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Rise Up & Build

Let Us Rise Up & Build

October 4, 2026

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What if God has a place for you in the very work that could change someone else’s eternity?
In Nehemiah 2–3, a broken city becomes a shared calling. Nehemiah quietly prepares, calls the people to rise up and build, and watches as ordinary men and women take responsibility for their section of the wall. Together, they become part of a story far greater than themselves.
Jesus is still building His church—a people joined together around His Word, filled with His Spirit, and sent to bring His hope to the world. Every prayer, every act of service, and every generous gift can help make room for one more person to encounter Him. That person has a name. They may be your child, your neighbor, or the friend you’ve been praying for.
We each have a part to play. As we offer what God has placed in our hands, we trust Jesus to do what only He can do: redeem lives and build His people.
There is a section of the wall for you. Let’s rise up and build—and let every life changed point to Jesus.

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Nehemiah 2–3
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