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John 15:12-13 NIV
12“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.”
REFERENCES: Philipians 2: 3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5: 11,Galatians 6:2
Think about a time when a person really bothered you. It could be your friend, sibling, coworker or stranger on the street. In the moment, your emotions were heightened and negative thoughts enslaved your mind. Now think of Jesus. You wonder, how could I be more like Jesus in this moment? God commands all of us to love one another as he has loved us. The greatest example of his love was the sacrifice of Jesus to save us. We become more like Jesus when we are moved with compassion, patience, and grace. This doesn't come naturally to us and therefore we must do the necessary heart work to become all that God called us to be.
If people are our heart, then we need to do the heart work
As Christians we often are encouraged to love others as Christ has loved us. But, how do we do this challenging task? We must meet people where they are and acknowledge their reality. We don’t criticize, ignore or impose our truths on others; for who feels welcomed and loved when approached this way? Knowing where people are coming from, is not a justification to distance ourselves from them, rather it’s an opportunity to guide them to the purpose God created them for.
We serve others because Jesus first served us. His life was an example of what it means to truly lead in love and self-sacrifice, not for his own gain but always for the benefit of others. Therefore our call, as the Church, is to serve people with grace and truth and embrace with encouragement, healing, compassion, and peace.
Philippians 2: 3-4
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”
As we carry the message of Jesus, he has called and commissioned us to do the heart work. To meet people where they are despite their upbringing or current circumstances. To serve people whether we agree with them or not, and to commit to opening our hearts and loving them wholeheartedly and unapologetically. Just as Jesus met people where they were, he committed his life to serve others through his ultimate sacrifice so that we too can have life. Our commitment to loving others starts with our commitment to loving God. It’s from a heart anchored to Him that true love overflows.
Think of ways to serve people in your community. Sign up to serve in I Love My City on Saturday, May 21st. Invite a friend for lunch or a family member for dinner and get to know them. In each of these moments, posture yourself to be like Jesus and commit to keeping these people in your heart.
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
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
VOUSCon is here! On Wednesday before kicking off VOUSCon 2025 in strength and unity we are going to pray.
Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
Serve Day is happening Saturday, July 12th, and we want to get ALL of our crews involved in loving our city so please sign your crew up for a Serve Day project! To see the projects and sign up, please click here! Please have your form in by Wednesday, July 2nd.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
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 DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
