Engaging all ages
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Where faith, family, fishing, and fun come together!Riverside Resort began hosting interdenominational Sunday church services in 1970, a tradition we look forward to carrying on every summer. Come join us for music and ministry at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday mornings and worship with the Creator in His outdoor creation. All are welcome and it’s definitely NOT church as usual!
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2024 summer church schedule
From gospel singers and musicians to Christian comedians, speakers, and storytellers, Riverside Resort’s outdoor Sunday church services are inspiring and joyful. See the calendar below for the special guests we’ll be hosting this summer.
Jeremiah Gamble
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June 16th – Jeremiah Gamble: ‘How the Groo Grew and Other Troo Tales’Several delightful stories brought to life with matchless energy, quirky humor, and heartfelt emotion. “Hold the Boat,” a wonderfully silly and animated telling of Jeremiah’s first published children’s story. A young boy goes to great lengths to sneak onto Noah’s ark by disguising himself as different animals. Another story is “The Well Digger,” where a thirsty traveler searches for water in a desert wasteland. He finds some, but unlike any he’s ever imagined. Also hear the “Tale of the Three Trees," an imaginative presentation of the classic folk tale that will warm your heart and lift your spirit. Lastly, throw into the mix Jeremiah’s newest story, “How the Groo Grew.” This is a whimsical tale about monsters, sibling rivalries, and forgiveness. See Theater for the Thirsty to learn more about Jeremiah.
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Higher Call
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June 23rd – Higher Call QuartetHigher Call is a men’s quartet based out of the Twin Cities that shares God’s gift of music to the surrounding community. They present a dynamic collection of traditional, contemporary, as well as southern gospel selections. Higher Call has led worship and performed numerous concerts throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois including being a part of An Evening of Worship and Praise with Joni Eareckson Tada. Higher Call’s sound encompasses a full range of rich, resonant harmonies which will ignite your spirit and uplift your soul! As a result, you won’t want to miss this inspirational worship experience! Visit Higher Call Quartet online.
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Norm Barnhart
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June 30th – The Good News featuring Christian Comedian and Illusionist Norm Barnhart of St. Paul, MNThe Good News program is an exciting presentation of eye-catching illusions for kids from two to ninety-two! With thirty years experience as a professional illusionist, Norm has a unique ability to communicate God’s love and truth through the use of illusion, balloons, as well as a winsome sense of humor. He is a best selling teen and children’s book author with 16 books in libraries around the world. He has written a column with his original ideas and routines for other magicians in the Fellowship of Christian Magicians and Entertainers magazine for 25 years. Come experience Norm’s amazing tricks and learn the value of applying biblical principles in life. Pack up your kids, the neighbor’s kids, the grandkids, and kids of all ages for this delightful presentation! Check out the Good News Program online or Magic Norm's websites.
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Bill Davis
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July 7th – 'I was Charles Manson’s Cell-mate' featuring Bill Davis of Tampa, FLHow do you think your life would change if you came face-to-face with Charles Manson? Bill Davis was a man sentenced to 920 years in prison for a plethora of drug-related and armed robbery crimes. He began to believe in the reality of Satan when he met his cell-mate, Charles Manson, a man in prison on twenty-seven counts of murder. Upon his miraculous release from prison, Bill met God on his way to commit suicide. He discovered not only the existence of God, but that God had an incredible plan for his life. Bring your family and friends and come prepared to hear Bill’s incredible spine-tingling story about deliverance from addiction and the demonic. You will also hear about God’s truth, mercy, love, forgiveness, grace, and healing. You can learn more about Bill on the Bill Davis Ministries website.
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Jerry Frasier
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July 14th – Magic with a Message with Professional Illusionist Jerry Frasier of St. Paul, MNWhat do you believe? Reality or illusion? Truth or Lies? Back by popular demand, Twin Cities professional illusionist and interactive comic magician, Jerry Frasier challenges audience members to believe in TRUTH and not to be deceived. An active member of two national magic fraternities, Jerry has appeared all over the upper Midwest and the East Coast since 1981. So, come see someone from the audience float on air and experience live interactive Magic with a Message. Charged with laughs, Jerry’s positive style will amaze young and old. This promises to be a great time, so bring kids of all ages with you!
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River of Life
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July 21st – River of Life Ministry Team from Cold Spring, MNA time of fun, music, and inspiration is coming your way with this talented ministry team! Come and be blessed with a program from this dynamic ministry team from central Minnesota. Hear firsthand the exciting things God is doing in their lives and how they strive to make Christ the center and focal point of all they do. Through songs and testimonies, this group will inspire, entertain, and challenge you. Expect the unexpected from this lively and committed bunch. See you there!
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Dan Hubbard
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July 28th – Musician and Youth Evangelist Dan Hubbard of Minneapolis, MNYou’re in for a great time with inspirational Christian speaker Dan Hubbard! In addition to being an incredible youth speaker, Dan is also a recorded musician, an entertaining humorist, and a gifted evangelist who brings the life-changing message of the gospel to audiences throughout the world. Enjoy a fun-packed hour as Dan effectively communicates the Good News through his message, music, and side-splitting humor. Be sure to bring a friend! Visit Hubbard Ministries online to learn more about Dan.
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Sweetwater Revival Quartet
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August 4th – Sweetwater Revival QuartetSweetwater Revival, affectionately known in Southern Gospel circles as “The Female Quartet of Southern Gospel Music”, is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As one of the only female gospel quartets in the entire nation, they are known to always deliver tight harmonies, beautiful ballads, as well as hand clapping scripture filled music. Sweetwater Revival has been Nominated numerous times for the prestigious award “Female Group of the Year”, featured on Gospel Music Television. Due to this, their music is being played on Radio stations around the world. This ministry is run by leading member Katherine Paull, formerly of the New Speers out of Nashville, Tennessee & renown songwriter & manager Cathie Paxson. Sweetwater Revival’s ultimate desire is to point others to Jesus Christ through their music ministry & testimony. Learn more about Sweetwater Revival.
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Something for EVERYONE in your family!
Along with our inspiring outdoor Sunday church services, Riverside Resort has everything you need to make picture-perfect family vacation memories. Click the links below to see all of our on-site amenities or Richmond area activities.
