Missions
The River Church is proud to be able to help support both local and international missionaries and missions.
Christine Tamayi
Zimbabwe, Africa
Epworth is a suburb of Zimbabwe's capital city Harare. It is a very poor area with many orphans living in the streets or with family or community members who cannot adequately or fail to care for them. Christine has made it her mission to help these children with necessities. She aids in getting them food, clothing, shelter and paying school fees when she can. Christine even hosts special dinners for the children when she can.
Jorge Mora
Colombia, South America
Jorge and his wife Jazmina have been missionaries in their home country for many years. During their time as missionaries Jorge has used his talents to create and sew his own puppets. With those puppets they are able to present the gospel to children in Colombia. Early in 2023 Jorge & Jazmina have been spending much of their time helping plant a new church in Eastern Colombia.
Men & Ladies of Honor
Michigan, USA
Look what's happening right here in our own communities! Men of Honor and Ladies of Honor are opportunities to bring the love of Jesus Christ right into the public schools. The young men and women who choose to participate in these programs are being taught their worth and value according to what the Word of God says about them, not what the world says. They get to dive as deep as they choose into the journey to discover who they are created to be.
Ballivian Family (YWAM)
Texas, USA
As a part of Youth With A Mission Nate and Lauren are dedicated to raising up a generation of missionaries and missions teams ensuring they have the resources and training needed to spread the Gospel. At YWAM Nate and Lauren lead a Leadership Development Course and oversee Staff Service.
Operation Christmas Child
Global
We get to put the love of Jesus in a BOX!!! Operation Christmas Child is a ministry that allows people to pack a shoebox full of gifts, school supplies, and hygiene items to be distributed to children ages 2-14 around the world. Every child who receives a box is given a Greatest Journey book and hears the gospel story. In addition, he/she has the opportunity to attend a 12 week discipleship program. A new Bible (in their own language) is rewarded at graduation for those who complete the program. Visit our Amazon Wish List or contact our Project Leader to get involved.
Mauricio & Diana Palacio
Colima, Mexico
For more than 35 years, Mauricio and Diana have faithfully served full-time with Youth With A Mission (YWAM), helping others grow deeper in their faith and calling. Now based in Colima, Mexico, they invest in leaders, missionaries, and young believers through biblical teaching, counseling, and encouragement. Their ministry helps people become firmly rooted in God’s truth, find healing and freedom from the things that hold them back, and confidently step into the purpose God has for their lives. Diana is originally from Argentina, while Mauricio is from Mexico, and together they continue to use their lives and experience to strengthen and equip others to serve Christ.