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So whether you re a committed Christian who wants to sink your roots of faith deeper, or a spiritual seeker who s just starting to ask questions about God, you can find a home here at River Valley.

2 First-Time Guests Our doors are wide open... to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. ur worship services present an opportunity to worship God and receive practical teaching from His Word, the Bible. So whether you re a committed Christian who wants to sink your roots of faith deeper, or a spiritual seeker who s just starting to ask questions about God, you can find a home here at River Valley. Please take advantage of the information in this brochure. If you would like more information about our church, please visit the Information Table in the lobby or visit our website at Relax and enjoy the Worship Service as our guest, we realize the songs we sing may be unfamiliar, so participate as much as you feel comfortable. Later in our service we will be collecting an offering. Please do not feel any obligation to give. The offering is intended for those who consider River Valley their church home. If you would like prayer our Prayer Team is available in the front of the auditorium at the end of each Worship Service. Take advantage of this opportunity to receive prayer concerning any needs that you may have. Also, our Prayer Room is open during and after all services as a quiet place to pray alone. Please fill out the Connect card...it is located in the chair-back in front of you. Feel free to fill out this card with your information, decisions, praises, or prayer requests and place it in the offering basket when it is passed. Our Mission: Connect > Grow> Go Connecting with Jesus Growing Together Going to Make Disciples Our Vision: Make Disciples Who Make Disciples through... Outreach Life Groups Ministries Worship Services ONE CHURCH... MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Downtown Worship Services Saturday 5:00pm Sunday 8:50, 10:10 & 11:30am New Hope 5961 New Hope Road Worship Service Sunday 10:30am Redwood 2193 Midway Avenue Worship Service Sunday 10:00am

For the first time in history, a cinematic teaching series on sexual purity is here to help men get to the root of the problem, while offering

The Conquer Series, unrivaled in its scope and authority, is not about behavior modification, but heart transformation.

This life-changing, 5-week discipleship curriculum provides insights from top Christian leaders who lay out biblical strategies, scientific facts

A Few of the highlights: Explore strongholds that keep men in bondage Examine the neurochemistry of addiction Discover the weapons and strategies

(starting June 7) Main Auditorium - Tuesdays: 7-9pm (starting June 7) Main Auditorium - Saturdays: 8-10am (starting June 11) Room 107 Saturday,

.. Serve & Celebrate Baptism service following the main service No childcare provided After the service.

3 For the first time in history, a cinematic teaching series on sexual purity is here to help men get to the root of the problem, while offering proven principles and practical tools to conquer pornography and find freedom. The Conquer Series, unrivaled in its scope and authority, is not about behavior modification, but heart transformation. Recent studies indicate that 65% of Christian men struggle with viewing pornography. This life-changing, 5-week discipleship curriculum provides insights from top Christian leaders who lay out biblical strategies, scientific facts and teach men how to use God s weapons to become conquerors. We are encouraging ALL River Valley men (9 th grade and older) to participate. A Few of the highlights: Explore strongholds that keep men in bondage Examine the neurochemistry of addiction Discover the weapons and strategies of God Investigate proven strategies to prevent relapse Study practical daily techniques to remain free Three Options: - Tuesdays: 6-7:45am (starting June 7) Main Auditorium - Tuesdays: 7-9pm (starting June 7) Main Auditorium - Saturdays: 8-10am (starting June 11) Room 107 Saturday, June 25th Invite someone to help you Serve our community Saturday... Bring your own seating Church of the Valley Presents... Serve & Celebrate Baptism service following the main service No childcare provided After the service......free hamburgers, hot dogs, water, inflatables for the kids: (Kokomo Island Obstacle Course, Hawaiian Dry Slide, Princess Castle Joust, Soccer Arena, & Sports Jump House) Sunday, June 26th 10:00 AM Riverside Park...then, invite them to join us Sunday in a time of worship, fun, celebration and to talk about what was accomplished. Featured Speaker Jose Zayas Sunset: A Jesus Church Portland OR

Class is Tuesday, June 21 September 6 6:00-8:00pm River Valley

of the Valley Service on Sunday, June 26, at Riverside Park.

At the end of the service, the Pastor will announce when and

There will be many lines along the riverbank, but only one will

People from the Prayer Team will be available to assist you and

4 Class is Tuesday, June 21 September 6 6:00-8:00pm River Valley Downtown Room E-107 Our next baptism will be held at the Church of the Valley Service on Sunday, June 26, at Riverside Park. The service will begin at 10:00 am. At the end of the service, the Pastor will announce when and where the baptisms will be held. There will be many lines along the riverbank, but only one will be for River Valley. People from the Prayer Team will be available to assist you and pray with you about this important decision. You will need to bring a towel and a full change of clothes. If you have any questions, call Carrie at , x102.

These classes are a continuation of the 1-to-1 training. They occur Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in room E--107, Downtown campus. You can audit classes at any time. Classes are running through June 21.

5 Anna s Ministry Anna s is a ministry for all single ladies 55 and over. We are not meeting during the summer. Our next meeting will be September 8. For more information, please call Ruth Durham at to-1 Care Giving Spring Classes Topic for these classes is Extra Ordinary Women. These classes are a continuation of the 1-to-1 training. They occur Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30pm in room E--107, Downtown campus. You can audit classes at any time. Classes are running through June 21. Questions? Please contact Sandy Saunders at after 6pm. Topics for classes in June are: Week 13, June 7: The Influence of Your Family of Origin & Mother Strategies to Help Kids Through Changing Times Week 14, June 14: Encouragement and Strategies for Single Moms & Passing On Your Faith without Turning Off Your Kids Week 15, June 21: Beyond the Empty Nest & A Woman s World: What s for Sale in the Marketplace of Ideas W.H.O. (Women Hanging Out) Potluck the second Friday of the month 5:00-9:00pm, in room P-105 (The Point building at the corner of 8th & C Streets). An evening of games, fellowship and food. Bring a dish to share. Questions? Call Bonnie Feist, ACT-Southern Oregon Abolish Child Trafficking meets the Third Monday of each month 7:00-9:00pm at River Valley Church Downtown in room O-103. If you have any questions, please call Steve Raycraft, Heart and Hand meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in room E-101, located downstairs in the Education Wing, RVC Downtown. Please join us! For more information about Heart and Hand, please call Dodie Strobel at River Valley Preschool & Child Care Center We provide a Christian environment where children are encouraged to grow and develop. Learning takes place as each child explores his environment both individually and in groups. Individual differences in growth rates and styles of learning are respected. For more information, call NJ Kimball, Director, Loaves and Fishes is the First Weekend of Each Month Our Loaves and Fishes cart will be in the church lobby the first weekend of the month to receive food and supplies for the ROC (Reaching Our Community). Love Offering contribution is designated to Lifeline Ministries and is used for those who have encountered financial difficulties. Your contribution, over and above your regular giving, is greatly appreciated. A blue Love Offering envelope is included in the program for your convenience. Thank you!

Women s Bible Study Starting in June, Kathy Charles will be leading a 7-week study called, The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. Men s Breakfast is the last Saturday of every month at 8:00am.

This is a great way to get better acquainted with one another. Girlz Night Out meets the last Friday of every month. Girlz Nite Out this month will be at Susan Baldwin s house, June 24 at 6pm.

6 Women s Bible Study Starting in June, Kathy Charles will be leading a 7-week study called, The Armor of God, by Priscilla Shirer. Men s Breakfast is the last Saturday of every month at 8:00am. Contact Mike Carson for any questions you may have, Potluck Please join us the first Sunday of every month for a potluck following the service. This is a great way to get better acquainted with one another. Girlz Night Out meets the last Friday of every month. Girlz Nite Out this month will be at Susan Baldwin s house, June 24 at 6pm. Food Theme: BBQ. If you have questions, please call Christina Sullivan, Life Groups Get connected in a Home Group where you grow in Christ, stay accountable and build relationships. Fill out a welcome card and check the box Life Groups. Children s Ministry classes are provided for children, birth through 5th grade, during our worship service. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Sullivan, Summer Outdoor Services at the Redwood Campus will begin Sunday, July 3, at 10:00am, in our lovely amphitheater! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, friends, and neighbors and worship the Lord while enjoying His beautiful creation! Children s classes will take place at the normal time. Prayer Ministry If you have a prayer request for the RV Redwood prayer chain, OR if you would like to join the prayer chain or want more info regarding this ministry, please contact Lynn Matti at or lmatti@live.com LAMBS (Ladies AM Bible Study) An ongoing class where we strive to go through the entire Bible over time. This is a weekly class on Thursdays, 9:30-11:30a. No registration is needed. Questions? Call Lynn Matti, Children s Ministry Classes are provided for children, birth through 5th grade, during our worship service. Questions, please contact Ashley Lucas,

Outreach (local & global) Special Requests Uganda Orphan Trip: Monetary Donations or Items Laptops for our computer lab Luci Lights, AA batteries, backpacks for kids (good used ones are okay), cotton

girls monthly needs. $6.50 per kit. Sewing Machines Your letter to your orphans Kids clothes: T-shirts, skirts, shorts, socks, etc.

Soccer & Volleyballs, pumps w/needles Frisbees Serve GP Early Events: Wood Cutters Ministry will serve June 11, 7am-3pm. Needed are people to split and stack wood in the Murphy area.

7 Outreach (local & global) Special Requests Uganda Orphan Trip: Monetary Donations or Items Laptops for our computer lab Luci Lights, AA batteries, backpacks for kids (good used ones are okay), cotton material for making clothes, twin bed sheets, staple gun Medical Supplies: ointments, band aids (all sizes), aspirin, Tylenol, syringes, butterfly band aids, examination gloves Money for 250 kits for girls monthly needs. $6.50 per kit. Sewing Machines Your letter to your orphans Kids clothes: T-shirts, skirts, shorts, socks, etc. Xisi (Cici) Daughter of Peruvian Missionaries Peru Trip Needs: Suitcases 32 inches on wheels Little Girls Summer Clothes, size 4T-6 Children's Sandals, size 10 and up Baby Boy Clothes 6-18 months Soccer & Volleyballs, pumps w/needles Frisbees Serve GP Early Events: Wood Cutters Ministry will serve June 11, 7am-3pm. Needed are people to split and stack wood in the Murphy area. Call Ken Pearson Relay for Life will serve June 18, at Grants Pass High School. Call Jim Savard, Life Group Spotlight Tailoring Class for which sewing machines are needed. Peru Team is having a car wash! Car wash/yard sale will be held in the Downtown office parking lot June 10 & 11. While you wait, you can browse the yard sale items. We will be accepting donations to support our trip coming up in August. To donate yard sale items, call Carrie at x102. Friday, June 10 Yard Sale: 7am-2pm Car Wash: 8am-6pm Saturday, June 11 Yard Sale: 7am-2pm Car Wash: 8am-4pm Summer Opportunities Many Life Groups take a break from the norm for the summer. That doesn t mean they are not meeting, it just means they meet sporadically to do some fun activities together. What are some things groups are doing this summer? Check out the following: BBQs Camping DMGs Game Nights Hiking Life Classes Potlucks Rafting Traveling Basically, summertime is a great time to GROW our friendships through intentionally getting together to have a good time and enjoy each other. If you are not in a group but know a leader, ask that leader if you can join in on the fun! If you are in a group and know someone that could really benefit from a good time with a good group of people, don t keep the fun all to yourselves! Share the love and invite them to one of your functions with the hope that they will attend in the fall. We would love to hear creative ways your group plans to meet over the summer or get some pictures of your group doing life together. Please Carrie at: cjubas@rivervalleycc.org

8 Where to Get Connected Visit us anytime online at riveryvalleycc.org for a more detailed look at ministries we offer. Staff Contact Info Call: plus extension Life Groups/Connecting Point... Carrie Jubas x102 Administration... Michael Bahn x104 Facilities/Maintenance... Brian Lucas x128 Finances (church)... Michelle Rutherford x108 Baptism... Carrie Jubas x102 Campus Pastors Downtown...Mark Goens, Lead Pastor x114 New Hope... Sean Sullivan Redwood... Doug Higuera Celebrate Recovery (habits, hurts & hang-ups)... Scott Zurhellen Children (Downtown)... Allison Bolen x127 Green Acres (0-4 years)... Melanie Shaw x122 Calico Street (K-3rd grade)... Allison Bolen x127 Kids 4 Christ (4th-5th grade)... Lynn Kremer x123 Counseling & Support Groups... Kathi Brown x115 Lay & Pastoral Counseling... Kathi Brown x115 Relationship Classes... Kathi Brown x115 Professional Staff Counselors... Florence Nikas Carl Reimer Dusti Stark Life Classes... Chuck Kostrna x118 Lifeline (benevolence)... Life Line Team x106 Marriage (mentoring classes)... Kathi Brown x115 Media (video & radio)... Steve Daggett Natalie Goens x141 Men... Chuck Kostrna x118 Outreach (local & global)... Duane Stark x119 Administrative Assistant... Sheryl McCarty x120 Parenting... Chuck Kostrna x118 Preschool & Child Care Center (weekly child development)... NJ Kimball x133 or Students... Roger Haberman x130 (voic ) Mid-High (6th-8th grade)... Dan Horst x130 (voic ) High School... Roger Haberman x130 (voic ) Teaching/North Valley/Worship... Tyler Goens x130 (voic ) Young Adults... Tim Sorenson x130 (voic ) Women... Diana Hecht x105 Worship... Michael Bahn x104 Adult Visitation/Hospital/Crisis... David Mathis x107 (for crisis after office hours, please call the church for an on-call pastor) Reception...Carolyn Fixsen x Charmaine Coatney x Laurie Higuera (Redwood Campus) Church Elders Michael Bahn Chet Bolen Jim Brumbach Tom Criswell Mark Goens Lary Harris Chuck Kostrna David Mathis Jeremy Nugent Larry Schwein Duane Stark Brian Taylor Carl Wilson Scott Zurhellen

Our Mission: Connect > Grow> Go. Our Vision: Make Disciples Who Make Disciples through... ONE CHURCH... MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Downtown

Our Mission: Connect > Grow> Go. Our Vision: Make Disciples Who Make Disciples through... ONE CHURCH... MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Downtown First-Time Guests Our doors are wide open... to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. Our worship services present an opportunity to worship God and receive