big current summer 2013

7/28/2019 Big Current Summer 2013

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2/12

Weve all been to the gas station and come up

2 cents short of being able to pay to the exact

penny. Standing at the counter you look down

and see this little plastic cup of change thatsays, Give a penny, take a penny. Arnt you

grateful you can grab 2 pennies so that you

dont end up getting $.98 in change back! Its

just a small way we can be neighbors to each

other.

Within Watermark there have been people

who have needed small favors like borrowing aweed whacker because theirs broke or getting

a helping hand to nish off painting some hard

to reach places. On the other side, there are

people who wish they could help out more but

just dont know who might need help. To bridge

the gap, we started the Community Jar.

The Community Jar (SentOnMission.com/project) gives Watermarkers a forum to help

each other out as a faith family. If youre a life

group leader and you want to nd a project

for your group to serve together on, check out

the possibilities. If youre in a position where

you hate to inconvenience anyone, but for

whatever reason youre in a jam and need ahand, get the word out. If you want to help out

a neighbor, but you could use a couple more

hands and your life group is busy, put a shout

out on the Community Jar. Youll even nd

some of our community partners on there with

some of their projects from time-to-time.

Its very easy to use: nd a project you canhelp with, enter your name / email / phone

number and then hit submit. Only the project

owner will see your personal information so

you dont have to worry about it being posting

on the website. And believe it or not, it is just

as easy to submit a project!

Check it out at SentOnMission.com! Everyoneis a part of the community, whether you have

a need or can help a need.
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3/12

Dear Faith Family,

I want to thank you for the investment you are

making in me and my family, this Summer, through

the blessing of a Sabbatical. We are overwhelmedwith gratitude at the generosity of Watermark and

the opportunity to be refreshed and renewed this

Summer. A key teaching of Jesus for me this Summer

is found in John 15:5, in which Jesus declares, Yes,

I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who

remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much

fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.

Therefore, my main goal this Summer is to

deepen my relationship with God by listening to

Him and asking God two questions every day:

How do you want me to remain with You today?

& What fruit do You want to produce through me

today? The Sabbatical is an opportunity to focus

on those questions and seek to lead from a vibrantrelationship with Jesus.

I would so appreciate your prayers! Here is how

you can pray:

For safe travels in the midst of a lot of traveling.

That I would hear Gods voice and obey.

That I would be lled afresh with the Holy Spirit

and renewed.

That our family time would be meaningful, fun,

and deepen us as a family.

That God would use our family to love and

encourage others along the way.

Some of the basic things I am doing:

Our family is traveling out West for three weeks

throughout the month of June.

I am going to Ethiopia with my daughterAutumn on a mission trip in July.

I am traveling with my father to Turkey to study

Biblical sites in August.

I will be reading, journaling, meeting with

mentors, and other life-giving activities.

I will certainly miss being around all of you thisSummer. However, I am looking forward to

returning refreshed in order to join you in taking

another step in deepening our relationship with

God and courageously participating in His mission.

I pray that this Summer will be a time of spiritual

and relational growth for Watermarkers. Perhaps

we all can take the lead from Jesus in John 15:5

and seek to deeply connect in Jesus Christ so that

we might together produce much fruit.

I love you and I thank God that we get to be

Gods family on mission together. Have an awesome

Summer and see you at the Baptism on August

25th!

Your brother in Christ,

- Steve Deur

Summer

Sabbatical


4/12

Lots of memories were

made in Surf City this year. I

would like to say Thanks to all of our amazing

volunteers who took time to serve and make adifference in the kids lives throughout the school

year. We couldnt have done it without you!

This summer we will continue to have a fully

functioning Surf City every Sunday morning during

both gatherings. Starting July 14th, we will begin

gathering outside at Mulligans Hollow during 2nd

gathering. During these gatherings we have a fewadults to help watch the kids so they can play on

the Imagination Station.

New this Summer: Come hang out with Miss

Bethany at Pottawatomie Park. We will have a lot

of fun with games, activities and yummy snacks.

We will meet on four Wednesday

mornings from 9:30am - Noon

thoughout July and August. Check out the

dates and themes below for each of the weeks.

We also ask that all children are accompanied by

an adult. In the case of rain, check the Surf CityParents Facebook page or SentOnMission.com for

information on time/location changes.

My desire is to create a fun place not only for

our kids to connect with each other but also to

build community between families. Plus, I think

we have a great opportunity to connect with other

families who might be at the park.

I am looking forward to staying connected with

each of you over the summer and hope to see

you at the park!

- Bethany Wilson

Surf City Director

Silly Sports Day - July 10th

You may want to wear gym shoes as we will be

running around, playing backwards kickball and

other silly sports games!

Wet and Wild Day - July 24th

Wear your swim suits or clothes you dont mind

getting wet in! Be prepared for lots of fun water

games.

Arts & Crafts Day - August 7th

Come join us and show us how creative you can

be! We will have a variety of creative projects you

can choose from to create.

Life-size Game Day - August 21st

Are you a fan of Angry Birds? Come join us for a

life-size game of Angry Birds as well as other life-

size board games.

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5/12

At Watermark, everyone is a minister. Everyone.

Jesus left all of us with the exact same mission

and didnt elevate anyone as more important thananother.

Its been so cool to see how different Watermarkers

have taken that mission to their workplaces

and live it out. Jeff Johnson is one of those

Watermarkers. Hes worked at the Ottawa County

Road Commission for 33 years culminating inbeing the Operations Superintendent. Thats his

title, but Jeff has been a minister at the road

commission. You ask anyone who has worked

with Jeff and theyll tell you who they go to

for counsel, or prayer, or encouragement Jeff

Johnson.

So when Jeff was forced to take an early retirementdue to cancer, he still had this gifting and passion

that drives him.

In the New Testament you read of how God set

certain people apart for specic tasks. Once, while

the church in Antioch was fasting and praying,

the Spirit told them to lay hands on Paul andBarnabas to send them out as church planters.

For Timothy, it was all about recognizing the gifts

and talents God had given him. So the church got

around him, laid hands on him and told him to

use those gifts as a minister.

Recognizing Jeffs God-given gifts, weve invitedhim to be a part of our Watermark staff, laid

hands on him and prayed over him. Because we

havent had a completely volunteer staff person

since the rst few of years of our journey, we are

excited to have Jeff serve as our Outreach and

Care Pastor!

If you would like prayer, a listening ear, sageadvice, or even someone to perform your

wedding, hook up with Jeff. You can reach him at:

[email protected] or 616.566.7050.

Meet

Jeff Johnson >> Steve Thompson
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6/12

Jesus busted through walls like the Kool-Aid man/pitcher did in the 1970s.

Oh Yeah! Only the effect was much less creepy and much more freeing.

Its a little known axiom that the best way to tear a wall down is to put a

wall up.* The churches of our area are proving the paradox yet again. Every few

years, all of our faith families link arms and live out the Good News tangibly, visibly,

together. This summer were out to do it again, building a house with a family in ourarea that desperately needs adequate affordable housing, and a second chance.


7/12

The Exton family currently lives with extended

family in woefully substandard housing, cramming

their family of four into a 10x12 room. Black moldkeeps them going to the doctors ofce every other

week with various illnesses. And because of Brad

Extons past felony convictions, they dont qualify

to rent anywhere.

This is where the church is at its best. A community

of people who have been given repeated second

chances coming alongside a family in dire need of

another chance.

Honestly, we dont get to see the church at its best

very often. The press covers all the failures and

shortcomings. We hear through the gossip chainabout the hypocrisy of her people and leaders. So

its a breath of fresh air to join in something so life

giving.

Before we can put up a single wall or pour a drop of

concrete for the foundation we need to raise 100%

of the funds. Our goal is to partner with other area

churches in raising $50,000 before August 1st.

Once funded we can break ground and dedicate

the nished home all in three months. But putting

up walls means we have to tear down the walls that

have so often kept us apart.

Consider how you and your family could give to

this project. Then nd every other follower of Jesus

in your neighborhood or workplace, regardless of

where they worship, and invite them to join you in

making this happen. Everyone can give at their own

churches by marking Habitat in the memo line or

on the giving envelope.

As the time approaches, youll have the opportunity

to give your time at any of the various stages of

raising a house. Whether youre skilled or have never

lifted a hammer, there are plenty of opportunities toplay a part in tearing down walls by putting walls

up.

*This is actually not an axiom at all. It was

completely made up by the author to try and make

a clever point, which explains why youve never

heard of it.

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8/12

Calling all incoming 5th - 8th graders, the Moto schoolyear was fun but the summer is going to be sweet.Grab your friends and dont miss out!

Monday, June 17, 7pmMovie Night @ Watermark Hub

Monday, July 1, 6 - 7pm

Life-size Game Night

Featuring Angry Birds @ Watermark Hub

Monday July 22, 7pm

Movie Night @ Watermark Hub

Monday, August 12 - 7pm

Water Fest @ Grand Haven State Park

August 26, 7pm

End Of Summer Bash

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9/12

The word baptism literally means submergingor dipping. Imagine a piece of white cloth being

fully and completely submerged into purple

dye. When the cloth is removed it would now

be identied with the purple dye because it was

immersed and overwhelmed by the dye and,

therefore, changed.

When someone is baptized they go public withtheir trust in Jesus and their decision to follow

Him. They are submerged into the water in the

name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I love

this passage in Galatians because it makes an

important point. When someone is raised out

of the water they now identify themselves with

Jesus. Baptism is proclaiming that the old life isgone and, in Jesus, the new life has arrived!

This powerful public act was experienced by

Jesus, commanded by Jesus, and carried out

for two thousand years by followers of Jesus.Have you put your hope and trust in Jesus?

Have you gone public with your faith? Have you

been baptized?

Baptism is not for people with perfect lives.

Baptism is the starting line of faith-not the

nish line of perfection. Therefore, if youve

experienced the grace and forgiveness of Godthrough Jesus, baptism is for you. Dont wait to

get better before going public with what God

has done for you in Jesus!

The baptism gathering is always a time of

tremendous celebration. Please celebrate

with us on Sunday, August 25th, at 10:30am

at Grand Haven State Park. If you would liketo be baptized or have questions, please ll

out the ConnectMe Card or contact Angela at:

[email protected].

BaptismSunday, August 25th

But now you have arrived at your destination: By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship

with God. Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved

dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe-Christs life, the fulllment of Gods original promise.

- Galatians 3:25-27 (Message)
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10/12

JULY 11, 6pm

Grill FestTakas HouseBurgers, Dogs and Smores.

August 4

Butch's Beach BurritoFollowing the 10:30 gathering @Mulligan's Hollow.

August 18

Pronto PupFollowing the 10:30 gathering @Mulligan's Hollow.

June 21, 9:30 - 11am

Feeding America Food TruckSt. Pat's Church

JuLY 12, 9:30 - 11am


August 9, 9:30 - 11am

Feeding America Food Truck

St. Pat's Church

August 23, 9:30 - 11am


July 18, 9pm

Movie NightWatermark HUB

July 28

Paint Ball WarsWatch the High School Facebookfor more information.

augustJuNE / July

All dates are subject to change. Please watch the High School Facebook page for current information.

August 28

Baptism SundayInterested in being baptized?Contact: [email protected]
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11/12

Go GlobalSummer PreviewThe Haiti Team will be serving alongside the Yung

Goddis, a group of young men who have decided

to make a difference in their country by working

hard to rebuild out of their love for God. Practically,

the team will work together to rebuild homes, lead

Kids Club for 100 children and spend time with and

encourage the Yung Goddis.

June 25th - July 2ndTeam members: 15

June 24th - July 5thTeam members: 7The South Africa Team will be joining up with our partner church,

Soweto Vineyard, in a literacy program to help kids and students

become procient in reading. In addition to reading with students,

we will be serving alongside Orlando Baptist Church as they host a

Vacation Bible School for the area children. We are excited to serve

with our brothers and sisters in South Africa but also to see rst-

hand how God is on the move within the community of Soweto.

Ways to Get Involved:PRAY for preparation of the team as they get ready to leave. Once they have arrived, pray that God would

help them build a strong relational connection with each other and the locals they meet.

CONTRIBUTE to the Go Global fund which supports our partnerships, ongoing projects and future trips.

LEARN more about our partnerships by visitingSentOnMission.com/go-global/

GO and serve locally this summer and consider being apart of one of our future Mission Trips.

Soweto, South Africa

Carrefour, Haiti

Hear more about the trips on Go Global Sunday, July 7th at 9:15 & 11am.
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Sunday, June 23, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub

Sunday, June 30, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub

Sunday, July 7, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub

Sunday, July 14, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow

Sunday, July 21, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow

Sunday, July 28, 20139am: Watermark Hub

10:30am: Mulligans Hollow

Sunday, August 4, 20139am: Watermark Hub

10:30am: Mulligans Hollow

Sunday, August 11, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow

Sunday, August 18,9am: Watermark Hub

10:30am: Mulligans HollowSunday, August 25, 2013Baptism @ Grand Haven State ParkOne Gathering Only @ 10:30 am

Sunday, September 1, 2013Pottawatomie Park

One Gathering Only @ 10:30 amSunday, September 8, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub

SUMMERSCHEDULE**************************

Find more information and details

at SentOnMission.com

Surf City will be in full action all summer and during outdoor gatherings kidscan play on the imagination station with adult supervision.

For outdoor gatherings, please bring your own chair or blanket. Incase of

rain we will gather inside the Watermark Hub.

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