August 15, 20219:00 AM

Take Suffering in Stride?based on 1 Peter 4:12-19Message by Pastor Brent

Special offering: Missions Fund

See our website for links & videos: www.RiverTerrace.org

TODAY

Promised Land Nursery: OPEN 8:45-10:30 AM for children ages 0-4

Coffee Time: 10:00-10:30 AM outside between the services

Children’s Ministry: Greenhouse & more on the Children’s page of our website.

Ignite: Check out our summer events for middle school and high school students on the Youth page of our website.

THIS WEEK

Men’s Sunrise Bible Study: Wednesdays from 6:45-7:45 AM

UPCOMING

Popcorn Sunday: August 22 after the second service

Summer Book Club: Tuesday, August 24 at 7:00 PM. Discussion on the book Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. In person and on Zoom.

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICE OPTIONS

ONLINE: live-stream at 9:00 AM or watch later on YouTube (see link on website).

9:00 AM indoor with congregational singing

10:30 AM outdoor full service on south side of building with singing

Please read our Guidelines for Worship, last updated on June 25, 2021.

We hope you join us!

For more information about RTC, please go to www.riverterrace.org or fill out a Connect Card located in the pews and place in the box at the back of the sanctuary.

CONGREGATIONAL NEWS & PRAYERS

Dan and Sue Boven have a new baby grandson!!! Born this morning 9 lb 8 oz. His name is Marshal Smith. born to Becca and Nick Smith.

Let’s pray for God’s comfort for the Hintz family as they mourn the passing of John’s father.

Continued prayers are appreciated for Henry Boyer, Lucille Kuiper, Fluff Lamberts, Jane Outslay, Jim Pignataro, Christina Simpson, Margie Stephenson, Lynn Stewart and Sophie TenBroeke.

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QUESTIONS FOR SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION 1. Name one way you’ve suffered--and

how you responded.

2. Does the distinction between providential and servant suffering make sense to you? Explain.

3. Peter gives reasons suffering as a Jesus follower is good. Discuss one that resonates with or surprises you.

4. Does v 19 encourage you to remain committed to God when you suffer? Explain.

5. What’s a way God is calling to follow Jesus by doing good—even if it hurts?