Watermark Community Church

Instead of asking, "How does Jesus fit into my life?" we should be asking, "Does every aspect of my life point toward Jesus?" 🙏

TA's message on Sunday gave us five decisions we might need to make regarding how we see Jesus working and reigning in our lives. To watch the full message, or to get caught up on our "A Maturing Church" sermon series, visit the link in our bio.

Watermark Coffee, the Tree Fort, and our West Tower office are closed today for Labor Day.

Re:generation is still meeting for open group only from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the West Tower 3rd Floor. Great Questions and re:generation for students are canceled tonight. Please visit our website for other ministry event details.

Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you tomorrow! 👋

With a lifetime of experience, what kind of impact will you make for Christ? 🙏 Legacy seeks to help men and women in their 60s and above think rightly about their critical role in making disciples in the church. Join us for the next Legacy event on Saturday, September 7, as we discover how to make the most of every opportunity God gives us to serve others and advance His Kingdom. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/events/5866-legacy

18 to 22-year-olds: this fall weekend retreat is for you! 📢 Join us for Rally Weekend on September 20 - 22 to connect with God, form friendships, and make epic memories together at Pine Cove Bluffs. 🥳 Register today at https://www.watermark.org/events/5984-rally-weekend-2024

If you are experiencing grief, we have a safe place for you to process the deep hurt that comes from the death of a family member, friend, or loved one. Our Grief Recovery ministry offers an 11-week program based on the promises of healing and comfort found in God's Word.

We hope you will experience more of Jesus Christ's joy and peace in this season. The next session begins on September 5. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/griefrecovery

Amanda wrestled with God through her grief and came out on the other side more confident in God's sovereignty and goodness in her life. 🙌 Read Amanda's story from this week's Watermark News at the link in our bio.

Knowledge of Christ isn’t something Christians can ever outgrow. Instead of outgrowing the gospel, we grow in Him. 👏

This Sunday, Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church in Washington, D.C., preached the second message in our A Maturing Church sermon series (surprise!). What was your main takeaway from Sunday's message? 👇

If s*xual abuse is part of your story, it can take a lot of courage to take the first step toward healing. No matter how long ago your abuse occurred, it's not too late to find hope and healing through Christ.

Watermark offers Christ-centered s*xual abuse recovery ministries for both men and women. Consider joining us this fall for Courageous Hope (for women) and MENd (for men) starting on September 9. Learn more at https://bit.ly/45ipJt7

Don't be shy, come say hi! 👋 Our Frontlines volunteers at the Welcome Desk would love the opportunity to meet you, answer your questions, pray with you, or help you get connected here at Watermark. Join us this Sunday at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4 PM. You are welcome here. 🙌

Take intentional steps toward abiding in Jesus by learning and becoming consistent in the spiritual disciplines. 🍃👏 Equipped Disciple is a series of 11-week classes that foster life transformation by helping you grow in studying Scripture, prayer, fellowship, and sharing your faith. The fall semester starts the first week of September. Learn more at watermark.org/equippeddisciple

Amazed. Refreshed. Encouraged. 🎶🙏✨ These were some of the words our church family used when sharing their experience about last week's Night of Prayer and Worship. By God's grace, incredible things happen when the body of Christ gathers together. 🙌

So when are we doing it again? 👀 Plan to join us Thursday, October 17 at 7 PM for our next Night of Prayer and Worship. 👏 And join us on Sundays for our weekly church gathering at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4 PM.

Let's grow, church! 🥳✨ The new school year is here, and Watermark kids and students moved into their new classrooms this past weekend. Swipe to see some highlights from Promotion Sunday 📝📚🎉

If you have a heart for serving kids and students, we need your help! Our classrooms fill up quickly, and we need more volunteers this fall. Learn more about serving opportunities at the link in our bio.

With so many events and ministries happening at Watermark this fall, we knew you needed something special to keep yourself organized. 🍂🗓️✨ This Sunday, you were greeted at the Auditorium doors with a semester overview of our events, ministries, and offerings from August through December. Extra copies are available at the Welcome Desk and Watermark Coffee. Jump in with us this fall!

This Sunday was one marked by growth—and balloons! 🎈 As kids and students moved into their new classrooms for the school year, TA preached in the Auditorium on our spiritual growth as maturing Christians. This message was the first in our new sermon series, A Maturing Church, which will explore takeaways on spiritual growth from the book of Colossians.

Watch the full message and read the sermon guide at the link in our bio.

Sunday's forecast: high chance of balloons 🎈🥳 As we prepare for Promotion Sunday this weekend, let's look back at all the fun from last year in 2023!

If you're new here, Promotion Sunday marks the start of the new school year, where kids and students will move up to their new grade-level classrooms and ministries at Watermark. Join us this weekend to celebrate this important milestone with kids and families. 🙌

God's promise: unshakeable joy 👏 Last Friday's event, Redeeming Joy, was an encouraging night of teaching and worship with Paul David Tripp. Swipe to see a recap of the night 👉

What was your main takeaway from Redeeming Joy? 🙌 Encourage someone else by sharing below 🔸🔹🔸

The "win" for Watermark this fall would be this: “Abiding in Jesus, we are making disciples together.” 🍂🙌

TA unpacked this statement in Sunday's message, clarifying for us what it means to be a church family that abides in Jesus, makes disciples, and enjoys life together. Watch the full message and read the sermon guide at the link in our bio.

Our favorite day of the week is back 🙌 See you today at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4 PM.

And don't forget: Watermark en Español's bilingual service is happening at 11:15 AM in the Loft. Consider joining us for this special celebration of one church, two languages. 👏

If a student you know is struggling, re:generation for students might be the right next step. 💚 This 12-week program is for anyone in grades 6-12 seeking God’s help with the brokenness in their life. By walking the steps of healing given to us by God through the Bible, students have found freedom from sin and personal struggles like anxiety, people-pleasing, the pain of a broken home, and more. 🙌

The fall semester begins on August 19. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3Dl51MD

As God uses His Word and His people to speak to us, our pride, preferences, and preconceived expectations can prevent us from hearing what He has to say. 🙏 In this week's message, Marvin Walker, our South Dallas Campus Pastor, walked us through lessons from 2 Kings 5 on the pitfalls of ignoring precise advice.

Watch the full message and read the sermon guide at the link in our bio.

A busy Town Center? We love to see it 🥹 Stay and chat awhile after service—it's one of our favorite things about Sundays at Watermark! Join us today at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4 PM. 🙌

Bonus reason: we'd miss you if you weren't there. 😪👏 Come celebrate God's goodness with us at the next Night of Prayer and Worship on August 15. This will be an unhurried evening where we will pray together as a church family and worship the Lord with surrendered hearts. 🎶🙏

Plan to join us on Thursday, August 15, at 7 PM in the Auditorium. ASL interpreting provided.

There's still time to register for Redeeming Joy, a night of equipping on Friday, August 9 with pastor and best-selling author Paul David Tripp. 🔹🔸🔹 In his practical, everyday teaching, Tripp will open the Bible and show you how to live in a joy-filled relationship with Christ and those around you. American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting provided. Register today at https://bit.ly/3YlNHD4

If you asked your community group if you are a good listener, what would they say? 🫢

It is impossible to know and follow God apart from listening. In this week’s message, Blake Holmes gave us insight into what the Bible says about the important but often overlooked topic of listening. The full message and sermon guide are available on our website now.

If finances are an area of life that you struggle to trust God with, it’s not too late to register for our next session of Moneywise, starting Thursday, August 1! 🙏 This five-week class will teach you the biblical principles of financial stewardship. Registration closes THIS Sunday, so sign up now at watermark.org/moneywise.

What do all these photos have in common? 👀 (Hint: they probably LOVE monitoring the home thermostat 🏠 🌡️)
 
Biblical fatherhood is a high calling, and we offer a four-week class to help fathers learn how to tackle the complicated parenting challenges of today’s world. Join us for Dad U starting on August 15. 🙌 Link in bio to register.

Education is the first step in the fight for freedom. If anti-s*x trafficking is an issue that God has placed on your heart, Reclaimed Roots Study is a great next step toward engaging in this area for Christ.

Join us August 2 – 3 for a weekend equipping class to better understand the root causes of s*x trafficking in Dallas and learn how to deploy your specific gifts to stand up against this evil in our city and around the world. Register at watermark.org/reclaimedroots.

While the political culture often focuses on national headlines, your local government has the most direct impact on your daily life. 🇺🇸 How, then, should Christians engage in local politics?

Join us next Thursday, August 1, for our third Political Roundtable event, where we’ll be joined by a panel of local politicians, school board members, and engaged citizens of the community to discuss how we can participate in local politics with a Biblical worldview. Learn more at https://www.watermark.org/events/6165-political-roundtable-faithfully-engaging-in-local-politics

After seeing the Lord’s faithfulness through the challenging seasons in her own young adult years, Alyssa now serves with re:generation for students and Watermark Kids. 🙌

Her hope is to encourage students of the same truth that she discovered: God’s love is where their ultimate value and worth should be found. Read Alyssa’s full story on our website.