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A Message from Pastor Kevin DibbleyOur sermon title for this Sunday is “Let Brotherly Love Continue”. We will be studying Hebrews 13:1-8. We will see that brotherly love is something that requires vigilant tending. One of the great challenges facing Christians is not just sustaining but expanding one’s love for your brothers and your love as a brother or sister in Christ in a world that is increasingly critical, intolerant, and shrinking in its love for others. The late Francis Schaeffer once wrote: “Through the centuries men have displayed many different symbols to show that they are Christians. They have worn marks in the lapels of their coats, hung chains about their necks, even had special haircuts. . . . But there is a much better sign. . . . It is a universal mark that is to last through all ages of the church until Jesus comes back.” Schaeffer was speaking of brotherly love. He also wrote, “Evangelism is a calling, but not the first calling. Building congregations is a calling, but not the first calling. A Christian’s first call is to . . . return to the first commandment to love God, to love the brotherhood, and then to love one’s neighbor as himself.” This Sunday, we are going to look at how to fan the flame of brotherly love in our lives and in our church. We are looking forward to worshipping outside this Sunday at 10 a.m. If it happens to rain, we will still do just one service inside. Looking forward to worshiping the One who is supremely worthy of our love, our faith, and our praise. See you Sunday. Invite a friend!
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All Church Banquet, Chaska Event Center, August 1st - 6PMIt's time to sign up for the all-church banquet celebrating 25 years of God's goodness! Not only a catered banquet, there will be an entertaining program after dinner, with singing, praise, and inspiration all blended with a dose of humor and fun! A generous donation is helping offset the costs but we are charging a modest fee: Scholarship funds are available if needed. Please contact the church office. Sorry, no childcare available. Sunday Fun Day for younger kids after church on Sunday, August 3. Click on the link to register and view the menu. We need to give final headcounts to the caterers by mid-July, so we appreciate your prompt response to assist with our planning. We hope everyone can come and be encouraged by stories of where God has led us and leave inspired to be part of His mission for Waterbrooke in the future! |
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Walk Around Lowry Nature CenterJoin us on Saturday, July 19 at 9:30 a.m. for a walk around the Lowry Nature Center in Carver Park Reserve. [The road near DQ is closed, and you'll have to come from the other side. Be sure to check GPS to help you get there.]
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Landscaping DayWe’re looking for a crew to help us plant (trees, shrubs, perennials) on Monday, July 21. We have a simple but attractive landscape plan that will nicely complement our new addition, but to afford it, we decided to do the planting ourselves. Even if you can’t stay the whole time, any help is appreciated! Bring shovels, work gloves, and trowels. |
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Construction UpdateThe glass doors are in, the carpeting has been laid, the new chairs are in the sanctuary and the Ministry Hub is being set up this week! So it will be wonderful to finally be able to use and enjoy the entire building! The builders are working on punch list items to fine tune everything and we expect some ongoing work to fix and patch things. But the vast majority of the work is now complete, so we're getting ready to celebrate! Things left to be done: As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact Casey Campbell, Waterbrooke's construction liaison. |
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Summers in the ParkJoin us for Summers in the Park on Wednesdays in July & August! - Prayer - Worship - Fellowship - Pack your own picnic dinner, tablecloth, blanket, & chairs. Bottled water will be provided. NOTE - Special Worship Service Wednesday, July 30 | 7 p.m. | Waterbrooke Church |
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Special Worship ServiceYou won't want to miss this! Country recording artist Curtis Grimes and bandmates will be leading us in worship and sharing his powerful testimony with Waterbrooke! They are in town for a benefit concert and offered to lead us in an evening of praise to the Lord! Curtis is a man who placed in the top 8 of the first season of The Voice and who has won numerous awards for his country music, but whose main passion is serving the Lord and sharing the Gospel. Invite friends and neighbors! There will be an opportunity to contribute to Ten Finger Ministry, a ministry Curtis founded to distribute Bibles and faith-based media. |
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Waterbrooke New AppHave you wondered how to get involved and what ministries exist at Waterbrooke? Simply click the link to learn more! |
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Get to Know a Waterbrooke Missionary Before She Heads Back to Italy!We’re thankful to have Karise Pagano, one of Waterbrooke’s sent missionaries, with us for the summer. This will likely be her final extended time in Minnesota before returning to Italy for the long term. After this summer, she anticipates only being at church briefly—just a couple of Sundays in December or March. Karise desires to connect with the Waterbrooke family she represents overseas. If you haven’t had a chance to get to know her yet, now is a great time! Feel free to reach out and say hello, invite her for coffee, or ask her about her ministry in Italy. Let’s take this opportunity to encourage and spend time with one of our own before she heads back to serve the Lord abroad. info@redenti.org |
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Fundraising Benefit Supporting the Eva Sophia ProjectYou are invited to attend a fund-raising benefit supporting the Eva Sophia Project on Thursday, July 31, at Parley Lake Winery at 6:00 pm. Featuring inspiring music by Curtis Grimes and Jenn Bostick, delicious food from the Squeaky Cow food truck, and exciting auction items, proceeds go towards Holly Meyers’ dream of building a pocket neighborhood for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities allowing them to live their fullest lives with dignity, safety, support, and choice. For more information or to register, go to: evasophiaproject.org and select “coming events” or click this link to contact Holly Meyers. |
