FOR The world

Pray, Serve, Give, Go

2025 Initiatives

Committing $215,000 to Contribute to the needs around us, both near and far.

 

 

“God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son so that whoever believes in him may not be lost, but have eternal life.” John 3:16 (NCV)

We are FOR the big FOUR: Praying, Serving, Giving, and Going!

  • committed to pray

    We gather regularly to pray for the needs of the nations. 

  • called to serve

    We partner with local churches, compassion ministries, and service organizations to serve our communities. 

  • compelled to give

    We support missionaries and missions projects designed to help people find and follow Jesus. 

  • commissioned to go

    We organize regional and global Impact Trips for students, adults, and families.

My house will be known as a house of prayer for all nations.” Isaiah 56:7 (CEV)

GLOBAL

 

ONE DAY TO FEED THE WORLD

$50,000 – Our annual offering as part of the compassion initiative of Convoy of Hope.


MINISTRY PARTNERS

$33,000 – Monthly support of our 13 global ministry partners.

 

CARE FOR KIDS + BIBLE ADVENTURE WEEK + CHILD SPONSORSHIPS

$13,000 – Our annual offerings and monthly support for the Southeast Asia Prayer Center (SEAPC) to provide support for children overseas.


IMPACT: CAMBODIA

$35,000 - Send a team of students and young adults to partner with SEAPC and New Hope for Orphans to minister in both children's homes and local church ministries.


IMPACT: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

$12,000 - Send a team to partner with Meeting God in Missions and Del Rey Ministries to serve through kids ministry outreaches, constructions projects, and medical care.

 

 

“Each of you has been blessed with one of God’s many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.” 1 Peter 4:10 (CEV)

 

 

REGIONAL

 

MINISTRY PARTNERS

$16,000 – Monthly support of our 11 regional ministry partners.

 

SERVE THE BURGH

$3,000 – Send teams to come alongside existing Gospel-centered organizations by providing volunteer and financial support. Our partnerships include organizations like The Blessing Board, Cheswick Christian Academy, Origins Family and Pregnancy Services, Pittsburgh Dream Center, Real Life Church, Redeemer Lutheran School, and Teen Challenge.

 

CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS + PARTNERSHIPS | Side-By-Side Network

$4,000 – Invest in students who are called into vocational ministry roles to train them to do the work of the ministry. Come alongside local churches by coaching, mentoring, resourcing, and developing leaders designed to equip, empower, and encourage pastors and churches.

 

 

“Since you excel in so many ways—in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us—I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT)

 

 

LOCAL

 

SACRED SPACES

$25,000 – Ongoing updates and renovations to the facilities where our kids, students, young adults, and adults can come together to revere God, connect with others, and find inspiration to serve our communities.

 

BENEVOLENCE & OUTREACH

$20,000 – Support for food banks, community meals, benevolence initiatives, and local outreach opportunities to spread love and kindness to our neighbors.


ONE TIME GIFTS + ADMINISTRATION

$4,000 - Special one-time gifts and administrative expenses to support our strategic local, regional, and global initiatives.


Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” Matthew 28:19 (NLT) 

Support these initiatives anytime by designating FOR The World at riversideconnect.org/give or on a giving envelope. Contact fortheworld@riversideconnect.org for more information.

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