June 15, 2025
The Christian Advantage
1 Peter 1:10-12

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!

VBS (Wonder Junction)
1. Register your kids HERE
2. Take flyers to invite neighbors, coworkers, friends, family

Womens’ Conference (Deadline to sign up June 29)
RWC women! We are looking to take a group of anyone interested to Nashville for a Women’s Conference in September. For more info, come to the Welcome Center!

Pray and Play Summer!!
Are you looking for some fun activities to do with the kids? Meet up with other moms and kids throughout the summer on Thursday mornings. A list of locations and times are available at the Welcome Center.

Freedom and Fellowship Event – July 5 @ 6:30pm
Save the Date!! Bouncy house, Concessions, Fireworks! Make sure to bring your chairs and drinks.

Women’s Breakfast – Saturday, July 12 @ 9am!

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, July 19 @ 9am!

Serve Sunday
This year we are partnering Community One to provide opportunities for community outreach and service. Our first Serve Sunday will be Aug. 17 (11am -1ish). More details to come.

Parents’ Night Out
Because of VBS week, we will NOT have Parents’ Night Out in June. Next one will be July 26.

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.

Men’s Bible Study
Join us on Tuesday nights at 6:30pm, as we start a new study through 1 & 2 Peter and Jude. Study guides are available at the Resource Center.

GenLight
No GenLight tonight!

Prayer Meeting
We welcome you to join us in prayer on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.

OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – July 6, 2025

The Christian Advantage

An Exile’s Mission

1.) The Jews of the Diaspora were to live in, and seek the

of nations of their exile.

2.) As present exiles, Christians are called to positively

their earthly nations.

3.) But Christians are to not to

to the ungodly aspects of their cultures.

Seeking Advantages

1.) Christians are to focus their attention on seeking the

of godly living.

2.) Seeking godly advantages will often put us at

with our culture.

3.) Any earthly advantages we seek should be

upon, and

Reveal Answer

to the reality of being a child of God.

4.) Being a Christian exile is neither full

from society, nor full

Reveal Answer

into it.

Serving Not Themselves

1.) The prophets were not entirely clear on how God would accomplish

.

2.) The prophets’ unified message was that a suffering would

glory.

3.) Seeking only worldly privileges will cause us to

what God is doing.

A Privileged People

1.) God instructed His prophets to write for our

.

2.) The Old Testament prophets help us to see the

of what Christ did.

3.) In Christ, God has solved the great dilemma of how He can be both

, and

Reveal Answer

of the wicked.

In Cosmic Awe

1.) Seek

like the prophets.

2.) Share the

message.

3.) Find joy in the privilege of God’s

plan.