2023.10.15 What is It? Exodus 16:1-20
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October 13, 2023


October 15, 2023
What is It?
Exodus 16:1-20

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!

Fall Fun Fest (Friday, Oct. 20)

  1. If you plan to come, please take time to sign up to volunteer today.
  2. We are also looking for people to sign up to bring chili or finger food desserts.
  3. Finally, we are also welcoming candy and little non-candy items for kids to win as prizes at the games station. You can just drop those in the donation boxes in the lobby.

VBS Preparation Event (Jan. 26-27, 2024)
If you plan to be on the VBS 2024 team and are interested in joining us for preparation event held at the Answers Center – Ark Encounter, please register here.

Corporate Prayer
Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30pm to unite with one another in prayer. On Oct. 18 our prayer meeting will feature our CARE Team. If you are a member of the CARE Team, we especially invite you to come receive prayer.

RiverWind Kids Ministry
We are looking for more team members! Specifically, we are looking for a substitute teacher and a teaching assistant. For more information, please contact Sarah Blanton at 618-384-9542.

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.

Second Hour Class (Next class Oct. 22)
Join us right after worship service on Sundays in room 110. We are studying the Parables of Jesus by James Montgomery Boice. You can grab a copy at the Resource Center.

GenLight (No meeting this week!)
All students 6th-12th grade…join us tonight as we look to grow in our understanding of God’s Word and enjoy food, fun and friends!

Women’s Bible Study (No meeting this week!)
Join us on Monday nights at 7pm as we study through the book of Esther and Ruth.

Men’s Bible Study
We invite you to come study through the book of John with us on Tuesdays at 6:30am.

OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – Nov. 26, 2023

Sermon Notes

What is It?

Another Bitter Complaint

1.) Hardship tempted Israel to look back to their

with . (vs. 3)

2.) Israel’s complaining centered on their

instead of their . (Psalm 78:17-18)

3.) We can likewise be tempted to give up

for at the promise of earthly provision.

The True Complaint

1.) Israel is

against God’s for their salvation. (vs. 4-7)

2.) The test of the wilderness is aimed at Israel’s

in God. (vs. 4)

3.) The test of the wilderness is aimed at Israel’s

to God. (vs. 4)

Another Mercy of God

1.) To avoid idolizing the

, we need to see God’s glory in the . (vs. 9-10)

2.) Yahweh is not only the God of our

, but also our daily . (vs. 16-20)

The True Bread

1.) Jesus Christ is the

of God, the true from heaven. (John 6:32-33)

2.) Like Israel, believers should

what God has provided in the .

3.) Like Israel, believers should

as much of as they can every day.