Men

Men

The men of RiverLakes Community Church (Men of RCC), believe that God is seeking men to stand in the gap to repair the walls of a lost generation.  Forsaking what is behind and pursuing our prize promised by God's heavenly call in Christ Jesus.  Together we can lead others to be courageous men of God through the demonstration of His love. 

Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. Philippians 3:12-17

Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1

And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none. Ezekiel 22:30

Leader
Todd Farnsworth (toddf@riverlakeschurch.org; ext. 214)

Men’s Homegrown Conference and Breakfast

Saturday, August 17

Breakfast Served: 7:43am

Cost: $15

Community Center Auditorium

On Saturday, August 17, the men of RCC will gather for fellowship over Hodel's catered breakfast and hear encouragement from some of our very own. 

Speakers: Rod Feil, Aaron Gillies, Mike Saba, Pres Brittian, Brandon Sanchez and Rylan Ortiz

Tickets go on sale July 29

RCC Golf Fellowship

RCC Golf Fellowship

All golfers welcome!

Saturday, May 18

Noon: Check-in

1:00pm: shotgun tournament start followed by BBQ dinner and award ceremony

Cost: $70 per player or $280 for 4-person team

North Kern Golf Course

17412 Quality Road

Bakersfield, CA 93308

4 AMAZING prize giveaways for closest to the hole!

Father Daughter Dance 2019

Father Daughter Dance 2019

​​​​Friday, February 8

6:00-9:00pm

Main Auditorium

$25.00 per family

Tickets available at the door

Taking our daughters on a date and spending quality time with them strengthens our relationships. Please bring a dessert or snack. Memorable photos will be available for an additional cost. Tickets available on the patio, in the church office or online beginning January 20. 

For more info, call Steve Henslee at 619.8811 or email dancewithyourdaughter@gmail.com.

Men’s BBQ

Men’s BBQ

​Friday, September 21 | 6:00pm | Community Center

Join us for a night of worship and encouragement as we hear special messages from Eric Mason and Louie Giglio. Admission is FREE (donations appreciated) but you must have a ticket for head count. Tickets will be available on the patio September 9 and 16.

Contact Todd for more info at toddf@riverlakeschurch.org

Men’s Campout

Men’s Campout

​WANTED: 50 men and young men looking for a night of fellowship with God, Guns, and Grub!

Friday, June 9 - Saturday, June 10

13740 Cal-Bodfish Road

Caliente, CA 93519

Cost: $30

Activities include: devotions, testimonies, archery knife throwing, map reading/land navigation, firearms shooting, and riding in a few military vehicles.

The camp site opens at Noon (12:00pm) on Friday with a mandatory safety briefing for all participants at 4:00pm. The event will close on Saturday at 2:00pm.

Sleep in trailers, tents, or just under the stars - your choice! Cost includes dinner, breakfast, and a military MRE for lunch on Saturday.

Contact Todd Farnsworth for more info (toddf@riverlakeschurch.org | 589.9733 ext. 217)

4th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament

4th Annual Men’s Golf Tournament

​​​​Saturday, May 6

12:30pm Check-in // 1:00pm Start

North Kern Golf Course (17412 Quality Road, 93308)

$65 entry or $240 team of four

Includes: Golf Cart and BBQ Dinner

Men’s Bowling Night

Men’s Bowling Night

​Men of RCC! Join us for a night of bowling at Westchester Bowl (1819 30th St.) from 6:00 - 9:00pm. 

$25 covers the cost of pizza, soda, bowling, and shoe rental. 

Sign-ups will begin in January.

Location
Westchester Bowl (1819 30th St.)

No Regrets Men’s Conference

No Regrets Men’s Conference

Friday, November 4 6:30 - 9:00pm

Saturday, November 5 8:00am - 2:30pm

Cost: $20 ($10 for ages 15-18)

Includes Breakfast by Hodel's

REGISTER ONLINE

Family Movie Night

Family Movie Night

Join us for a fun night hosted by the Men of RCC featuring the film, "Woodlawn." (rated PG)

Doors Open: 6:00pm

Movie Starts: 6:30pm

Location: Main Auditorium and Community Center Auditorium

Cost: Free

Bring your favorite movie snacks! Door prizes will be drawn after the movie. Visit Plugged In for a family-focused review of the film.

3rd Annual Men’s Golf Tournament

3rd Annual Men’s Golf Tournament

​​​Saturday, May 21

1:00pm

North Kern Golf Course (17412 Quality Road, 93308)

$65 entry or $240 team of four

Includes: Golf Cart and BBQ Dinner

Coordinator(s)
Todd Farnsworth (661.589.9733 ext. 217 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

A Tactical Guide to Manhood

A Tactical Guide to Manhood

​​​Men's Breakfast & Message

Saturday, November 21

7:30am - 12:00pm

RiverLakes Community Church

Tickets: $10.00

$10.00

After a home cooked breakfast from some of our Brothers in the ministry and a time of worship, Todd will present A Tactical Guide to Manhood using the Bible to identify what it means to act like a man with patience, integrity, honor, purity and lead like a man of God. Doors open at 7:15am. 

Buy Tickets Here

Coordinator(s)
Todd Farnsworth

No Regrets Men’s Conference

No Regrets Men’s Conference

​Saturday, August 1

8:00am - 3:30pm | Community Center

Cost: $20 for adults | $10 for 18 yrs & under (accompanied by an adult)

Click Here to Register

Join us for this one day event that will impact your life to serve our Lord faithfully in all you do.

Coordinator(s)
Todd Farnsworth (661.589.9733 x.214)

Location
Community Center

Men’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Men’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

​​Saturday, June 6

1:00pm

North Kern Golf Course (17412 Quality Road, 93308)

$65 entry or $240 team of four 

Includes: Golf Cart and BBQ Dinner

Coordinator(s)
Todd Farnsworth (661.589.9733 x.214)

Location
North Kern Golf Course (17412 Quality Road, 93308)

Joshua Men’s Study - Friday AM

Joshua Men’s Study - Friday AM

Fridays @ 6:00am​ in Community Center, Room 120 Starting January 16

Joshua comes to us as a man who was a dynamic leader-in his family as well as in the nation of Israel. Though he literally trembled when he was called to succeed his great mentor, Moses, he grabbed hold of God's promises and led Israel into the Promised Land. His open heart, spirit of humility, and willingness to be taught allowed him to learn God's lesson for him well. He also knew that God understands our weakness and that He promises us security and inner peace if we will only reach out and accept it. Though Joshua faced real flesh and blood battles, he shows how men today can put on the 'whole armor of God' to defeat the powers of darkness just as surely in the conference room or on the factory floor.

Questions? Email toddf@riverlakeschurch.org.

All In -Mens Study

​Men's Small Group Bible Study

Coordinator(s)
Ken Alvis

Location
Room 120

Tailgating with Jesus

Friday, October 24 @ 5:00pm - Saturday, October 25 @ Noon

Parking Lot Opens: 4:00pm

Dinner Served: 6:00pm

Our church parking lot will be transformed into a tailgating party for Jesus.  A time to worship, fellowship, hear great speakers, share, enjoy great food (including a chili cook-off), and fun games.  Bring your RV, trailer or tent for the Men’s event of the year! Contact Todd at 661.496.7928 or Ken at 661.589.9733 for more info or to sign up.

Coordinator(s)
Ken Alvis

Difference Maker – Men’s Study

​Be a “difference maker”! Join the men as they dig deeper in the book of Daniel.  Learn how to have a disciplined life and trust in the wisdom of God. Tuesdays @ 6:30pm; Fridays @ 6:00am in Room 120 of the Community Center. 

Questions: send an email to ginaf@riverlakeschurch.org

Coordinator(s)
Ken Alvis

Fight

​Men's Bible Study

Tuesday Evenings 6:30 - 8:30pm CC, Room 120

Friday Mornings 6:00 - 8:00am CC, Room 120

Everyone knows Samson.  Yep, the dude with the rippling biceps and hippie hair and a thing for Delilah. You may be surprised how much men in general have in common with this guy. By looking at his life, you’ll learn how to defeat the demons that make strong men weak. 

Become the one God made you to be: A man who knows how to fight for what’s right. The fights that determine the state of your heart, the quality of your marriage, and the spiritual health of your family. Don’t you dare show up for this fight unarmed. Learn how to fight with faith, with prayer, and with the Word of God.  It’s time to fight like a man. 

Coordinator(s)
Ken Alvis

Men’s Weekly Bible Study

Men’s Weekly Bible Study

When Jesus called his disciples to join him, he was calling them into a relationship with Him. Men’s bible study is designed with an intentional leader who will guide the group toward growing that relationship with Jesus by encouraging men to share about their lives. As we open the Bible together, we learn that it speaks to the real issues that we face every day. In these discipleship groups we learn about life and the tool to turn to, the bible, for the answers.  

Weekly Gatherings

Tuesday Evenings at 6:30pm

Friday Mornings at 6:00am

Community Center, Room 120

Current Study

Christian Ethics: An Introduction to Biblical Moral Reasoning by Wayne Grudem

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Christian ethics teach us how to live. Christian ethics ask what the whole Bible teaches us about which acts, attitudes, and personal character traits receive God’s approval and which ones do not. This means that Christian ethics teach us how to live. It is important to study Christian ethics so that we can better know God’s will, and so that each day we can “walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him” (Col. 1:10). If you have any questions contact Todd Farnsworth at toddf@riverlakeschurch.org.
Meets: Various

Sexual Addiction Exposed: For Men Only

Sexual Addiction Exposed: For Men Only

Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00pm

Expose the darkness, pursue healing and embrace grace.  Develop tools to prevent lapse and relapse. Pure Desire curriculum confronts sexual bondage, associated struggles and family system issues.   Learn to live and love in the light of Christ. 

Call Gilbert at 661.319.3910 for location and further information.  No childcare available.  New groups form periodically. To be added to the list and obtain more information, call Gilbert at 661.319.3910 . No childcare available.