Sunday Gathering - August 9th

 

Because the church’s building is still in a level 3 evacuation zone, we will not be gathering there on Sunday morning. Instead, we will gather for Sunday worship at Faith Bible Church at 1:00 pm.

 

Address: 440 W Cora Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 

 

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On August 1st, our Spokane community suffered a nearly incomprehensible disaster as fires tore through our city — including the neighborhood we love and call home, where our church building is also located.

 

To date, 6 families have suffered a complete loss of their home, property, and possessions, and nearly half of our roughly 400-member congregation has been displaced, living in temporary housing due to necessary evacuations — with friends, relatives, in hotels, or other accommodations.

 

Many people and churches have asked how they can specifically help, and we have set up a Fire Relief Fund for our church.

 

These resources will be used to care for the immediate, mid-term, and long-term needs of ITC members, and as the Lord gives opportunity, for the good and upbuilding of others in our area.

 

Although there is much tragedy, we grieve with great hope because of the goodness and faithfulness of the Lord.

 

If you or your church desire to help and serve our church and those we're connected to, please direct your giving to the Indian Trail Church – Fire Relief Fund. 

 

Link here:

https://indiantrailchurch.churchcenter.com/giving/to/fire-relief-for-members-of-itc

 

Mail:

Indian Trail Church

9010 N. Indian Trail Rd.

Spokane, WA 99208

Romans 13:1-7

November 1, 2020 Speaker: Kyle Schwahn Series: Romans

Passage: Romans 13:1–7

SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION

- What is authority? Where does it come from? Can you think of examples of authority from Scripture?

- Do you find it hard to submit to authority? In what ways can you speak to this as:

  • believers in God and Christ
  • members of a Christian church
  • husbands and wives
  • children
  • citizens of a nation or state
  • employees

- What does Romans 13:2-4 say the purpose of civil authority is? Why do we submit to it? (hint: conscience) How does this passage relate to 1 Peter 2:13-15?

- Why would we ever NOT submit to civil authorities? (hint: conscience) Do civil authorities define good and evil? Who does?

- Does the wrath of rulers always represent the wrath of God? If a brother or sister in the Lord comes to a different position regarding submitting to civil authority than you do, how should you handle that? What motives are we looking for?

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