Norwood
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!
WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP?
A Life Group is a like-minded group of people who meet once a week outside of the Weekend Experience of Waters Church.
We believe active participation in a Life Group is critical for your spiritual health as a part of the local church. These groups help create the community we seek in life’s journey. We believe that discipleship happens in relationships, and those relationships are formed in Life Groups.
Apollo Beach
FORGE NIGHT | SEPTEMBER 9TH
Forge Night is a group of men being redeemed, knit together, and conformed to the image of God. You don’t want to miss this powerful night designed to help men grow in Christ. This is open to any men ages 16 and up. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM for Forge Night! Click here to register today!
WATERS U | FALL SEMESTER
This fall is the perfect time to grow in your faith and take steps toward a stronger walk with Christ through Waters U! Whether you’re exploring life’s big questions in Alpha, working on strengthening your marriage in Re|engage, or gaining biblical wisdom for your finances in Financial Peace, there’s a class designed to help you thrive. Classes begin in September and October—click here to learn more about the different classes and to register today!
Greenville
Greenville now has its own Facebook page. To view it, you can click here
If you are interested in joining the Launch Team, contact Harold Guess at harold@waterschurch.org.
JOIN OUR WATCH PARTY | Sundays at 10:30a
Every week we host a Watch Party of our Sunday Services. Come as you are!
North Attleboro
Norwood
FAMILY FUN DAY | AUGUST 24TH
Join us on Sunday, August 24th for our annual event, Family Fun Day! There will be food, water slides and games for the kids, a live DJ and so much more! Don’t forget your towels and sunscreen. This year, we are adding a new twist – Tour of the World! Tour of the World will feature an international food court with foods from various cultures and traditions of our Church family.
WATERS YTH SUMMER CAMP | AUG. 20TH
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable experience from August 20-22 at the breathtaking Pilgrim Pines in Swanzey, NH! This is your chance to make epic memories, meet new friends, and dive into fun activities you won’t miss! All students ages 13-18 are welcome to attend, and the cost per student is $260 (but wait, siblings get a special deal at $240 each!) Click here to learn more and register today!
Orlando
Orlando now has its own Facebook page! To view it, you can click here!
If you are interested in joining the Launch Team, contact Brandon Braddock at brandon@waterschurch.org.
Southcoast
FORGE NIGHT | SEPTEMBER 9TH
Forge Night is a group of men being redeemed, knit together, and conformed to the image of God. You don’t want to miss this powerful night designed to help men grow in Christ. This is open to any men ages 16 and up. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM for Forge Night! Click here to register today!
WATERS U | FALL SEMESTER
This fall is the perfect time to grow in your faith and take steps toward a stronger walk with Christ through Waters U! Whether you’re exploring life’s big questions in Alpha, working on strengthening your marriage in Re|engage, finding freedom in Celebrate Recovery, or gaining biblical wisdom for your finances in Financial Peace, there’s a class designed to help you thrive. Classes begin in September and October—click here to learn more about the different classes and to register today!
WATERS ACADEMY GOLF TOURNAMENT | OCTOBER 20TH
Tee up for a day of purpose and play at the Waters Academy Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20th at Crestwood Country Club. This event brings together business leaders, families, and friends for a memorable round of golf in support of Christian education. Every swing you take is an investment in the lives of future Christ followers at Waters Academy.
Click here to learn more and register to play—registration closes October 11th.
Not much of a golfer? You can still make a meaningful impact by volunteering or becoming a sponsor!
Woonsocket
FORGE NIGHT | SEPTEMBER 9TH
Forge Night is a group of men being redeemed, knit together, and conformed to the image of God. You don’t want to miss this powerful night designed to help men grow in Christ. This is open to any men ages 16 and up. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6 PM for Forge Night! Click here to register today!
WATERS U | FALL SEMESTER
This fall is the perfect time to grow in your faith and take steps toward a stronger walk with Christ through Waters U! Whether you’re exploring life’s big questions in Alpha, working on strengthening your marriage in Re|engage, finding freedom in Celebrate Recovery, or gaining biblical wisdom for your finances in Financial Peace, there’s a class designed to help you thrive. Classes begin in September and October—click here to learn more about the different classes and to register today!
WATERS ACADEMY GOLF TOURNAMENT | OCTOBER 20TH
Tee up for a day of purpose and play at the Waters Academy Golf Tournament on Monday, October 20th at Crestwood Country Club. This event brings together business leaders, families, and friends for a memorable round of golf in support of Christian education. Every swing you take is an investment in the lives of future Christ followers at Waters Academy.
Click here to learn more and register to play—registration closes October 11th.
Not much of a golfer? You can still make a meaningful impact by volunteering or becoming a sponsor!
Part 5 | Filling Children with Divine Destiny Fighting for the Children, NotesFrom Genesis 1:27
1. Teach them they are by God, or .
📖 Genesis 1:27 ESV So God created man in his own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
4 for and :
A. That humanity might to bear God’s image.
📖 Genesis 2:18 ESV Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.”
📖 Genesis 2:23 ESV “This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.”
B. That humanity might on each other.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:11 ESV Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman.
C. That humanity might one from the other.
📖 Deuteronomy 22:5 ESV A woman shall not wear a man’s garment, nor shall a man put on a woman’s cloak, for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.
📖 1 Corinthians 11:14–15 ESV Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him, 15 but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory?
D. That humanity might the .
📖 Ephesians 5:31–32 ESV “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.
📖 1 John 4:17 ESV By this is love perfected with us, so that we may have confidence for the day of judgment, because as He is so also are we in this world.
2. Teach them that God by His .
📖 Exodus 12:26–27 ESV “And when your children say to you, ‘What do you mean by this service?’ 27 you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of the LORD’s Passover, for he passed over the houses of the people of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians but spared our houses.’ ” And the people bowed their heads and worshiped.
📖 1 Peter 1:18–19 ESV You were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot.
3. Teach them that God them for .
📖 Genesis 37:3 ESV Now Israel (Jacob) loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors.
📖 Matthew 5:14 ESV “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
📖 Luke 12:32 ESV “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”
📖 John 15:19 ESV You are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, therefore the world hates you.
Sermon in a Sentence:
When we speak God’s over our sons and daughters, we them , them in God’s , and them into .
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