April 27, 2025
Blessed are the Peacemakers – Glorify God
1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1
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!
Are Your Kids Cyber Safe? (TODAY)
Join us after service on April 27 for a special presentation by RWC family member about online safety for your kids.
Membership 101 Class
Are you interested in becoming a member of RiverWind? Join us on May 4 after worship service to learn more about RiverWind Church, and why membership in a church is so important. SIGN UP
VBS (Wonder Junction)
Now looking for VOLUNTEERS! We’ve made it easy…click HERE to both sign up to volunteer and to register a child.
Volunteer Workshop: Saturday, May 17 from 9:30-11:30am
VBS: June 22-26
Prayer Meeting
We welcome you to join us in prayer on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.
ATTENTION – All families with babies!
RWKids Ministry is in immediate need of clean, empty, baby food jars! If you have any, could you please drop them off at the Welcome Center by this Saturday, May 3!
Congregational Meeting
If you call RiverWind your church, we invite you to join us Sunday, May 18 after service. Members will be voting on several items.
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.
Next Level Classes
Sunday mornings - 8:30-9:15am in classroom 108. We are currently in, “Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.” Study guides are available at the Resource Center.
Men’s Bible Study
Join us on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, as we study through the book of Ecclesiastes. Study guides are available at the Resource Center.
Women’s Bible Study (New Study!)
Join us on Mondays from 7-8:30pm, as we begin a new study in the book of Colossians!! Study guides will be available tomorrow night.
GenLight
All students 6th-12th grade…join us tonight from 5-7PM as we look to grow in our understanding of God’s Word and enjoy food, fun and friends!
OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – May 11, 2025
Blessed are the Peacemakers – Glorify God
Four Main Points
1.) First, Christians are called to glorify God, even in
2.) Second, believers must be willing to consider their own
3.) Third, we should have a heart to gently
4.) Fourth, the ultimate goal of our conflicts should be
Peacemaking Counterfeits
1.) Many people confuse
2.) Trying to escape conflict by sweeping issues under the rug is peace-
3.) Responding to conflict by going into attack mode, is peace-
4.) Peace-faking and breaking leads to broken relationships and church
The Corinthian Example
1.) Paul urges the Corinthians to defer freedoms on behalf of the
2.) Division is reserved for matters of
3.) People pleasers often avoid conflict in order to be
4.) Those eager to ‘set the record straight, often attack through
(peace-breaking)
Glorifying God in Conflict
1.) Unity among believers shows the world Who
2.) Conflict in the church provides
3.) In conflict, believers are to
4.) In conflict believers are to
5.) In conflict believers are to
6.) In conflict believers are to