 Come Wander
When was the last time you visited the church Resource Center? I wander in and out of that room regularly, sometimes because I need to wander, but often in search of a book. We have an excellent church library, and a few very good books for sale.
Books are close friends. They help you see into the mind and heart of other people, and help to stretch the size of the world by introducing new ideas to think about.
What are some of my favorite books in the library? In the biography section I loved Franklin Graham's Rebel With a Cause. My college history professor edited a book called More Than Conquerors which contains short biographies of many influential people. For the sports fan we have Kurt Warner: And the Last Shall be First. I think everyone should be familiar with the pioneer missionary to China. We have J. Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ by Roger Steer. Joni Earickson exposes many of here personal internal struggles in Choices/Changes. Though not strictly a biography for the scientifically minded I recommend The Galileo Connection: Resolving Conflicts between Science and the Bible by Charles Hummel.
The book that I most often look for in the library is The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis. Lewis is always very logical and, at the same time, very clear and understandable. He explains that there are many kinds of pain in the world and that each kind of pain needs to be seen for what it is. It is a book dealing with pain intellectually, not experientially.
That brings me to last book that I want to mention. Sheila Walsh was a nationally known recording artist and television personality (co-host of the 700 Club with Pat Robertson) when she was stricken by depression and admitted to a Christian mental hospital. I had heard bits of this story, but never the details, so I sat down and started to read the book. It is an excellent book, looking at pain from the inside out. She says that sometimes the pain that we experience is the result of not being honest and open with each other. When we try to convince each other that we are doing just fine, our denial robs us of the power of healing within the body of Christ. Often the pain of depression is a sign that we need to deal with other issues in our lives. I highly recommend Honestly by Sheila Walsh.
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 Community Hymn Sing
5:00 - 5:45 pm Sunday, July 11
We are moving the hymn sing this month due to the fourth of July being on Sunday! We encourage you to attend the festivities at the Big White House. We'll see you here on the next Sunday instead. Bring a friend and join us!
 New Fall Study
Good News of New Beginnings
Tuesday Nights starting in September
A new class will begin in September taught by Pastor Gail on Tuesday nights. It will be a study of basic Christianity in the book of Mark. More details and sign up to come, but "Mark" your calendars now for this class.
 Garage Sale
Helen and Joe Gjovig are moving. Help them out by coming to their garage sale Friday and Saturday July 9th & 10th. The sale is at their home at 50 Wakefield Ct. in Iowa City near The River. Pray for their move to go smoothly and for the sale to be successful.
 Want Ads
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The River custodian is looking for a room for a couple of nights a week in exchange for cleaning. Please contact the office if you can help her and would like cleaning done in your home.
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One of our food bank families needs furniture of all kinds for a family of six people. Please contact Teress Johnson @ 319-631-3280 or Darlene Nelson if you can help.
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Pat Silvia's neighbor and good friend is looking for a very inexpensive car. If you may have something she could use, let her know.
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 Wildlife Weekends
8:30 - 11:00 am July 10th - Cancelled
Next Date - September 8th
Macbride Nature Recreation Area
September 8th is Hawk Watch Day at Macbride and there will be live raptor programs, bird-banding, and, of course, hawk watching from a hillside overlooking the reservoir. This will be a Converge Iowa City event (Genesis Church and The River Community Church) culminating in a picnic lunch together at MNRA. More details to come!
Women's Retreat (September 24-26, 2010)
Every day we need to recharge and then there are times when a few more hours are needed. This retreat is about leaving your responsibilities for a weekend and "recharging" with a group of women. Come with a group of your friends or meet some new ones. What is important is the relationships you form are strengthened while you are at Pine Lake. God wants to communicate with us and give us what we need to live out our lives in a way that pleases Him, serves Him and all those we love and serve.
For more information click on the picture, there's a lot more about the retreat. Marge Mitchell is the contact for this event.
 Men's Retreat (September 17-19, 2010)
Picture yourself gathering together with other men at Pine Lake to worship, play and be renewed. That's what Men's Retreat is all about. It's designed to provide a variety of experiences to a wide range of men. Participating as you like in many recreational activities including trap shooting, golf, zip lines, canoeing and much more.The Saturday steak fry is an important part of Men's Retreat and it is always a highlight.
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Lewis Update
We have been in the US for three weeks and in Omaha for one week. Omaha will be our home base this next year as we visit churches and friends to update them on the ministry.
Becca and John are slowly getting used to life here in the USA. Becca took an exam and obtained her Learner's Permit today. She has never driven a car nor used an automatic transmission since her limited experience has been driving our 4 WD Toyota pickup. In late July she will attend a "Transition Seminar" for missionary kids returning to the US for college. John is enjoying the food and conveniences of living here. He mowed the grass yesterday, something he has not done the past four years.
Kolcyzk Update
Judy is getting a new right knee on Friday July 9th at 1:30 PM. Please pray that all goes well with no infection, the least pain and quick recovery. Pray that the right knee would turn out as well as the left one did. That would be wonderful!
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. In addition, the Christian Culture Center whom we work with on Wade Street in Towncrest is collecting used clothing in all sizes. Please put your donations in the food pantry box in the foyer or take directly there. 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:
Canned chicken, jelly, canned fruit, chicken noodle soup, whole kernel corn, paper towels, syrup, mixed veggies, koolaid, spaghetti and sauce, eggs, milk, hot dogs and hamburger.
*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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