gathering regularly at the Lord’s Table.
We seek to announce, embody, and demonstrate the loving goodness and good news of God in the places we live, work, worship, and play.
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Gratitude is a discipline that followers of Jesus are called to practice.
Paul gives one of the most challenging reminders of this in 1 Thessalonians 5:18. He says, “Give thanks in all circumstances.” And then he adds, “for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
Gratitude is one clear expression of God’s will for us in Christ.
Gratitude forms alignment with God’s purpose. It creates an anchor of trust during trials, and it surrenders our hearts to God’s transforming work.
Gratitude is one way of saying, “Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
To be thankful is to surrender in obedience to God’s will.
Christians understand that in every circumstance, we have a choice. We can choose God’s will in Christ Jesus, or we can allow the will of others—or the will of the world—to shape our lives.
For Paul, gratitude is both something we practice but it also a way we surrender.
Gratitude is also a trait of the resurrected life.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional, intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 29, 2026, Robert Brody of New Danville Mennonite Church joined the community at River Corner Church to share a message on surrender as part of the Lenten sermon series “The Way of the Cross.”
This shared series is a collaboration among churches in the LMC Network of Churches' New Danville District, including Byerland Mennonite Church, New Danville Mennonite Church, and River Corner Church. Throughout Lent, pastors are visiting one another’s congregations to reflect on what it means to live the cruciform life—following Jesus in the shadow of the cross.
In this message, Robert explores the theme of surrender, inviting listeners to consider what it means to lay down control, embrace the way of Jesus, and trust God fully in every area of life. Rooted in the call to take up our cross daily, this message challenges and encourages believers to live lives marked by obedience, humility, and dependence on God.
Together, these themes—hope, repentance, and surrender—form a shared journey through Lent as we consider what it means to follow Jesus on the way of the cross.
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On March 22, 2026, Bishop Mike Clemmer of the New Danville District joined the community at River Corner Church to share a message on repentance as part of the Lenten sermon series “The Way of the Cross.”
This shared series is a collaboration among churches in the LMC Network of Churches' New Danville District, including Byerland Mennonite Church, New Danville Mennonite Church, and River Corner Church. Throughout Lent, pastors and leaders are visiting one another’s congregations to reflect on what it means to live the cruciform life—following Jesus in the shadow of the cross.
In this message, Bishop Mike explores the theme of repentance, emphasizing that it is more than confession—it is a reorientation of the heart toward God. Rooted in Scripture and the call of Jesus to “repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near,” this message invites listeners to see repentance as an ongoing way of life shaped by God’s grace and character.
The Lenten series continues with:
• Surrender – next week at River Corner Church with Robert Brody of New Danville Mennonite Church
Together, these themes—hope, repentance, and surrender—form a shared journey through Lent as we consider what it means to follow Jesus on the way of the cross.
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On March 15, 2026, Matt Bye, pastor of Byerland Mennonite Church, joined the community at River Corner Church to share a message on hope as part of the Lenten sermon series “The Way of the Cross.”
This shared series is a collaboration among churches in the LMC Network of Churches' New Danville District, including Byerland Mennonite Church, New Danville Mennonite Church, and River Corner Church. Throughout Lent, pastors are visiting one another’s congregations to reflect on what it means to live the cruciform life—following Jesus in the shadow of the cross.
In this message, Pastor Matt explores the theme of hope through Isaiah 53:4–6 and Romans 5:6–11, reminding us that the cross reveals both the depth of human brokenness and the greater depth of God’s love. The hope found in Christ’s suffering and sacrifice shapes how believers live today.
The Lenten series continues with:
• Repentance – next week at River Corner Church
• Surrender – with Robert Brody of New Danville Mennonite Church
Together, these themes—hope, repentance, and surrender—form a shared journey through Lent as we consider what it means to follow Jesus on the way of the cross.
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On March 8, Pastor Jeff concluded our Hard Conversations series with a sermon titled “We Choose to Accept the Already and Not Yet (Affirmation 5).” In this message, he reflects on the tension that often exists in the Christian life—between what God has already begun through Jesus and what has not yet been fully completed—and how that plays in our unresolved conversations.
Drawing from Scripture and the lived experience of the church, Jeff explores how followers of Jesus are called to live faithfully within this tension. The kingdom of God has already broken into the world through Christ, yet we still experience brokenness, conflict, and unfinished work in our lives and communities. Rather than pretending everything is resolved or giving in to discouragement, the church is invited to embrace the reality of both.
The sermon highlights how accepting the “already and not yet” shapes the way we navigate hard conversations. It calls believers to practice patience, humility, and hope—recognizing that people, churches, and even our own hearts are still being formed by God. When we remember that redemption is both present and unfolding, we can approach disagreements with grace, hold conviction without hostility, and continue walking together toward the fullness of God’s kingdom.
The central affirmation of this final message is simple: faithful followers of Jesus learn to live in the tension of the already and not yet, trusting that God is still at work.
River Corner Church is a growing church community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to worshiping God, following Jesus, and walking through life together. The church values simplicity, shared discernment, Scripture, prayer, and authentic community. Rather than chasing hype or platform, River Corner seeks to cultivate a faithful, Spirit-led community marked by humility, conversation, and encouragement.
Jeff McLain serves as Pastor of River Corner Church and Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. With over 15 years of pastoral leadership, Jeff is passionate about spiritual formation, theological depth, and helping people engage Scripture in practical and transformative ways. His preaching blends biblical clarity, pastoral warmth, and cultural awareness, calling the church to live faithfully in a divided world.
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On March 1, Pastor Jeff preached from Galatians 2:11–20 in his sermon, "Hard Conversations: We Find Our Identity in Christ (Affirmation 4)," examining Paul’s public confrontation with Peter and what it means to anchor our identity in Christ amid emotionally charged conflict. The message explored how fear, people-pleasing, and tribal loyalty can fracture unity when the gospel itself is at stake.
In this sermon, Jeff walks through Paul’s rebuke of Peter in Antioch and the deeper issue behind it: when belonging becomes more important than grace, the gospel is distorted. He highlights how Peter’s withdrawal from Gentile believers signaled division, how Paul stepped into a hard conversation for the sake of those caught in the crossfire, and how Galatians 2:20 reframes identity in terms of union with Christ. The central affirmation is this: we find our identity in Christ, not in our belief systems, tribes, or need for approval. The sermon challenges listeners to confront fear-driven compromise, resist people-pleasing, and root their worth so deeply in Jesus that they can contend for truth without losing love.
River Corner Church is a growing church community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to worshiping God, following Jesus, and walking through life together. The church values simplicity, shared discernment, Scripture, prayer, and authentic community. Rather than chasing hype or platform, River Corner seeks to cultivate a faithful, Spirit-led community marked by humility, conversation, and encouragement.
Jeff McLain serves as Pastor of River Corner Church and Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. With over 15 years of pastoral leadership, Jeff is passionate about spiritual formation, theological depth, and helping people engage Scripture in practical and transformative ways. His preaching blends biblical clarity, pastoral warmth, and cultural awareness, calling the church to live faithfully in a divided world.
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On February 22, Pastor Jeff looked at Acts 15 in his sermon, Hard Conversations: The Spirit Can Create Unity (Affirmation 3), exploring the first major church conflict in Jerusalem and how the Holy Spirit brought clarity and unity amid deep division. The message focused on what it means to trust the Spirit when conversations are tense, and the stakes feel high.
In this sermon, Jeff walks through the Jerusalem Council and the debate over whether Gentile believers had to adopt Jewish law to be saved. He shows how the early church faced sharp disagreement, cultural tension, and theological conflict—but chose slow, shared discernment rather than reaction and division. Through Peter’s testimony, James’ scriptural grounding, and the unified decision of the elders, we see a model for handling hard conversations today. The central affirmation is clear: the Spirit can create unity where it once seemed impossible. The sermon challenges listeners to resist turning personal conviction into universal law, to remain humble enough to be corrected, and to depend on the Holy Spirit rather than on outrage, pride, or the need to win.
River Corner Church is a growing church community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to worshiping God, following Jesus, and walking through life together. The church values simplicity, shared discernment, Scripture, prayer, and authentic community. Rather than chasing hype or platform, River Corner seeks to cultivate a faithful, Spirit-led community marked by humility, conversation, and encouragement.
Jeff McLain serves as Pastor of River Corner Church and Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. With over 15 years of pastoral leadership, Jeff is passionate about spiritual formation, theological depth, and helping people engage Scripture in practical and transformative ways. His preaching blends biblical clarity, pastoral warmth, and cultural awareness, calling the church to live faithfully in a divided world.
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Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Hard Conversations, on February 16, 2026, by looking at Galatians 5. Week 3 examines how Paul shows that division can lead us to devour one another. It is important that we learn that being loving is as important as being right.
Hard Conversations Series
This six-week series, Hard Conversations, is about staying present with one another when life, faith, and relationships get complicated. Instead of withdrawing or reacting in moments of disagreement and difficulty, we’re exploring how God calls and equips us to remain united in love — even when we disagree.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a Spirit-led, simple church community of Jesus followers, nestled in the countryside of Conestoga, PA. We are a people rooted in the way of Jesus, shaped by the Anabaptist tradition, and drawn together by a desire to live with purpose, humility, and quiet faithfulness. Though we gather in a peaceful setting, our community comes from all across Lancaster County.
We don’t have big lights or polished gatherings—just a desire to worship, grow, and follow Jesus in everyday life together. We meet each Sunday at 10:00 AM in a simple meetinghouse on a quiet hillside in Conestoga. You’re always welcome here.
We are part of the LMC Network— an expanding fellowship of Anabaptist congregations proclaiming Christ to all peoples.
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Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Hard Conversations, on February 9, 2026. Week 2 looks at the way Paul, who once thought he knew it all, teaches us that even with our best tools, we don't know it all. Learning to admit that we only see in part helps us remain unified and effective as a church community.
Hard Conversations Series
This six-week series, Hard Conversations, is about staying present with one another when life, faith, and relationships get complicated. Instead of withdrawing or reacting in moments of disagreement and difficulty, we’re exploring how God calls and equips us to remain united in love — even when we disagree.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a Spirit-led, simple church community of Jesus followers, nestled in the countryside of Conestoga, PA. We are a people rooted in the way of Jesus, shaped by the Anabaptist tradition, and drawn together by a desire to live with purpose, humility, and quiet faithfulness. Though we gather in a peaceful setting, our community comes from all across Lancaster County.
We don’t have big lights or polished gatherings—just a desire to worship, grow, and follow Jesus in everyday life together. We meet each Sunday at 10:00 AM in a simple meetinghouse on a quiet hillside in Conestoga. You’re always welcome here.
We are part of the LMC Network— an expanding fellowship of Anabaptist congregations proclaiming Christ to all peoples.
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Pastor Jeff McLain started our new series, Hard Conversations, on February 1, 2026. Week 1 looks at the important prayer Jesus prays for a divided world and church. What Jesus prays about is important for the effectiveness of the church.
Hard Conversations Series
This six-week series, Hard Conversations, is about staying present with one another when life, faith, and relationships get complicated. Instead of withdrawing or reacting in moments of disagreement and difficulty, we’re exploring how God calls and equips us to remain united in love — even when we disagree.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a Spirit-led, simple church community of Jesus followers, nestled in the countryside of Conestoga, PA. We are a people rooted in the way of Jesus, shaped by the Anabaptist tradition, and drawn together by a desire to live with purpose, humility, and quiet faithfulness. Though we gather in a peaceful setting, our community comes from all across Lancaster County.
We don’t have big lights or polished gatherings—just a desire to worship, grow, and follow Jesus in everyday life together. We meet each Sunday at 10:00 AM in a simple meetinghouse on a quiet hillside in Conestoga. You’re always welcome here.
We are part of the LMC Network— an expanding fellowship of Anabaptist congregations proclaiming Christ to all peoples.
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This sermon explores Luke 8:40–50, the story of Jesus, Jairus, and the woman who reached out in faith while waiting for healing. In this passage, we see how Jesus responds to interruption, models encouragement, and invites trust in moments of delay and uncertainty. This message reflects on faith, waiting on God, and how the Lord’s Prayer-shaped life calls us to encourage one another toward Jesus (Hebrews 10:24). If you are struggling to trust God while waiting for answers, this teaching offers biblical insight, hope, and practical encouragement for everyday life.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional, intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
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On January 4, Pastor Jeff McLain opened River Corner Church’s 2026 theme, A Year of Encouragement, by teaching from Hebrews 10:24–25. This message frames encouragement not as affirmation that avoids tension, but as faithful community life that engages friction in ways that lead to love, perseverance, and good works.
In this sermon, Pastor Jeff explores how biblical encouragement differs from cultural encouragement. Rooted in Hebrews 10, he calls the church to a shared, intentional practice of spurring one another toward Christ through five embodied commitments: praying for one another with open eyes, listening carefully to one another’s lives, offering care through presence and touch, acting in ways that spread the fragrance of life, and inviting others to taste goodness at our tables. Together, these commitments form a practical vision for mutual encouragement that sustains faith, deepens love, and shapes a resilient Christian community.
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers rooted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. We gather around Scripture, prayer, shared meals, and life together, seeking to follow Jesus faithfully in ordinary, embodied ways. Our desire is to cultivate a church marked by encouragement, perseverance, and love that overflows into good works for the sake of our neighbors and the world.
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In this Advent Week 4 message, Pastor Jeff McLain concludes the series A Journey With the Shepherds by exploring Luke 2:19–20 and the theme of God’s love going forth. Focusing on Mary’s faithful treasuring and the shepherds’ joyful return to ordinary life, this sermon reflects on how encountering Jesus transforms us and sends us back into the places we live, work, worship, and play.
This message invites listeners to see Advent not only as a season of hope, peace, and joy, but as a call to live out God’s love in everyday faithfulness. Drawing on Scripture, theology, and pastoral reflection, Jeff highlights how God uses ordinary people to carry good news and how love takes shape through worship, obedience, and witness.
📖 Scripture: Luke 2:19–20 (NIV)
🎄 Series: A Journey With the Shepherds
📍 Theme: God Has Sent Us Out — Love Goes Forth
Whether you are reflecting on Advent, exploring the Christmas story, or seeking a deeper understanding of God’s love for all, this sermon offers a grounded and hope-filled invitation to follow Jesus into ordinary life.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 21, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our Advent series, Journey with the Shepherds, with Week 3: “God Is for Us (Joy Has Come)”, exploring joy not as a fleeting emotion but as a rooted reality flowing from God’s favor.
In a world where joy is often chased, manufactured, or lost as quickly as it’s found, the Christmas story offers a deeper truth. Joy emerges not when life becomes easier, but when we discover that God is truly for us. Joy is knowing Jesus. Through the shepherds’ encounter in Luke 2, we see that joy is born in the midst of ordinary life, long waiting, and risky obedience.
Sermon Summary: Centered on Luke 2:15–18, this message follows the shepherds as they move from hearing God’s word to stepping into God’s promise. Their journey reveals how joy grows in community, is sustained by remembering God’s promises, is strengthened through faithful risk, and overflows as good news shared with others. Pastor Jeff connects this moment to the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, reminding us that God keeps His promises—sometimes after long seasons of waiting, sometimes immediately—but always faithfully.
This message highlights a central Advent truth: God’s favor rests on the humble. Joy is not earned or manufactured; it is discovered when we receive God’s grace, trust His word, and step forward in obedience.
Practical Application: How do we live into this joy? Pastor Jeff invites us to respond in four ways:
Journey Together in Community, Remember What God Has Spoken, Take Faithful Steps of Obedience, and Share What God Is Doing.
Passage: Luke 2:15–18 (NIV)
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On December 7, Pastor Jeff McLain kicked off our Advent series, "God Has Come (Hope Has Returned)," exploring the true, lasting hope of the Christmas season.
In a world longing for light, we often chase temporary fixes—like the beautiful, fleeting glow of holiday lights. But the Advent story invites us into a deeper reality: God breaking into human history to bring a permanent light that transforms us.
Sermon Summary: This message, based on Luke 2:1-12, centers on the extraordinary moment God chose the ordinary and the overlooked. We follow the stories of Elizabeth, Mary, Joseph, and especially the shepherds—the unseen people God chose first—to discover what it means to be attentive to God's presence.
We'll unpack the core truth of Advent: God has come to the desperate, the sick, and the unseen. Learn why the shepherds' humble encounter with the glory of the Lord is a sign that God is still breaking into your story today. This message reminds us that the Messiah's arrival fulfills ancient promises, bringing a light and hope that cannot be extinguished.
Practical Application: How do we live with open eyes and open hearts? Pastor Jeff shares three practical responses to walk in this transformative light: Practice Watchfulness, Cultivate Reverence, and Share Joy.
Passage: Luke 2:1-12 (NIV)
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Discover how the storms in your life can become the resistance you need to grow your faith, just like the mighty albatross uses wind to soar. Join Pastor Jeff McLain as he explores Mark 4:35-41 on November 30th, 2025, revealing that every storm is a holy work designed to deepen your dependence on Jesus and reveal His complete authority.
In this sermon, "The Holy Work of Storms," Pastor Jeff McLain of River Corner Church offers a unique perspective on adversity, contrasting the disciples' fear during a squall on the Sea of Galilee with the albatross's inherent ability to soar through storms. Drawing on Mark 4:35-41, this message challenges the notion of seeking a storm-free life, arguing that moments of crisis—whether financial, health-related, or spiritual—are divine opportunities. The sermon explains that storms expose our self-reliance, compel us to turn to Jesus, and ultimately serve as the necessary resistance that launches us into deeper faith, reminding us that only Jesus can command, "Quiet! Be still!"
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus-followers located in East Petersburg, PA, committed to shared listening and participating in God's work together. As a hodge-podge community, we value slowing down our normal rhythms, particularly on Fifth Sundays, to make space for authentic connection and collective growth as we hear God's voice through Scripture, prayer, and one another. Our mission is to live out the way of Jesus by growing in faith, purpose, and belonging, and recognizing that following Him is a sacred journey, even when it leads us into uncomfortable or "stormy" seasons.
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In this message, missionary Menuka Tamang shares her life, calling, and work in the field. She speaks about the challenges of cross-cultural ministry, the faithfulness of God, and the ways the gospel is meeting real needs in her community. Recorded at River Corner Church, her story invites us to pray, support, and participate in God’s mission with humility and hope.
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In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Matthew 28:16–20 and the eighth of our eight church commitments—a commitment to grow as disciples and invest in others as disciplemakers.
Drawing from the Great Commission and the rabbinic apprenticeship model of Jesus, Jeff reflects on what it means to be a community that not only learns the ways, words, and works of Jesus, but intentionally passes them on. Like Bob Buford’s image of “my fruit grows on other people’s trees,” Matthew’s ending reminds us that the baton has been handed to us. Jesus calls ordinary people to become disciplers—those who pour their lives into others so that faith multiplies.
Mountaintop moments with Jesus are never meant to stay on the mountain. They send us out. And as we go, teach, and baptize, we do so with His presence and authority: “I am with you always.”
Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 8
Message: Commitment to Being a Disciple and a Disciplemaker
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain
Date: November 16, 2025
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In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Romans 12:9–21 and the seventh of our eight church commitments—a commitment to live honorably and remain accountable to one another.
Drawing from Michael Youssef’s The Prayer That God Answers, Jeff reflects on what it means to be a community “bought by the blood of Christ” and bound together through mutual encouragement, accountability, and prayerful support.
Like the image of an old Amish barn raising, Paul’s words remind us that church is not about getting ahead, but getting together. We are called to be people of sincere love, honor, and humility—lifting each other up, rooting out envy, and reflecting the transforming grace of Christ’s kingdom.
Scripture: Romans 12:9–21
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 7
Message: Committed to Live Honorably and Accountable to Each Other
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain
Date: November 9, 2025
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We meet at 524 River Corner Road, Conestoga, Pennsylvania, every Sunday at 10:00 AM. You’re welcome as you are—just be yourself. Learn more at rivercornerchurch.com
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In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Colossians 4:2–6 and the sixth of our eight church commitments—faithful participation in God’s mission. The church doesn’t exist merely to gather, but to be shaped and sent. Worship together forms hearts for everyday faithfulness in the places we live, work, and play.
Jeff reminds us that Paul’s words to the church in Colossae call believers to prayer, perception, and proclamation—to live wisely toward outsiders, make the most of every opportunity, and let every word be filled with grace and seasoned with salt. Mission isn’t about strategy or size; it’s about embodying Christ’s light and goodness in daily life.
Scripture: Colossians 4:2–6
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 6
Message: Committed to Everyday Faithfulness
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now, in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors—gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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In this message from River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores Hebrews 10:19–25 and the fifth of our eight church commitments—presence and participation through regular gathering. Church isn’t about control, counting, or convincing; it’s about diatribō—letting Christ wear off on us as we regularly gather in community and are formed together for God’s kingdom.
Jeff reminds us that when we meet, we practice our eschatological hope—a preview of the day we will be gathered to Christ. Learn why our commitment to meet together isn’t about metrics but about belonging, encouragement, and transformation.
Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 5
Message: Committed to Gathering Together
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors, gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On October 19 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our “8 Commitments” series with “The Church We Build Together,” drawn from Colossians 3:1–17.
In this message, Pastor Jeff reminded us that the church isn’t something we attend—it’s something we build together. Drawing from Paul’s vision in Colossians, we were challenged to invest who we are—our time, gifts, and hearts—into the church’s worship, community, and mission. When Christ’s peace rules our hearts and His word dwells richly among us, our shared life becomes the overflow of His presence. The church becomes not a business or a program, but a family shaped by love, gratitude, and the work of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture: Colossians 3:1–17
Series: 8 Commitments – Week 4
Message: The Church We Build Together
Speaker: Pastor Jeff McLain
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors, gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On October 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our “8 Commitments” series with “Committed to A Shared Statement of Faith,” drawn from 1 Timothy 4:1–16.
In this message, Pastor Jeff McLain reminded us that good doctrine keeps us anchored when the waves of culture crash against us. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy, we were challenged to “train ourselves to be godly,” recognizing that faith, like fitness, requires practice, discipline, and perseverance. Doctrine is not about winning arguments but about shaping our lives and keeping the church healthy and strong. As a community, we are called to stay rooted in Scripture, accountable to one another, and centered on the teachings of Jesus—so that when the world swells with confusion, we remain grounded in truth and grace.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors—gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On October 5, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff continued our "8 Commitments" series with "A Local Community of Trust and Commitment" from Philippians 2.
In examining Philippians 2, we see how Paul calls the church to a shared humility and unity modeled after Christ Himself. Pastor Jeff reminded us that trust is the foundation of all meaningful relationships and that membership at River Corner Church is not about status but about linking arms in a hard-won unity and a costly holiness. As we follow Jesus together, we build a community marked by integrity, humility, and love—a trusted family of faith where we can grow, serve, and shine like stars in the world.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On September 28, we began our 8 Commitments series by exploring the first: following Jesus wholeheartedly and personally in community.
On September 28, River Corner Church launched our new sermon series, 8 Commitments. In this first message, Pastor Jeff McLain explores what it means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and personally. Drawing from Ephesians 4 and other passages, he reminds us that discipleship is never meant to be lived in isolation. Our faith is strengthened in community, as each believer’s personal “yes” to Jesus joins together to form the body of Christ. This foundational commitment becomes the root from which all others grow, shaping us into a church that reflects unity, maturity, and the love of Christ.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On September 15, Pastor Jeff McLain spoke at River Corner Church on Right Here, Right Now from 1 Corinthians 7:15–24. In this message, Jeff reminded us that faithfulness to Christ doesn’t require a bigger stage, a different role, or a new situation. Instead, Paul’s command to the Corinthians — and to all the churches — is to live as believers right here, right now, in the circumstances God has already assigned to us.
Drawing from Paul’s own example of ordinary faithfulness — mentoring, tentmaking, writing letters, and walking alongside people in daily life — Jeff encouraged us to see our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, and friendships as our mission fields. He challenged us not to chase busyness, platforms, or status, but to recognize that God has already placed value on our lives through Christ, and He longs to bring value through us wherever we are.
The call of the gospel is not to “be your best self” or stay as you are, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus right here, right now.
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River Corner Church is a simple community of Jesus followers, rooted in Scripture, prayer, and life together. We are not driven by flash or size, but by a desire to be faithful right here, right now in the place God has planted us. Since 1760, our church has quietly sought to love God and love our neighbors — gathering around the table, caring for one another, and welcoming others into the presence of Christ. Our hope is not to be impressive, but to be surrendered, formed, and active for Jesus in the ordinary rhythms of daily life.
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On September 7, 2025, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford began by drawing from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, noting that towers symbolize both safety and authority but can also represent false strongholds. He connected this imagery to Psalm 91, where God is described as a tower of refuge, a place of protection and peace for those who dwell in Him
The sermon unpacked how Psalm 91 promises God’s covering, yet Christians still face suffering. Kevin explained that Satan misused Psalm 91 in Jesus’ temptation (Matthew 4), trying to reduce God to a formula. Jesus responded by affirming trust in God even amid trials. Bradford emphasized that God sometimes delivers us from suffering and other times sustains us through it, with ultimate healing guaranteed in eternity.
He then contrasted two “towers”:
- One built on truth about God, producing peace, trust, and resilience.
- One built on lies and false strongholds, which take root in our thoughts and distort our outlook.
Drawing from 2 Corinthians 10:1–5, Kevin highlighted the need to “demolish strongholds” by taking every thought captive to Christ. He noted that thoughts come from ourselves, culture, or spiritual influences, and if left unchecked, they can create negative strongholds. Conversely, setting our minds on God builds life-giving strongholds of trust and faith
Message September 7, 2025.
Practical applications included:
- Recognizing thoughts as random and refusing to let harmful ones take root.
- Setting minds on Christ through prayer, Scripture, and community (Colossians 3:1–11).
- Allowing God, not self-reliance, to form and sustain us.
Kevin concluded by reminding the congregation that when life’s assaults come, Christians are called to run to God rather than away from Him, finding shelter in the Most High and security in His presence.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 24, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Mark 5:1-20 at River Corner Church, and explored how this story calls us to trust Jesus when He asks us to step where we wouldn't usually.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
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On August 17, Pastor Jeff McLain shared a message from Luke 10:38–42, exploring the story of Mary and Martha through the lens of expectancy. In this sermon, we learn what it means to welcome Jesus, sit at Jesus' feet, and choose the one thing that matters most. Discover how to live with expectancy by keeping presence over performance, prayer over anxiety, and the main thing the main thing.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
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On August 10, 2025, guest speaker Kevin Bradford shares a powerful message at River Corner Church from Deuteronomy 30:11–20 and Romans 8:1–17. In this sermon, “Choose Life,” Kevin unpacks God’s invitation to embrace life through obedience, the Spirit’s leading, and the freedom we have in Christ.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
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Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
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On August 3, Pastor Jeff concluded our Five Ways series by exploring how God speaks through kairos moments—divine signs, timely interruptions, and Spirit-led redirections. Drawing from Acts 16, he reminded us that the closer we get to God’s leading, the more signs we begin to see.
5 Ways Sermon Series
Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the diverse, practical ways God still speaks today. Each message invites us to slow down, tune in, and respond faithfully so we can grow in an ongoing, conversational relationship with the living God.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
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Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
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On July 27, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from 2 Timothy 2:27, Proverbs 3, & Proverbs 8, exploring how we can learn to hear God's voice guiding us through our common sense—the wisdom God has shaped in us.
5 Ways Sermon Series
Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the diverse, practical ways God still speaks today. Each message invites us to slow down, tune in, and respond faithfully so we can grow in an ongoing, conversational relationship with the living God.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
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On July 13, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Acts 2:14-21, exploring how we can learn to hear God's voice through experiences with the Holy Spirit.
Resources for Deeper Study
For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, Suprised by the Spirit by Jack Deere, and Power Points by John Wimber, each offering practical insight on recognizing God's voice through experiences with the Holy Spirit.
5 Ways Sermon Series
Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the diverse, practical ways God still speaks today. Each message invites us to slow down, tune in, and respond faithfully so we can grow in an ongoing, conversational relationship with the living God.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
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On July 13, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Matthew 18:20, exploring how Jesus promises to be wherever two or three are gathered—ensuring we can hear his voice through other people.
Resources for Deeper Study
For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, Here and Now from Henri J.M. Nouwen, and Waiting on God by Andrew Murray, each offering practical insight on recognizing God's voice through others.
5 Ways Sermon Series
Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the diverse, practical ways God still speaks today. Each message invites us to slow down, tune in, and respond faithfully so we can grow in an ongoing, conversational relationship with the living God.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
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On July 6, Pastor Jeff McLain preached from 2 Timothy 3:14-17, showing how Scripture—God-breathed and ever-active—forms the first and clearest way we learn to recognize God’s voice.
Resources for Deeper Study
For a deeper study of this opening message, explore Dallas Willard’s Hearing God, Pete Greig’s How to Hear God, and John Wimber’s Witnesses for a Powerful Christ, each offering practical insight on recognizing Scripture as God’s living voice.
5 Ways Sermon Series
Over five weeks, the “5 Ways” series unpacks the acronym S P E A K—Scripture, People, Experiences, Awareness & Common Sense, and Kairos Moments—to explore the diverse, practical ways God still speaks today. Each message invites us to slow down, tune in, and respond faithfully so we can grow in an ongoing, conversational relationship with the living God.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
Learn more about www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, June 21, at River Corner Church, guest speaker Kevin Bradford delivered a message titled "Actively Listening for God’s Voice," drawing from 1 Kings 19:11–13 and Psalm 46. His sermon invited listeners to slow down, tune out distractions, and recognize the still, small voice of God amid the noise of life.
How Is Your Soul Series
How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that help us cultivate a deeper, steadier faith in everyday life. Through biblical teaching and personal reflection, this series guides us to examine our inner world—our emotions, relationships, and spiritual health—and invites us to root ourselves in God’s presence. Whether facing uncertainty, exhaustion, or distraction, this series offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement to strengthen your soul and walk more intentionally with Jesus.
Additional Sermon Series Resources
Our Sunday morning series, is meant to be a launching pad. We encourage you to explore additional resources for this series, which include Phil Strout’s How Is Your Soul? booklet, Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household, and Ken Shigematsu’s God in My Everything—each offering practical guidance for spiritual rhythms and soul care.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
Learn more about www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On June 15, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 4 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Seasons of Change, Pastor Jeff teaches from James 1:12–18 and reminds us that in seasons of transition, we need spiritual habits that tether us to God’s unchanging presence, keep us grounded in truth, and form a resilient soul even when everything around us is shifting.
How Is Your Soul Series
How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that help us cultivate a deeper, steadier faith in everyday life. Through biblical teaching and personal reflection, this series guides us to examine our inner world—our emotions, relationships, and spiritual health—and invites us to root ourselves in God’s presence. Whether facing uncertainty, exhaustion, or distraction, this series offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement to strengthen your soul and walk more intentionally with Jesus.
Additional Sermon Series Resources
Our Sunday morning series, is meant to be a launching pad. We encourage you to explore additional resources for this series, which include Phil Strout’s How Is Your Soul? booklet, Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household, and Ken Shigematsu’s God in My Everything—each offering practical guidance for spiritual rhythms and soul care.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
Learn more about www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On June 8, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 3 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Fear and Anxiety, Pastor Jeff teaches from John 14:15–27 and reminds us that in seasons of fear and anxiety, we can develop spiritual habits that root us in peace, ground us in truth, and draw us into deeper communion with the Holy Spirit.
How Is Your Soul Series
How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that help us cultivate a deeper, steadier faith in everyday life. Through biblical teaching and personal reflection, this series guides us to examine our inner world—our emotions, relationships, and spiritual health—and invites us to root ourselves in God’s presence. Whether facing uncertainty, exhaustion, or distraction, this series offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement to strengthen your soul and walk more intentionally with Jesus.
Additional Sermon Series Resources
Our Sunday morning series, is meant to be a launching pad. We encourage you to explore additional resources for this series, which include Phil Strout’s How Is Your Soul? booklet, Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household, and Ken Shigematsu’s God in My Everything—each offering practical guidance for spiritual rhythms and soul care.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
Learn more about www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On May 1, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church for Week 2 of our sermon series How Is Your Soul? In this message titled Habits for Uncertainty, Pastor Jeff explores Romans 8:18–39 and reminds us that even in seasons of uncertainty, we can cultivate steady souls by anchoring ourselves in the love of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit.
How Is Your Soul Series
How Is Your Soul? is a reflective sermon series from River Corner Church that explores the habits, rhythms, and spiritual practices that help us cultivate a deeper, steadier faith in everyday life. Through biblical teaching and personal reflection, this series guides us to examine our inner world—our emotions, relationships, and spiritual health—and invites us to root ourselves in God’s presence. Whether facing uncertainty, exhaustion, or distraction, this series offers practical tools and gospel-centered encouragement to strengthen your soul and walk more intentionally with Jesus.
Additional Sermon Series Resources
Our Sunday morning series, is meant to be a launching pad. We encourage you to explore additional resources for this series, which include Phil Strout’s How Is Your Soul? booklet, Justin Whitmel Earley’s Habits of the Household, and Ken Shigematsu’s God in My Everything—each offering practical guidance for spiritual rhythms and soul care.
About River Corner Church
River Corner Church is a small, Jesus-centered community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, committed to living out a simple, authentic faith. Rooted in Anabaptist values and shaped by Scripture, prayer, and fellowship, we seek to follow Jesus in everyday life through worship, discipleship, and service. Whether you're exploring faith or looking for a spiritual home, River Corner Church offers a welcoming space to grow in Christ, experience genuine community, and pursue a quieter, more intentional way of life.
Last Thoughts
Listen now to grow in your faith, find rest for your soul, and discover how to follow Jesus with greater peace and purpose—right here in the rolling hills of Lancaster County. Subscribe to the River Corner Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to sermons, and stay connected with weekly encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday discipleship.
Learn more about www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, May 18, Guest Speaker Rip Wahlberg preached at River Corner Church on Genesis 45:1-12, highlighting Joseph's journey into captivity and the choice he made to see God's hand in working all things together for the good.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, April 27, Pastor Jeff McLain preached at River Corner Church on Philippians 4:10–23, highlighting Paul’s gratitude for the Philippians’ generosity and the joy it brought both to him and to God. He reminded us that a life worth living is marked by generous giving, rooted in contentment and strength found in Christ.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On April 20, Pastor Jeff continues our A Life Worth Living series in Philippians 4:1-9, exploring the new resources we are empowered with in this life worth living.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On April 13, Pastor Jeff continues our A Life Worth Living series in Philippians 3:10–21, exploring the new ambition we’re called to as followers of Jesus—not one driven by status or success but by the deep desire to know Christ and to press on toward the upward call of God.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On April 6, Pastor Jeff explores Philippians 3:1–11 and the new confidence we discover when we let go of our own achievements and find our worth in knowing Christ. This message invites us to rejoice—not because life is easy, but because Jesus is enough.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 30, Pastor Jeff took us into Week 5 of our series "A Life Worth Living." In a life worth living, we focus on the new friendships that come with following Jesus, emphasizing how the church becomes a supportive and connected family where our lives are integrated.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 23, Pastor Jeff took us into Week 4 of our series "A Life Worth Living." In a life worth living we focus on the new responsibilities that come with following Jesus, emphasizing how living out our faith requires a radical commitment to both personal and societal transformation, as we work out our salvation with intentional action and shine as examples of God's restoration in a dark world.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Today, on the River Corner Church podcast, we have a special feature highlighting the work of Kevin and Anita Warfel.
At River Corner Church, we want to live out the teachings of Jesus in every aspect of our lives, and we want to partner with those who are invested in this work globally.
We have the privilege of supporting Kevin and Anita Warfel, who are involved in an innovative project called the Rapid Word Collection. This unique technique is revolutionizing the way Bible translation is done by collecting over 10,000 words in less than a month—making translation efforts faster and more efficient than ever before.
On March 23, we had the opportunity to sit down with them to learn more about their work, the impact of the RWC project, and how it's changing lives around the world.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 16 at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford continued our nine-week series called A Life Worth Living, with a look on how a life worth living begins with a new attitude—Philippians 2:1-11 teaches us that a new attitude means embracing humility, selflessness, and the mindset of Christ—putting others before ourselves and serving with love, just as Jesus did.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
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On March 9 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our nine-week series called A Life Worth Living, with a look on how a life worth living begins with a new purpose—one that is focused on the proclaimation of the good news of God in the places we live, work, worship, and play. Paul teaches us to look at our condition as conditioning for what God is doing in, with, and through our lives. Then, Paul models what it means to stay in our lane, carrying only the weight of our responsibilities, and to learn to celebrate even what the naysayers are doing right. Third, Paul reminds us that we need to be so rooted in our purpose that neither circumstances nor critics can derail us.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 2 at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain began a new nine-week series called A Life Worth Living, with a look on how a life worth living begins with a new heart—one that is obedient to God’s promptings, faithful with what we have, and confident in God's work from beginning to end. This renewed heart chooses joy over misery, abounds in love and learning, and remains focused on holiness, reflecting the transformative power of Christ.
A Life Worth Living Series
Our new series called A Life Worth Living, explores the opening of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. This sermon series reflects on how through the letter of Philippians, followers of Jesus are equipped, encouraged, and empowered to live out their faith with joy, purpose, and practical wisdom - to embrace a life shaped by Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.
River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, February 23, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Exodus 3:1-12, reflecting on Moses and the Burning Bush. In his sermon, When Obscurity Becomes Holy Ground, he emphasized how it is in the wilderness, not the spotlight, that God shapes our character and calls us. He reminded us that God speaks through the unlikely and unexpected and that our qualification comes not from our own ability but from God's presence.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On February 16, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford explored God's relationship with Amos and how the prophetic voice in our context reveals the matters close to God's heart. God doesn't call us to be fractured in political parties and divided convictions, but rather to be concerned with the Kingdom of God and it's justice.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
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This sermon, When Hope Feels Hidden, delivered by Pastor Jeff McLain at River Corner Church on February 2, 2025, centered on cultivating expectancy in prayer. Drawing from Acts 12:1-19, Pastor Jeff emphasized how the early church faced hopeless circumstances with earnest prayer, reminding listeners that God is always at work, even in the midst of the impossible.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 26, Kevin Bradford looked at Acts 2 and continued our theme of expectancy, exploring what it means to approach God with expectancy in prayer, in our daily lives, and when we gather as a church community.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain examined the letter from Jude and its message on contending for the faith as the new year begins. Jude not only shows us how to identify false influences creeping into the church, but also highlights how to stand firm in truth and remain vigilant in our faith journeys.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 5, Pastor Jeff invited River Corner Church into a year of expectancy, encouraging our growing church community to come expectant for God’s transformative work in their lives, communities, and worship. As we looked at Hebrews 12:28, our message highlights the importance of unshakable faith in God’s eternal kingdom, urging believers to renew their spiritual "batteries" and trust in God’s promises despite life’s challenges and disappointments.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 29, Pastor Jeff McLain preached "A Life Examined" from Philippians 3:13-14, urging believers to reflect on their spiritual journey and press forward with determination towards God's calling. This message emphasized the importance of forgetting past failures and distractions while striving for the ultimate goal of eternal life in Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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In the final sermon of our The Song of Advent series, Pastor Jeff explores Luke 1:35-53, where Mary’s song reveals God’s mercy as enduring and faithful—spanning generations, fulfilling ancient promises, and continuing God's unwavering commitment to the people of God.
The Song of Advent Series.This Advent series focuses on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through the lens of Mary's Magnificat, a prophetic song celebrating God's faithfulness and transformative action. Each week will explore a different aspect of God's character, beginning with how God lifts the humble and fulfills His promises. Through this journey, we will reflect on the continuing relevance of these divine qualities as we prepare for Christ's return.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 16, Pastor Jeff McLain continued The Song of Advent series with a focus on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff highlighted how Mary's song reveals the joy that flows from God's provision, which meets both spiritual and physical needs with goodness and good news for the hungry and thirsty. Her song reflects on how Jesus fulfills the long-awaited messianic promise of God’s abundant Spirit and tangible blessings—bringing joy to God’s people. This truth invites us to live in the overflow of joy with God, sharing His goodness with others.
The Song of Advent Series.This Advent series focuses on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through the lens of Mary's Magnificat, a prophetic song celebrating God's faithfulness and transformative action. Each week will explore a different aspect of God's character, beginning with how God lifts the humble and fulfills His promises. Through this journey, we will reflect on the continuing relevance of these divine qualities as we prepare for Christ's return.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 8, Pastor Jeff McLain continued the series, The Song of Advent, focusing on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff explored how Mary's song reveals God's commitment to peace through the toppling of the proud and the lifting up of the humble. Mary's song reflects on how Jesus fulfilled this promise by confronting the pride of the powerful, elevating the marginalized, and breaking down barriers that separate people. This message invites us to live out God's peace by embodying humility, justice, and reconciliation in our lives and communities.
The Song of Advent Series.This Advent series focuses on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through the lens of Mary's Magnificat, a prophetic song celebrating God's faithfulness and transformative action. Each week will explore a different aspect of God's character, beginning with how God lifts the humble and fulfills His promises. Through this journey, we will reflect on the continuing relevance of these divine qualities as we prepare for Christ's return.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 1, Pastor Jeff McLain began a new series, The Song of Advent, focusing on Mary's prophetic song in Luke 1:39-56. In this message, Pastor Jeff explored how Mary's song expresses a hope that highlights how God elevates the humble, not by removing them from their circumstances, but by providing a way to live with dignity in their humble state and offering hope to others in similar situations.
The Song of Advent Series.This Advent series focuses on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love through the lens of Mary's Magnificat, a prophetic song celebrating God's faithfulness and transformative action. Each week will explore a different aspect of God's character, beginning with how God lifts the humble and fulfills His promises. Through this journey, we will reflect on the continuing relevance of these divine qualities as we prepare for Christ's return.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On November 24, Pastor Jeff discussed Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 and how it calls us to discover gratitude in the sense of play. Play is woven into the goodness of life throughout the scriptures. Play re-creates us, allowing us to experience the joy and rest God intended and we give into gratitude as a result.
Four Walls of Gratitude Series
The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On November 11, Pastor Jeff discussed Psalm 100 and how it calls us to bring gratitude in our worship — and through this gratitude-driven worship, we come to know the Lord's goodness. As we enter, give thanks, and praise, we embody thankfulness, celebrating God's enduring goodness, love, and faithfulness and sustaining unchanging presence.
Four Walls of Gratitude Series
The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On November 3, Pastor Jeff discussed how practicing gratitude at work serves as an anchor, helping us find purpose and remain steadfast, even amidst workplace challenges. Like Daniel in Daniel 6, who continued giving thanks despite betrayal, we can find strength in gratitude to face adversity and honor God in our work.
Four Walls of Gratitude Series
The "Four Walls of Gratitude" series delves into how cultivating gratitude can lay a strong foundation across all areas of our lives, whether at work, home, worship, or play. Throughout November, we’ll focus on one "wall" each week, highlighting how gratitude can build a house that brings stability, resilience, and deeper joy to our daily lives. Each week is meant to see how gratitude can ground us, even in challenging circumstances, by focusing on God’s presence and blessings.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, October 27, Mike Clemmer, Overseer and Bishop in our district of the LMC Fellowship of Churches, spoke to us on Joshua 24:14-23, emphasizing the importance of wholehearted commitment to God in our lives and the daily choice to serve God faithfully.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On October 20, Pastor Jeff looked at 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, and how the practice of the Lord’s Table invites us away from the world's table to realign our lives with Jesus' teachings, reminding us of our shared need for grace and redemption while embodying the values of peace, forgiveness, and love. As we come together in communion, we proclaim the hope found in Christ's sacrifice and anticipate the day when all things will be made new.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spendin
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On October 12, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Kevin Bruchert examined 3 John, highlighting the importance of showing hospitality and supporting fellow believers in their ministry, while warning against pride and divisive behavior within the church. Our takeaway is to be the kind of people in the room who remain humble, encourage others in their faith, and foster unity by welcoming and supporting those spreading the truth of the Gospel.
As we reflected on John's letter, we saw a clear vision of what it means to live faithfully within a community grounded in love and truth. Our elders guide us with wisdom, and our local church is a place where faith grows and transformation happens. To stay anchored to Jesus, we need both the truth of God and the bonds of community, which tie us together in God’s love. When we lift each other up, we become beacons of encouragement, shining brightest in times of struggle. Just as a conductor brings harmony to an orchestra, our lives must reflect the melody of love that fulfills Christ's commandment. As a simple community of Jesus followers, we are called to protect and guard the faith that has been entrusted to us, recognizing the profound value of being face-to-face, where true joy and connection come alive. Together, we are a community that lives, loves, and journeys forward in Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On October 6, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 2 John, a letter that models a spiritual formation in a community grounded in love and truth, where our elders guide us, faith grows, and we support one another, creating a harmonious life in Christ that reflects His love and fosters genuine connection.
As we reflected on John's letter, we saw a clear vision of what it means to live faithfully within a community grounded in love and truth. Our elders guide us with wisdom, and our local church is a place where faith grows and transformation happens. To stay anchored to Jesus, we need both the truth of God and the bonds of community, which tie us together in God’s love. When we lift each other up, we become beacons of encouragement, shining brightest in times of struggle. Just as a conductor brings harmony to an orchestra, our lives must reflect the melody of love that fulfills Christ's commandment. As a simple community of Jesus followers, we are called to protect and guard the faith that has been entrusted to us, recognizing the profound value of being face-to-face, where true joy and connection come alive. Together, we are a community that lives, loves, and journeys forward in Christ.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 29, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain examined 1 John 5:1-14, where John encourages his readers to remember their identity as children of God. In a world filled with confusion and conflicting information, John calls them back to the simplicity of faith. He emphasizes that our faith is not only foundational but also empowering, rooted in the one who has overcome the world.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 15, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:15-17 and 3:11-18, where John challenges us to be people of the light. John urges us not to fall victim to the lust of the eyes, the flesh, or the pride of life, but instead to cultivate our identity as God's children through community, the scriptures, a life led by the Spirit, and by investing our love in the goodness of others.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 8, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 2:3-11, and how John challenges us to be people of the light who are transformed by God's love to love others.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 1, as part of our Light & Darkness series through John's pastoral letters, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 John 1:1-2:2, and how John challenges us to be a people of examination, transparency, honesty, and confession.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, August 25, Kevin Bradford explored Matthew 17:1-8 and John 1:1-16, examining how Jesus becomes the light that illuminates everything else.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In the ninth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:13-20. This sermon looks at the importance of praying expectant Spirit-filled prayers in our lives and for the life of our church community.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In the eighth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:7-12. This sermon explores the importance of using scripture rightly during times of trial, drawing from James 5:7-12 to emphasize patience, integrity, and perseverance. By focusing on God's promises and the examples of the prophets and Job, believers are encouraged to maintain their faith and truthfulness through suffering.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In the seventh week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain explores James 5:1-6. This sermon explores James 5:1-6, urging a reflection on wealth, its ethical acquisition, and its impact on others, emphasizing the Kingdom of God's values over earthly possessions. It calls for a life of justice, compassion, and simplicity, challenging followers of Jesus to examine their financial decisions, use resources wisely, and ensure their actions align with their faith and testimony.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In the sixth week of our "Walk This Way" series through the book of James, Kevin Bradford explores James 4:13-17. This passage keeps our mortality in focus, encouraging us to concentrate on others rather than boasting about our future plans. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge our dependence on God's will.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In this fifth week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 3:2-12, and how our words can hinder us from discovering God's best for our lives, and it can hurt others in the process.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In this third week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 3:14-18, and how the life of a follower of Jesus is to care for the needs of others, by being the hands and feet of God's blessing to them, and not hardhearted or tightfisted.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In this second week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Guest Speaker Dwight Rohrer looks at James 2:1-12, and how favoritism in the life of a follower of Jesus is unhelpful and forbidden.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
Throughout June and July, we are looking at the wisdom found in the scriptures through the book of James. For the early church, James lays out the convictions, values, and wisdom of the Christian life, and invites us to walk this way.
In this second week of our Walk This Way series through the book of James, Pastor Jeff McLain looks at James 1:19-27, how the scriptures deliver us, and what it means to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, June 2, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Psalm 46, highlighting the invitation of Psalm 46:10, reflecting on what it means to be still and know that God is with us in the middle of our trouble.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others.
On Sunday, May 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Jonah 4:1-11, in his message "An Unhappy Ending to the Story," which looks at how the narrative of Jonah ends with a confession of God's character and a challenge from God to see how God is at work in our lives, even in the seasons where life is not going the way we would like. Jonah's resentment towards God's mercy on Nineveh mirrors our own reluctance to accept God's grace in ways we don't anticipate. The sermon encourages examining our hearts for hidden biases, training our eyes to recognize God's character and compassion in all situations, trusting in God's sovereignty, and remembering that our struggles and growth enable us to lead others more effectively.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others.
On Sunday, May 19, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Jonah 3:1-10, in his message "A Tale of Second Chances," which looks at how Jonah 3 demonstrates that God's steadfast plans and mercy persist despite human disobedience. Sincere repentance and obedience can lead to profound transformation and redemption. We also see God's Character is merciful, relenting, and full of forgiveness.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others.
On Sunday, May 12th, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain delved into Jonah 2:1-10, in his message "A Messy Salvation," highlighting Jonah's reaction to the predicament he found himself in. Moreover, he illuminated how God occasionally utilizes our tumultuous and challenging circumstances to foster personal growth within us, ultimately guiding us back towards the best plan God has for our lives.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the Show.
The book of Jonah teaches about the relentless pursuit of humanity, the restorative power of repentance, the sovereignty over all creation, and God’s ability to work through us despite self-sabotage and our weaknesses to accomplish purposes and reveal truth and love to others.
On Sunday, May 5, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Jonah 1:1-17, and we saw how Jonah models our own response to God at times, and it shows us that despite our attempts to sabotage ourselves or run from our calling, God continually works in, with, and through us, demonstrating God's unwavering pursuit and commitment. This first chapter goes a long way in reminding us that God's call on our lives is irrevocable.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 28, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and the way God calls the local church not only to be a missional force in the neighborhood but a place in which we missionally live out God's goodness and good news to each other. Our story is beautiful when we learn to live interdependent and interconnected on each other.
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Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 21, as part of our Stories series, Marcia Mylin from LMC Churches, presented on John 15, and the way that mission emerges from from a friendship with Jesus.
For inquiries or feedback on the sermon, email Jeff McLain at jeffmclain@me.com. You're also encouraged to share this sermon message with your friends or on social media.
You can find a complete archive of all of our sermon messages on Buzzspout. You can subscribe to our Sunday morning messages podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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Throughout April, we are looking at a series called Stories. This series explores the stories that we are connected to and influenced by, as a church community. This explores the places we as a church are invested locally, regionally, and globally. On April 14, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Acts 3:1-12 and the way that trusting in God can lead ordinary encounters into extraordinary ones. This message reminds us of our mission beyond Sunday mornings.
For inquiries or feedback on the sermon, email Jeff McLain at jeffmclain@me.com. You're also encouraged to share this sermon message with your friends or on social media.
You can find a complete archive of all of our sermon messages on Buzzspout. You can subscribe to our Sunday morning messages podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, March 31, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the power of the cross in his Resurrection Sunday sermon message We Focus On The Cross. The problem of sin is that it pollutes, has power, has a penalty, partitions us, and has pain associated with it. We focus on the cross because it is the method Jesus overcame all that looks to imprison and define us. The cross reminds us that neither sin nor death has a final word. As followers of Jesus, the cross reminds us of God’s love, forgiveness and pursuit of humanity. The cross is what gives us the power to overcome the places sin’s pollution, power, penalty, partition, and pain holds place in our lives. Lastly, we also focus on the cross because it reminds us of the life we are called to live.
For inquiries or feedback on the sermon, email Jeff McLain at jeffmclain@me.com. You're also encouraged to share this sermon message with your friends or social media.
You can find a complete archive of all of our sermon messages on Buzzspout. You can subscribe to our Sunday morning messages podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
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On Sunday, March 24, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford looked at Matthew 21 & 22 in his sermon message Hosanna. This message examines Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem as a king, offering valuable insights into both Jesus' teachings and the expectations He holds for our lives and our communities of faith.
For inquiries or feedback on the sermon, email Jeff McLain at jeffmclain@me.com. You're also encouraged to share this sermon message with your friends or social media.
You can find a complete archive of all of our sermon messages on Buzzspout. You can subscribe to our Sunday morning messages podcast through Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 17, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Luke 9:57-62 and the cost of stepping into the Kingdom. Together we looked at what it means to continually say yes to Jesus and to accurately count the cost of following Jesus.
About saying yes to Jesus, John Wimber once said, "The economy of the kingdom of God is quite simple. Every new step in the kingdom costs us everything we have gained to date. Every time we cross a new threshold, it costs us everything we now have. Every new step may cost us all the reputation and security we have accumulated up to that point. It costs us our life. A disciple is always ready to take the next step. If there is anything that characterizes Christian maturity, it is the willingness to become a beginner again for Jesus Christ. It is the willingness to put our hand in his hand and say, “I’m scared to death, but I’ll go with you. You’re the Pearl of great price.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 6, Jeff McLain looked at Matthew 6:13, and how the line "deliver us from evil," reminds us of that there is evil at play in this world and it longs to distract us from God's best for our lives. Through this line in the Lord's Prayer, we realize we cannot resist evil on our own and that we need God's Protection and Deliverance at work in our lives.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 5, Kevin Bradford looked at Matthew 6:13, and how this line in the Lord's Prayer causes us to intentionally reflect on God's Guidance in our lives. This line reminds us that God desires to guide and shepherd us, to convince us of his goodness and best for our lives. Kevin explores how this prayer puts our feet into the reality of who God is, it is a prayer that shelters us in God and reminds us of who God is.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 4, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Matthew 6:13, and how this line in the Lord's Prayer causes us to intentionally reflect on God's Forgiveness in our lives. Through this Line in the Lord's Prayer, Jesus teaches us to reflect on our own forgiveness and extend it to others. We are reminded to release harbored hate and unforgiveness, ensuring our prayers are not hindered by a sense of resentment towards others.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
As the pastor of River Corner Church, Jeff McLain leads our church community and helps others to think differently about Jesus, life, and everything in-between. Jeff also serves as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission, where he works with those facing homelessness and poverty. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters look to lead quiet lives. Committed to lifelong learning, Jeff is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry at Kairos University and completing a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Executive Leadership at City Vision University. These academic pursuits complement the two masters he completed earlier at Fuller Seminary. Jeff has a passion for baseball, boardwalks, beaches, bays, and books, but above all, his greatest joy lies in spending time with his family and guiding our church community on our journey of faith together.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 3, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Matthew 6:11, and how this line in the Lord's Prayer causes us to intentionally reflect on God's Provision in our lives. This line from the Lord's Prayer emphasizes dependence on God's provision rather than a mere request for material possessions. We explore the multifaceted nature of God's provision, and we explore how this passage calls believers to continual prayerful dependence on God's unfailing love and wisdom.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 2, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Matthew 6:5-13, and how the Lord's Prayer intentionally focuses on God's Kingdom. Prayers become more effective when we deliberately focus on and reflect upon the Kingdom of God, fostering intimacy with the rule and reign of God that transforms our world and has a transformative impact on our hearts, characters, outlook, choices, and actions.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
Throughout our series, The Rhythm of Prayer, we will delve into the transformative experience of prayer, focusing on the Lord’s Prayer to cultivate greater intentionality, intimacy, and illumination, seeking a rejuvenated prayer discipline that sustains spiritual renewal and challenges traditional, duty-bound approaches.
In Week 1, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Luke 11:1-4, and how the Lord's Prayer begins with a focus on God's Character. Prayers become more effective when we deliberately focus on and reflect worshipfully upon God's Character, fostering intimacy with God's ways and leading to a transformative impact on our hearts, characters, outlook, choices, and actions.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On January 28, 2024, at River Corner Church, Kevin delivered a Sunday morning message titled "The Spirit Who Reveals Jesus," and he explored the passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39.
In Kevin's sermon, he unpacked the scripture passages of John 16:12-15 and Acts 2:1-39 to find the role of the Holy Spirit to emphasize the guidance and transformative power of the Holy Spirit as portrayed in these biblical passages, highlighting the profound impact of spiritual revelation on individual lives and the collective community of believers. The sermon aimed to deepen the our understanding of the significance of the Holy Spirit in our journey of faith and the ongoing revelation of Jesus' truth.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On January 21, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 2 Corinthians 3:17, and what it means to live a Spirit Filled Life. We discovered that where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberation to be who God has called us to be.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
District Overseer and Bishop Mike Clemmer visited River Corner Church on January 14, and looked at John 20:21, and what it means to go long with the mission of God in the places we live, work, worship, and play.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 7, Rip Wahlberg preached on Shattered: Surviving & Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life, as he conveyed the tragic narrative of his journey through mourning following the tragic drowning accident that claimed his son's life. Through this harrowing experience, he learned the significance of inviting God into our moments of distress and permitting God's intervention to guide and transform our pain.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On December 31 (2023), in this New Year's Eve sermon, Pastor Jeff McLain reflects on the human tendency to reflect on the past and work harder to achieve new goals in the future, only to find a sense of despair when expectations aren't met. Looking at Ecclesiastes, we look at the human pursuits of wisdom, knowledge, power, pleasure, and work in search of greater meaning. Through the words of Ecclesiastes, Jesus, and Paul, we are encouraged to find fulfillment by being present in the moment, practicing patience, and reflecting on the blessings bestowed by God rather than incessantly toiling for more.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, December 17, Pastor Jeff McLain completed our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of the Shepherds found in Luke 2:8-20. In Luke 2:8-20, God asks the Shepherds to step out in faith, despite their social exclusions and unseen capabilities. The Shepherds story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto God's love for who we are, and for those God has placed in our spheres of infulence, no matter what it will cost us, trusting in God's plan during challenging moments where weariness, discouragement, and apathy can settle in.
Do Not Fear Sermon Series
Our Do Not Fear Sermon Series on Sunday mornings at River Corner Church, is a spiritual pilgrimage behind all that is merry and bright, and into the very real story of Advent. This series explores the four places the main characters of the Advent story are gripped by fear and are told, "do not fear." This annual spiritual pilgrimage involves immersing oneself in the profound narrative of Jesus' birth—a story of transformation that calls those in the story (and us) to step out in faith, even when we are already discouraged, to experience eternal hope, peace, joy, and love.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, December 17, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Joseph in Matthew 1:18-25. In Matthew 1:18-25, God asks Joseph to step out in faith, despite the discouraging and unknowable future that lay ahead. Joseph's story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto joy found in God's Spirit, knowing that God is doing something in our lives, and trusting in God's plan during challenging moments where weariness, discouragement, and apathy can settle in.
Do Not Fear Sermon Series
Our Do Not Fear Sermon Series on Sunday mornings at River Corner Church, is a spiritual pilgrimage behind all that is merry and bright, and into the very real story of Advent. This series explores the four places the main characters of the Advent story are gripped by fear and are told, "do not fear." This annual spiritual pilgrimage involves immersing oneself in the profound narrative of Jesus' birth—a story of transformation that calls those in the story (and us) to step out in faith, even when we are already discouraged, to experience eternal hope, peace, joy, and love.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, December 10, Kevin Bradford continued our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Mary and the Angel Gabriel in Luke 1:26-56. In Luke 1:26-56, God asks Mary to step out in faith, despite the discouraging moments in life that she was already facing. Mary's story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto the peace of God that knows God is doing something in our lives, and trusting in God's plan during challenging moments where weariness, discouragement and apathy can settle in.
Do Not Fear Sermon Series
Our Do Not Fear Sermon Series on Sunday mornings at River Corner Church, is a spiritual pilgrimage behind all that is merry and bright, and into the very real story of Advent. This series explores the four places the main characters of the Advent story are gripped by fear and are told, "do not fear." This annual spiritual pilgrimage involves immersing oneself in the profound narrative of Jesus' birth—a story of transformation that calls those in the story (and us) to step out in faith, even when we are already discouraged, to experience eternal hope, peace, joy, and love.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, December 3, Pastor Jeff McLain started our Advent series, Do Not Fear. This sermon focused on the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth in Luke 1:1-25. In Luke 1:1-25, God asks Zechariah and Elizabeth to step out in faith, despite the discouraging moment they were already facing. Zechariah and Elizabeth's story, emphasizes the importance of holding onto hope and trust in God's plan during challenging moments where weariness, discouragement and apathy can settle in.
Do Not Fear Sermon Series
Our Do Not Fear Sermon Series on Sunday mornings at River Corner Church, is a spiritual pilgrimage behind all that is merry and bright, and into the very real story of Advent. This series explores the four places the main characters of the Advent story are gripped by fear and are told, "do not fear." This annual spiritual pilgrimage involves immersing oneself in the profound narrative of Jesus' birth—a story of transformation that calls those in the story (and us) to step out in faith, even when we are already discouraged, to experience eternal hope, peace, joy, and love.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, November 26, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, and the way Paul gives a manifesto for the church community at the end of his encouraging letter. This brought our "To the Church" series to a close.
We started this To The Church series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, November 19, at River Corner Church, Kevin Bradford delivered a sermon titled "Thoughts Are Like Airplanes." This sermon explored the biblical passage of Romans 12:1-2 and explored how we can practice renewing our minds through Spiritual Disciplines, God's living, and a right understanding of identity.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, November 12, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, and the way Paul reminds the Thessalonian Church of the eternal aspect of Jesus' salvation.
We started this To The Church series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, November 5, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 and the message - To Lead A Quiet Life. In this passage, we see Paul calls the church to familiar marching orders, a life defined by a Sabbath-like Stillness.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, October 29, Kevin Bradford shared a message called Feet on the Ground, that explores the hope and power found in the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:5-14, and how that should shape our prayer lives.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, October 15, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 3:6-12 and the message. What Does Love Have to Do With It? We see that Paul prays for an increased and overflowing love in the Thessalonian Church because love has everything to do with it.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, October 15, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 3:1-6 and the way that Paul sets an example of care and resilience for followers of Jesus and church communities.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, October 8, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our To the Church series through 1 Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 and the way that a healthy and focused church postures and prioritizes itself in tough seasons.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grew to be a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back, and intergenerational. As a church, we want to be a welcoming, safe, and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational, and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together, and partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events, and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two master's degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging, and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie, and their three wander-filled daughters are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches, and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:10-16 and the way that Paul calls the Thessalonian church to not stop believing in what God was doing in, with, and through them. Even more, Paul calls them to gain new ground as witnesses to God's Kingdom.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grows up to bring a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help to liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter calls empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
This week, Kevin Bradford looked at John 13 and the way that Jesus calls us to humility.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 and the way that Paul calls the Thessalonian church to shake off hindrances to their message and community.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grows up to bring a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help to liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter calls empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-23 and the way the Thessalonian church became a model for all the churches in this era. We look at what we can takeaway from their example.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grows up to bring a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help to liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter calls empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
This week, Pastor Jeff McLain continued ourTo the Church series through Thessalonians, as he looked at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-23 and the way the Thessalonian church became a model for all the churches in this era. We look at what we can takeaway from their example.
We started this series by looking at Acts 17 and getting an overview of Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonian followers of Jesus. Though Paul was only with them for three weeks, that church grows up to bring a strong outpost of the Kingdom of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. Despite the persecution, cultural problems, and societal polarization they were facing around them, they were able to hold on to their faith in remarkable ways.
Along with Silas and Timothy, Paul wrote this letter to the Thessalonian churches to encourage them to stay focused and true to what God was doing in their midst. Paul also wrote the letter to equip them with mindsets and postures that will help to liberate them from the entrapping of their mourning, grief, and suffering. This letter calls empowers them with principles and priorities to live by as individuals and as a church that will help them to know “how to live in order to please God.”
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, September 3, Pastor Jeff McLain started our series, To the Church, by looking at Acts 17 and beginning to dissect Paul's letter of 1 Thessalonians. Through this series, we find some principles and priorities from Paul that should still empower us today.
Our series, To the Church, will dissect Paul's first letter to the Thessalonian Church. By dissecting 1 Thessalonians we explore ways for the church to be more intentional with our faith, community, and our relationships. Paul's letter will challenge us to invest our efforts strategically, to know our scriptures in a transformative way, and to collaborate with God’s Spirit to bring about great results through small investments. Through the example of Paul and the Thessalonian Church, we will see how proclaiming the good news should be a bold declaration that challenges the status quo of the world. Paul also models a way that of encouraging other churches and missionaries. Living in a world of tension and properity, but with trials, tension and troubles reminds us to be both heavenly minded and earthly good. Despite the inevitable moments of pain, problem, and persecution, we are encouraged to find new ways to come together and grow in our faith. The Thessalonians had an intense time of persecution, and the letter was meant to help them lose their troubles and focus on their faith. Paul wrote to them to encourage growth, to continue walking with them, and to remind them of the principles that should guide their lives as followers of Jesus. Those same principles should empower us today.
Who we are together.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together.
What we practice together.
Our small church community is uniquely caring, simple, laid-back and intergenerational. As a church we want to be a welcoming, safe and healing community for those who are seeking, hurting, or need a place to belong. Our practices are contemplative (reflective) and charismatic (Spirit-driven), conversational and informative. The times we share together are intentional and intimate, and a mix between modern and traditional. We want to be a place in which love and honor are lived out, where humility is central, and where hospitality is woven into the threads of our community. There is room at the table.
When we gather together.River Corner Church gathers weekly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to worship and experience God, study the scriptures, journey through life together and to partner with the Holy Spirit. We meet in a a simple worship meeting house at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. You are welcome as you are, just be yourself. There are other times that we hold small groups, events and more.
Our Pastoral Leader.
Jeff McLain has served as our pastoral leader since April 2022. He is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Seminary, where he also has earned two masters degrees - one in Theology and Ministry and another in Leadership. Jeff also holds a Graduate Certificate in Non-profit Management from City Vision University. In addition to serving River Corner Church, Jeff serves full-time as the Director of Pastoral Ministries at Water Street Mission. In addition to over 13 years of pastoral ministry, Jeff has enjoyed event promotion, leadership coaching, blogging and podcasting. For over 17 years, Jeff has been happily married to Katie. Jeff, Katie and their three wander-filled daughters, are avid fans of road trips, baseball, boardwalks, beaches and books.
Learn more about us at rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On Sunday, Aug 27, Pastor Jeff finished our series, The Time Has Come, which looked at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 11:12-25, we found the way Jesus cursed the fig tree outside of Jerusalem created the opportunity for Jesus to talk about a Spirit-filled faith, that is fruitful in season and out of season.
In each of these stories told by Mark, we witness Jesus healing, liberating, performing miracles, and claiming authority over the physical, spiritual and natural world. In each encounter, Jesus was bringing the hope of heaven, the rule and reign of God's goodness and good news into the present - to make a difference today. Through each story we see how Jesus was proclaiming that the Kingdom of God had come, into the here and now, not only to make a difference in eternity but also today.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, Aug 20, Pastor Jeff continued our series, The Time Has Come, looking at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 10:46-52, we found the risky faith Blind Bartimaeus models for us, and the difference the Kingdom of God makes when our priorities are right.
In each of these stories told by Mark, we witness Jesus healing, liberating, performing miracles, and claiming authority over the physical, spiritual and natural world. In each encounter, Jesus was bringing the hope of heaven, the rule and reign of God's goodness and good news into the present - to make a difference today. Through each story we see how Jesus was proclaiming that the Kingdom of God had come, into the here and now, not only to make a difference in eternity but also today.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, Aug 13, Pastor Jeff continued our series, The Time Has Come, looking at the life and ministry of Jesus through the lens of Mark. As we looked at Mark 10:13-16, we found the Kingdom of God longs to see a legacy of faith passed on to the next generation.
In each of these stories told by Mark, we witness Jesus healing, liberating, performing miracles, and claiming authority over the physical, spiritual and natural world. In each encounter, Jesus was bringing the hope of heaven, the rule and reign of God's goodness and good news into the present - to make a difference today. Through each story we see how Jesus was proclaiming that the Kingdom of God had come, into the here and now, not only to make a difference in eternity but also today.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 6, Kevin Bradford looked at John 4 - continuing his conversation form July 9 - on what it means to expect to hear God's voice, to know how to discern God's voice and to make sure we are truly listening to God's voice.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On July 30, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our The Time Has Come series through the gospel of Mark, as we looked at the story of a demon possessed boy in Mark 9:14-29. We explored how our mountaintop experiences prepare us for life in the valley, and we also unpacked a posture Jesus models to bring about God's goodness and good news into the present.
In each of these stories told by Mark, we witness Jesus healing, liberating, performing miracles, and claiming authority over the physical, spiritual and natural world. In each encounter, Jesus was bringing the hope of heaven, the rule and reign of God's goodness and good news into the present - to make a difference today. Through each story we see how Jesus was proclaiming that the Kingdom of God had come, into the here and now, not only to make a difference in eternity but also today.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, July 16, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our The Time Has Come series through Mark, by looking at Jesus sending out the 12 in Mark 6:6b-13. In looking at this passage, we also see how Jesus sends us out to liberate those around us.
In each of these stories told by Mark, we witness Jesus healing, liberating, performing miracles, and claiming authority over the natural world. In each encounter, Jesus was bringing the hope of heaven, the rule and reign of God's goodness and good news into the present - to make a difference today. In Mark 6:6b-13, we see Jesus sends out his followers with the challenge and authority to do the same things he was doing. However, how Jesus intentionally sent out the disciples matters.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
Support the show
On July 9, Kevin Bradford looked at John 6:60, and what it means to expect to hear God's voice, to know how to discern God's voice and to make sure we are truly listening to God's voice.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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As part of our Sunday morning series through Mark titled The Time Has Come, Pastor Jeff explored Mark 6:1-6 as we looked at the dangers of a Spirit of Offense on July 2. In Mark 6:1-6, Mark recounts a story in which Jesus could not do miracles because of the prevalent spirit of offense adopted by those in Jesus' hometown.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
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On Sunday, June 18, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 4:35-41 in a sermon message titled Fearless Peace, where we looked at how, like the disciples on the stormy sea, when we are overwhelmed we believe a narrative that God does not have our best interest in mind.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, June 10, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 4:21-25 in a sermon message titled Invisible Light is Pointless, we looked at the teaching from Jesus on the lamp on a stand. In this story, heaven makes a difference in the here and now, when we are willing to live out out in our faith.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, June 4, Pastor Jeff continued our series - The Time Has Come - by looking at Mark 3:1-6 and the story of Jesus healing a man with a paralyzed hand. In this story, we discover how heaven makes a difference in the here and now, when we are willing to reach out in surrender and faith.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On May 28, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our - The Time Has Come series -by looking at Mark 2:18-22, and the way our personal preferences and convictions can hinder us from growth and keep us from the new things Jesus longs to bring about.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On June 21, Rip Wahlberg continued our series, "The Time Has Come," with his look at Mark 2:13-17 and how Jesus calls us to practice humility.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On May 14, Mike Dickert joined us from New Danville Mennonite Church, and he continued our "The Time Has Come" series with a look at Mark 2:1-12, and the story of Jesus forgiving a paralyzed man. In this story, we see that Jesus model an authority that was never seen before.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On May 7, at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain reflected through Mark 1:35-45 in his message "The Outer Limits," as he continued our Sunday Morning series The Time Has Come, a study through the book of Mark.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, April 30, Kevin Bradford looked at John's Gospel, and the way that the life and ministry of Jesus was one with the Spirit. Jesus promises - along with John's gospel - that the Spirit is also with us and it sustains and empowers our life.
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On April 23, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the story of Jesus bringing healing to Simon Peter's mother-in-law. This story, where Jesus models taking a simple interest in someone, is found in Mark 1:29-34. This is the second Sunday is our new series, The Time Has Come.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On April 16, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the story of Jesus bringing liberation to a man in a Jewish synagogue that was suffering from demonic possession. This story, found in Mark 1:21-28, also started our new series through Mark's gospel narrative on the life and ministry of Jesus.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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As we remember Jesus' resurrection story, on Easter Sunday (April 9, 2023), Pastor Jeff McLain preached from Mark 16:1-8, and we looked at what it means for us to know death is disabled.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, April 2, for Palm Sunday, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Luke 19:29-44, and Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. Through this story, we looked at what it means to rightly view Jesus and Jesus' Kingdom.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 19, Pastor Jeff McLain brought our Lent Series to an end. For the final week of this series, we looked at what it means to be Led by the Spirit. A significant aspect of the Temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4:1-11, in addition to the three seductions, is a glimpse at what it means to live led by the Spirit of God.
Throughout the Lent Season, we will be looking at how this world and evil both long to undermine confidence in our identity in Jesus by getting us to doubt God's provision, God's protection, and God's promises. Those doubts are planted in our lives by temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life), and ambition (Lust of the Eyes).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 12, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the third of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Ambition. In this passage, we saw how the why behind our ambition is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's promises. When we are insecure in our true identity, we will live into false identities, and develop ambitions to provide success for ourselves. If we lose our identity in Jesus, we lose out on what God has for us to experience.
Throughout the Lent Season, we will be looking at how this world and evil both long to undermine confidence in our identity in Jesus by getting us to doubt God's provision, God's protection, and God's promises. Those doubts are planted in our lives by temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life), and ambition (Lust of the Eyes).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On March 5, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the second of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Affirmation. In this passage, we saw how the need for affirmation is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's protection. When we are insecure in our true identity, we will live into false identities, and seek the affirmations of others. If we lose our identity in Jesus, we lose out on what God has for us to experience.
Throughout the Lent Season, we will be looking at how this world and evil both long to undermine confidence in our identity in Jesus by getting us to doubt God's provision, God's protection, and God's promises. Those doubts are planted in our lives by temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life), and ambition (Lust of the Eyes).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On February 26, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at the first of the three seductions in Matthew 4:1-11, the temptation of Appetite. In this passage, we saw how appetite is one of the ways that we are tempted to question God's provision, and we are lured to take matters and provision in our own hands, which ultimately will undermine our identity in God. Through the power of God’s blood and Spirit, we can overcome our appetites that unhelpfully seduce us into doubting that God will provide for us.
Throughout the Lent Season, we will be looking at how this world and evil both long to undermine confidence in our identity in Jesus by getting us to doubt God's provision, God's protection, and God's promises. Those doubts are planted in our lives by temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life), and ambition (Lust of the Eyes).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On February 19, Pastor Jeff McLain started our new series - Appetite, Affirmation, and Ambition - with an introductory look at our Lent series and Jesus' temptation in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1-11.
Throughout the Lent Season, we will be looking at how this world and evil both long to undermine confidence in our identity in Jesus by getting us to doubt God's provision, God's protection, and God's promises.
Those doubts are planted in our lives by temptations of appetite (Lust of the Flesh), affirmation (Pride of Life), and ambition (Lust of the Eyes).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On February 13, Pastor Rip Wahlberg (Guest Speaker) unpacked what 1 Peter 4:12-19 has to teach us about remaining faithful while suffering.
Hardships and persecutions are struggles we will encounter and both have a way of revealing our true character. Though, they are not one in the same, and Jesus doesn't pass struggle on to us, but he will redeem us through it.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On February 5, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Proverbs 4:23, as we considered what it means to always keep watch and guard of our hearts. On February 5, Pastor Jeff McLain explored Proverbs 4:23, as we considered what it means to always keep watch and guard of our hearts. We saw that often the best way to keep our inner self from denial and compartmentalization, is to be careful with watch influences we drop our guard for, those things we allow to shift and shape our hearts.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 29, Pastor Jeff McLain looked at Mark 14:12-26 and how practicing communion reminds us that at the Lord's Table we gather to remember, celebrate, reflect and experience transformation. It is at the Lord's Table that we are reminded at the table we have been transformed and our tables are now a place to host this same transformative hospitality.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On January 22, Pastor Jeff McLain explored the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:1-52, to find what it can teach us about facing the giant in our life and living faithfully in overwhelming struggles.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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In Joshua 13, we find the faithful, strong, and courageous leader known as Joshua, now an older and accomplished man. However, despite his age, God invites Joshua into a new sense of mission and legacy. Through this story, we find that we are never too old to be utilized by God.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On Sunday, January 8, Jeff McLain looked at Ezekiel 37 and what the story of Ezekiel, and his vision of the dry bones, can teach us about surviving the bleak and barren moments that we may feel hopeless and helpless.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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As we head into a new year, Psalm 90:12 will be our verse and theme for 2023; a psalm that reads, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world.
The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest story ever told and it changes everything—including the way we celebrate Christmas.
This third week of our Advent Conspiracy series, Jeff McLain challenges us to give more of our presence as we look at the story of Joseph and how he models for us obedience, surrender, and interruptibility.
- WORSHIP FULLY Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
- SPEND LESS Free up your resources to support things that truly matter.
- GIVE MORE Give more intentionally and relationally.
- LOVE ALL Radically love others like Jesus did.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world.
The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest story ever told and it changes everything—including the way we celebrate Christmas.
This third week of our Advent Conspiracy series, Jeff McLain challenges us to give more of our presence as we look at the story of Joseph and how he models for us obedience, surrender, and interruptibility.
- WORSHIP FULLY Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
- SPEND LESS Free up your resources to support things that truly matter.
- GIVE MORE Give more intentionally and relationally.
- LOVE ALL Radically love others like Jesus did.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world.
The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest story ever told and it changes everything—including the way we celebrate Christmas.
This second week of our Advent Conspiracy series, Jeff McLain challenges us to push back on the consumeristic vision and values of our dominant culture, and spend less. The Advent Season reminds us that Jesus came to give himself relationally, and he asks the same of us.
- WORSHIP FULLY Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
- SPEND LESS Free up your resources to support things that truly matter.
- GIVE MORE Give more intentionally and relationally.
- LOVE ALL Radically love others like Jesus did.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Our Advent Conspiracy series is inviting you to be part of a different story this Christmas, one that celebrates our King and brings hope to the watching world.
The Advent Conspiracy series was founded on the radical idea that we can celebrate Christmas humbly, beautifully, and generously. Advent is the story of a wondrous moment when God entered our world to make things right. It is the greatest story ever told and it changes everything—including the way we celebrate Christmas.
This first week of our Advent Conspiracy series, Rhoda Yost calls us to Worship Fully. The Advent Season reminds us that Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
WORSHIP FULLY
Christmas begins and ends with Jesus.
SPEND LESS
Free up your resources to support things that truly matter.
GIVE MORE
Give more intentionally and relationally.
LOVE ALL
Radically love others like Jesus did.
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On Sunday, November 20, Pastor Jeff looked at Romans 12:9-13, and how we can leave a legacy of love and honor in the places that we live, work, and play.
As we look at the instructions from Paul to the churches living in the shadow of Rome, we find that Paul calls and challenges all followers of Jesus to be devoted to love and honor in such a way that we truly practice seeing, hearing, understanding, valuing and loving those in our spheres of influence.
In Romans 12:9-13, Paul truly gives us the way to live a legacy of love and legacy.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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In John 15:9-17, Jesus explains his ways and the whys of what he does, but also the ways and why of which he expects us to live by as followers of Jesus. That way and why of life expresses itself through surrendering and sacrificial love.
This morning was a unique morning for us at River Corner Church. As a church, we focused on celebrating friends, our first responders, in our neighborhood and region who are doing well at serving our neighbors and neighborhood. This was an opportunity for us to not to celebrate our first responders, but also share that we see them, hear them, understand them, pray for them and that we are a resource here for them.
Our message was focused on John 15:9-17, looking at a passage in which Jesus unpacks the ways and whys of being a follower of Jesus. This is something that those like our first responders may understand a little more than some others of us. I hope this morning we all take away something that helps us find new impetus for transformation in the ways of what we do and in the why we do what we do.
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There are situations and circumstances in life that have a way of making us feel imprisoned. Acts 12:1-18, the story of Peter's imprisonment, has a lot to teach us on how to survive and thrive in the moments it feels like our situations and circumstances have imprisoned us.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Kingship, Rule & Authority: Parables of the Dragnet (Matthew 13:47-52)
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On October 9, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, "Kingship, Rule & Authority," by looking at the Parables of the Hidden Treasure and Pearl in Matthew 13:44-46. In these parables, we find Jesus illustrates the purpose of his ministry, and also that Jesus illustrates the reckless abandonment to all else, which is how we enter and collaborate with the Kingdom of God.
This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13, will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us.
The Kingdom of God is the invasive, subversive, way that God’s presence, priorities, and power converge on and in our world. It is an invasion and God is looking for co-conspirators to bring about his insurrection of this world's ideas through conversion of people and paradigms. As co-conspirators, we collaborate on bringing about or seeing to God’s presence, priorities, and power as they manifest through our commitment to compassion, signs and wonders, ethics and justice.
In Gospel of the Kingdom, Theologian George Eldon Ladd wrote, "The Kingdom of God is His kingship, His rule, His authority. When this is once realized, we can go through the New Testament and find passage after passage where this meaning is evident, where the Kingdom is not a realm or a people but God’s reign. Jesus said that we must “receive the kingdom of God” as little children (Mark 10:15). What is received? The Church? Heaven? What is received is God’s rule. In order to enter the future realm of the Kingdom, one must submit himself in perfect trust to God’s rule here and now. We must also “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matt. 6: 33). What is the object of our quest? The Church? Heaven? No; we are to seek God’s righteousness—His sway, His rule, His reign in our lives.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On October 2, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Mustard Seed in Matthew 13:31-32. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present through seemingly insignificant means that will result in significant outcomes.
This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13, will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us.
The Kingdom of God is the invasive, subversive, way that God’s presence, priorities, and power converge on and in our world. It is an invasion and God is looking for co-conspirators to bring about his insurrection of this world's ideas through conversion of people and paradigms. As co-conspirators, we collaborate on bringing about or seeing to God’s presence, priorities, and power as they manifest through our commitment to compassion, signs and wonders, ethics and justice.
In Gospel of the Kingdom, Theologian George Eldon Ladd wrote, "The Kingdom of God is His kingship, His rule, His authority. When this is once realized, we can go through the New Testament and find passage after passage where this meaning is evident, where the Kingdom is not a realm or a people but God’s reign. Jesus said that we must “receive the kingdom of God” as little children (Mark 10:15). What is received? The Church? Heaven? What is received is God’s rule. In order to enter the future realm of the Kingdom, one must submit himself in perfect trust to God’s rule here and now. We must also “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matt. 6: 33). What is the object of our quest? The Church? Heaven? No; we are to seek God’s righteousness—His sway, His rule, His reign in our lives.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 25, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Wheat and Tares in Matthew 13:24-30. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present, but evil is succeeding too, but thankfully we notice God's patience highlighted.
This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13, will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us.
The Kingdom of God is the invasive, subversive, way that God’s presence, priorities, and power converge on and in our world. It is an invasion and God is looking for co-conspirators to bring about his insurrection of this world's ideas through conversion of people and paradigms. As co-conspirators, we collaborate on bringing about or seeing to God’s presence, priorities, and power as they manifest through our commitment to compassion, signs and wonders, ethics and justice.
In Gospel of the Kingdom, Theologian George Eldon Ladd wrote, "The Kingdom of God is His kingship, His rule, His authority. When this is once realized, we can go through the New Testament and find passage after passage where this meaning is evident, where the Kingdom is not a realm or a people but God’s reign. Jesus said that we must “receive the kingdom of God” as little children (Mark 10:15). What is received? The Church? Heaven? What is received is God’s rule. In order to enter the future realm of the Kingdom, one must submit himself in perfect trust to God’s rule here and now. We must also “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matt. 6: 33). What is the object of our quest? The Church? Heaven? No; we are to seek God’s righteousness—His sway, His rule, His reign in our lives.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 18, Pastor Jeff McLain continued our series, Kingship, Rule & Authority, by looking at the Parable of the Sower in Matthew 13:1-23. In this parable, we find God's rule and reign is breaking into the present, and the soil of our hearts matter.
This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13, will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us.
The Kingdom of God is the invasive, subversive, way that God’s presence, priorities, and power converge on and in our world. It is an invasion and God is looking for co-conspirators to bring about his insurrection of this world's ideas through conversion of people and paradigms. As co-conspirators, we collaborate on bringing about or seeing to God’s presence, priorities, and power as they manifest through our commitment to compassion, signs and wonders, ethics and justice.
In Gospel of the Kingdom, Theologian George Eldon Ladd wrote, "The Kingdom of God is His kingship, His rule, His authority. When this is once realized, we can go through the New Testament and find passage after passage where this meaning is evident, where the Kingdom is not a realm or a people but God’s reign. Jesus said that we must “receive the kingdom of God” as little children (Mark 10:15). What is received? The Church? Heaven? What is received is God’s rule. In order to enter the future realm of the Kingdom, one must submit himself in perfect trust to God’s rule here and now. We must also “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matt. 6: 33). What is the object of our quest? The Church? Heaven? No; we are to seek God’s righteousness—His sway, His rule, His reign in our lives.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On September 11, Pastor Jeff McLain launched our new series, Kingship, Rule & Authority. This Sunday morning series, September 11 to November 13, will be a study through the parables, on the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of God was the gospel message that was both at the center of Jesus' mission and ministry, and it was also the center of the mission and message he gave us.
The Kingdom of God is the invasive, subversive, way that God’s presence, priorities, and power converge on and in our world. It is an invasion and God is looking for co-conspirators to bring about his insurrection of this world's ideas through conversion of people and paradigms. As co-conspirators, we collaborate on bringing about or seeing to God’s presence, priorities, and power as they manifest through our commitment to compassion, the charismatic gifts, ethics and justice.
In Gospel of the Kingdom, Theologian George Eldon Ladd wrote, "The Kingdom of God is His kingship, His rule, His authority. When this is once realized, we can go through the New Testament and find passage after passage where this meaning is evident, where the Kingdom is not a realm or a people but God’s reign. Jesus said that we must “receive the kingdom of God” as little children (Mark 10:15). What is received? The Church? Heaven? What is received is God’s rule. In order to enter the future realm of the Kingdom, one must submit himself in perfect trust to God’s rule here and now. We must also “seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” (Matt. 6: 33). What is the object of our quest? The Church? Heaven? No; we are to seek God’s righteousness—His sway, His rule, His reign in our lives.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 28, we practiced the Lord's Table, as Jeff McLain discussed the Lord's Table, and the way that this meal that Jesus gave us, also transforms us as individuals and as a church.
By looking at the practice of the Lord's Table throughout the scriptures, we find that at the Lord's table we remind ourselves we belong, we remember what has been promised, we rediscover what we believe, and we realign our minds to remember whose and what I am. However, it is also as the Lord's Table, that we remember that we have been rescued to be rescuers, that we have been shown mercy, to show mercy, and that we have been shown forgiveness so that we can show forgiveness to others. Through the Lord's Table, we remember that we have been set free from our sin and brokenness, so that we can be freed up to liberate others.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 21, Greg Donough spoke at River Corner Church, filling in for our pastoral couple while they were away. You can learn more about Greg Donough and his ministry, Spiritual Fruit Farm, at spiritualfruitfarm.org.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 14, Jeff McLain looked at the story in Numbers 13 as we found that perhaps the desert moment is not a place of pain and problem, but a time in which God's presence and promise is closer than we realize. However, perhaps the promised land and opportunities only come when we posture ourselves correctly while we are in the desert. In Numbers 13, we see what it means to posture ourselves correctly in our desert moments as individuals and as a church community.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On August 7, Jeff McLain explored James 5:7-9 and how we might grow our capacity for patience in the moments that we suffer through a pressure, pain, or problem in our life that feels unresolved.
Patience doesn't come easy for many of us. It wasn't any different for the early church as they wrestled to remain faithful in some fearful and challenging times. James, the brother of Jesus, writes an encouragement to these early followers of Jesus who were dispersed and suffering throughout the region. He writes them an encouragement that calls them to be patient, to establish themselves in the middle of their suffering, and to train themselves to experience the transformative nature of God's mercy and compassion.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On July 31, Jeff McLain brought our series, Final Instructions, to a close by looking at Colossians 4:6, as we explored Pauls' encouragement and challenge to the the church to have gracious conversations. Throughout this series, Final Instructions, each week, we have explored Paul’s final instructions to the church in Colossae, looking at Paul's instructions on how to bring the church into a maturity of faith.
In a season of cultural earthquakes, Paul encourages the Colossian church towards maturity in Christ by learning to pray for the message and the messengers of the Kingdom. In the same way, Paul’s writing encourages us to pray that the rule and reign of God to break-in to the realities of our world. We are encouraged to pray that the obstacles of the messengers do not become a hinderance to the testimony of who Jesus is and what knowing Jesus brings. We must be a church that is dedicated to praying for the mission and messengers of God.
It is in Colossians 4:3-4, that Paul writes; "And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On July 17, Jeff McLain looked at at Colossians 4:5, exploring how Paul encourages the church to make the most of every moment; for it is any moment that the rule and reign of God has the potential to break into the present. Throughout this series, Final Instructions, each week, we have explored Paul’s final instructions to the church in Colossae, looking at Paul's instructions on how to bring the church into a maturity of faith.
In a season of cultural earthquakes, Paul encourages the Colossian church towards maturity in Christ by learning to pray for the message and the messengers of the Kingdom. In the same way, Paul’s writing encourages us to pray that the rule and reign of God to break-in to the realities of our world. We are encouraged to pray that the obstacles of the messengers do not become a hinderance to the testimony of who Jesus is and what knowing Jesus brings. We must be a church that is dedicated to praying for the mission and messengers of God.
It is in Colossians 4:3-4, that Paul writes; "And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On July 10, Jeff McLain looked at how Paul calls us the church to commit to intercessory prayer, in Colossians 4:3-4, as he continued our Sunday morning series, Final Instructions. Throughout this series, each week, we have explored Paul’s final instructions to the church in Colossae.
In a season of cultural earthquakes, Paul encourages the Colossian church towards maturity in Christ by learning to pray for the message and the messengers of the Kingdom. In the same way, Paul’s writing encourages us to pray that the rule and reign of God to break-in to the realities of our world. We are encouraged to pray that the obstacles of the messengers do not become a hinderance to the testimony of who Jesus is and what knowing Jesus brings. We must be a church that is dedicated to praying for the mission and messengers of God.
It is in Colossians 4:3-4, that Paul writes; "And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.”
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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On July 3, Jeff McLain explored Colossians 4:2 and why Paul, writing from prison, encouraged followers of Jesus in the Colossian Church, to be devoted to prayer, but also to be in a prayerful posture that was watchful and thankful.
In a season of cultural earthquakes, Paul gives the church some final instructions on what they should commit themselves to in this season. Over the next few weeks, we are going to look at these Final Instructions to learn what we should commit ourselves too in this season of cultural earthquakes.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
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Jeff McLain looks at Matthew 5:13, on June 26, at River Corner Church, exploring what it means to be the salt of the earth, in a time such as the one we are currently living. This Podcast Episode explores a posture for followers of Jesus in light of the overturning of Roe V. Wade on June 24, 2022.
In Matthew 5:13, Jesus tells his followers, "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." Listen to this episode to hear more about how this encouragement from Jesus, challenges us to reconsider our posture in this season.
In this episode, Jeff McLain refers to a Position Paper on Abortion from the Brethren-in-Christ Church movement. You can read or download that Position Paper on Abortion, here. (https://bicus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/abortion1.pdf).
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
On Sunday, June 12, Jeff McLain looked at Matthew 8:18-23, and what it means to respond to God's call on our life with immediacy. Though this passage, we see that truly following Jesus means we must fully count the cost of surrender. Jesus invites us all to follow him, but the cost is often too great for many.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
We invite you to gather with us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM.
You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
If you have a question about something you heard in this message, or you want to learn more about our growing church community, visit us online at www.rivercornerchurch.com.
On June 5, Jeff McLain looked at Mark 5:21-36, and discovers how Jesus models what it means to be interruptible. Through Jesus' interaction with the synagogue leader and the woman with a bleeding problem, we see what it means to live in a way that is spiritually sensitive in the present.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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You are welcome to come as you are, just be you. As a community of everyday people, we want to be a people who live and love like Jesus in the places we live, work, and play.
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On May 29, River Corner Church brought our series, Confidence, to a close. Jeff McLain looked at 1 Peter 3:15-17 and how spiritual confidence is both found and grown in community, but it spiritual confidence also witnesses to the places we live, work, and play.
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, Confidence. This series looks at the word, elpō which conveys the idea of “living hope,” “sure footing,” or “confidence.” This word, confidence, is one that Peter uses five times throughout the letter of 1 Peter. Confidence is a consistent theme as Peter writes to his disciples and church communities who have been scattered across the region in situations that are robbing them of their confidence in life.
These early followers of Jesus were dealing with increasing problems, pandemics, poverty and persecution in the empire. They were also finding themselves now isolated in society and their families as they discovered new purpose in following Jesus. It is to these beat up, bruised, and bedraggled ragamuffins that Peter writes a letter to encourage them in these tough situations, but Peter also wanted to give them a new paradigm, a paradigm of what it means to live confidently through faith. I hope that as we explore Peter’s ideas of confidence, that we are encouraged on how we can live confidently in some uncomfortable times.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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This past Sunday, May 22, at River Corner Church, Jeff McLain continued our series "Confidence," through 1 Peter. We looked at 1 Peter 3:3-5 and how spiritual confidence brings about a gentle & quiet authority in our lives.
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, Confidence. This series looks at the word, elpō which conveys the idea of “living hope,” “sure footing,” or “confidence.” This word, confidence, is one that Peter uses five times throughout the letter of 1 Peter. Confidence is a consistent theme as Peter writes to his disciples and church communities who have been scattered across the region in situations that are robbing them of their confidence in life.
These early followers of Jesus were dealing with increasing problems, pandemics, poverty and persecution in the empire. They were also finding themselves now isolated in society and their families as they discovered new purpose in following Jesus. It is to these beat up, bruised, and bedraggled ragamuffins that Peter writes a letter to encourage them in these tough situations, but Peter also wanted to give them a new paradigm, a paradigm of what it means to live confidently through faith. I hope that as we explore Peter’s ideas of confidence, that we are encouraged on how we can live confidently in some uncomfortable times.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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On Sunday, May 15, at River Corner Church, Jeff McLain explored 1 Peter 1:13-21 and what it means to set our hope so we might live confidently in our faith and lives as followers of Jesus.
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, Confidence. This series looks at the word, elpō which conveys the idea of “living hope,” “sure footing,” or “confidence.” This word, confidence, is one that Peter uses five times throughout the letter of 1 Peter. Confidence is a consistent theme as Peter writes to his disciples and church communities who have been scattered across the region in situations that are robbing them of their confidence in life.
These early followers of Jesus were dealing with increasing problems, pandemics, poverty and persecution in the empire. They were also finding themselves now isolated in society and their families as they discovered new purpose in following Jesus. It is to these beat up, bruised, and bedraggled ragamuffins that Peter writes a letter to encourage them in these tough situations, but Peter also wanted to give them a new paradigm, a paradigm of what it means to live confidently through faith. I hope that as we explore Peter’s ideas of confidence, that we are encouraged on how we can live confidently in some uncomfortable times.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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On Sunday, May 8, at River Corner Church, Jeff McLain explored 1 Peter 1:1-7 and what it means to take hold our living hope so we might live confidently in our faith and lives as followers of Jesus.
For the next few weeks, we will look at our series, Confidence. This series looks at the word, elpō which conveys the idea of “living hope,” “sure footing,” or “confidence.” This word, confidence, is one that Peter uses five times throughout the letter of 1 Peter. Confidence is a consistent theme as Peter writes to his disciples and church communities who have been scattered across the region in situations that are robbing them of their confidence in life.
These early followers of Jesus were dealing with increasing problems, pandemics, poverty and persecution in the empire. They were also finding themselves now isolated in society and their families as they discovered new purpose in following Jesus. It is to these beat up, bruised, and bedraggled ragamuffins that Peter writes a letter to encourage them in these tough situations, but Peter also wanted to give them a new paradigm, a paradigm of what it means to live confidently through faith. I hope that as we explore Peter’s ideas of confidence, that we are encouraged on how we can live confidently in some uncomfortable times.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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On May 1, District Overseer Robert Brody joins us at River Corner Church, to give a new charge to our church community and it's new leadership in this new era.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
As a closure to our In the Shadow of the Cross series at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores John 21:25-26 on April 24, 2022.
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, In the Shadow of the Cross. Each week we have looked at some of the stories in John's narrative, each along Jesus' journey leading up to the cross. This morning we explored John 21:25-26 and the way John invites us to not just have eternal life with Jesus, but a transformed life on this side of the grave.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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As part of our In the Shadow of the Cross series at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores John 20:11-18 on April 17, 2022 (Easter Sunday).
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, In the Shadow of the Cross. Each week we have looked at some of the stories in John's narrative, each along Jesus' journey leading up to the cross. This morning we arrived at the climax of the story, the death and resurrection of Jesus, as it appears in John 20.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
As part of our In the Shadow of the Cross series at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores John 12:9-19 on April 10, 2022 (Palm Sunday).
For the past few weeks, we have been in our series, In the Shadow of the Cross. Each week we have looked at some of the stories in John's narrative, each along Jesus' journey leading up to the cross. This morning we explored John 12:9-19, and the way Jesus walks away from power, prominence, place, and position in the eyes of the world.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).
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As part of our In the Shadow of the Cross series at River Corner Church, Pastor Jeff McLain explores John 11 on April 3, 2022.
This week we start our series, In the Shadow of the Cross. Each week we will look at some of the stories in John's narrative, each along Jesus' journey leading up to the cross. This morning we start in John 11, with this story of Lazarus, and we find what it has to teach us about Jesus.
River Corner Church is a growing church community of everyday people who gather to worship God, follow Jesus, and journey through life together. We gather on Sunday mornings, at 10:00 AM, at 524 River Corner Road in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. Learn more about our growing church community online through our website (www.rivercornerchurch.com) or our Facebook (www.facebook.com/RiverCornerChurch).