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City: LEESBURG
State: Georgia
Country: US
Signup Date: 9/6/2004

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Wednesday, August 29, 2007 

(written by josh)

Well, it has been around nine years since the birth of Riverdale and what an amazing nine years they have been. Randy, Jason, Matt, and I have had the most amazing time traveling around the south eastern part of the United States playing shows, meeting many awesome people, and most of all serving the Lord through this ministry. Now we have come to a new chapter in life and we believe that God is calling each of us in separate directions. Even though it hurts to leave something all of us love dearly, we live to bring glory and honor to Jesus Christ and we must be obedient to His call. God has called me (Josh) to Orlando to serve as a worship leader in a church called C3 church (www.c3orlando.com).  I am so excited about the movement of this church. They are a church with one purpose, "being the relevant church tirelessly devoted to changing lives for the glory of God" and I am so happy to be a part of it. As for now, Randy, Jason, and Matt will still be in the Albany area serving the Lord in various ways. We are all extremely excited about what the Lord has in store for our futures but we are even more excited about how He will use us to bring glory to His name. We will be having a Riverdale farewell show in late September, not sure on the specifics yet but we'll post them in the next few days, but you should definitely make plans to come. We are selling all our merch at half off!!! We will start the night off with all your favorite Riverdale songs… I guess we'll just play all of them since there aren't that many, and then we will end the night with a worship set. Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the years and we love each one of you.

Your Friends,

Josh, Matt, Randy, and Jason

Katie

 
Sad to hear the band is coming to and end, but really glad to know you are coming to C3 Josh. I've been there for years, and it's really awesome being there, it was great having Riverdale there a few weeks ago.
Good luck to all of you in everything you do.
God Bless,
Katie
 
Posted by Katie on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:13 AM
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♥_A_M_B_E_R_♥
Amber Stenson

 
Sooo, I'm torn... part of me is completely bummed cause I never made it to anymore shows than the one in Valdosta but the other part of me is completely stoked for you guys. Being in the center of God's will is the best place to be and I am thrilled that you are following after Him. Your service and commitment to the Lord is inspiring and encouraging. God bless to you all in the future and I will keep you all in my prayers.
Isaiah 42:16
Amber
 
Posted by ♥_A_M_B_E_R_♥ on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:16 AM
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savannah lyn
Savannah Whiddon

 
i love you guys, so much. you're one of the most amazing bands i've ever heard, and even though i'm seriously crying right now, i'm glad that it's a God thing. i'm sad to see riverdale end, it breaks my wee tiny heart but i'm glad that you are all happy. i'm happy for you :)
 
Posted by savannah lyn on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:45 AM
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Mrs. Jonathan Kolhagen
Heather Kolhagen

 
Man, um...I am glad you are all being obedient but I'm sad to hear you are splitting. Danielle just left me again. She moved to Texas 2 months ago and was back here for a two week visit. She left me tonight to go back. I know that splitting away from friends is hard, and doing God's will can be too, but I have faith that you will all do great things for the Lord. Peace out and God bless!!
 
Posted by Mrs. Jonathan Kolhagen on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:46 AM
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Robin [♥]
Robin Case

 
I am super sad, but I am always excited for y'all! You will always be my favorite local band! You will be in my prayers!
 
Posted by Robin [♥] on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 3:47 AM
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Jackie

 
heyy.
bummed to hear about this.
but totally excited that ur coming to C3.
i guess god answered my prayers cuz i asked him for you guys to keep teaching and that whatever he called you out to do, you will follow through.
thats amazing.
so im really excited to see you at C3.
thats gonna be kool.
 
Posted by Jackie on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 4:16 AM
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Jamie
Jamie Ellis

 
Well I love you guys. And as much as I don't want you guys to break up. I also realize that the music was never really the point of it. Ministry ALWAYS needs to come first. That is why we asked you guys so many times to play at Inflow. We know you guys are devoted group of young christian men. And God will surely use you. I will definitley be at the show.
 
Posted by Jamie on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 2:14 PM
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kat (dink)

 
it is extremely dissapointing to hear that my absolute favorite band of all time will be no more, but at the same time exciting to know that your hearts are truly ones after the Lord's and you are striving to walk in the plans He has for you. and i know i'll still have the 2 albums He's allowed y'all to bless me (and several others) with. thank you!!!!! and please do keep updates on this farewell event posted b/c i definately want to come!!!!!!
 
Posted by kat (dink) on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:15 PM
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Amber
Amber Bard

 
well that sucks!
kudos for you doing gods will though!
since yall are broke up now...do you think that jason and i could get married?
haha jk good luck! ill be praying for ya!!!
 
Posted by Amber on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:16 PM
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Leah
Leah Fowlkes

 
Wow. I know that must have been a hard call to make, but good for you guys for seeing what God was after, and doing it, even though it was hard. So often we seek God's will, but when we find it's not we want, we bail.
C3 has good things in store, I've been there a few times, back when it was still Parkway Baptist Church, but I haven't been since. It should be awesome.
Best of luck in all you do.
I still have you CD I got back at the H20 show a while ago. It was awesome.
Have a good one,

Leah
 
Posted by Leah on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:17 PM
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mitchell
Mitchell Carr

 
well, i only saw u guys once with terra terra terra, eighth hour romance, and a denver mile, but u guys left a serious impression on me. i listen to your cd every day. i'm really bummed about the break up, but i understand that God is calling you into seperate ways and i wish all of you well. oh, one more thing, where is the farewell concert gonna be?
 
Posted by mitchell on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 - 9:19 PM
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Cory

 
byron bledsoe

i remember him


have fun

god bless!
 
Posted by Cory on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 1:31 AM
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*ashley*
Ashley Shiver

 
Im sad to hear this...its been awhile since Ive been able to catch yall in concert but every single one yall performed was great. But its awesome that Josh got an oportunity to work with a church good luck in all of your futures. Love *~*ashley
 
Posted by *ashley* on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 1:31 AM
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katarina(loves life)

 
i am sooooo sad that u r all comin to a end :{{{{ well cant wait 2 see u at c3 bye :}}}
 
Posted by katarina(loves life) on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 1:32 AM
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Terra Terra Terra(NEW ALBUM IN STORES NOW!)

 
Garrrr. No!

We want to play the farewell show with you guys. We love you so much.

Atleast Josh will be able to come to our shows haha.

We love you guys! Hope everything turns out well!
Travis
TTT
 
Posted by Terra Terra Terra(NEW ALBUM IN STORES NOW!) on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 5:22 AM
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lyn

 
There comes a time when ways separate but the road is long and there is more to come after sad farewells. We all will meet again one time or another, so be not downsome. Live on! Serve on! Kudos to Riverdale!
 
Posted by lyn on Thursday, August 30, 2007 - 6:48 PM
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Mateo Obi
Matt Overbey

 
Sorry to here ya'll r breaking up. b God has called you guys to something better and that's cool too. keep me posted for the farewell show i'll try everything i can to be there God Bless u guys. -matt-
 
Posted by Mateo Obi on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:54 PM
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*Becky loves Brett (all you need to know)*

 
that makes me sad. I will miss you guys dearly even though it has been forever since we have hung out.

<3 Becky
 
Posted by *Becky loves Brett (all you need to know)* on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:54 PM
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Living OUR love story <3
Ashley Glisson

 
omg that realy stinx.. but i am soooooo happy that ur coming to c3.. cuz ur music is wat fired me up at imac !!! i got so on fire for god wen u guys sang !!! thats soo good... are all of u guys comen ? or u >>?? cant wait !!!
 
Posted by Living OUR love story <3 on Friday, August 31, 2007 - 8:57 PM
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ZΛᄃΉΛЯΥ JΛM€Ƨ ΉΛЯЯIƧ
Zack Harris

 
sad to hear this but if god calls u he calls u!god bless u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!have a good ministry
 
Posted by ZΛᄃΉΛЯΥ JΛM€Ƨ ΉΛЯЯIƧ on Saturday, September 01, 2007 - 4:31 AM
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Tascha

 
Oh! Guys this is sad in a good kinda way (I don't know if that made any sense lol). Well, I'll be praying for you all and I'm excited to see what God has in store for each of your lives! You are all amazing and talented young men and I know that God will bless whatever you put your hands to. I'll miss seeing you guys during your random trips to FL, but I go to school like 30 from Orlando, so I could probably visit Josh sometime and check out his cool new worship-leading thing :)
Anyway, I hope to still hear from you whenever you're in the area. Keep in touch! You guys are AWSOME!
Tascha
 
Posted by Tascha on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 2:24 AM
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taylor, novio:)
Taylor Edwards

 
wow....i cant believe Riverdale is comin to an end =[......its amazing how God works.....good luck in all you do Josh and help others become stronger christians and help them in their walk w/God like you've helped us at FBC. Dont forget all of us here and promise to come back and visit! You will truly be missed! =]
♥Taylor
 
Posted by taylor, novio:) on Monday, September 10, 2007 - 9:25 PM
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Anthony Johnson

 
My hearts sinks bros...I love you guys. You have been such an encouragement to me and others. The times we've all spent together has been something I will never be able to describe. I just want to thank you all for being obedient to God's leading in your lives. You can be sure that those seeds ya'll have planted will never die. I love you guys...peace out and long may you guys be blessed for generations to come.

Your brother in Christ...and music...

AJ
 
Posted by Anthony Johnson on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 1:56 PM
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Kate

 
I'm a little behind on my news since I've been in Europe. I'm so sorry to see you all are disbanding, but so very happy to see four stellar young men following God's will for their lives. I hate to see Riverdale become no more, but I look forward to celebrating each of you in your achievements to come.

Love and blessings,
Kate
 
Posted by Kate on Sunday, September 16, 2007 - 4:02 AM
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ZΛᄃΉΛЯΥ JΛM€Ƨ ΉΛЯЯIƧ
Zack Harris

 
im eally sad im sorry i wont be able to be there at farewell show but you will always be remembered!!!!!!!!!i would give 1,000 kudos if i could
 
Posted by ZΛᄃΉΛЯΥ JΛM€Ƨ ΉΛЯЯIƧ on Saturday, September 22, 2007 - 4:14 PM
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¡Rachel!
rachel homza

 
im really sad that there won't be anymore riverdale.
:(
but maybe ill check out c3 one of these days, i probably live about an hour away depending on where in orlando it is.
:)
miss yall
 
Posted by ¡Rachel! on Sunday, October 14, 2007 - 1:13 AM
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crsn grn

 
good luck.
 
Posted by crsn grn on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 9:09 PM
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