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Acts 2:42-47 NIV
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
As a church, we’ve spent the last few months journeying through the Book of Acts. There’s something powerful about staying in one book of the Bible for an extended period. More than a building, the church is a group of believers who are committed to following the way of Jesus. We stand on the shoulders of the early church, walking the path they established long ago. As we reflect on this collection, there are two main themes we’ve uncovered week after week: encountering Jesus and telling others what we’ve seen.
The church was not our idea — the church is God’s plan.
You know those experiences in life that are just too good to put into words? This is what it’s like to follow Jesus. When Jesus was on earth, his invitation to his disciples was simple but significant: “Come and see.” They witnessed things too good to describe – healings, miracles, signs, and wonders took place not only while Jesus was on earth, but even after He ascended to heaven. We may be living in 2024, but the same invitation still stands. Jesus is always inviting us to come and see for ourselves.
When the disciples saw what life was like with Jesus, they didn’t keep it to themselves. Their response was to go and tell others what they experienced. In fact, many of them dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel. This is how we continue building the church today – by sharing our story of how God continues to transform us, advocate for us, and move on our behalf.
The last several weeks in this collection have been an adventure. We’ve studied forgiveness, seen miracles, discovered community, and so much more. Jesus charged us with the mission to be His witnesses, taking His message to the ends of the earth. A witness is someone who tells what they saw, heard, and experienced. If we want to be used by God, we must know Him first – a great encounter is what leads to a great witness. There is no greater privilege than knowing Jesus and no greater honor than telling others what we’ve seen.
Spend time this week reflecting on how this collection of talks has impacted you. Journal through these questions:
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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.
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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
