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For the week of May 3
View Previous Weeks Welcome to Week Eighteen of Desiring the Kingdom and to both the end of 1st Kings and the beginning of 2nd Kings. That’s a lot of Bible real estate, so we’re going to tackle things in a survey mode this week. If there are details in the story that you’re curious about, send an email to outofwater@riovistachurch.com and ask Pastor Sam to address your…
Prepare for Worship (weekend of April 30)
Hey Church! In preparation for worship this weekend, I want to encourage you to carve out a little time for prayer on Saturday night. I’ve quoted a prayer from A Diary of Private Prayer by John Baillie* below. Work through it thoughtfully and give thanks to the Lord for His abundant love and provision before lying down to sleep. O EVERLASTING God, let the light of…
For the week of April 26
View Previous Weeks Welcome to Week Seventeen of Desiring the Kingdom, 1 Kings chapter 21, and the story of Naboth and his vineyard. This week’s chapter is bookended by elements that any reasonable observer would label unfair. What happens to Naboth certainly isn’t fair and you will likely find (spoiler alert!) the Lord’s decision to spare Ahab from immediate punishment…
Prepare for Worship (weekend of April 23)
Hey Church! We have a new song to sing this Sunday! It’s called “Good Grace” by Hillsong United and I think you’re going to love it! Click on the link to watch Hillsong United perform it live. The lyrics are pasted below for your reference. Good Grace Verse 1People come togetherStrange as neighbours our blood is oneChildren of generationsOf every…
For the week of April 19
View Previous Weeks Your study notes this week were written by Will Buschmann, Co-Director of Student Ministries. Week 16 has arrived and with that we meet Elisha! This week we will look at the calling of Elisha into the prophetic ministry alongside Elijah. As well as, Ahab and his battles with Syria. Index to Days 2 through 5 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 1 The Call…
Prepare for Worship (weekend of April 16)
Hey Church! One of the ways I spent my time off last week was by prettying-up our backyard with some new plantings. Now, I have never considered my thumb to be any shade of green whatsoever but I do appreciate the beauty and creativity of a well-kept landscape. With a little extra time on my hands, I decided on Tuesday to drive down to the nursery on Flamingo Road to see…
For the week of April 12
Your study notes this week were written by Will Buschmann, Co-Director of Student Ministries. Welcome to week fifteen of Desiring the Kingdom and 1st Kings 19. Last week we walked with Elijah through his showdown with the prophets of Baal, which was absolutely wild! This week we pick up directly after that scene and we will find Elijah in a place and state that is quite…
Prepare for Worship (weekend of April 9)
Your Prepare for Worship thought for this week is written by Mark Lautenschlager, Director of Communications. Ryan Brasington is taking a few days off after all his hard work on Holy Week, so he asked me if I’d fill in writing the Friday newsletter. Because I’m teaching the next installment of Essentials beginning this Sunday morning at 9 AM over Zoom, Will Buschmann, our…
For the week of April 5
Index to Days 2 through 5 Watch for other Personal Worship pushes!
Prepare for Worship (weekend of April 2)
Please join us in person or online for our remaining Holy Week services. Good Friday tonight at 7 PM. Holy Saturday Vigil tomorrow at 7 PM. There is no online component to this because it is self-directed, if you can’t attend in person please feel free to make use of our Liturgy and participate from home. Easter Sunday morning at 9 and 11 AM. Songs for Sunday