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¡VOUSCon 2024 es la próxima semana! Estamos contando los días hasta que nos reunamos con miles de personas de todo el mundo.
Reflexionemos en el Salmo 5:3, que dice: “...en la mañana presento mis súplicas ante ti y espero con ansias.” Hay poder en nuestra expectativa. En los próximos días, hagamos precisamente eso: reservemos tiempo intencional para orar por VOUSCon y elijamos esperar con expectativa.
Espera milagros.
Espera avances.
Espera libertad.
Espera gloria.
Espera encontrarte con el cielo.
Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Additional Scripture References: John 11:32; Job 13:15; John 11:5; Matthew 14:31
Life often doesn't meet our expectations, leading to frustration and disappointment. We may hope for one outcome, only to be met with something entirely different, creating a gap between what we expected and what we experienced. This gap can lead us to question God, our faith, and our hope. But through stories like that of Lazarus and Job, we learn that God isn’t in the business of just meeting expectations, He’s in the business of exceeding them.
God’s power to perform exceeds our ability to ask
Faith grows through hope and trusting God’s timing. Positive expectations can fuel faith, while unmet expectations can lead to disappointment. Often, we expect something specific from God but find ourselves limiting Him to only a particular outcome. When we don’t see Him come through just as we expected, we can find ourselves frustrated and disappointed — where was God? The truth is, God is always at work. We may not always see Him moving, or understand His plan, but He has something greater in mind.
Job’s story is a powerful example of enduring pain and disappointment without losing faith. Even in his suffering, Job declared, “Though He slay me, yet will I hope in Him.” Despite the immense loss, he continued to trust God, showing us that our hope can remain, even in the midst of struggle. Endurance is the ability to trust that God is working, even when we can’t see it.
Possibly the greatest source of frustration in life is unmet expectations. The difference between what we expected versus what we experienced often leads us to stop expecting. But there’s an invitation of faith amidst the frustration. Don’t lower your expectations; lift your faith. Give God something to exceed. God can do it, the question is: can you believe it?
Identify areas where you may be limiting God by expecting a specific outcome. Practice finding gratitude by celebrating the little things.
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.
Official services begin this Sunday, October 27th!
For more information and to RSVP your student, click here
Help make Thanksgiving special for a family in need by serving in November’s ILMC, Thanksgiving Bash where we distribute hundreds of meals to families in our community.
To sign up to serve, click here
You can also fill meal kits for families in need during the Thanksgiving season and drop-off at Sunday locations or donate online.
For a list of what to donate, click here
Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 11:00AM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
In collaboration with the Thanksgiving Bash we also host the VOUS Turkey Bowl. This is a competitive 7 on 7 flag football tournament. We encourage you to get your squad and sign up! Minimum of 8 players & maximum of 10 players per team with no individual sign ups. Tournament Fee Includes meals that go out for families in our community, minimum of 3 games & a VOUS Bowl T-Shirt.
To sign a team up, 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
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
