For far too long we have allowed there to be a division between the sacred and the secular that God never intended. All of life is sacred. All of life is worship unto our Creator. From making coffee, soothing babies, holding doors, and running slides on a Sunday, to crafting lattes, framing houses, teaching third graders, and folding laundry—all of life and work is an act of worship when done to honor our Creator. Sunday is a launch party into the rest of the week—to offer our bodies as living sacrifices.(1) At our gatherings, worship is not a time to passively observe, worship is going to war against the evil of this world and the idolatry in our hearts. Therefore we sing at the top of our lungs, fight the timidity of our souls, lift our hands in praise, and fall to our knees in surrender—because Jesus is worthy of it all. But our worship continues into our work, our play, our raising of families. How we use our hands, minds, and bodies on Monday declares that Jesus is King just as loudly as our singing does on Sunday. Worship is doing all that we do for the Glory of God.(2) (1) Romans 12:1 (2) Colossians 3:2

These lyrics are straight fire!!! 🔥 God is holy, wonderful, marvelous, glorious, omnipotent, righteous and mighty. He deserves our praise and to be lifted up. We magnify and we glorify Him above all else. We exalt You, we extol You, we adore You. Such a remarkable reminder of who He is and who He says He is to us! This new song blew us out of the water. Comment “HOLY” below and we will send you the link to the song so you can add it to your playlist!

Whether you are a morning person or a night owl...we have gatherings that are perfect for you! 😉 We are stoked to be together around tomorrow for week 3 of our Identity series! We’ll see you at 9am, 10:45am or 4pm. We have to know though! Drop a ☕️ below if you are a Morning gathering person. And drop a ✨ below if you are an Evening gathering person!

Welcome Dinner is just a few days away on April 22nd! This is a 90-minute event geared towards those who are newer to Rise within the last year. We want to give you an opportunity to meet our leaders, learn about the story of Rise, hear our vision, and connect with others. This is a fast-paced energetic event intended to help you connect more deeply into the life of Rise! Join us at the Welcome Dinner on Monday, April 22nd from 6-7:30pm. Childcare and dinner are provided. Comment “DINNER” and we’ll send you the link to join us!

Week 2 of Identity is tomorrow! And we have a real treat! We will be joined by Pastor Rick McKinley as a guest preacher. Rick planted and led Imago Dei for 25 years-one of the most influential churches in Portland. Join us tomorrow as we pick up in Ephesians. We’ll see you at 9, 10:45 and 4pm 🤩

Every human being has, at one point, gazed into the stars and wondered about the meaning of it all. The Bible is God’s compelling, compassionate answer. The human soul gasps for truth. God exhaled Scripture to fill our longing for answers. What a precious jewel Scripture is! It makes visible the invisible God. It pulls back the veil between Heaven and Earth. It divides soul and spirit. We aren’t left to speculation because Scripture is revelation. We aren’t abandoned to conjecture because we’ve received the Holy Scriptures. Therefore we as a church are shaped, formed, led, and surrendered to the Word. The Word is how we know the Gospel. The Word is what guides the Church and transforms its people. The Word is what reveals to us the goodness and glory of Jesus. So every time we gather, we open the Word. Each time we make a decision, it’s in submission to the Word. All that we are is founded upon the flawless, beautiful, and life-giving Word of Jesus.

We asked a few team members to tell us what team they serve on without actually telling us. These were the results.😂 We have so many places to plug into at Rise! Whether you like kids, being more behind the scenes or if you like to use your unique gifts in music or art! There are so many places for you to serve. Serving is just one of the ways to get connected into community! If you are interested in learning more about a team, comment “SERVE” and we will send you the link to connect with our leaders!

New series starts TOMORROW! 🤩 And it’s all on identity! And who we are in Christ! We are all created uniquely. But are all created in the images of God, Join us for the next four weeks as we dive into who God says we are, His unique calling over us and the identity we have in Him! You won’t want to miss it! 💪 Join us at 9, 10:30 and 4pm! Share this and invite your people! We want to see them there. 😍

In a world filled with noise, opinions, and expectations, how do we find our true selves? This Sunday, we will begin an epic journey of self-discovery and revelation in our newest sermon series: Identity. Over the next four weeks, we’ll explore the stark contrast between the world’s perception of us and our true identity in Christ. We’ll witness the masterpiece of our lives as God’s workmanship, and behold the transformative beauty of Jesus. Join us this Sunday at 9, 10:45 and 4pm as we dive deep into who our identity is in Christ!