About Us
Deep River Church of Christ is an Independent Christian Church- part of the Restoration Movement. We teach the Bible- it always comes before man's opinion.
Here you will find information on our beliefs and vision, our leadership, the mission we support, and Frequently Asked Questions.
Leadership
Preaching Minister— Ron Buche
Elders— Larry Boender, Harry Owens, Joe VanScoyk, Dave Wenger
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%.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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 Aquainted" 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.
What safety measures are you taking against Covid-19? The building is sanitized each week according to CDC procedures. Masks and social distancing are not strictly required, but please respect the comfort levels of other members.