Ministries
Check out all the ministries available for you at JRAJamesRiverKids
JamesRiverKids
At James River it is our desire to provide excellent children's programs in a safe and secure environment where kids can learn about God's love and have a whole lot of fun along the way!
Sunday Morning
The Zoo (infant-preschool)
The Park (K-1)
The Factory (2nd-3rd)
The Warehouse (4th-5th)
Sunday Night
The Zoo (infant-preschool)
Sunday Night Live (K-5th) & Kids Choirs
Wednesday Night
The Zoo (infant-preschool)
Club Journey (K-5th)
Missionettes/Royal Rangers (K-5th)
Realife
Realife Student Ministries
Realife is all about, well... real life. It's about teenagers encountering God, making friends, growing together and making a difference. It's about helping everybody connect, elevate and discover.
6.8
Realife6.8 is the junior high ministry that focuses on 6-8th graders with crazy activities, funny videos, upbeat worship and a relevant message for junior highers. Realife6.8 meets on Sunday mornings at 10:00 & 11:30am for a service designed just for that age group and also Wednesday at 7pm. Realife6.8 also meets during the week in small groups set up just for junior highers.
9.12
Realife9.12 is the senior high ministry that focuses on students in 9th-12 grade with a service packed with videos, testimonies, worship and a relevant presentation of God's Word for high school students. Realife9.12 meets on Wednesday nights at 7pm and during the week in small groups.
18.25
Realife18.25 is the college and career ministry that focuses its ministry on students in college and young adults 25 and younger. They currently meet with Realife9.12 on Wednesday nights at 7pm in the Student Center.
Life Groups
Life Groups
Life Groups are a great opportunity for people to experience life together in a small group setting. Life Groups meet in homes twice a month and are a great way to meet new friends and grow in your relationship with God.
JamesRiverWomen
Jamesriverwomen
The Jamesriverwomen Ministry provides opportunities for women of all ages to connect with new friends, be encouraged through fellowship, laughter and girl time, all as they grow deeper in the Word!
New! JRW Friday Nights
November 14, 2008 (Located in the Realife Student Center)
This is a night designed for every girl who desires to be connected to a company of amazing women who love God and desire to do life well! It is our prayer that you will come and experience the inviting atmosphere and be reminded of how loved and cherished you are.
Special Topic: A Godly Perspective on Money and the Economic Crisis with Q & A. Come and enjoy the friendly, relaxed "coffee house" atmosphere designed to refresh your spirit. The everyday, down-to-earth topics will inspire you to do life well and the beautiful worship will revive your heart. Childcare available infant through 5th grade. Registration now open! Call 581.5433 ext. 1902 before Nov. 1, 2008 to register your child.
Mark the dates for Jamesriverwomen FRIDAY NIGHTS!
November 14, 2008
January 23, 2009
March 20, 2009
May 22, 2009
August 28, 2009
November 13, 2009
Designing Memories
Designing Memories meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month in Room S134 from 5:30-10:30 pm. You are welcome to drop in anytime to design and make memories with other women. For more information, contact Kyndal Frazier at 582-1126.
Baby Brunch
Moms with new babies (0-6 months) are invited to come and share this special time together with other moms. Come and be pampered and encouraged. The delicious food, smiles and laughter will brighten your life!
JamesRiverMen
JamesRiverMen
JamesRiverMen is designed for guys to connect with guys. There is a monthly Men's Breakfast and also other annual events like the Men's Conference starting Sept 11 & 12 2009.
Connection Points
JRA Bookstore & Resources
The JRA Bookstore & Resources exists to assist you in your daily life and equip you with powerful teaching by the JRA Preaching Team. We have weekly messages, sermons series, books, music, leadership, devotional and Life Group material. You can also get our resources online or check out our free podcast.
Bookstore - Hours of Operation
Sunday 8am - 1pm, 4:30 - 8:30pm (on service Sundays)
Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Resources - Hours of Operation
Sunday 8am - 1pm
Wednesday 8:30 - 9pm
Get JRA Resources anytime at resources.jamesriver.org.
JRA Cafe
The JRA Cafe is a high traffic coffee shop during service times and special events. We play an important role on a daily basis. We are passionate people working to advance the Kingdom of God, with coffee and a warm greeting to our guests & church family.
Hours of Operation
Sunday 6:30am - 1pm, 4 - 8pm (on service Sundays)
Monday 6:30am - 12pm, 4 - 8pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 12pm, 4 - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 12pm, 4 - 9pm
Thursday 6:30am - 12pm, 4 - 8pm
Friday 6:30am - 12pm
The River Fitness Center
The River Fitness Center is a full-service fitness center that is open to the community. Our goal is to offer a positive, family-oriented experience at a price that everyone can afford. Realizing that many people find gyms intimidating, we have created The River Fitness Center as a fun, safe, comfortable and accepting environment.
Hours of Operation
Monday 5:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday 5:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday 5:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 5:00am - 10:00pm
Friday 5:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday 7:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday Closed
Summer Schedule 2008
Cycling:
A 45 minute group cardio workout on a stationary bicycle. Bring water. Limit 8 per class.
Location: 2nd Floor of Fitness Center
Trainers: Cindy Enyart WED 9:15 Am
Pilates:
A one hour class that focuses on strengthening, stretching, and balance for the core muscles of the body. Bring a mat or towel. All are welcome from beginners to advanced.
Trainers: Denise Wilcock Thurs 5:30pm
Zumba:
A one hour class that is a mix between Latin dance and floor aerobics. No experience necessary.
Location: Friday PM class will be in the Library
Trainer: Cindy Enyart Tues & Thurs 9:15am
Trainer: Terri Freihofer Sat 9am
Adult Fitness:
The Goal of the Adult fitness class is an increase in fitness as well as improved metabolism, body composition, and exercise technique. All levels welcomed. May 19 - August 8th , cost is$187.50 for members and $250 for non-members. Class Sesions start at 5:15am and run on the hour every hour through 11:15am Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Trainer: Cory Maxwell, Nicole Prosser, Heather Dornak
Silver Sneakers:
A 45 minute class for senior citizens that focuses on range of movement and strengthening. Free for members of Humana or SecureHorizons HMO.
Trainer: Janna Noonan
Silver Sneakers Yoga:
A a one hour class for senior citizens that is designed to increase flexibility and balance. Free for members of Humana or SecureHorizons HMO.
Trainer: Kim Zimmerman
Tae-Kwon-Do:
An all-level class. Cost is $20 per month. Ages 7 & Up.
Location: Fireside A
Trainer: Robert Wimmel
First Place Challenge:
A 12 week Christ-centered weight control program. Purchase "A New Creation."
Location: S126
Trainer: Kristen Feola
* all classes are in Fireside B unless otherwise noted
Discipleship
NewLife Class
The NewLife Class is designed for you to learn more about the Word of God and what it means to be a Christian.
NewLife Class meets at 8:30am & 10:00am in Fireside B.
Living Free
Ongoing discipleship groups helping people conquer life-controlling issues, divorce recovery and grief recovery through Christ's power.
Living Free meets on Tuesday evenings at 7pm and Sunday mornings at 10am. The next sessions of Divorce Recovery and Grief Recovery will begin September 10th. For more info or to pre-register, please call the main office at (417) 581-5433.
Counseling Ministry
The Counseling Ministry offers biblical guidance for the whole family on a wide variety of topics.
Community Outreach
Benevolence
Benevolence provides a variety of help to the JRA family and community including, single moms, widows and spouses of deployed troops. They also coordinate several major work projects such as Project Partnership (a public school makeover) and an Extreme Home Makeover. In addition, they also assist people in need throughout the year.
Constructors In Action
Constructors In Action (CIA) assist JRA single moms, widows and spouses of deployed troops with minor home repairs. They also serve in major outreach events (like Extreme Makeover), local missions trips and retreat center workdays.
Mechanics In Action
Mechanics In Action is a ministry focused on meeting the vehicle maintentance needs of single moms, widows and families in need.
Prison Ministries
On a weekly basis, individuals and teams from James River are able to minister to those incarcerated in one of the area jails or prisons.
Worship & Creative Arts
Worship & Creative Arts
The Worship & Creative Arts ministry exists to facilitate worship and evangelism through worship at James River Assembly. We are a community of worshippers who encourage one another to grow as spiritual leaders as we serve in worship leadership in every venue at JRA.
Download the November Music Notes PDF
Download the School of Fine Arts Dance Schedule PDF
Download the School of Fine Arts Fact Sheet PDF
Go to the James River Choir Pictorial Directory
Worship & Creative Arts provides two opportunities a year to become a member of the following ministries:
James River Choir
James River Orchestra
James River Praise Band
JRA's Praise Band ministry unites all rhythm section and vocal team members in one team. Worship bands are rostered from participants on this united team, facilitating worship in each venue at JRA.
Open membership at specific times during year.
Resonate Youth Choirs
JamesRiverKids Choirs
James River Children's Chorale
School of Fine Arts
James River's SoFA exists to equip students in the arts for worship ministry. Private and group lessons in music and dance are available. Lessons at James River Assembly. Lessons/classes available year round.
School of Fine Arts recitals are available throughout the year and are presented in Clark Chapel at 7:00pm. The upcoming dates for 2008 are: March 14, May 16, October 10, December 5
James River Dance Team
JRA's Dance Team exists to glorify God through dance.
James River Leadership College
James River Leadership College
A fully-accredited two-year degree program designed to engage students in an academic approach to biblical/leadership studies coupled with practical ministry experience while inspiring in them a personal pursuit of God and His direction for their lives.
James River Leadership College will challenge students to live a life of faith with an abundance mentality and experience amazing God moments in their life.
James River Master's Commission
James River Master's Commission
An intensive, eight-month discipleship experience for today's young Christians and tomorrow's leaders. Through James River Master's Commission, students experience authentic community, spiritual growth, ministry experience, and college preparation.
The James River Master's Commission exists to help people DISCOVER who God created them to be. Each of our students is put on a unique discipleship track that allows them to completely focus on growing their relationship with God while experiencing incredible life-changing ministry opportunities.
Our focus on individual coaching and mentoring is designed to challenge and develop each student in a personal way. Whether it be hearing God's voice through a daily prayer time, digging deeper into God's Word through Scripture memory and Bible classes or experiencing first hand what it means to be the Body of Christ as you help serve someone in need, your life will forever be impacted. The expectations are high, it is not for the faint of heart, but the result is far more rewarding than anything this world has to offer.
