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Waterbrooke Christian Church
Waterbrooke Newsletter | August 22, 2025

Reminders & Announcements

Important!

THIS SUNDAY - Service at 9 & 11 a.m.

Prayer Meeting at 8 a.m.

Upcoming Events

August 23 - Men's Bible Study at 7:30 a.m.

August 24 - Crown College Welcome at 11 a.m. service | Pizza luncheon to follow

August 27 - Summers in the Park - Wekota Beach Park, Tonka Bay

August 30 - Men's Bible Study at 7:30 a.m.

 

Visit the website or app for all events.

For more infomation visit:

https://www.waterbrooke.church/pages/events

Explore all Events

Coming in September

September 7 - Covenant Partner Class

September 11 - Women's Ministry Fall Kick-Off

September 16 - Women's Ministry Fall Bible Study 

September 17 - Youth Group begins

September 20 - Alba Run for Recovery

September 28 - Sunday School for K-4 begins (second service)

 

Visit the website or app for all events.

Inside this Edition

This Sunday's Message

Parking Lot Update

Worship Leader Job Posting

Edify - Summer 2025 Edition

Covenant Partner Class

Benevolent Update

Crown College Student Welcome Luncheon

Notes of Encouragement

Women's Ministry: Fall Social

Women's Ministry: Fall Bible Study

2025 Alba Run for Recovery

Sunday School Begins

This week's Fighter Verse

Next steps & Ministries

Giving options

This Sunday's Message

This Sunday's Message

Jonah 2

This Sunday, Andy Keppel will share the message from Jonah 2. You can preview the text of the message below:

Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the belly of the fish, 2 saying,

“I called out to the Lord, out of my distress,
    and he answered me;
out of the belly of Sheol I cried,
    and you heard my voice.
3 For you cast me into the deep,
    into the heart of the seas,
    and the flood surrounded me;
all your breakers and your waves
    passed over me.
4 Then I said, ‘I am driven away
    from your sight;
yet I shall again look
    upon your holy temple.’
5 The waters closed in over me to take my life;
    the deep surrounded me;
weeds were wrapped about my head.
6 To the roots of the mountains I went down,
    to the land whose bars closed upon me forever.
Yet you brought up my life from the pit,
    O Lord my God.
7 When my life was fainting away,
    I remembered the Lord,
and my prayer came to you,
    into your holy temple.
8 Those who pay regard to vain idols
    forsake their hope of steadfast love.
9 But I with the voice of thanksgiving
    will sacrifice to you;
what I have vowed I will pay.
    Salvation belongs to the Lord!”

10 And the Lord spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah out upon the dry land.

 

Join us at 9 & 11 a.m. Pizza luncheon with Crown College students after the second service!

For more infomation visit:

https://www.waterbrooke.church/podcasts/media

Watch or Listen to Previous Messages
Parking Lot Update

Parking Lot Update

The final layer of the parking lot is planned for this coming Monday, August 25th.  The spaces will be striped as well.  (Note: should it rain, paving will be delayed until Tuesday)

They would like us to stay off the driveway until Saturday August 30th, so that it can cure properly.

We suggest trying to avoid scheduling meetings, etc at the church if at all possible during the next week.   If you need to go to the church, you can pull in to the old gravel driveway that is between the church and the Blessing House and park there.

For questions on this , please contact Casey Campbell.

Worship Leader

Worship Leader

Part-time

We are seeking to hire a Part-time Worship Leader for Waterbrooke.  Click on Read More below to see the  Job Posting and an Application.  

Feel free to share this information with people you know who might be interested in the job or people who might be able to help us in the search.

We're excited to find a talented and passionate leader who can guide our congregation in authentic and engaging worship through music.

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/news/worship-leader

Read More
Edify Summer 2025 Edition

Edify Summer 2025 Edition

Unshakeable Hope for 25 Years and Beyond

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/news/edify-summer-2025-edition

Read More
Covenant Partner Class

Covenant Partner Class

Sunday, September 7, 2025

- Interested in learning about Covenant Partnership?
- Ready to become a Covenant Partner?
- The next class is planned for Sunday, September 7, after the second service.
- Lunch will be provided.

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/events/covenant-partner-class/2025-09-07

Read More
Benevolent Ministry Update

Benevolent Ministry Update

We have a long history at Waterbrooke of coming alongside others who are hurting, whether it be spiritually, emotionally or financially.  For those with financial needs, such as medical bills, unexpected car break downs, appliance repair, rent assistance and other situations, those with resources generously contribute to our benevolent fund so that we can help others.

We review each request on a case by case basis to endure we are wisely stewarding the funds we have been entrusted with.

Recently we contributed towards addiction treatment for a family member of one of our regular attenders.  Addition treatment can be very costly, with insurance not always covering the total cost, yet we know how critical it can be to break the cycle of dependence and shame that often fuels the addiction.  We pray that our contribution shows our support and is an integral part of the process that can bring freedom and healing!

If you'd like to support our brothers and sisters in need, and you're able to give an extra gift for that purpose, you can contribute to the Benevolent Fund either by choosing that option online or by designating "Benevolent" on a check.

If you need financial help, please contact the church office.

Crown College Student Welcome Luncheon

Crown College Student Welcome Luncheon

Sunday, August 24

Join us in welcoming Crown College students to Waterbrooke as they return to school after summer break.  We love to invite those who've already attended Waterbrooke in the past as well as introduce new students to our body with an invitation to a pizza luncheon after 2nd service on August 24th.  

Please join us to meet the students and offer them encouragement and a warm welcome as well as to share a meal and fellowship with others in Waterbrooke.

Dianna Duncan/Molly Dvorak will be reaching out to people who can help by providing salads and desserts for the lunch.

Notes of Encouragement

Notes of Encouragement

It's that time of year again! College kids are off to school, some returning and some for the very first time. We would love to send monthly cards of encouragement to the students. Each month, they will get a snail mail card with an encouraging scripture and a reminder that we are praying for them.

 

Complete the form or email the office the address of your college student.

For more infomation visit:

https://waterbrooke.breezechms.com/form/2025notesofencouragement

Women's Ministry ~ 2025 Fall Social

Women's Ministry ~ 2025 Fall Social

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Waterbrooke women are invited to the new hub for a chance to meet,  reconnect, worship, be encouraged, and share fall desserts and cider.

Join us Thursday, September 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Ministry Hub!

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/events/womens-ministry-2025-fall-kick-off/2025-09-11

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Fall 2025 Waterbrooke Women's Bible Study!

Fall 2025 Waterbrooke Women's Bible Study!

God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40 by Jen Wilkin - Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Waterbrooke Women's Ministry Bible Study!

We will be meeting weekly beginning September 16-November 18, on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 6:30 (Fellowship Time) 6:30 (Study Time & Small Group Time) 8:30 p.m. in the Waterbrooke sanctuary. 

You can order the book we will be using by clicking the link below:

God of Freedom: A Study of Exodus 19-40 by Jen Wilkin from Amazon or Lifeway.

We look forward to seeing you Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m.!

We'd also love to have you join us for the Women's Ministry Fall Kick-Off on Thursday, September 11 from 6:30-8 p.m.

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/events/fall-2025-waterbrooke-womens-bible-study/2025-09-16

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Visitation Team

Visitation Team

Do you have a heart for the elderly? We would love for you to join the Visitation Team, part of Congregational Care.

We're looking for people who can visit and pray with our homebound members once each month. We are currently serving 6 members, with four teams of visitors, and would be grateful to have a few more teams.

Whether it’s bringing comfort, offering a listening ear, or simply sharing God’s love, your presence can make a big difference. If you’d like to be part of this ministry, see Joyce Casey.

Alba Run for Recovery

Alba Run for Recovery

September 20 at 9 a.m. - Saturday, September 20, 2025

Alba Safe House is one of the ministries with which Karise Pagano collaborates as Waterbrooke's ambassador to Italy. This is the 4th year that Waterbrooke is hosting a missions event as we join Alba's Annual Walk, Run, Bike for Recovery.

Join us at Carver Park Reserve on September 20 at 9 a.m.

You can walk, run, bike (or whatever you use to propel yourself forward).

Scan the QR or click here to join Team Redenti today!

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/events/alba-run-for-recovery/2025-09-20

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Sunday School Begins

Sunday School Begins

k-4 September 28 | 5th & 6th October 5

Back to School!

K-4th grade will be starting Sunday school on Sunday, September 28th. 

 - Downstairs during the second service, kids will be dismissed during worship.

 - Mike Savage and Joyce Casey will be teaching

 - Curriculum: "The Biggest Story" by Kevin DeYoung


5th-6th Graders will be starting October 5,  

 - Meet 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month

 - Meet in the Farmhouse after being dismissed during the second service.

 - Bruce Washington will be leading 

 - Truth:78 curriculum, “Fight the Good Fight”

 
 

For more infomation visit:

https://waterbrooke.breezechms.com/form/waterbrooke_child_registration_2025-2026

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Fighter Verse | August 17, 2025

Fighter Verse | August 17, 2025

Psalm 34:19-22 - Sunday, August 17, 2025

For more infomation visit:

http://waterbrooke.church/blog/fighter-verse-august-17-2025

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Connect & Next Steps

Connect & Next Steps

For more infomation visit:

https://www.waterbrooke.church/connect

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Waterbrooke Ministries

Waterbrooke Ministries

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https://www.waterbrooke.church/collections/ministries

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