River Update

Living in Victory with undying Hope

Hey Everyone!

I hope you're having a good Wednesday.

It's been a crazy week, and sometimes it's easy to get caught up in the world and lose perspective. Always remember our hope is in Christ and our hope does not disappoint (Romans 5:5). Of course, we love people and work to Make Life Better for everyone around us.

Let us exhort each other to help those in need, pray faithfully, make wise decisions and resist fear.

I want to share that my dad, you may know him as Pastor Bob, is currently experiencing flu-like symptoms. He has tested negative for influenza type A and B. We are waiting results on the coronavirus test (that will take 3-5 days). There are no serious medical complications, but he feels very icky -- please pray for his quick recovery. 

You may have seen my text, email or Facebook post by now that indicates we are moving to an online-based service temporarily. If you have not seen any of those...We are moving to an online-based service temporarily.

We want to do our best to promote the health of the community, with evidence of community spread emerging in Ohio, we are moving to an online focus to minimize the potential spread of contamination. Everyone is encouraged to join the service through Facebook on Sunday.

The only people who will be at church are those required to run the service, our "Production Team." That includes speakers/presenters, band members, video and sound operators. There will also be select personnel to support those ministries (ie, very limited child care). If you are not sure whether you should be at the facility or not, please contact Pastor Katie, Mike Sare or Dwight Farmer.

We do not know how long the emphasis will remain on on-line services. This is a fluid situation and we will reference published public health and medical guidelines. Thank you for your flexibility during this time.

Blessings on You and Your Family,
Kristie

Practical Helps

In this time of trial as our community is unexpectedly impacted, it is incumbent on the church to help offer the love and hope of Jesus.

There are several programs we would like to implement and we need volunteers to help lead and staff these initiatives:

• Delivering groceries to older individuals who are self isolating at their homes.
• Providing child care help for working parents with no one to watch their children.
• Collecting donations and preparing care packages for people who need immediate help with food/non-perishable items.

If you have additional ideas about how we can bless the community, please share them!

To get involved talk to one of the pastors.