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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
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
