Sardis - The Walking Dead. 3/21/21
Weekly Scripture Reading: John 19:17-37.
Verse of the Week: Christ redeemed us from the curse of the lawny becoming a curse for us - for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree." - Galatins 3:13
As you go through these weekly readings, we will find them to serve us well in our preparations and approach to Resurrection Sunday (April 4th).
-THIS SUNDAY'S TEXT-
This Sunday, we will be looking at the letter written to the church in Sardis. The letter explained, "you have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead." They are then told to "WAKE UP"! How is it that a church can have the reputation of being alive, yet Christ calls them dead? What looks like life in the church, but the church is actually dead? The following passages will be helpful to read in preparation for Sunday:
Ephesians 2 Corinthians 13 James 2 2 Timothy 3
Read Revelation 2:18-29 with the following questions in mind.
- In this letter, what do we learn regarding the Character of Christ?
- What is the Context of this passage?
- How is this church Commended by Christ?
- How is this church Corrected by Christ?
- How is this church Called by Christ?
- What are the Consequences should this church obey or disobey the words of Christ?
- How does this passage Correlate to today?
For the month of March, we will be receiving in the Caring Canoe diapers for The Call Ministry. Let's fill up the canoe with diapers!!!
Resurrection Sunday is April 4th
We will gather for worship Sunday morning, celebrating our risen king - Jesus. While we will not be having Sunday School following the service, let's gather at the park. The Smeltzer's are going to grab lunch and go to Copper Park, and we want to invite you to join us. Bring your lunch, picnic chairs or blankets, hammocks, and some games.
Living the Mission is April 10th
Living the Mission is an opportunity to serve together in our community. Come and serve half a day (morning or afternoon) or all day. Lunch will be provided at noon at The River.
If you, a family member, or a neighbor could use some help in the yard or around the house, contact Jeff Frentz (870-404-9618), Matt Hafer (870-421-4962) or Eric Smeltzer (870-421-4341). We will also be contacting para-church organizations for various projects. This will be a great time to serve together and grow in our relationships with each other.
Make sure you sign up at the round table in the lobby.
Membership Celebration April 11th
Set your calendars for Membership Celebration. Following our service on April 11th, we will not be having Sunday School, instead, we will be having a meal together and celebrating what God has been doing.
Family Minister Announcement
We are excited to announce The River Bible Church's new Family Minister and his family. Matthew and Heather Bond have been serving through the North American Mission Board in Vancouver Island, British Columbia as church planters, and the Lord has recently called them to join our ministry team at The River Bible Church. Their oldest son, Ethan, will be graduating from Union in Jackson, TN and will pursuing further education in Physical Therapy, and their youngest, Joseph is a freshman at Boyce College in Louisville, Kentucky. Please pray for them as they work through transitioning to Mountain Home.
PRAYER & THANKSGIVING Pray for Jon and Gretchen Smeltzer and Summit Bible Church.
Ask God to bring the River Family to maturity in Christ and to unite us in Christ.
Pray for our country and the nations.