Our monthly community hymn sing is usually on the first Sunday of the month. Due to July 4th being on the first Sunday this month, the hymn sing will be moved to July 11th. Come from 5 - 5:45 pm and join us as we praise and worship through the traditional hymns of the Christian faith. Coffee will be served afterwards.

The Grand Opening of the Big White House at 1246 12th Ave in Coralville is this Sunday, July 4th!
From 1-4 p.m. we will have free BBQ (with vegetarian options), live music, yard games, and house tours. 

At 3 p.m. there will be a formal Dedication Ceremony (including Coralville Mayor Jim Fausett) and free raffle. 
Then at 4 p.m. we invite you to join us for a worship service on the grounds.  

The entire BWH parking lot will be used for elderly and handicap parking, the rest can park at Hillside School or the field behind it.

Please come out and join us for this fun event!

Big White House Open House

Sunday, December 20th

1246 12th Ave. Coralville, IA

6:00 - 9:00 pm

Join us for a fun time together celebrating Christmas at The Big White House. See all the renovations as well as enjoy the season. There will be music and some treats to enjoy along with each other's company as we celebrate the season of Christ's birth!

Converge Christmas Eve
Hope Incarnate

Thursday, December 24th
@ The River Community Church
- 3301 Muscatine Ave. Iowa City, IA

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Come join The River and Genesis together with you and your friends and family for a candlelit service and special time together enjoying the celebration of Christ's birth. We'll see you there!

The River Community Church is the Iowa City Relay Center:

It's that time of year again to put together shoeboxes for needy children around the world! Go to www.samaritanspurse.org to get information on how to fill a shoebox for a child with needed supplies and toys or see below and then bring it back to The River during National Collection Week - Nov 16 - 23.

The Collection Dates and Times are listed at the end...

How to Pack a Shoe Box

1. SHOE BOX

Use an empty shoe box (standard size, please) or a small plastic container. You can wrap the box (lid separately), but wrapping is not required. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.

2. BOY OR GIRL?

Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child's age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Print out the appropriate boy/girl label by downloading the artwork. Mark the correct age category on the label, and tape the label to the top of your box.

3. FILL WITH GIFTS

Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child.  Use the gift ideas provided on the bottom of this page.

4. INCLUDE YOUR DONATION

Please donate $7 or more for each shoe box you prepare to help cover shipping and other project costs. You can give online by using our EZGIVE option, or you can write a check to Samaritan's Purse (note "OCC" on memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the gift items inside your box. If you or your family are preparing more than one shoe box, please make one combined donation.

5. DROP OFF

Place a rubber band around each closed shoe box and drop off at The River Community Church or the Collection Center nearest you during our collection week November 16 - 23. To find your nearest collection site click here!

GIFT IDEAS

TOYS
small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, small Etch A Sketch®, toys that light up or make noise (with extra batteries), Slinky®, etc.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
pens, pencils and sharpener, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.

HYGIENE ITEMS
toothbrush, toothpaste, mild bar soap (in a plastic bag), comb, washcloth, etc.

OTHER
Hard candy and lollipops (please double bag all candy), mints, gum, T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries)

A PERSONAL NOTE
In a separate envelope, you may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. (If you include your name and address, the child may write back.)

DO NOT INCLUDE:
Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snowglobes or glass containers; aerosol can

Collection Dates and Times

Mon Nov 16	Tues Nov 17	Wed Nov 18	Thurs Nov 19	Fri Nov 20	Sat Nov 21	Sun Nov 22	Mon Nov 23
11 am - 1 pm	9am - 3 pm	9 am - 8 pm	6 am - 3 pm 101.9 KNWS Live at The River with Brent & Julia from 6-9am	9 am - 3 pm	9 am - 3 pm	9 am - 11:30 am	8 am - 10 am