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A Message from Dr. Brian ThomasDr. Brian Thomas will be leading us through Luke 4:14-20 in this sermon called "The Commission of Jesus". When Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth, filled with the power of the Spirit, the people were eager to hear from their local hero. But what began with admiration quickly turned to outrage. Why? Because Jesus didn’t come to meet their expectations—He came to announce God’s surprising, expansive mission of mercy. In this sermon, we explore how Jesus opens the scroll of Isaiah and boldly claims, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me… He has sent Me to proclaim good news to the poor.” This is not just a statement of identity—it’s a declaration of purpose. Jesus reveals that He has come to bring release, healing, and freedom. But when He reminds His audience that God’s grace has always extended beyond Israel—to outsiders like the widow in Zarephath and Naaman the Syrian—the crowd turns violent. This message invites us to examine our own assumptions: Do we want a Savior who only blesses “our kind”? Or are we ready to follow the Spirit-anointed Son who calls us to a mission of grace, even when it offends? |
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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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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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Dedication Sunday & Sunday Fun Day!Dedication Sunday August 3rd 10:00
Join us as we dedicate our brand new Ministry Hub and enlarged sanctuary to the Lord! We want to pursue God's mission for Waterbrooke and right from the start, we want our new spaces to be used to further His purposes alone.
There will be one indoor service at 10:00.
Sunday Fun Day August 3rd After Church
Calling all kids (and the young at heart!)
Bouncy House, Nine Square, Corn Hole, Games!
Blue Moo Ice Cream Truck!
~ Ticket for 1 free item for all kids.
~ Available for purchase by adults
Special Celebration Cake
~ Baked by our own Linda Frolund in honor of Waterbrooke's 25 year anniversary and to celebrate the dedication of our newly expanded space.
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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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Bike Ride & Ice CreamJoin us for a bike ride and an ice cream gathering. Come for both or meet up for Ice Cream. |
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Student Ministry Summer Grill Out & SwimStudents are invited to a Summer Grill-Out and Swim on Thursday, August 14th from 5-9pm.
Students, be sure to pack your beach gear, towel and sunscreen! |
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Painting with Purpose: KariseJoin us for a fun art class benefiting our Italian missionary, Karise Pagano*
Andrea Merboth will walk you through the joy of creating an art piece. She will provide all the necessary supplies. *All proceeds go to Karise Pagano and her missions in Italy |
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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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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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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. |
