News and Updates
For the New Building

UPDATE 9-17-24:
Even though the full $2.5 million is still about $510,000 away as of publication of this event, a groundbreaking ceremony was held (you may view the video here: https://youtu.be/luBfRAbmf-0?si=CjPjKSdmi18fKRpt or on the online church tab). Members look forward in faith to debt-free occupancy before 2025 year end. To God be the glory!









Holding shovels L-R: Peggy Hastings, Member; Juanfer Monsalve, Pastor; Lyndon Gallimore, Head Elder; S Kurt Allen, VP for Finance/Treasurer; Chester V. Clark III, VP for Administration; and Gary Rustad, Conference President.

On August 17, 2021, at 4:00 p.m., the Riverview Community Seventh-day Adventist Church in Greeneville, Tennessee, suffered a devastating combination of a direct lightning strike and downed transmission power line. By the time the transmission line was de-energized, and firefighters could begin fighting the fire, it was too late. The church building was a total loss.

Riverview is a place where God’s love shines. Many have discovered a clearer picture of God’s love and have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. The gospel lived out at Riverview is powerful! We are awed at what God is doing, doubling our membership in the last 5 years to 185 members!
 

After the fire, we discovered we were insured for $690,000 (about $100/sf). Current construction costs are about $225/sf. (A friendly reminder to please make sure insurance values for your personal home and church are current.)
 

We believe God is leading us to rebuild! We have been so blessed and encouraged by this generosity that we’re offering you the opportunity to be a part of what God is doing!

Funds donated toward rebuilding as of April 18:

Cash Received**
      $  1,970,675

Conference Promise
      $  210,000

Total to Date
    $ 2,180,675 balance to goal: $319,325
 

Our goal is to raise $2.5 Million for our rebuild. Contributions are tax deductible.
If you feel led to help us rebuild, please donate here or or mail a check to:

Riverview Community
Seventh-day Adventist Church
400 Sanford Circle
Greeneville TN 37743-4018
 

Thank you!

** Because Riverview Loves Their Children, the cash received amount includes the
totals for their project: March's Spare Change Box ($54.55).

(For upcoming fundraising events, see the News & Events Tab)