August 11th & 15th, 2021
One small step does make a difference.
“The book of Nehemiah is perhaps the classic of the whole Bible on the subject of service to God.” —Dr. Alan Redpath
The words of Nehemiah son of Hakaliah: In the month of Kislev in the twentieth year, while I was in the citadel of Susa, Hanani, one of my brothers, came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said to me, “Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.
—Nehemiah 1:1-4
Making a difference begins with a
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When I heard these things, I sat down and wept.
—Nehemiah 1:4
Making a difference continues in
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For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven.
—Nehemiah 1:4
The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not ran, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.
—James 5:16
Making a difference ends in
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Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, 5 and I answered the king….
—Nehemiah 2:3-5
FILL OUT YOUR CONNECTION CARD HERE
1. Today, I accept Jesus in my life for the first time.
2. I will serve one and attend one (1 gathering a month) on the security team.
3. I will serve as a greeter once a month.
4. I will serve in Ever.Green Kids on Wednesday nights.