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1 Samuel 7:12-13
12 Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” 13 So the Philistines were subdued and did not invade Israelite territory again. Throughout Samuel’s lifetime, the hand of the Lord was against the Philistines.
REFERENCES: Deuteronomy 4:9; 6:10-12; 8:11-14; 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 58:11-12,John 14:25-27
Have you forgotten something important and it cost you dearly? The Israelites forgot about God's faithfulness, which resulted in the Ark being stolen during a battle with the Philistines. Eventually, the Ark of the Covenant was returned, however, the Israelites’ arrogance and worship of false idols, led to their devastation yet again. The Philistines returned to attack their nation, but God heard the cries of his people through Samuel, and came to their rescue. As a reminder of God's deliverance, Samuel set up Ebenezer, meaning “stone of help,”. We too can reminisce on memories of how God has provided for us in the past so that we will not forget that His mercies endure forever.
You can forget a lot of things, but do not forget God
Fear can overtake and even paralyze us, but remember fear is not a feeling, it is a spirit. It is a spirit we are called to confront with the power of the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
We need God’s presence in and through what we endure. Be reminded of your past dependence on God in your life that permits you to trust His future promises and provision.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight
Our human nature is to forget, but God wants to remind us to remember. How we end one season is how we start the next, and the same God who brought us to this point will lead us into a new season. Are we walking with fear or faith? Do we need explanations or are we operating in trust? As we pause to remember that God’s mercy, goodness, and kindness have followed us all of our days, our trust will be deepened and faith will be strengthened. We can rest assured that our God is a promise keeper — he was faithful then, and he will be faithful now.
Remember the times God has been faithful and you’ve made him a promise. Bring back to memory those promises and follow through. Moving forward, write out any promises you make to God.
Last CTA… share if you:
Memorized The Lord’s Prayer (found in Luke 11:2-4 and Matthew 6:9-13). How did God’s presence in your life make a difference these past 2 weeks
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
+ Marriages
+ Births
+ Deaths
+ Hospitalizations/Illness
Please submit a request at vouschurch.com/requestcare
Saying yes to Jesus marks a brand new beginning. Baptism is your next step. It's how you go public with your faith and celebrate the new life God has given you. The past is behind you, and a fresh future is ahead. This is your moment. We are having baptisms this Sunday, July 27th, across all of our locations, and on the beach.
To sign up for baptisms, please click here.
This back-to-school season, we have the opportunity to show up for our city in a meaningful way. On Saturday, August 2, we’re hosting a Back to School Bash at the Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, located inside Charles Hadley Park. It’s a chance to serve local families by distributing backpacks filled with school supplies and making sure every student feels seen, supported, and ready to start the year with confidence.
Donate - Fill backpacks for families in need for the school year. You can purchase supplies locally and bring to a VOUS Location or donate online.
Serve - Help host our annual Back To School Bash for families in our community — distribute backpacks, check-in guests, and serve our city during a morning of fun and games.
When: Saturday, August 2nd
Where: Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center
Address: 4900 NW 12th Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Team Rally: 10:20AM
Starting Sunday, August 3rd, we will be moving to brand new service times at all of our locations!
VOUS SoMi
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:00AM / 12:00PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
VOUS Design District
8:30AM / 10:00AM / 12:00PM
The countdown is on! If you're ready to take your next step in ministry, leadership, or higher education, now is the time to apply. VOUS College application deadline is July 31st for both our degree-seeking and leadership programs. Don’t miss your chance to be part of a life-changing semester. Start your journey at vouscollege.com/apply.
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
