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A Message from Pastor Kevin DibbleyThis Sunday we’re looking at Acts 22:30-23:11, where the apostle Paul faces intense hostility—yet God uses that very pressure to grow Paul’s character and advance the gospel mission. Scripture reminds us that our trials are not accidents; they are “necessary” moments where God strengthens our faith and shapes our witness. Just as Paul’s opposition became a surprising doorway for gospel opportunity, our own hardships can become platforms for clarity, credibility, and courage. When we respond to suffering with trust instead of panic, and faith instead of fear, people around us see the power of Christ at work in real time. Our message this Sunday is called Courage in the Chaos. Join us as we explore how God uses the struggles we’d never choose to accomplish the purposes we could never imagine—and how our response to hardship can shine the hope of Jesus to a watching world. Looking forward to worshipping our Lord Jesus with you all. Hope you will join us and invite a friend. |
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Easter Sunday BaptismsThis Easter Sunday, we invite anyone who would like to take the next step in their faith to be baptized. Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus and the new life we have in Him, making it a beautiful day to publicly declare your faith. If you have placed your trust in Jesus and would like to be baptized, we would love to celebrate this special moment with you and our church family. If you'd like to be baptized, please speak with the pastor or an elder. To learn more about baptism, pick up our Baptism Booklet at the church entrance. |
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Nursery Volunteers NeededWe are looking for volunteers to help serve in the nursery during the month of March, as well as on Easter Sunday. This is a wonderful way to support our church families and help care for the youngest members of our congregation while parents participate in worship. If you are willing to serve in the nursery for one Sunday in March or on Easter Sunday, please speak with Marcia Parel or send her a note here. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming and caring environment for our children! |
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Spring 2026 Edition Available This Sunday!The Spring edition of Edify magazine is here! In this edition we are delving into the topic of Deep Relationships. Pastor Kevin says, "Deep relationships with God and with one another is what we have been redeemed to enjoy." You'll read personal stories from people in our Waterbrooke family, and get a peek at some of the ways our men build and strengthen relationships with one another. Be sure to pick up your copy of the new Edify in the Ministry Hub this Sunday! |
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Refugee Ministry UpdateThe father of the family being helped by our Refugee Ministry Team had his Immigration interview this past Friday. He was required to re-answer questions from his original interviews in Afghanistan and to provide additional information over the course of 4 hours. The Arrive Ministries attorney who accompanied him said afterward that he did a good job of answering their questions, and she felt he had a strong case to be approved for a green card. However, no determination was made at the time of the interview. Now the family just has to wait to learn if they will be approved or denied their green card status. No one knows how long it will take to receive the decision. Please pray for a positive outcome! Refugee Ministry Team |
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Encouraging Karise from AfarCan you recall the last time you received an encouraging text or message or word just at the right moment during a hard or heavy time? It is often at those moments when we know the grace of Jesus in an even more meaningful way - the glimmer of light on a dark afternoon and the moment of comfort when we feel overwhelmed. Karise is a member of our church family who is deeply loving and sharing Jesus with those in Italy. We get to joyfully partner with, pray for, and be deeply connected with her in friendship and relationship. So as this new year begins, please take a moment to sign up to send Karise a note of encouragement! A note of encouragement can include an introduction of yourself, a written prayer over her, her life, and her ministry; a Scripture promise that has strengthened you or encouraged you lately; asking intentional questions to get to know her in a new way; and any specific ways she can be praying for you. When you sign up, you will receive automated reminders before your selected date to help you prayerfully prepare and ask the Lord what He may have you share. To receive the reminders, please be sure you're email and text number are current. If you're not signed up to receive texts, please text START to 87447. Emails can be sent to info@redenti.org. For more information about Karise’s ministry, please visit https://redenti.org/. ***Invitations to participate have been sent to the email we have on file. If you did not receive an invite, but would like to participate please contact the office. |
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Waterbrooke AppOur Waterbrooke app makes it easy to give. Just choose "GIVE" from the home screen, fill out the amount you'd like to give, then input your payment information. For additional ease, you can set up automatically recurring payments. There are fees that Waterbrooke must pay in order to offer the convenience of online giving: approximately 3% for credit cards and 1% for withdrawals from your bank account. When prompted, you can opt to pay for the fee, which is a blessing we appreciate! For questions, contact our Treasurer, Karen Kowalke. If you don't already have the Waterbrooke app, scan the QR code above or use this link. |
