"Sticky Faith" Praying for our adult children

Missed time at The River last weekend?

Don't miss this: "Adopt" a college student or young adult to help them keep a #stickyfaith. Praise the Lord, all of the photos we had available got taken! But you probably know some students you could be intentional with. Pray for them, write notes or texts, show them you care and believe in them...and help guide them into adulthood as a follower of Jesus.

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