Who We Are
Get to know Deep River Church as you plan a visit!
Leadership
Preaching Minister— Ron Buche
Elders— Larry Boender, Harry Owens, Dave Wenger
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FAQ
What will happen on my first visit?
You'll be offered a Welcome Bag by one of our established members. Please fill out the "Let's Get Acquainted" card inside and drop it in the offering plate. We won't announce your visit or single you out in any way; it's merely a way of getting to know our guests.
Do you have a children's program?
Yes; our Kingdom Kids program is for children age 2 through 6th grade, and our Rooted Youth Group is for 7th and 8th grade students, both of which meet during our worship time.
Can visitors take communion?
We offer communion to all baptized believers of Christ.
Are visitors expected to give money?
Offering time is for members to show their support of Deep River Church with their tithes. As a visitor, it's up to you: you're welcome to participate in offering time if you wish, but you are not expected to give anything until you feel called by God to contribute.
How should I dress?
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable and respectable. Some of us like to wear our "Sunday best," and others prefer more casual attire.
What kind of music should I expect?
Our praise team sings a mix of modern praise music and traditional hymns. We are an instrumental church that uses guitars, percussion, and keyboard.
Mission
We proudly support Women's Care Center of Merrillville, IN.
Women's Care Center provides helpful resources for women and their children, such as free pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, counseling, education and parenting classes, and baby supplies.
Last year alone they performed approximately 1,000 free ultrasounds, and their efforts saved 492 babies. Since opening 2 centers in Lake County, the number of local women having abortions has declined 51%.