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November 11, 2018

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Pastor: Bobby Brooks

Series: Lostology

Passage: Luke 15:1-3

Bible Text: Luke 15:1-3 | Pastor: Bobby Brooks | Series: Lostology

« Generation to Generation Lost and Found »

1395 Campus View Court
Oviedo, FL 32765
Phone: (407) 359–2112
Worship Times: Sunday - 11:30AM

A worshipping community of University Carillon

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Dear church, I want to ask that you'd tear away f

Dear church,

I want to ask that you'd tear away from the noise of social media and news at some point today to come before Jesus, pray for our nation, and care for your heart. Here are a few things that might look like...

1) Lament: over the state of our country and the sinful state of the human heart that got us here. Weep with Jesus over the lack of peace in our nation (Luke 19:41). Listen to and grieve with racial minorities, many who are feeling especially frustrated and discouraged today. If that is you, know that we hurt with you.

2) Repent: of every allegiance that has superseded allegiance to the Jesus we know through Scripture.

3) Reanchor: your hope and humility. As Christians, we hope in a King and Kingdom beyond that of this world, let alone any one country - this hope is our anchor, and it's just as firm and secure today as it was yesterday (Heb. 6:19). Breathe that in. Reanchor your humility by remembering that each of us fall short daily of being the kind of people we hope and claim to be (Isaiah 53:6).

4) Remember: Jesus, the One whose humble leadership we can trust, who saved not by taking up arms but by laying down His life.

Don't have the words to pray any of this yet? Simply spend some time on your knees. Let your knees do the praying and let the Spirit intercede for you (Rom. 8:26).

Lamenting, repenting, reanchoring, and remembering with you today.

For the glory of God and the sake of the world,

— Pastor Taylor

Midweek reminder: keep your eyes open for ways God

Midweek reminder: keep your eyes open for ways God’s extraordinary presence can shape your ordinary responsibilities, conversations, and struggles today!

“‘...the place where you are standing is holy ground.’” Exodus 3:5

How ironic that our everyday ordinary lives can be

How ironic that our everyday ordinary lives can be a reflection of our extraordinary God. Yet God, in all his grandeur, delights to use the ordinary. He’s glorified in it. He even invites us to reimagine it.

Join us at 11:30 this morning, either online or in person, as we begin our new series for the month of January: Everyday Ordinary.

We’ll be celebrating communion, so if you’re joining us from home and you haven’t already, go ahead and grab some communion elements and get ready to gather!

As you walk into 2021 today, spend some time seeki

As you walk into 2021 today, spend some time seeking God for His vision over your life this next year:

Where might He be pushing you to grow? What convictions have been disrupting you? What dreams might He want you to cultivate? What promises might He want you to rest in? What’s a discipline or habit He might want you to adopt? Could there be a word, phrase, or Scripture that God wants to lay on your heart to cast vision over your 2021?
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Happy New Year, Vessel family!

We can't wait to celebrate the birth of our King!

We can't wait to celebrate the birth of our King! If you feel more comfortable celebrating with us virtually for the 11 PM service, we'd love to make it a little extra special for you. We've put together some boxes with the communion elements, a candle (for the candlelight portion of the night), and a few other treats that we'd love to deliver to your doorstep. If you're in the Oviedo/Orlando area, text 407-494-4128 by Wednesday, December 23 at 3 PM with your name, address, and how many from your household will be attending with you.

“Working in the child welfare system now, I actu

“Working in the child welfare system now, I actually see the impact that this specific ministry has on families/foster parents. I’m so excited we are rolling this out.” -Amanda (therapist and #voiceofvessel)

Come find out more about how you can support vulnerable children and the families caring for them, right here in our city!

TONIGHT (Tues): 7:30 PM on Zoom (approx. 1 hour long).
TOMORROW (Wed): 5-7 PM, socially distanced in the main worship center (masks required).

Register your spot at vesselorlando.net/events.

When we give God access to our lives and our stori

When we give God access to our lives and our stories, there is never a moment that is wasted. All the moments of waiting, listening, struggling, and doubting become notes in a new song God is composing. In every season - even the crazy one you’re in right now - there is always a song He has written, and a new song He is writing (Psalm 40:1-3).
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Thanks Brett, Elizabeth, Daniel and Maria for sharing testimonies today of what God’s done and is doing in your life! If you missed today, be sure to go back and check out the Livestream to be encouraged through someone else’s story that God is a very real part of your own.

Church, Love thy neighbor today — no asterisks.

Church,

Love thy neighbor today — no asterisks.
Love thy Democrat neighbor.
Love thy Republican neighbor.
Love thy neighbor you don’t understand.
Love thy neighbor whose yard signs have been getting on your nerve.
Love thy neighbor.
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And after all the votes are cast and the day is done —
Let's do it all over again tomorrow.
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But today...
May you vote with the wisdom of God in your mind and the compassion of God in your heart.
May you pray with the hope of Christ in your spirit.
May you speak with the humility of Christ on your tongue.
May you ask God to search your heart for apathy, hostility, and pride (Ps. 139:23-24).
May you clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience (Col. 3:12).
May you love your neighbors — no asterisks...
...for the glory of God, and the sake of the world.
Amen.

What if there is common ground—that enables us t

What if there is common ground—that enables us to offer uncommon grace to each other—during divided times? What if, in our current world, that's what we need most? And what if it can only be found through Christ?

2 Chronicles 28:1-15 gives us a glimpse of what that might look like. Check it out before we gather on Sunday, and allow God to begin speaking to you through His Word! Invite a friend—we'd love to see you at 11:30 AM, either online or in person.

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