JOHN 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
REFERENCES: 1 TIMOTHY 2:5, HEBREWS 1:3, DEUTERONOMY 30:19-20
Sacrificing perfection for imperfection, Jesus descended to be a representation of our heavenly Father on the earth. His light to the world reflected the glory of God to his people. As children of God, we are to reflect that light. We leverage the relationship between God the Father and Jesus to guide our relationships with anyone entrusted to our care. Afterall, those individuals are the greatest reflection of who we are. Making a difference for God hinges on what we invest into their lives. As extensions of our heavenly Father, we use our unique gifts to draw others closer to him. We don’t have to point people to the Father, we get to.
Perhaps the clearest image of God we have on earth is that of the father.
There are moments where we may feel like we or those entrusted to us do not measure up to the standards of others. But as God’s children, our job is not to point out deficiencies but instead, to point them to the Father. We have been made sufficient through the Father’s grace.
In fear of being overlooked, we tend to exaggerate our accomplishments, hedging ourselves from being swallowed by the world’s competition. But what truly makes us standout is operating within the purpose God has called us. In this, we can follow Jesus’ example. He walked faithfully in the mission his Father gave him, thus the Father had no concern, only confidence.
Everyone’s experience with their earthly father is different. There are good fathers, there are not so good fathers, or fathers that were amazing that are no longer with us. However, we all can experience the joy of having a relationship with our heavenly Father. Our Father who loves us and says, you are enough! You are unique! You are loved! He loves us regardless of who we are or what we’ve done, and desires to have a relationship with us. Will we answer the call? Will we choose him? Set aside comparison and thoughts of insignificance and embrace the arms of your Father to be the unique individual he created you to be.
How can we be better representations of the Father to the world? Begin writing out a plan of what you need to invest in so that your life reflects him.
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VOUS High is youth community of VOUS and we are creating a space for middle schoolers to gather for service every Sunday.
Students will start with worship in the main auditorium and then be dismissed to their junior high space. This will be a moment to connect with other students, hear a message, and then discuss in small groups.
For more information and to RSVP your student, click here
Join us at the annual ILMC Thanksgiving Bash to distribute meal kits and turkeys. Also, bring a chair and cheer on your favorite team at our annual VOUS Bowl.
To serve, click here
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and community? Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, this is a chance to start your day with some fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! See you at the starting line!
To sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
On Sunday, December 1st we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to both our SoMi and Miami Gardens Locations! Sign up to serve and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Please note: There will not be a 6PM service at VOUS City. Instead, join us at VOUS Miami Gardens for the 6PM service, followed by the tree lighting celebration.
Date: December 1st
Time: 7:30PM
Location:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
To serve, click here
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack