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Isaiah 43:18-19
“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.”
Additional Scripture References: Isaiah 43:1-2
It can be tempting to discount old in search of something new. We live in a world that doesn't value old. We constantly strive for new things. New job, new car, new relationship. By definition, new means unused. We constantly search for something new because we start to feel used. Just because we’re used doesn’t mean we’re not useful. Take the Bible for example — though it may not be new, it’s fresh. Though it may be old, it’s not stale. As we reflect on 8 years of VOUS, we might not be new anymore, but we are fresh. By the grace of God, we have been used in mighty ways. We are getting older, but we are not stale. God is doing a FRESH thing!
Let the Word become the lens that you experience life
Throughout our lives, we will experience breakdowns and breakthroughs. It’s easy to reminisce on the good old days when we’re feeling discouraged. When we feel like things aren’t going our way, we tend to forsake God’s plan for our preferences, leading us to miss what God wants to do in our present moment. The good news is that it’s never too late to look ahead, forgetting the former things and establishing in our mind, heart, and spirit that with God, the best is truly yet to come.
Perception is a game-changer. Shifting our mindset is one of the most powerful tools in our arsenal. We find whatever we focus on; if we look for problems, we find them. If we look for provision, we find it. Sometimes we simply need to open our eyes and acknowledge that the sovereign hand of God is moving in our midst. Our problems are a platform for him to perform miracles in the middle of our circumstances — we just need eyes to see our problems through his perspective.
As we look towards the future and shift our perspective, our eyes are opened to see everything God is doing. Instead of fearing the future, we fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. He is always doing a new thing — whether He’s working in our circumstances or reframing our perspective in the waiting, He is always moving.
This week, take time to reflect on Isaiah 43. Write down one area you are asking God to give you a fresh start in? Until the next Crew Week, journal and reflect on what God is showing you! Be prepared to come back and share.
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VOUS High Nite is a night for Junior High and High School Students to meet friends, worship and encounter God. It will be taking place Wednesday, April 2nd at both VOUS SoMi and VOUS Miami Gardens at 7PM.
To RSVP, click here.
There will also be a VOUS High Nite Parent Hangout. This will be an opportunity to learn more about VOUS High, have some dinner and get to know other parents in our community.
To RSVP for the Parent’s Hang, click here.
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens & VOUS SoMi
When: Saturday, April 2nd
Address:
VOUS Miami Gardens - 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi - 6767 Sunset Dr, Miami, FL 33143
Doors Open at 7PM.
Are you looking for a place to grow in leadership, community, and culture? Join us at VOUS College Preview Day on April 3rd to learn more about program offerings, connect with students, and ignite your journey to help fulfill the Great Commission!
RSVP now at vouscollege.com/preview
Where: VOUS Miami Gardens
When: Thursday, April 3rd
Address: 17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
The Easter Egg Drop is a family fun-filled day, including food, games, entertainment, and the crowd favorite: a helicopter egg drop with eggs stuffed with goodies and prizes!
For more information on the Easter Egg Drop, click here
If you are interested in serving, click here
Where: Charles Hadley Park
When: Saturday, April 19th
Address: 1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Join us for Easter at VOUS as we celebrate the power of the cross. This is a weekend for the whole family! Pick a service time and invite a friend — there's room for you.
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
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
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
