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Weve all been to the gas station and come up
2 cents short of being able to pay to the exact
penny. Standing at the counter you look down
and see this little plastic cup of change thatsays, Give a penny, take a penny. Arnt you
grateful you can grab 2 pennies so that you
dont end up getting $.98 in change back! Its
just a small way we can be neighbors to each
other.
Within Watermark there have been people
who have needed small favors like borrowing aweed whacker because theirs broke or getting
a helping hand to nish off painting some hard
to reach places. On the other side, there are
people who wish they could help out more but
just dont know who might need help. To bridge
the gap, we started the Community Jar.
The Community Jar (SentOnMission.com/project) gives Watermarkers a forum to help
each other out as a faith family. If youre a life
group leader and you want to nd a project
for your group to serve together on, check out
the possibilities. If youre in a position where
you hate to inconvenience anyone, but for
whatever reason youre in a jam and need ahand, get the word out. If you want to help out
a neighbor, but you could use a couple more
hands and your life group is busy, put a shout
out on the Community Jar. Youll even nd
some of our community partners on there with
some of their projects from time-to-time.
Its very easy to use: nd a project you canhelp with, enter your name / email / phone
number and then hit submit. Only the project
owner will see your personal information so
you dont have to worry about it being posting
on the website. And believe it or not, it is just
as easy to submit a project!
Check it out at SentOnMission.com! Everyoneis a part of the community, whether you have
a need or can help a need.
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Dear Faith Family,
I want to thank you for the investment you are
making in me and my family, this Summer, through
the blessing of a Sabbatical. We are overwhelmedwith gratitude at the generosity of Watermark and
the opportunity to be refreshed and renewed this
Summer. A key teaching of Jesus for me this Summer
is found in John 15:5, in which Jesus declares, Yes,
I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who
remain in Me, and I in them, will produce much
fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing.
Therefore, my main goal this Summer is to
deepen my relationship with God by listening to
Him and asking God two questions every day:
How do you want me to remain with You today?
& What fruit do You want to produce through me
today? The Sabbatical is an opportunity to focus
on those questions and seek to lead from a vibrantrelationship with Jesus.
I would so appreciate your prayers! Here is how
you can pray:
For safe travels in the midst of a lot of traveling.
That I would hear Gods voice and obey.
That I would be lled afresh with the Holy Spirit
and renewed.
That our family time would be meaningful, fun,
and deepen us as a family.
That God would use our family to love and
encourage others along the way.
Some of the basic things I am doing:
Our family is traveling out West for three weeks
throughout the month of June.
I am going to Ethiopia with my daughterAutumn on a mission trip in July.
I am traveling with my father to Turkey to study
Biblical sites in August.
I will be reading, journaling, meeting with
mentors, and other life-giving activities.
I will certainly miss being around all of you thisSummer. However, I am looking forward to
returning refreshed in order to join you in taking
another step in deepening our relationship with
God and courageously participating in His mission.
I pray that this Summer will be a time of spiritual
and relational growth for Watermarkers. Perhaps
we all can take the lead from Jesus in John 15:5
and seek to deeply connect in Jesus Christ so that
we might together produce much fruit.
I love you and I thank God that we get to be
Gods family on mission together. Have an awesome
Summer and see you at the Baptism on August
25th!
Your brother in Christ,
- Steve Deur
Summer
Sabbatical
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Lots of memories were
made in Surf City this year. I
would like to say Thanks to all of our amazing
volunteers who took time to serve and make adifference in the kids lives throughout the school
year. We couldnt have done it without you!
This summer we will continue to have a fully
functioning Surf City every Sunday morning during
both gatherings. Starting July 14th, we will begin
gathering outside at Mulligans Hollow during 2nd
gathering. During these gatherings we have a fewadults to help watch the kids so they can play on
the Imagination Station.
New this Summer: Come hang out with Miss
Bethany at Pottawatomie Park. We will have a lot
of fun with games, activities and yummy snacks.
We will meet on four Wednesday
mornings from 9:30am - Noon
thoughout July and August. Check out the
dates and themes below for each of the weeks.
We also ask that all children are accompanied by
an adult. In the case of rain, check the Surf CityParents Facebook page or SentOnMission.com for
information on time/location changes.
My desire is to create a fun place not only for
our kids to connect with each other but also to
build community between families. Plus, I think
we have a great opportunity to connect with other
families who might be at the park.
I am looking forward to staying connected with
each of you over the summer and hope to see
you at the park!
- Bethany Wilson
Surf City Director
Silly Sports Day - July 10th
You may want to wear gym shoes as we will be
running around, playing backwards kickball and
other silly sports games!
Wet and Wild Day - July 24th
Wear your swim suits or clothes you dont mind
getting wet in! Be prepared for lots of fun water
games.
Arts & Crafts Day - August 7th
Come join us and show us how creative you can
be! We will have a variety of creative projects you
can choose from to create.
Life-size Game Day - August 21st
Are you a fan of Angry Birds? Come join us for a
life-size game of Angry Birds as well as other life-
size board games.
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At Watermark, everyone is a minister. Everyone.
Jesus left all of us with the exact same mission
and didnt elevate anyone as more important thananother.
Its been so cool to see how different Watermarkers
have taken that mission to their workplaces
and live it out. Jeff Johnson is one of those
Watermarkers. Hes worked at the Ottawa County
Road Commission for 33 years culminating inbeing the Operations Superintendent. Thats his
title, but Jeff has been a minister at the road
commission. You ask anyone who has worked
with Jeff and theyll tell you who they go to
for counsel, or prayer, or encouragement Jeff
Johnson.
So when Jeff was forced to take an early retirementdue to cancer, he still had this gifting and passion
that drives him.
In the New Testament you read of how God set
certain people apart for specic tasks. Once, while
the church in Antioch was fasting and praying,
the Spirit told them to lay hands on Paul andBarnabas to send them out as church planters.
For Timothy, it was all about recognizing the gifts
and talents God had given him. So the church got
around him, laid hands on him and told him to
use those gifts as a minister.
Recognizing Jeffs God-given gifts, weve invitedhim to be a part of our Watermark staff, laid
hands on him and prayed over him. Because we
havent had a completely volunteer staff person
since the rst few of years of our journey, we are
excited to have Jeff serve as our Outreach and
Care Pastor!
If you would like prayer, a listening ear, sageadvice, or even someone to perform your
wedding, hook up with Jeff. You can reach him at:
[email protected] or 616.566.7050.
Meet
Jeff Johnson >> Steve Thompson
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Jesus busted through walls like the Kool-Aid man/pitcher did in the 1970s.
Oh Yeah! Only the effect was much less creepy and much more freeing.
Its a little known axiom that the best way to tear a wall down is to put a
wall up.* The churches of our area are proving the paradox yet again. Every few
years, all of our faith families link arms and live out the Good News tangibly, visibly,
together. This summer were out to do it again, building a house with a family in ourarea that desperately needs adequate affordable housing, and a second chance.
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The Exton family currently lives with extended
family in woefully substandard housing, cramming
their family of four into a 10x12 room. Black moldkeeps them going to the doctors ofce every other
week with various illnesses. And because of Brad
Extons past felony convictions, they dont qualify
to rent anywhere.
This is where the church is at its best. A community
of people who have been given repeated second
chances coming alongside a family in dire need of
another chance.
Honestly, we dont get to see the church at its best
very often. The press covers all the failures and
shortcomings. We hear through the gossip chainabout the hypocrisy of her people and leaders. So
its a breath of fresh air to join in something so life
giving.
Before we can put up a single wall or pour a drop of
concrete for the foundation we need to raise 100%
of the funds. Our goal is to partner with other area
churches in raising $50,000 before August 1st.
Once funded we can break ground and dedicate
the nished home all in three months. But putting
up walls means we have to tear down the walls that
have so often kept us apart.
Consider how you and your family could give to
this project. Then nd every other follower of Jesus
in your neighborhood or workplace, regardless of
where they worship, and invite them to join you in
making this happen. Everyone can give at their own
churches by marking Habitat in the memo line or
on the giving envelope.
As the time approaches, youll have the opportunity
to give your time at any of the various stages of
raising a house. Whether youre skilled or have never
lifted a hammer, there are plenty of opportunities toplay a part in tearing down walls by putting walls
up.
*This is actually not an axiom at all. It was
completely made up by the author to try and make
a clever point, which explains why youve never
heard of it.
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Calling all incoming 5th - 8th graders, the Moto schoolyear was fun but the summer is going to be sweet.Grab your friends and dont miss out!
Monday, June 17, 7pmMovie Night @ Watermark Hub
Monday, July 1, 6 - 7pm
Life-size Game Night
Featuring Angry Birds @ Watermark Hub
Monday July 22, 7pm
Movie Night @ Watermark Hub
Monday, August 12 - 7pm
Water Fest @ Grand Haven State Park
August 26, 7pm
End Of Summer Bash
For more information, check out the events calendaron SentOnMission.com
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The word baptism literally means submergingor dipping. Imagine a piece of white cloth being
fully and completely submerged into purple
dye. When the cloth is removed it would now
be identied with the purple dye because it was
immersed and overwhelmed by the dye and,
therefore, changed.
When someone is baptized they go public withtheir trust in Jesus and their decision to follow
Him. They are submerged into the water in the
name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. I love
this passage in Galatians because it makes an
important point. When someone is raised out
of the water they now identify themselves with
Jesus. Baptism is proclaiming that the old life isgone and, in Jesus, the new life has arrived!
This powerful public act was experienced by
Jesus, commanded by Jesus, and carried out
for two thousand years by followers of Jesus.Have you put your hope and trust in Jesus?
Have you gone public with your faith? Have you
been baptized?
Baptism is not for people with perfect lives.
Baptism is the starting line of faith-not the
nish line of perfection. Therefore, if youve
experienced the grace and forgiveness of Godthrough Jesus, baptism is for you. Dont wait to
get better before going public with what God
has done for you in Jesus!
The baptism gathering is always a time of
tremendous celebration. Please celebrate
with us on Sunday, August 25th, at 10:30am
at Grand Haven State Park. If you would liketo be baptized or have questions, please ll
out the ConnectMe Card or contact Angela at:
BaptismSunday, August 25th
But now you have arrived at your destination: By faith in Christ you are in direct relationship
with God. Your baptism in Christ was not just washing you up for a fresh start. It also involved
dressing you in an adult faith wardrobe-Christs life, the fulllment of Gods original promise.
- Galatians 3:25-27 (Message)
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JULY 11, 6pm
Grill FestTakas HouseBurgers, Dogs and Smores.
August 4
Butch's Beach BurritoFollowing the 10:30 gathering @Mulligan's Hollow.
August 18
Pronto PupFollowing the 10:30 gathering @Mulligan's Hollow.
June 21, 9:30 - 11am
Feeding America Food TruckSt. Pat's Church
JuLY 12, 9:30 - 11am
Feeding America Food TruckSt. Pat's Church
August 9, 9:30 - 11am
Feeding America Food Truck
St. Pat's Church
August 23, 9:30 - 11am
Feeding America Food TruckSt. Pat's Church
July 18, 9pm
Movie NightWatermark HUB
July 28
Paint Ball WarsWatch the High School Facebookfor more information.
augustJuNE / July
All dates are subject to change. Please watch the High School Facebook page for current information.
August 28
Baptism SundayInterested in being baptized?Contact: [email protected]
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Go GlobalSummer PreviewThe Haiti Team will be serving alongside the Yung
Goddis, a group of young men who have decided
to make a difference in their country by working
hard to rebuild out of their love for God. Practically,
the team will work together to rebuild homes, lead
Kids Club for 100 children and spend time with and
encourage the Yung Goddis.
June 25th - July 2ndTeam members: 15
June 24th - July 5thTeam members: 7The South Africa Team will be joining up with our partner church,
Soweto Vineyard, in a literacy program to help kids and students
become procient in reading. In addition to reading with students,
we will be serving alongside Orlando Baptist Church as they host a
Vacation Bible School for the area children. We are excited to serve
with our brothers and sisters in South Africa but also to see rst-
hand how God is on the move within the community of Soweto.
Ways to Get Involved:PRAY for preparation of the team as they get ready to leave. Once they have arrived, pray that God would
help them build a strong relational connection with each other and the locals they meet.
CONTRIBUTE to the Go Global fund which supports our partnerships, ongoing projects and future trips.
LEARN more about our partnerships by visitingSentOnMission.com/go-global/
GO and serve locally this summer and consider being apart of one of our future Mission Trips.
Soweto, South Africa
Carrefour, Haiti
Hear more about the trips on Go Global Sunday, July 7th at 9:15 & 11am.
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Sunday, June 23, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub
Sunday, June 30, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub
Sunday, July 7, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub
Sunday, July 14, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow
Sunday, July 21, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow
Sunday, July 28, 20139am: Watermark Hub
10:30am: Mulligans Hollow
Sunday, August 4, 20139am: Watermark Hub
10:30am: Mulligans Hollow
Sunday, August 11, 20139am: Watermark Hub10:30am: Mulligans Hollow
Sunday, August 18,9am: Watermark Hub
10:30am: Mulligans HollowSunday, August 25, 2013Baptism @ Grand Haven State ParkOne Gathering Only @ 10:30 am
Sunday, September 1, 2013Pottawatomie Park
One Gathering Only @ 10:30 amSunday, September 8, 20139:15 & 11am: Watermark Hub
SUMMERSCHEDULE**************************
Find more information and details
at SentOnMission.com
Surf City will be in full action all summer and during outdoor gatherings kidscan play on the imagination station with adult supervision.
For outdoor gatherings, please bring your own chair or blanket. Incase of
rain we will gather inside the Watermark Hub.