Upcoming events.
7-Week Walking Spree with the Fitness Ministry!
7-Week Walking Spree with the Fitness Ministry!
Dates: November 5 – December 24, 2025
Hosted by: RSCOGIC Fitness Ministry
Get ready to move! The RSCOGIC Fitness Ministry invites you to join the 7-Week Walking Spree, a fun, free, and faith-centered journey toward better health—wherever you are! This is not a race, but a practice for better living through consistent movement and mindfulness.
Throughout the seven weeks, participants will focus on improving overall wellness by building endurance, strengthening the heart, and supporting bone health. Walking can also help reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep habits, boost metabolism, and elevate your mood.
📅 When: November 5 – December 24, 2025
🕗 Where: Wherever you are—walk from home, in your neighborhood, or at your favorite park!
💻 Registration: Email rscogicfitnessministry@gmail.com to sign up.
💬 A 30-minute Zoom Q&A session will be held before the start date.
Open to everyone! Let’s move, move, move—for better health and a stronger you!
2025 Annual Women's Day Give Back Project Donations Due
2025 Annual Women’s Day Give Back Project – Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Project
Hosted by: Christian Wives Auxiliary, under the leadership of First Lady Mother W. Irene Joy Jordan
The Refreshing Spring COGIC Women’s Department is excited to bring back the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project as this year’s Annual Women’s Day Give Back initiative! Led by the Christian Wives Auxiliary, this heartfelt project shares God’s love with children around the world through gift-filled shoeboxes packed with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and personal notes of encouragement.
Let’s come together to spread joy and hope this holiday season—one shoebox at a time!
How You Can Participate:
🎁 Donate toys and toiletries to help fill the shoeboxes.
💵 Contribute $10 or more, and items will be purchased for you.
🙏 Pray over each shoebox for the child who will receive it.
📦 All completed shoeboxes are due by Sunday, November 9, 2025.
For more information, please contact:
📞 Mother W. Irene Jordan or Mother Gussie Wells at (301) 277-2020
Together, let’s bring smiles to children’s faces and fill their hearts with JOY from across the waters!
Refreshing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI): Fall Series 2025
“Impacting Your Witness in the Kingdom of God”
Facilitators: Dr. Reginal & Evangelist Barbara Booker
Join Dr. Reginal and Evangelist Barbara Booker for an inspiring session focused on living out your faith with purpose and power. This class, part of the “How to Study God’s Word” Fall Series, explores how to let God’s Word transform your daily walk and strengthen your witness in every sphere of life. Discover practical ways to reflect Christ through your words, actions, and relationships as you grow in spiritual maturity.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕗 Time: 7:00 PM (Online via Zoom)
💻 Cost: Free and open to all
To register: Email your name and the class title to rsbi01@gmail.com
Presented by the Refreshing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI), Fall Series 2025.
Corporate Prayer
An Urgent Call to Prayer – In-Person Corporate Prayer
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Refreshing Spring COGIC, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD
Join us for a sacred time of corporate prayer as we respond to An Urgent Call to Prayer. Led by the Department of Women, under the direction of Mother W. Irene Joy Jordan, this monthly gathering is a powerful moment of intercession, reflection, and renewal.
This special in-person session—held every Thursday before the fourth Sunday—calls for the mourning women, prayer warriors, and believers of every generation to come together in unity and seek God’s face for healing, deliverance, and strength.
Come expecting a mighty move of God as we lift our hearts and voices in prayer!
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” – James 5:16
Farmer's Rally
It’s Farmer’s Rally Time!
Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Refreshing Spring COGIC – Fellowship Hall, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD
It’s that time of year again! Join us for the Fall’s annual Farmer’s Rally, an outreach effort dedicated to ensuring that families and friends facing challenging times can enjoy a joyful and abundant holiday season.
We’re collecting non-perishable foods, fresh vegetables, and monetary donations to provide holiday food baskets for those in need. Donations will be accepted through Sunday, November 23, 2025, with a collection box available in the church lobby. The church will also purchase turkeys—donations toward turkey purchases are welcome and appreciated!
If you or someone you know is in need of a food basket, please contact the Business Office at (301) 277-2020 by November 20.
We’re also seeking volunteers to help sort food and carry boxes to vehicles.
Sign up online at https://volunteersignup.org/XJ34F
or contact Elder David Dredden at dreddend@gmail.com.
Let’s come together as a church family to share love, lend a helping hand, and make this holiday season brighter for our community!
Refreshing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI), Fall Series 2025
“Impacting Your Wellness”
Facilitators: Dr. Reginal & Evangelist Barbara Booker
As the year draws to a close, this session will focus on how spiritual growth and biblical study influence your overall well-being. Participants will explore the connection between mind, body, and spirit, learning how applying God’s Word can bring renewal, balance, and peace to every area of life. This class is designed to help you reflect on your spiritual health and prepare for a refreshed walk into the new year.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
🕗 Time: 7:00 PM (Online via Zoom)
💻 Cost: Free and open to all
To register: Email your name and the class title to rsbi01@gmail.com
Presented by the Refreshing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI), Fall Series 2025.
Outreach Ministry's Neighborhood Prayer Walk
Neighborhood Prayer Walks — First Saturday Each Month
Hosted by: Refreshing Spring COGIC Outreach Ministry
Join our Outreach Ministry as we cover the Riverdale community in prayer. On the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM, we gather for a short devotion and then walk the neighborhood—praying for homes, schools, businesses, and anyone we meet along the way. All ages are welcome!
Details
🗓 When: First Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM
📍 Meet: RSCOGIC Heritage & History Room, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737
👟 Who: Open to everyone—bring a friend and comfortable walking shoes
📧 Questions: Contact Elder David Dredden at dreddend@gmail.com
Come be a light in our community—walk, pray, and believe with us!
Refershing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI), Fall Series 2025
“Developing Your Personal Study Plan for 2026”
Facilitators: Dr. Frederick Ware & Evangelist Mary Jordan
In this final session of the “How to Study God’s Word” Fall Series, participants will bring everything together by creating a personalized Bible study plan for the new year. Dr. Ware and Evangelist Jordan will guide you in setting intentional goals, choosing study methods that fit your lifestyle, and deepening your daily walk with Christ. This class will help you leave equipped, organized, and inspired to keep God’s Word at the center of your growth in 2026.
📅 Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
🕗 Time: 7:00 PM (Online via Zoom)
💻 Cost: Free and open to all
To register: Email your name and the class title to rsbi01@gmail.com
Presented by the Refreshing Spring Bible Institute (RSBI), Fall Series 2025.
Outreach Ministry's Neighborhood Prayer Walk (Copy)
Neighborhood Prayer Walks — First Saturday Each Month
Hosted by: Refreshing Spring COGIC Outreach Ministry
Join our Outreach Ministry as we cover the Riverdale community in prayer. On the first Saturday of every month at 9:00 AM, we gather for a short devotion and then walk the neighborhood—praying for homes, schools, businesses, and anyone we meet along the way. All ages are welcome!
Details
🗓 When: First Saturday of each month, 9:00 AM
📍 Meet: RSCOGIC Heritage & History Room, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD 20737
👟 Who: Open to everyone—bring a friend and comfortable walking shoes
📧 Questions: Contact Elder David Dredden at dreddend@gmail.com
Come be a light in our community—walk, pray, and believe with us!
Corporate Prayer
An Urgent Call to Prayer – In-Person Corporate Prayer
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Refreshing Spring COGIC, 6200 Riverdale Road, Riverdale, MD
Join us for a sacred time of corporate prayer as we respond to An Urgent Call to Prayer. Led by the Department of Women, under the direction of Mother W. Irene Joy Jordan, this monthly gathering is a powerful moment of intercession, reflection, and renewal.
This special in-person session—held every Thursday before the fourth Sunday—calls for the mourning women, prayer warriors, and believers of every generation to come together in unity and seek God’s face for healing, deliverance, and strength.
Come expecting a mighty move of God as we lift our hearts and voices in prayer!
“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” – James 5:16
COGIC World Missions: Youth On a Mission 2026 Liberia Deposit Due
COGIC World Missions: Youth On a Mission 2026 Liberia, Africa
Deposit Due Date: January 31, 2026
Trip Dates: July 11–28, 2026
Destination: Liberia, West Africa
The Church of God in Christ World Missions Department invites youth and young adults to be part of a life-changing global outreach experience through Youth On a Mission (YOAM) 2026! This international trip to Liberia, Africa offers participants an opportunity to serve, minister, and make an impact through evangelism, education, and humanitarian work.
Participants will engage in meaningful ministry work including:
🏠 Evangelism: Home-to-home and church outreach
🎒 Hospitality: Visiting primary and secondary schools
📖 Seminars: Leadership and training for pastors and women
🎨 Vacation Bible School: Arts, crafts, sports, puppets, and music
🏥 Medical Ministry
🧱 Construction Projects: Building water towers, churches, and bunk beds
Trip Cost: Approximately $2,900 per person (departing from Washington, D.C.)
Non-refundable Deposit: $500 due by January 31, 2026
Cost includes:
✈️ International round-trip airfare
🏡 Lodging
🍽️ Meals
🚐 Transportation within Liberia
💒 Ministry contribution
Participants are responsible for their domestic travel to and from Washington, D.C.
Anyone under 18 must be assigned to a chaperone.
For more information or to apply, contact:
📧 Evangelist Barbara Booker – lifeline-ministries@comcast.net
📞 202-688-5549
Be part of the mission. Be the change. Answer the call to serve in Liberia!