About To provide services to individuals and families which will meet immediate needs and to work in cooperation with those persons and the community to develop programs and policies which will promote continual improvement in their lives. Bidwell riverside Center is related to the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. About To provide services to individuals and families which will meet immediate needs and to work in cooperation with those persons and the community to develop programs and policies which will promote continual improvement in their lives. Bidwell riverside Center is related to the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. The History of Bidwell Riverside Center In 1893, faithful Christians witnessed the pain and poverty of the poor citizens in Des Moines, Iowa. In response to the pain, the Methodist Deaconess Program helped begin Bidwell Riverside Center. Since then, Bidwell Riverside Center has been an ardent servant of the mission of Jesus Christ. We endeavor [... ] Part of the scripture for this coming Sunday, April 17, includes the crucifixion of Jesus. Matthew 27: 35 reports that [ more ]