ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join us on Sunday morning at 9AM or 11AM as we continue our new Sunday series, “The Greatest Stories Ever Told (A Deep and Wide Study of the Old Testament)”.
Rise August Bible School – Wednesday Nights at 6:30PM
Join us this Wednesday night for Rise Bible School, a midweek opportunity to grow in your faith, connect with others, and be encouraged in your walk with God. We’ll gather each Wednesday night at 6:30PM as we spend time together centered on God’s Word.
Topics include: “How To Study The Bible”, “New Testament Survey”, “God’s Unmistakable Plan For Israel Explained (Romans 9-11)”, “The Book of Colossians: A Deep Dive on the Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ!”
We hope you’ll join us!
Childcare Provided (Pre-K through 5th Grade)
Click on the events tab to register your children!
Calling all Men!
Join us this Thursday on August 13th for our weekly Thursday Men’s Devo + Prayer with Pastor Greg. Service will be from 7-7:40AM. Come early at 6:30AM and enjoy coffee and fellowship before service begins.
This will be a wonderful time of fellowship, time in God’s Word, and prayer on Thursday mornings!
Calling all Young Adults (Ages 18-30)!
Join us for our next young adults gathering on August 17th, at 6:30PM! It’s going to be an incredible evening together of community, dinner, worship, and the Word!
As a group, we meet every 1st and 3rd Monday night, each month.
Invite a friend! (Come hungry, too!)
We can’t wait to see you there!
Rise Beach Bonfire and Baptism!
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the beach on Friday, August 21st at 6PM! Come enjoy community, baptism, a bonfire, and time together by the ocean.
Whether you want to be baptized or simply enjoy a beautiful night together as church family, everyone is welcome!
📍 Location: North Jetty (Oceanside Harbor), Oceanside, CA
Bring a chair, a blanket, and a friend. We can’t wait to see you there!
Calling all Men!
Join Pastor Greg for a 10-week Men's Bible Study starting on September 16th at 6:30PM. Each week consists of worship, Bible study, and small group discussion.
Together, we'll journey through Encounters with Jesus by Timothy Keller. Cost: $10 (book included).
Books are available for purchase at the Connect Table on Sunday mornings.
This is a great opportunity to connect with other men and grow in your faith.
We hope you'll join us!
For Zion’s Sake.Join us on September 24th at 6:30PM for an incredible evening with Pastor Greg Denham and special guest speakers:
Patricia Heaton (Founder of 07C: October 7th Coalition backing Israel’s right to exist and fighting against antisemitism; Actress “Everybody Loves Raymond”)
Calev Myers (Chairman Judeo-Christian Zionist Congress)
Danny Burmawi (Author and Founder of the Ideological Defense Institute)
Shabbos Kestenbaum (Prager U)
Coach Bruce Pearl (Former Head Coach Auburn Tigers Basketball)
📍Rise Church San Marcos
“For Zion’s sake I will not hold My peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until her righteousness goes forth as brightness, and her salvation as a lamp that burns.” (Isaiah 62:1)
Invite a friend!
“STAY IN TOUCH WITH TEXTING” We’d love for you to join our “Texting Community” for updates & announcements from our church and Pastor Greg.
This is the MAIN way we communicate our events and gatherings. Text: RISESANMARCOS TO: (844) 710- 5870 to start receiving texts (you will receive an immediate confirmation that you’re signed up!)
ONLINE AND MOBILE GIVING NOW AVAILABLE! If you would like to give financially to support the work of the Gospel here at Rise Church there’s two ways you can give, either materially in one of our offering boxes located in our sanctuary, or you can give securely online.
For mobile giving app –Text: risechurchsm TO: 833-640-4400 or give online at RiseSanMarcos.com
ON FASTING…
A STRATEGY ON PRAYER AND FASTING
Often in the Bible, God’s people fasted right before a major victory, a miracle, or an answer to prayer took place. It prepared them for a blessing! Jesus fasted. In fact, Jesus expected the Apostles to fast, and He said that God rewards fasting when accompanied by prayer.
However, fasting is not commanded by God - it is totally voluntary!
What is fasting?
Fasting, according to the Bible, means to voluntarily reduce or eliminate your intake of food for a specific time and purpose, accompanied with seeking the Lord in prayer. The result of fasting brings blessings such as:
Having a heightened awareness that the source of our strength is not material, but the Lord Himself!
The “volume” of the background noise in life is turned down, while the volume of hearing the Lord speaking to our hearts is turned up.
You can fast and pray in a variety of ways (Note: Before beginning any fast, be sure to consult your physician):
#1 There is the, “Full Fast” – which is drink only.
#2 There is the, “Daniel Fast” – which is no meat, no sweets, no bread (only water, juice and vegetables).
#3 There is the, “Partial Fast” – from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm (or from sunrise to sundown) – during which time your fasting can be a, “Full Fast”, “Daniel Fast” or giving up at least one type of food.
The type of fast that you choose, the length of the fast, and whether or not you choose to fast at all, is entirely up to you.
Below are 10 ways we can be praying!
#1: Let us pray, “What does my Lord say to His servant?” (Joshua 5:14)
#2: Let us pray that we turn from all known sin in our lives (2 Timothy 2:19)
#3: Let us pray that the Lord opens our eyes afresh to the greatness of who He is (Eph. 1:18-21)
#4: Let us pray the prayer, “Here I am, Lord, send me!” (Isaiah 6)
#5: Let us pray that “everyone reaches ONE for Jesus!” (Matt. 9:37-38; I Tim. 2:4-6)
#6: Let us pray that we embody a faith that is passed down to the next generation (Mark 9:23)
#7: Let us pray for the fathers, mothers, and grandparents in our church, that their hearts would overflow with the greatness of Jesus Christ.
#8: Let us pray for moral clarity and the courage to expose not only the lies of abortion but also the lies of gender confusion being taught in our schools today.
#9: Let us pray for our nation’s leaders to expose corruption and lead with integrity. (I Tim. 2:1-2)
#10: Let us pray for the salvation of Israel! (Matt. 23:38-39; Acts 3:19-20; Rom. 1:16-17; 10:17; 11:25-27)
