Free Methodist Church Of Santa Barbara

This Sunday, we begin a new six-week series on the book of Ruth. We will start with an overview, so we understand the context and how this historical narrative fits in with the rest of the Bible. Then, we will look at the first few verses, which set the stage for the rest of the story. Ruth is a beautiful narrative that is rich in history and the characters are fantastic. For this week, we will be focusing in on how our life stories can end up quite differently than we think and how loss is part of all our lives. We will accompany this text with some words from the Beatitudes, specifically Matthew 5:3-9, in preparation for receiving the Lord's Supper. We continue to celebrate Easter. Jesus is Risen! As we gather for worship, may the King, the resurrected One, be honored as we sing His praise and seek Him fully.