Apollo Beach

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Apollo Beach

WELCOME HOME

We are here for those who are not yet here.

WHAT'S NEXT?

We consider it an honor and a privilege to help you identify and take your next step here at Waters Church. In fact, we believe there’s a Next Step for every follower of Jesus, no matter if you’re a new believer or if you’ve been doing this for years. Either way, we’re thrilled you’re here!

I MADE A DECISION TO FOLLOW JESUS

I'D LIKE TO GET BAPTIZED

I'D LIKE TO JOIN A LIFE GROUP

I'D LIKE TO ATTEND DISCOVER WATERS

I'D LIKE TO ATTEND CONNECT CLASS

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WHAT'S HAPPENING

Announcements

Apollo Beach

CONNECT CLASS | TODAY
Aren’t plugged in yet? This class is for you! This quick and informative experience is designed to connect you instantly here at Waters Church by helping you sign up to serve or get into a Life Group. Connect Class happens every 3rd Sunday of the month.

HARVEST HANDS | DUE NOW
Each year, as Thanksgiving approaches, Waters Church prepares and delivers Thanksgiving packages to those in need. We want to bless 1000 families this year but need your help to do this! With a small donation of $60, you could feed a family of four a Thanksgiving Meal! To donate today, click here!

HURRICANE RELIEF
Let’s pray for our brothers and sisters as they rebuild, recover, and find strength during this difficult time. May God provide peace, comfort, and the resources needed for all those affected. If you want to help, you can support the relief efforts in the Apollo Beach and Ruskin areas by purchasing items from the Amazon wish list.

TOY DRIVE | THRU DEC. 22ND
Once more, we are partnering with Toys for Tots to ensure that all local children have the blessing of receiving a Christmas gift during the holiday season. This is only possible through generous donations from you! Next time you shop for the children in your life, consider buying an extra toy for a child in need. We will accept all donations in the donation bin in the building’s main lobby until December 22nd. All toys donated must be new and unwrapped and can be for children of all ages!

North Attleboro

TOY DRIVE | THRU DEC. 22ND
Once more, we are partnering with the Providence Rescue Mission to ensure that all local children have the blessing of receiving a Christmas gift during the holiday season. This is only possible through generous donations from you! Next time you shop for the children in your life, consider buying an extra toy for a child in need. We will accept all donations in the donation bin in the building’s main lobby until December 22nd. All toys donated must be new and unwrapped and can be for children of all ages!

Norwood

LIFE GROUPS
We believe that active participation in a Life Group is critical for your spiritual health as a part of the local church. Discipleship happens in relationships, and those relationships are formed in Life Groups. Visit waterschurchnorwood.org/next-steps/life-groups/ for more information.

THE VIBE CAFE
Enjoy a warm and welcoming environment in the Vibe on Tuesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to fellowship, or to just sit and reflect while enjoying a cup of coffee, this is the place!

THANKSGIVING BASKET DONATIONS & SIGN-UPS | THROUGH NOV. 20TH
Each year, Waters Church donates Thanksgiving baskets to families in need. Basket donations and sign-ups will run through Wednesday, November 20th. Baskets will be available for pick up on Sunday, November 24th. To sign up or donate, click here!

THANKSGIVING DINNER | NOV. 28TH
Waters Church will be hosting Thanksgiving Dinner in the Vibe Cafe on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th from 12:00 PM – 2:00PM. If you would like to attend, please sign up here!

Southcoast

CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN WALLER & FAMILY CONCERT | DEC. 8TH
Water’s Church presents a free Christmas Concert with John Waller and his family! The event is free, but you will need a ticket. A love offering will be taken for the Waller Family. You don’t want to miss this powerful evening of Christmas, worship, and community. To get your tickets, click here!

Woonsocket Location

CARE KITS | ONGOING COLLECTION
We are working with our local Action Groups to create Care Kits this fall season! Each Care Kit will be handed out to people in need in the Woonsocket area. Starting November 3rd, we are accepting new items for our Care Kits on an ongoing basis through the winter season. For more information and a list of items being collected, click here!

TODAY'S SONGS

Today’s Songs

Apollo Beach

Holy Spirit Come by Patrick Mayberry.

Praise by Elevation Worship.

Holy Forever by Passion.

Who Else by Gateway Worship.

Love Of God by Brandon Lake.

North Attleboro

My Help by Gateway Worship.

I Thank God by Free Worship.

Faithful Then Faithful Now by Elevation Worship.

Love Of God by Brandon Lake.

Norwood

Freedom by Jesus Culture

Egypt by Bethel Music, Cory Asbury

No One Like The Lord by Bethel Music

Mighty Name of Jesus (feat. Hope Durst) by The Belonging Co

Raise A Hallelujah by Bethel Music

Southcoast

My Help by Gateway Worship.

I Thank God by Free Worship.

Faithful Then Faithful Now by Elevation Worship.

Love Of God by Brandon Lake.

Woonsocket

My Help by Gateway Worship.

I Thank God by Free Worship.

Faithful Then Faithful Now by Elevation Worship.

Love Of God by Brandon Lake.

TODAY'S MESSAGE

Part 9 | Words Must Not Be Weapons James: Building a Faith that Works

From James 4:11-12

📖 James 3:6 (ESV) the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell.

Words can become and lead to .

📖 James 4:11 (ESV) Do not speak evil against one another, brothers.

To “Speak Evil” is to someone.

📖 James 4:10 (ESV) Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.

1. Slander us from people we .

📖 James 4:11 (ESV) Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law.

📖 Deuteronomy 19:16-19 (ESV) If a malicious witness arises to accuse a person of wrongdoing, 17 then both parties to the dispute shall appear before the LORD, before the priests and the judges who are in office in those days. 18 The judges shall inquire diligently, and if the witness is a false witness and has accused his brother falsely, 19 then you shall do to him as he had meant to do to his brother. So you shall purge the evil from your midst.

📖 James 4:11 (ESV) The one who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law.

To “judge” is to someone.

We don’t judge for .

We must judge for .

📖 Luke 18:11 (ESV) The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.

2. Slander sets our in to God.

📖 James 4:11b (ESV) But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.

📖 James 2:8 (ESV) If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself”

3. God’s us to people we .

📖 James 4:12 (ESV) There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?

When the relationship is rough:

A. Go to .

B. Be .

📖 Matthew 18:15 (ESV) “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.