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.

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 TODAY)
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
Fall Break!!

Women’s Bible Study
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

The Bitter Made Sweet

The Bitter and the Sweet

1. This passage outlines Israel’s bitter
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   , Israel’s bitter
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   , and God’s sweet
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   .
2. The believer’s salvation marks the
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   of the
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   journey. (vs. 22)

Bitter Circumstances

1. God’s people encounter many
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   in the wilderness journey. (vs. 22)
2. The
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   of the wilderness journey is the believer’s
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   . (Romans 5:3)

Bitter Hearts

1. Without continual faith in God’s
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   , bitter trouble leads to bitter
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   . (vs. 24)
2. Bitter hearts reveal lack of
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   for what God has done. (vs. 24)

The Sweetness of God

1. The first step in bitter trouble is to
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   out to God. (vs. 25)
2. God’s sweet
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   will not always make
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   to us. (vs. 25)
3. Jesus Christ is God’s
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   sweet provision for us. (John 4:13-14)
4. The
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   in a believer’s life is not due to the
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   of God.

On the Bitter Journey

1. The bitterness of the wilderness journey is to be our
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   ground.
2. God will provide times of
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   at the proper time. (vs. 27)
3. Looking to
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   will provide refreshing regardless of our
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   .