Katy: Once in 2014, I was 18 and working summer staff at the nearby Evangelical resort CAMP-of-the-WOODS. I didn’t know any other Catholics there to take me to Mass, and I couldn’t drive, but I desperately missed being able to practice my faith. So, on my day off, I just decided to walk, convinced I eventually had to reach a Catholic church (the signal on my phone wasn’t good enough to look it up). It took me an hour-and-a-half, but I finally stumbled upon St. James. The front door was unlocked, but the church was completely empty, so I just sat in front of the Blessed Sacrament for a while. I had never felt so relieved or so loved by God in my entire life. As I began my long trek back to camp, I was comforted and renewed. I’m so grateful for this church.
sharon schmidt: Sunday mornings are so amazing that I get to go and hear an outstanding gospel it helps me with all my ups and downs of my week, gets me back to were I need to be for my days and weeks ahead at River valley church
David Norton: This Church is a Jewel. Anytime you go the people, pastors and atmosphere reflect a love for God and his people. Everything is done with quality and integrity, reflecting the churches focus on Gods word and His grace given to us. God uses the staff there to challenge and equip the church to not hide but engage the world with a heart and eyes toward Jesus in every community it has influence.