Since the beginning of time, people have tried to search for the meaning of life and find

truth in this world. Although the world can seem lost and chaotic, now more than ever, God wants to use Christians to proclaim truth in this world. Today, truth is relative. It is searched for in just about anything and everything. You believe that, I will believe this. So, How do we make God known today, in our culture, where people are pursuing truth in so many other avenues?

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Week 9 Teacher: Pastor Daralee Utecht

Dig Deeper this week: 

This season of Sisterhood is over but there is so much more to this book. We’re challenging you, and every woman in Sisterhood, to finish the Book of Acts. Grab an accountability partner from your table or do this as a group with your table. We always benefit from more time in the Word of God, and finishing this book and sharing discussion with others will greatly deepen your understanding of His Word!

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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As the writer of Acts, Luke was passionate about bringing the gospel to all people.One of Luke’s greatest goals in writing was to make sure we knew that Jesus, the Messiah that the Jewish people had waited so long for, is a Savior not only to the Jewish people, but to all of us!

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Week 8 Teacher: Jimmy Barlass

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 13-17. 
2. We live out being His witnesses by: Living a Christ-like life. sharing our testimonies. actively engaging with others, serving others and being bold and courageous. Identify an action step for 1-2 of the things on this list and make a plan to walk forward in it. Share with a friend and ask them to keep you accountable to your plan.

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups.Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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If you’ve spent time in the New Testament prior to this season you likely noticed that after the book of Acts most of the New Testament is written by a man named Paul. But do you know his testimony and the encouragement it holds for your own life? The beauty of Paul’s testimony is that by the power of the Spirit he left Saul, his previous life behind, and in faith stepped little by little into the grand call that God had on his life. This is the SAME Spirit we have available to us today.

“But the Lord said to Ananias, ‘Go! This man is my chosen instrument to proclaim my name to the Gentiles and their kings and to the people of Israel.’”
Acts 9:15, NIV

Semester Study Guide: Acts Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley

Week 7 Teacher: Annie Judd

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 10-11 twice in the coming week. 
2. We heard today: We cannot receive something new from God if we cannot let go of what we are holding.

What are you holding? What do you need to release into God’s hands in order to receive anew from Him? Journal through these questions, then pray for God to give you the courage to release what is His to hold, and to grant you excitement for what He has next for you.

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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In the beginning of Acts 6 when the number of believers were increasing, the original 12 disciples chose seven men to help manage the tasks and organization of the church.

Stephen was chosen as one of these seven men as one of the first deacons of the early

Christian church.

Semester Study Guide: Acts Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley

Week 6 Teacher: Jessica Lewis or Beth Zustiak (Will determine a month ahead)

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 8-9 twice in the coming week. 
2. On your own, journal through these questions:

• Do I have deep reliance on God’s promises and plan, no matter the circumstance?
• Do I have an openness to the Spirit’s work, leading to actions and words that reflect God’s presence and power?
• Do I have a willingness to serve and speak boldly, as Stephen did, despite opposition or personal cost?
• How do I live a life of forgiveness and love, even towards enemies, reflecting the heart of Christ?

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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The name of Jesus is the most powerful name in all of heaven and earth. Throughout the Bible and history, we see the name of Jesus casting out demons, healing the sick, raising the dead, bringing about peace, and instilling heroic courage.

Semester Study Guide: Acts Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley

Week 5 Teacher: Emily Pahl

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 7 at least once in the coming week. 
2. Practice praying the Name of Jesus with conviction out loud and for yourself. Steal this prayer based on Acts 4:12 and pray it each day this week:

Jesus, salvation is found in no one else but you, for there is no other name under heaven given to me by which I must be saved.

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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Boldness is important to our lives because Jesus came to seek and save the lost and that’s our mission too! We are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel: to our neighbors, to our family and friends and across the world. We are called to shine Christ’s light, but we cannot do this in our own strength or with our own words.

Semester Study Guide: Acts Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley

Week 4 Teacher: Karla Johnson

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 6 at least once in the coming week. 
2. We learned that Boldness comes when we Hold a Prayerful Posture. Pray for boldness and use the list of the Benefits of Spiritual Boldness as a guide for what to pray through. 

Example: Pray that you would have Boldness to be a part of the Advancement of the Gospel. 

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

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We know that God’s heart is for everyone to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and live in an authentic, personal relationship with Him. The Father intends for all people everywhere to experience His supernatural power at work in their lives! How does God accomplish this plan? Through His Church, the body of Christ, empowered by His Holy Spirit.

Semester Study Guide: Acts Study Workbook | Sisterhood at River Valley

Week 3 Teacher: Kristin Peterson

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 4 at least once in the coming week. 
2. Read through the list of ways that we can Promote, Maintain & Guard Unity above. Choose at least one, studying the accompanying scripture and journaling how you can contribute to unity of the church in this area.

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

Join our community on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rivervalleywomen

We’re continuing our study of the Book of Acts into Chapter 2. This Chapter is good news for us, and we learned last semester that the word “Gospel” actually means Good News! It is important for us to look at and learn from this, and the beginnings of the very first church, as we are a part of the current Church of Christ today!

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Week 2 Teacher: Pastor Morgan High

Dig Deeper this week: 

1. Read Acts 3-4 at least once in the coming week. 
2. Read 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 and the listed notes above about each gift. Have you considered your spiritual gifts? If you’ve been through River Valley’s Welcome Home class and know your gifts, how are you using them? If you don’t know yours, seek a leader's guidance about how to take a spiritual gifts test, then pray through how to use them actively.

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

Join our community on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rivervalleywomen

Welcome to Sisterhood! We are starting a new study through the Book of Acts and if this is your first time studying with us, we are so glad you're here! We hope you'll join us for each of the nine weeks of this study through Acts. While we're happy you've found us on this podcast, we'd love to invite you to be with us in person!

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups. Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

Two more things: First, this study is a continuation of our semester studying the Book of Luke, so we encourage you to look back and go through those lessons too. And finally, if you prefer video, you can find these teachings in that format on Vimeo. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo. We know this season spent in God’s Word will bless you as you grow your faith!

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Week 1 Teacher: Pastor Becca Ketterling

Our study of The Gospel of Luke concludes with a message about Christ's Ascension to heaven: 

With 11 campuses meeting each week and a virtual group for our online campus, we'd love to see you at one of our Sisterhood groups.  Sisterhood is a group for women of all ages and stages of life! Whether you are new to your faith or a long-time believer, it is a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God while building healthy relationships with other women. Find your group here > Join Sisterhood at River Valley!

These teachings are available via video as well. Find River Valley Women on Vimeo.

Week 10 Teacher: Pastor Morgan High