PLEASE NOTE: SERVICE TIME CHANGE TO 3:30

We live a complicated existence. On the one hand, we desperately want to be independent and handle life’s challenges without help. There is a cultural value that says, “I’m strong and can do it on my own!” On the other hand, we feel lonely and longing for help. We can feel like the struggles and pain of life overwhelm us. How can we reconcile the two? The simple answer is we can’t. Something has to give.

Putting your faith and trust in God is our only hope. God alone can enter in and rescue us from our struggles and pains of this life. God is our help. God is our comfort. God is our peace. And the only way to live out this faith is to give up trying to live as if you don’t need anyone else. We must acknowledge we need help. We are called to humble ourself before God and accept His loving, caring help. We cry out to God that we need rescue! When we humble ourselves and accept God’s help, He delivers salvation, hope, peace, comfort, and eternal rest.

Let’s gather together and remember that God is our rescuer! Let’s remind ourselves that God has come to bring peace. God rescues and answers prayer this holiday season!

Please take note of ways to gather for Sunday Service at The Rock:

1) We are meeting outside at Manhattan Beach Pre-School for our Sunday Service at 3:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, masks and Bibles! For a complete copy of our guidelines for re-opening CLICK HERE.

2) We will also be live on Facebook Live (NOT 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 this live-stream - CLICK HERE at 3:30 Sunday afternoon.

3) Finally we will provide a video link to the sermon. I will send out an email the week following with the sermon link attached.

“When Peter came to himself, he said, “Now I am sure that the Lord has sent his angel and rescued me from the hand of Herod and from all that the Jewish people were expecting.” - Acts 12:11


- Pastor Curt

Theological Word of The Week:

Saving Faith

Trust in Jesus Christ as a living person for forgiveness of sins and for eternal life with God.

Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology

Upcoming Events

Children's Ministry

We are providing live Sunday School starting Sunday, Sept. 20!

Here is the plan: Children will be with their parents for the singing portion of the service. Children will be dismissed after singing to meet with Cameron and Courtney outside near the playground outside of the auditorium. Cameron will plan a short lesson, have a group activity, and supervise some free play. At the end of the service, Cameron will walk the children back to where we meet. This is 100% voluntary for parents. Your children are also welcome to be with you during the service. We believe this can be done in a safe and organized way. All activities will be outside. Every child will be encouraged to keep their masks on. We will do the best we can to encourage distance.

-Cameron

Sermon Topic - December 13

3rd Sunday of Advent

Acts: A Holy Spirit Inspired Legacy

Acts 12:6-17

“God Our Rescuer”

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