Welcome New Jessop Baby!

Congratulations to the Jessop family on the birth of daughter Eliza Lynne, born at May 14: 7 lbs, 14 oz, 21 inches. Both Mom and baby are doing well. Eliza joins sister Susan and brother Raymond at home as well.

Prime Timers
7:00pm Friday, June 4th

Our very own Scott and Tressa Maddux have been traveling the world! They will be speaking about their trips and the interesting work Scott is involved in for school in anthropology and their other adventures also. Sign up at the welcome center , don't miss it! Dessert and drinks served also.

Patti's Poems

Stopby the east board at The River. Our Patti Sylvia has written several poems about her time at MECCA and during her rehab from addiction. They are very inspiring, check it out!

Birthday Party

Ladies with a birthday in April, May or June are invited to celebrate their birthdays together on Monday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Marge Mitchell's home.  Please join us for a fun time of fellowship and getting acquainted as we eat dessert together.   RSVP to Marge 354-8604.

Discovering Membership @ The River
10:15am Sundays June 13, 20 & 27th

Would you like to know more about The River, what we believe and what makes us a family? Would you like to join the family? Sign up and come to these three - one hour sessions, that's all the time it takes! Sign up at the Welcome Center or respond here and we'll connect you! See you on the 13th.

Baptism Class
9:00 am Sunday, July 4th

What a great way to celebrate the 4th by declaring your independence from sin and faith and trust in Jesus Christ as savior! Let us know if you would like to be a part of this celebration, we'd love to support you as a family!

Child Dedication
9:00 am June 6th

Do you have children that you want to bring up in a Christian home? Do you want to teach them God's truth and raise them to love him and to trust him as Lord and Savior and help them grow? Then we would like to help support you! Sign up in the foyer to be a part of this ceremony to proclaim your purposes in raising your family!

Prayer Chain

The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16

Want Ads

These are the things people are looking to obtain or give this week. If you can help contact the office or the person directly.

• Ann Harris(our custodian) - room to rent at night only in Iowa City.

• Ann & Pat - houses to clean

• Pat Silvia - bike lock to go with the great bicycle she received!

Genesis Co-Ed Softball
8:00 pm Sunday May 23rd @ Mercer Park

Genesis Church has a softball team this year. Come out and support their efforts and cheer them on! The full schedule is posted on the east board at The River or here. Next week we will move it to the calendar at the left.

Wildlife Weekends
9am - noon Saturday May 29th

Gareth Smith from Genesis Church is leading an outdoor adventure for kids ages  7-12. There are lots of fun activities planned to happen at the Macbride Nature Recreation Area on this day including bird banding, exploration, survival and outdoor chow. Contact Gareth for more information about where to meet and anything else at 319.430.7737. Parents are welcome to come along. You can pick up a release form and a map at the Welcome Center at The River also.

Athletes In Action

AIA held their 6th annual Spring outreach luncheon recently. Two national wrestling champions and U of I AD Gary Barta spoke about their faith. The luncheon was very inspiring to those who attended. Jim and Laurie Goodrich who head AIA on campus will be in Ft. Collins for 7 weeks this summer for a staff conference. Pray for endurance, God's provision and that they would be a blessing as they train college athletes to apply Christ-centered faith to their lives for a lifetime. 

Lewis Update

There is a new update for the Lewis family and coming changes for them in the resource center.

Food Bank Needs This Week

Current needs are listed each week....a way for you to Go & Share the love of Christ! Lists are also available at church for you to carry in your wallet. Please place your items in the box in the foyer or if needed, in the fridge or freezer in the kitchen labeled for food bank. Cash donations are also welcome as we purchase additional items from HACAP for a reduced price. Also, please pray for those being served, that they would have relationships with Christ as savior and continue to grow!  This week we are in need of:

Mac & cheese, condiments, TP, paper towels, jelly, hamburger, peaches, mandarin oranges, jell-o and pudding, spaghetti and sauce, stewed tomatoes, pizza, eggs, milk, stew, chicken.

*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 .