Greetings Friends



Pastor Dave Conrads

What an awesome challenge we received from P.W. Gopal last night at the Big White House.  It was a wake up call to me, to us...to consider how we might (and must!) bring the Good News of Christ to all!  I want to be a part of a church that thrives....not just survives.  How about you?  Let's explore this further Sunday (or Saturday!)...together!

God's grace and peace be with you,

Dave

5:45 pm Sunday, March 7th

Why not break up the winter with a little music? Do you like singing the hymns of the Christian faith? Then join us at The River for a time of praising God through music with other from around the community. We'll have a short devotional and coffee afterwards if you want to stay and join us.

New Women's Bible Study in Philippians
6:30 pm Thurdays Beginning April 1st

Would you like to grow closer to God and understand his Word the bible better? Would you like to be encouraged by other women who also want to grow?  Then plan on joining this new bible study for the ladies led by our own Sonia Oliphant. We will meet on Thursday evenings. All you need is your bible, and maybe a notebook for yourself. Sonia will have handouts for you every week to aid in your study. We will meet at The River. Contact Sonia  at tsoliphant8676@gmail.com   for more information about this new study or sign up at the welcome center at The River. Get ready to have a great journey together!

Prime Timers Soup Supper (50+)
6:00 pm Friday, March 5th

It's time to put on the pot of soup and get warm during this cold winter! Come join us as we enjoy it together as a group. The Prime Timers meet every month for a fun or educational event or a service project to reach the community for Christ. Sign up at The River or email us to sign up for the soup supper on March 5th at The River in the fellowship hall. Tell us if you'd like to bring a crockpot of soup, veggies, dessert, cheese or bread to go with. We'll see you on the 5th and help make your tummy and heart warm!

Bartsch Update

Please pray for the following for Dick & Carla in the tropics:

1. Pray for their busy month ahead as they both are involved in workshops for training consultants and for translating the Word using a new computer program.

2. Pray for travel for both.

3. Pray for guidance for their children in deciaions they are making.

Conner Update

Please pray for Lynn and Barb. The building in which the Marriage and Family Training Center has its office was recently recognized as an historical landmark which is an honor.

1. Please pray that the word will spread and we will be able to serve more people through the center.

2. Pray for mature leadership to raise up in the church they are involved in.

3. Please pray for R and M who are new to their home study.

Marlowe Update

Pray for the Marlowe's as Mary will be working as a nurse in a hospital and Mark's objective will continue to be developing solid ministry partnerships focusing on church planting, discipleship, and appropriate community witness initiatives.

*Pick up a prayer letter from The River office to read more about the information shared here.

Celebrating 40 Years
April 16 - 17th

Voices of Soul is a student organization at the University of Iowa providing a menas by which African American musical culture can be nurtured and enhanced. As a part of their 40th anniversary they are hosting a musical workshop and concert. The dates and times are:

• April 16 from 7-9 pm @ Parkview Church, 1030 Cross Park Ave in Iowa City
  Free admission
• April 17 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm @ Parkview Church
  Featuring Vashawn Mitchell and Maurice Griffin
  $10 adults/$5 children
• April 16 & 17 Anniversary Celebration including meals, workshop, and concert
• $20 individual/group rates available

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