In the latter half of Acts 1, Jesus’ eleven disciples were at a turning point in their ministry. Jesus had ascended to heaven, and tHis followers recognized the gap Judas left. They came together, united in mission and motive as they waited for the promised Holy Spirit.

This story is found in the first chapter of the book of Acts. Although Jesus’ time on earth was coming to an end, He promised to leave His followers with a special Helper and Guide. God fulfilled His promise to remain with us, and through the gift of the Holy Spirit, He also provided the power to accomplish the mission of His Church.

This week we see that confession of sin is lead by the genuine recognition of the holiness of God. God's people had promised to be faithful, but following their return from exile, the people turned to being unfaithful to God and disobeying His commands. Yet God remained faithful. The people saw the greatness of God which led them to repentance.

Ezra was approached by the nations leaders who shared the negative behaviors and lifestyles of the people. It was as if they had forgotten God. Ezra's response of honest confession before a holy God ought to teach us something about his character and about our need to do likewise. Ezra confessed the sins of the nation to God through prayer and sought forgiveness. Ezra took his sin seriously, asked for repentance and celebrated God's grace .

Anger and bitterness are common reactions to bad news. However, Nehemiah responded in the right way by recognizing God's faithfulness. He asked God to hear him. He showed his reliance on God even in hard times. Nehemiah's response demonstrated a deep love, trust, and confidence in God.

This last week of our Ruth series, the littlest dbKids will be learning about neighborhood communities, ages 3 through 4th grade will be learning how God always takes care of us, and our 2nd service 5th graders will be continuing with their current series discussing how God has a mission for His believers. Our video will go live Sunday at 8am.

This Sunday, the littlest dbKids will be learning about the church community, ages 3 through 4th grade will be learning about Ruth's boldness, and our 2nd service 5th graders will be continuing with their current series discussing how God equips us for spiritual warfare. Our video will go live Sunday at 8am.

This Sunday, the littlest dbKids will be learning about friends, ages 3 through 4th grade will be learning about hope in the Book of Ruth, and our 2nd service 5th graders will be continuing with their current series discussing how they are never alone. Our video will go live Sunday at 8am.

This Sunday we begin new series for our Nursery and younger Elementary kids! The littlest dbKids will be learning about family, ages 3 through 4th grade will be starting the Book of Ruth, and our 2nd service 5th graders will be continuing with their current series and discussing spiritual gifts. Our video will go live Sunday at 8am.