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A Message from Pastor Kevin DibbeyThis Sunday, we are going to be studying one of the most important moments in the entire book of Acts. It is the very first church council that was ever held to establish clarity around the gospel. Regularly in the New Testament, controversies arose about whether or not Gentile Christians had to become adherents to the Old Testament regulations of circumcision, Sabbath keeping, and the commands of the Law of Moses. Understandably, Jewish believers, with a rich history of God relating to them through the Law of Moses, could not conceive of life without the Law. Today, many believers still practice Sabbath-keeping or following the Jewish calendar events of Yom Kippur or the Passover. They believe that there is something significant or special to those traditions. The problem, of course, is that there is an enormous difference between saying that you MAY choose to celebrate, remember, or practice Old Testament practices and saying that you MUST do this. The Law of Moses has never justified anyone but Jesus. Salvation has never been by works of the law but only by grace through faith. This is such a great non-negotiable that the mission of the church in Acts could not continue until it was clarified and resolved, and officially decided by the apostles in Jerusalem. They did decide clearly. Thank God for that. As we come to the end of October, this is the time of year when we remember Martin Luther, nailing his 95 theses to the door at Wittenberg Church on October 31st, 1517. Luther had to risk his life to remind people that all the added traditions of Catholicism could save no one, nor could it add one iota to our eternal salvation. No peace came from human religious performance. Luther knew that well. He had long tormented himself in his attempts to use religious means to feel good enough for God’s approval. He testified, “While I was a monk, I no sooner felt assailed by any temptation than I cried out—‘I am lost!’ Immediately, I had recourse to a thousand methods to stifle the cries of my conscience. I went every day to confession, but that was of no use to me.” No. Nothing can satisfy God’s justice and remove our guilt and shame but the gospel. Praise God – salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Come this Sunday as we see once again the glory and goodness of God in the gospel of His grace. Our message is called “By Grace Alone”. It's really good and important news to know and to share. Looking forward to worshiping the Lord with you all. Pray for God’s blessing. Invite friends! |
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Building Expansion VideoLarson Builders, who recently completed our addition, came out and took videos of our church and asked Kevin Dibbley to provide a testimonial to their work. If you'd like to watch it or show it to friends or relatives, click the link below. |
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Waterbrooke Water BottlesYou may have noticed some blue Waterbrooke water bottles near the water fountain....we have a gift of one per family while supplies last! There's a reason for the gift, it's a reminder to everyone that we are going to be phasing out the disposable plastic water bottles we've been making available each Sunday. The problem with the disposable bottles was that they were expensive, heavy to haul in and often they were opened but not entirely consumed! So, we encourage you to bring in your own water bottle if you want water on Sunday - our new water fountain has a water bottle filler - and if you forget, we have cups in a dispenser next to the fountains. And if you'd like to bring one of these blue bottles to church - may we suggest writing your name on it, since there will be about 100 others that look identical!!! Note: these water bottles are good quality and BPA free, but don't make the mistake of running them through the dishwasher! The heat will cause shrinkage (see picture!) |
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Fall Clean-UpPlease come and help us prepare this beautiful property for fall. Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to noon. Make-up day will be October 25 Bring gloves and gardening tools, and dress for the weather. Lunch will be provided after the clean-up event. |
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Student Ministry - Feed My Starving ChildrenStudents come join us for a special opportunity to make a difference by packing meals at Feed My Starving Children. Every meal packed helps fight hunger and share hope with children around the world. On October 22, we will meet at the Chanhassen FMSC at 4:50 to pack meals from 5-6:30. We'll then head across the street to Chick-fil-A to have dinner together. Chick-fil-A will be donating sandwiches for our group, but students should bring money for any additional items they may choose to purchase. :) Parents may pick up their students from Chick-fil-A at 7:30. Bring your energy, your friends, and a heart to serve! |
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Men's Event - Chargers & ChiliMen’s Night – Football & Fellowship Join us on Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 PM for a great evening together! We’ll be watching the Chargers vs. Vikings game, enjoying some chili, and hopefully hearing a few testimonies, all while enjoying fellowship. Come for the fellowship, stay for the football!
**We’re looking for a few good men to bring a pot of chili. If you'd like to make chili for the event, let Pastor Kevin know. |
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BaptismAre you interested in being baptized at Waterbrooke? We’ll be celebrating more baptisms on October 26, and we’d be honored to walk with you as you take this important step of faith. You can let us know you're interested and download a copy of Waterbrooke's Baptism Booklet here. |
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Christmas Eve ChoirJoin us in leading the congregation in the Christmas Eve service! The last day to sign up is October 26.
- Rehearsals will be spread out and start after church on October 26. - We ask that you attend a minimum of 2 rehearsals. - We will do Christmas hymns, as well as some special music. There will be solo opportunities, as well. *Some choir experience is helpful, but not mandatory.
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Parent-Child DedicationWe are excited to be planning a special Parent-Child Dedication Sunday on November 16! This is a beautiful opportunity for parents to publicly commit to raising their children in the love and truth of Jesus Christ, and for our church family to pledge our support and prayers for them. If you would like to participate in our upcoming dedication service, contact the office at office@wbfellowship.org, and a pastor will reach out to you soon. Let’s celebrate together as we dedicate our children to the Lord and trust Him for their future! |
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Fighter Verse | October 13, 2025
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