Rise Up From The Dust

Have you ever felt like you've been completely ruined? Have you been feeling that way lately? When a "storm" or traumatic event hits, or even when things are falling apart in general, we can be left feeling like there is no possibility of recovery. Walking by sight and feeling rather than by faith, it's easy to think all hope is gone and that God has completely abandoned us. The Israelites felt that way in the Old Testament when they were in exile and captivity, but God reminded them through Ezekiel that He can give life to that which is dead and bring hope where there is despair. This week at Friendship, we'll talk about what it means to "Rise Up from the Dust" after we've been knocked so far down that we feel as though we are ruined. We'll also be reminded that God intends for us to rise up TOGETHER, not alone. He created us to need each other and urges us not to neglect the fellowship and meeting together for encouragement. If you've been missing church and feeling disconnected from the family of God, this is the weekend to rise up from your bed and come united with others who are rising from the dust!