May 25, 2025
The Elect Exiles
1 Peter 1:1-2
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!
Congregation Meeting Recap (Information available in the church office)
1. Congratulations to Bart Blalock on completing his interim period and being voted into a permanent position as the Director of Youth Ministry.
2. Upcoming vote on June 1 on Richard Puryear’s nomination for Elder
3. Pastor Derek’s upcoming sabbatical July 6-Aug. 31
Promotion Sunday
TODAY, students will move to their next grade level in RWKids and GenLight! If you have any questions, come to the Welcome Center.
Baby Dedication (June 1)
What an amazing honor we have to dedicate little ones back to the Lord! If you have a little one that you would like to dedicate, please let us know by May 25.
VBS (Wonder Junction)
1. Volunteers STILL needed
Music Station to help teach songs/hand motions
Nursery to provide childcare for our own volunteers
Help in the sound booth
Prepare a volunteer meal
2. Sign up to donate needed items for VBS at the Welcome Center!!
3. Register your kids HERE
4. Take flyers to invite neighbors, coworkers, friends, family
RWC Fellowship Meal
Whether you are visiting or a regular attender, plan to join us after worship service on June 8 for a potluck meal!
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!
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
All students 6th-12th grade…join us tonight from 5-7PM as we celebrate the incoming 6th graders and enjoy food, fun and fellowship!
Prayer Meeting
We welcome you to join us in prayer on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.
OUR NEXT COMMUNION SERVICE WILL BE – June 15, 2025
The Elect Exiles
A People Between Worlds
1.) The path of the Christian life is not an
2.) Christians are on the path leading from the kingdom of
A Connection to the Past
1.) Around 50 A.D. Jews and Christians were
2.) Peter describes his readers using similar language as the OT Jewish
3.) Peter’s connection to the diaspora reminds his readers they are a part of a
Elect Exiles
1.) Peter addresses his readers as “
2.) God has chosen His people according to His divine
3.) God’s foreknowledge provides assurance for
Grace and Peace
1.) Grace and peace are available to all God’s people
2.) Grace and peace come from trusting that the path we walk is
3.) Grace and peace come from knowing the path we walk leads to
4.) Grace and peace come from the assurance that we are
5.) Having received grace and peace should move us to