I love it when people are real and authentic. It is refreshing to just know someone for who they really are. No pretense. No hypocrisy. No acting. This is probably why I love the book of Acts so much. Acts presents the early church realistically. Led powerfully and extraordinarily by the Holy Spirit - Yes. Perfect - No.

We have seen the early church in Acts shine - bold witness, strong faith, and selfless dependence. But we have seen cracks in the armor. Ananias and Sapphira attempted to deceive the church into thinking they were generous and sacrificial. In chapter 6 there is a complaint about neglect of Hellenist widows. The church shows us how they respond in both of these problems. This is how we can learn from Acts. We will never be a perfect church. But we can learn, respond, and do right based on God’s instruction and the early church’s example.

This week our passage in chapter 6 is tricky. There is a main problem we can see clearly. But there is also a hidden problem that takes some digging. Let’s dig together this Sunday at The Rock!

We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 4:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, masks and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.

We will also be live on Zoom. If you don’t feel comfortable joining us in person, are feeling sick, or have been exposed to someone who is sick stay connected through Zoom - CLICK HERE at 4:30 Sunday afternoon.

Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon. I will send out an email Sunday night with the sermon link attached.

"But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” - Acts 6:4


- Pastor Curt

Theological Word of the Week:

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

All abilities that are empowered by the Holy Spirit and used in any ministry of the church.


Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

See you at our Zoom weekly children’s time!

-Cameron

Sermon Topic - July 12

Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy

Acts 6:1-7

“Hellenist Lives Matter”

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