Riverside Church

TESTIMONY THURSDAY - Dawn Hires💙

For years, her life was filled with chaos, shame, and addiction. She tried to escape the pain through drugs, alcohol, and unhealthy relationships, feeling worthless and trapped by the weight of her past. But even when she couldn’t believe in herself, her mother never stopped praying for her.

In 1975, she came to Jesus, and everything began to change. He broke the chains of addiction, lifted the shame she had carried for so long, and broke the generational curses that had impacted her family. In Christ, she discovered her true worth and found a reason to keep going.

Today, she has experienced the freedom of a life transformed by Jesus. She has found joy, love, forgiveness, and restoration. She has her family back, and the addictions that once held her captive no longer define her.

Her story reminds us that Jesus still sets captives free, breaks chains, and restores lives. What once felt impossible became possible through His grace. 💙🙌

Happy Pastors Appreciation Month to all of our Pastors at Riverside Church!! 🥳💙

Pastor Erick and Chanel, Pastor Paul and Bonnie, Pastor John, Pastor Denny and Kathie, and Pastor Terry and Angie - We are so BLESSED to have you! Thank you for always being a lighthouse, guiding the Lord's sheep straight to Him, and truly living out your lives the way that He has called you to. You are all so anointed, and such a beautiful example of what life can look like when we trust God to take the reigns.

We love you, and we celebrate you! 💙