Food Bank Changes
Pastor Gail Mitchell
Our Foodbank is becoming better known in the community, and is attracting more and more people. This rapid growth is using a lot of resources. Darlene is working on setting up rules to help control cost, so that we can sustain this ministry over the long haul. Since there are church foodbanks now in both North Liberty and Coralville, we are asking people from those areas to "shop locally." A few months ago we could allow people to come twice a month. We are re-examining that policy now. Here are some items which we commonly stock, but have a high demand for (so they are always in need).
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Tuna
Canned Meats of all kinds
Ketchup
Milk
Beef Stew
Mayonaise
Soda Crackers
Hot Dogs
Ground Beef
Toilet Paper
Thanks for your strong support of this ministry. We are making a difference in this community.
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 Hymn Sing
5:00 - 5:45 pm
Join us Sunday afternoon as many from The River as well as from around the community will gather together at The River. We will praise God together as we sing the traditional hymns of the Christian faith. There will be a short devotional and coffee served afterwards. This Sunday we will meet in the west wing together. There will be a piano recital finishing up in the sanctuary as you enter so please be aware.
 Prime Timers
7:00 pm Friday, May 7
There's still time to sign up! Come hear Kimberly Peloquin speak about her recent missions trip to Peru. We will serve dessert and coffee. It will be a very interesting evening.Learn how God is working in Peru and how you can pray for the people there.
Please register by emailing us or signing up at the Welcome Center at The River.
 Women's Bible Study
1:00 pm Mondays
Interested in studying God's Word together with a group of other women? Want to grow? Come join us on Monday afternoons in the conference room at The River. The ladies will be starting a study on the book of Revelation shortly. For more information, contact Judy Welch at 339-7304.
Want Ads
These are the things people would like this week. If you can help contact the office.
Ann Harris - room to rent at night only in Iowa City.
Pat Silvia - bicycle
Ann & Pat - houses to clean
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Saturday Night Services
5:30 pm
Do you work Sundays making it difficult to come worship at The River? Consider joining us in the upper room at The Big White House at 1246 12th Ave. in Coralville. The message is the same as at The River and Genesis on Sundays but with a more intimate atmosphere. Come check us out!
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Bartsch Update
Dick and Carla have had a busy month, with lots of time spent on computers, and a few meetings with colleagues. Please pray for:
Them to accomplish all that the Lord has for them to do this month.
For safe travel going through countries with unrest.
For wisdom for government leaders and soldiers and police dealing with unrest.
*More information about these and other updates is available in the Resource Center. Pick up a letter and pray! See how God works! Local opportunities are listed next to the updates.
We welcome your stories of how you see the love of Christ is being shared also, just email us, we'll pass it on .
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 National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 6th
Consider taking time to pray this day along with the millions of others uniting Americans from all socio-economic, political, and ethnic backgrounds in prayer for our nation. The mission is to mobilize the Christian community to intercede for America and its leadership in the seven centers of power: Government, Military, Media, Business, Education, Church, and Family. Check out the website http://nationaldayofprayer.org. The following are the closest local events for people to gather at, but please remember to pray regularly on your own to uphold our country:
- 3rd Ave & 5th St. SE in Cedar Rapids Iowa
12 noon - 05/06/2010 1:00 p.m.
This observance is hosted by the Linn County Association of Evangelicals. Watch for more details as the day grows closer. Contact: Brother Charles -- 319-378-0337 www.servethecity.org
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
The church will be open for those who wish to come in and pray for our nation today. Prayer guides will be available. Contact: Jan Hoffman -- (563) 263-7472
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