August 27, 2023
Sparrows, Lilies, and the Providence of God
Matthew 6:25-34
We are excited that you have decided to gather with us this morning as we worship the only One worthy of our praise!
Connect
There are lots of ways to enjoy real connection to other RiverWind Church members. Here are a few current opportunities!
RWC Members’ Meeting (TODAY after worship service)
Everyone is welcome to join this meeting, but if you are a member, we ask that you are in attendance. The elders will be recommending and seeking approval for hiring Joel Walker as RWC Student Life Minister.
Church Work Day (Saturday, Sept. 9)
Our Deacon of Facilities, Frank Byers, has had a growing list of projects around the church building that we’d like to tackle with your help. Please mark your calendars now; more details will come later.
Corporate Prayer
Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm to unite with one another in prayer. On Sept. 20 our prayer meeting will feature our Small Group Ministry. If you are a small group leader or a member of a small group, we especially invite you to come receive prayer.
Fall Fun Fest
Save the date, October 20! With your help, we hope to make this outreach event an intentional, relational, gospel-saturated evening for a smaller crowd.
Grow
RiverWind Church is committed to providing a place where you can grow deeper in your relationship with God. Below is a way to do that.
Women’s Bible Study
First one is Tomorrow 7-8:30pm!! Invite someone!! We will begin studying Esther/Ruth.
Small Groups (Updated Dates)
1. Sunday, Aug. 20- Sept. 3 – Sign up to join a small group
2. Sunday, Sept. 10 after worship service – Small Group Launch Event – If you intend to be in a small group this year, we invite you to join us for food and fellowship as we set the stage for the year. Please sign up to bring your favorite finger foods to share. https://signup.com/go/xJxGGGM
Second Hour Class
Will officially kick off on Sept. 17.
OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – Sept. 17, 2023
Sermon Notes
SOVEREIGNTY AND PROVIDENCE
I. FEAR IS ROOTED IN A DISTRUST OF GOD’S GOODNESS.
A. Fear is wrong thinking about our life’s
B. Fear is wrong thinking about our
C. Fear is wrong thinking about the
II. JESUS HAS THE ANSWER FOR OUR FEARFUL HEARTS.
A. God knows what you need –
B. God has called you to a higher purpose –
C. God has designed you to live one day at a time –
When we cannot trace God’s hand, we can trust His