The church welcomed about 100 worshipers when the Rev. Karl Roberts started it 35 years ago. Membership now stands around 800 members, he said. Bettendorf Christian also led to the creation of six ...

New quarters The first weekend of activities at Bettendorf Christian Church: -- Today, May 20, 7 p.m.: Praise and prayer service. -- Saturday, May 21, 6 p.m.: Worship service, featuring choir cantata.

But the new structure isn't going to hamper old traditions at Bettendorf Christian Church. After five years of planning, the church opened its doors last month to its $13.1 million new facility.