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A Message from Pastor Kevin DibbeyThis Sunday’s sermon is titled “When God Benches You,” drawn from Acts 19:21–41. It’s a dramatic scene. The gospel is having such a powerful impact in Ephesus that the city erupts in chaos. A riot breaks out. Two of Paul’s companions are seized and dragged into the theater, their lives suddenly in danger. Paul is ready to rush in and help—but those closest to him stop him. It’s too dangerous. Stepping in could make everything worse. For Paul, this meant taking a backseat—and that couldn’t have been easy. Paul was not someone who sat well on the sidelines, especially when he felt responsible for what was happening. And yet, this moment reveals something crucial: this was never Paul’s ministry to manage or rescue. It was the Lord’s. Friends, there are seasons when God does the same with us. Like a wise coach, He sits us on the bench at the very moment we want to be in the game. He removes the situation from our hands and gently—but firmly—reminds us that we are not the Savior. He is. Are you there right now? Do you feel sidelined in a ministry, a relationship, or a situation that matters deeply to you? Is it especially hard to let go when the people involved mean so much? This passage reminds us that real peace doesn’t come from trying to save the day—it comes from trusting the One who already has. Whether you feel benched by God or not, join us this Sunday as we’re reminded afresh that God knows exactly what He’s doing—and that He can be trusted, even when we don’t understand. Pray that God would prepare your heart to receive fresh strength and wisdom from His Word. We’re looking forward to worshiping with you |
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Student Ministry - Ice Skating EventWe hope students will join us for an afternoon of ice skating at the Central Park Loop in Maple Grove!
* If the weather or ice chooses not to cooperate, we will decide on a Plan B the week of the event. |
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OutreachWaterbrooke Outreach We Need Help from You! We're going to be running weekly facebook ads starting in January to reach out to our neighbors in Victoria. We'll be inviting them to visit Waterbrooke. As part of each ad, we'd like to include a brief (2-3 sentence) testimonial from someone who attends church - a different person each week. Please click on this link to watch a brief video describing what we're doing and why. In this video, you'll meet Kenneta, who is collecting the testimonials after each service for the next few weeks. |
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Winter 2026 Waterbrooke Women's Bible Study!You are invited to join the Women of Waterbrooke this February as we dive into the book of Hebrews! This rich book will lift our eyes to Jesus, our great High priest, our “sure and steadfast anchor of the soul”. *Note: This study will be hot off the presses! It is available on Amazon and Crossway. |
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Lines, Lures, & BrotherhoodGrab your boots, bundle up, and join us on the ice! And if fishing isn't your thing, that's fine, come enjoy the fellowship. Please bring a dish to share. |
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Dinners of EightWe are planning an event for our adults to meet, get to know one another better and enjoy an encouraging evening of fellowship! A number of families have agreed to host a group of 8 in their homes and will prepare a main course. Once people have signed up, we will organize groups (based on geographic location as much as possible). The host will contact you to bring a side dish, salad or dessert or some sort to round out the meal. First come, first served! Sign up deadline Sunday February 8th. Please click here, fill out the requested information and submit. You will be contacted after February 8th with information on who will be hosting you and more details. Note: some of our hosts can accommodate young children and we may be able to work with food allergies and preferences in some cases as well. You will be asked about these things when you fill out the form. |
