Pastor Jon Verwey

When I am weak, then I am strong. — 2 Corinthians 12:10

We are exalted when we are humble. — Matthew 23:12

To find your life you must lose it. — Matthew 16:2524 One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. — Proverbs 11:24 (NIV)

9 They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever…— Psalm 112:9a (NLT)

One person gives freely [to those in need], yet gains even more… — Proverbs 11:24 (NIV). Text in [ ] my addition.

6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 8 And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 9 As the Scriptures say, “They share freely and give generously to the poor. Their good deeds will be remembered forever.” — 2 Corinthians 9:6–9 (NLT)

7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NLT)

Are you one who freely and cheerfully gives?

Being Refreshed and Empowered by the Holy Spirit

08/18/24

37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive. Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. — John 7:37–39 (NIV) 

Whoever believes in me… vs 38

…rivers of living water will flow from within them… vs 38

By this he meant the Spirit… vs 39

Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified. — John 7:39b (NIV)

32 “God raised Jesus from the dead, and we are all witnesses of this. 33 Now he is exalted to the place of highest honor in heaven, at God’s right hand. And the Father, as he had promised, gave him the Holy Spirit to pour out upon us, just as you see and hear today. — Acts 2:32–33 (NLT)

We are transformed- 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT)

We are taught- John 14:26 (NIV)

We are gifted- 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 (NIV)

We are sent out- Acts 1:8 (NIV)

Micah Verwey

August 4th, 2024

John 4:20-24 (ESV)

20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.” 21 Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. 22 You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. 23 But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. 24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

Steven Verwey

07/28/2024

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[a]
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

1 Peter 3:15

15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,

Austyn Hutton

6 And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow him. 7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

9 For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body.[b] 10 So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.

pColossians 2:6-7,9-10 NLT

Trevor Hutton

15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19 For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

Colossians 1:15-20 NIV

Pastor Nancy Verwey

Pastor Jon Verwey

3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. — 1 Timothy 2:3–4 (NLT)

4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. — 1 Timothy 2:4 (NLT)

5 For, there is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus. 6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time. — 1 Timothy 2:5–6 (NLT)

3 This is good and pleases God our Savior… — 1 Timothy 2:3 (NLT)

1 I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  — 1a Timothy 2:1-2 (NLT)

Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. — 1 Timothy 2:1b-2 (NLT)

3 This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. — 1 Timothy 2:3–4 (NLT)

Pastor Jon Verwey

A community of believers who gather to worship God, love and care for each other, and then go out to extend that love and care to others by sharing the love of Jesus Christ in both our actions and words.

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. 17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. — 1 Peter 3:13–17 (NIV84)

13 Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened.” … 17 It is better, if it is God’s will, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. vs 13-14 & 17

15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord… vs 15a

…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander. vs 16

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, vs 15b

3 For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. 4 Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, 5 so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. — Romans 12:3–8 (NIV84)