Since the fall of 2023, Riverbend Community Church has been on an incredible journey to find a new home.
“By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:10-11
“Pursue the well-being of the city I have deported you to. Pray to the Lord on its behalf, for when it thrives, you will thrive.” Jeremiah 29:7
At the heart of Riverbend, our mission is to simply live for Jesus and love the people of the Lehigh Valley. We’ve always held a deep conviction and desire to serve our community and point them to Jesus. For the last 12 years, our home has been 795 Roble Road in Allentown, and we’ve been fortunate enough to leverage this space as a resource for the benefit and blessing of others. Now we look ahead to our new home at 81 E. North St in Bethlehem with great anticipation of what God will do. We praise God for how He has moved in ways that only He can move throughout this journey, and we are grateful for the collaboration of our community and friends who have partnered with us.
*UPDATE (7.31.25): God has moved in significant ways over the last few months - Carpenter’s Hands was here in June and July helping with much needed renovations. We are now finishing up renovations and hope to begin to gather at 81 E North St in early fall. You can join us through helping with physical needs, financial needs and joining us in prayer. Read HERE how you can help!
As we bring this opportunity forward, it is our desire to share as much as we can to answer many of the questions we have been hearing.
We ask that you prayerfully consider joining us on this journey. We know that in order to achieve this vision we will need the help and support of many! We believe that the transfer to 81 E North St in Bethlehem will allow us to better serve the local community and share the love of Christ with more people in the areas of:
Community - This space will allow for us to be able to reach out to the local community and meet tangible needs in our space through missions.
Church - This physical space creates room for members, and will meet members needs today, as well as years to come.
Children - This space will be able to support our children of all ages for the current generation, and generations to come.
Based on these 3 visions, we are looking to raise financial support (over the next 3 years) in the amount of:
Victory goal: $600,000
Faith goal: $700,000
Miracle goal: $800,000
This financial support raising would afford Riverbend the downpayment to continue monthly payments comparable to what we are currently paying for our lease, while providing a new space to support or community, church, and children for years to come!
We want to be good stewards of the gifts that God has provided, so we are planning as far in advance as possible to allow us margin as we move to this new space.
Giving to Foundations for the Valley
Would you consider these questions as you prepare to make your Foundations for the Valley commitment?
1. What can I give now?
When you look at the totality of your three-year Foundations for the Valley commitment, what portion of this amount would you be able to give as Riverbend enters the final year of our FFTV campaign?
2. What can I give weekly over the next year?
This amount represents the amount above and beyond our regular tithes and offerings that we will sacrificially give over the next year.
3. What else is God calling me to give that will require his tremendous provision?
After adding up the amounts in #1 and #2 above, is there an additional amount God would have you pledge in even bolder faith? This amount is pledged after much prayer and consideration believing that God will bless us and enable us to do more than we could even imagine. This particular portion of our pledge will require God to “show off” in our lives. We want to share with you a sample pledge card that is available at Riverbend. It is our hope that by sharing this visual with you, you will better know what to expect and how to pray through your own pledge amount.
You can give a one-time gift, or set up a recurring gift to Riverbend’s Foundation for the Valley fund BY CLICKING HERE.
Be sure the drop down menu indicated “Foundations for the Valley” to ensure funds go directly toward the building campaign.
Giving to date:
Contact campaign leaders: Hunter Price at hunter@riverbendonline.org and Emily Price at emily@riverbendonline.org