Scripture Reading Romans 12
We were so elated and grateful to have our dear pastor, mentor, friend and sister, Dr. Alise Barrymore preach on this Sunday as part of our 20th year celebration! She has been one of the most beloved preachers through River City’s history, and we are excited to be encouraged by her.
Prior to serving as one of the founding pastors of The Emmaus Community Church located in Olympia Fields, IL. Rev. Barrymore served as the Dean of University Ministries and Campus Pastor at North Park University, an intentionally Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church. In this capacity, she was responsible for the weekly chapel services; provided pastoral care for the undergraduate population and larger academic community; and, contributed to the academic life of the campus through writing and adjunct lectures. Moreover, Pastor Alise, as she is also known, is currently preparing workshops and retreats that challenge believers to new levels of spiritual discipline. To this end, she has preached and lectured in various venues and settings, as far-reaching as the Roman Catholic and Pentecostal denominations, and in specialized retreats for adults, women and youth.