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Workday was a HUGE success! A ton of projects got accomplished! Thank you to those who stayed and helped!

REACHing Out Blurb for August 25, 2019 Take one balloon. Now fill it full of water. Tie it off to make an awesome water balloon. Now take a marker and carefully write on the outside of the balloon the following words, “Orange Juice INSIDE.” Now, being careful not to burst the balloon, take your balloon to as many people as possible and tell them there is orange juice inside of it. Write and sing some songs about the orange juice in your balloon. Have long conversations with friends about it. Have an orange juice balloon get-togethers or party. Now, with your friends watching go ahead and press as hard as possible on the balloon until it explodes. Wait, what? Water will be everywhere for everyone to see, not orange juice. Fun analogy but, unfortunately, this can describe us. We spend much time convincing people that we are awesome righteous people on the inside. But whatever is actually truly inside is guaranteed to come out when we are pressed hard by stress, pressure, worry, anger, anxiety, exhaustion, and a million other issues. ONLY Jesus can truly transform what is inside of you so that what comes out under stress is the same thing advertised on the outside...Him. Please consider becoming part of a Rescue Team - Mondays, 6:15PM @ Watered Gardens! Because His Grace Is Amazing, Matt M.

IT HAS ARRIVED! SHE’S A BEAUT!

THE BUILDING IS COMING TOMORROW BETWEEN 10-NOON!!!!!

This Sunday directly after church. Lunch is provided! Bring your work clothes!

UPDATE! GETTING CLOSER!

REACHing Out Blurb for AUGUST 18, 2019. Who haven’t you forgiven? Think about it before giving a stock Christian answer. In light of what Jesus has done for you and me I find it shocking when people tell me they can’t forgive someone. It seems to be a popular cultural mis-conception that we somehow have a righteous right to hold a grudge or even take revenge when we’ve been wronged (as if we are the administers of justice). This past week as part of Watered Gardens Rescue Teams outreach we spoke to someone who was holding on to extreme anger toward one person that had done unfathomable horror to his family. I was almost in pain listening to him describing what had been done to them. Knowing mentally that forgiveness is the right road doesn’t help as he can never seem to exit an endless cycle of anger and thought of revenge. He wants the person who wronged his family to understand the depth of pain caused them. One thing he is correct on, he himself will never be able to forgive. It will only happen through Jesus Christ transforming his heart into one that sees forgiveness as the only option. Think of Jesus carrying ALL of everybody’s sin for all time on Him at the cross and how deep that pain must have been, knowing that the people whose sin he carried deserved to be wiped away (Romans 5:8). Instead of calling down vengeance on us He sacrificed Himself instead that we might live. How can you not forgive even the worst offense when Jesus did this? The world needs to see you forgive when it doesn’t make sense. Please consider becoming part of a Rescue Team - Mondays, 6:15PM @ Watered Gardens! Because His Grace Is Amazing, Matt M.

Yesterday was another great Sunday at Journey Church! Watered Gardens Gospel Rescue Mission was at Journey! Clayton Patrick was in the house along With Jamie Myers! We love the hearts of these people, the heart of the mission and the partnership!

Everyone had a great time tonight and we are rejoicing with Brittany and David!!

TONIGHT!! 7:00 to 9:00 at Bulldog Beach in Carl Junction. Bring a friend, a snack, and join us for some great fellowship and fun in the SON! We are excited to be celebrating some Baptisms, too! Come join us! This event is FREE!

REACHing Out Blurb for AUGUST 11, 2019. Let’s talk about anxiety for a moment. I’m not talking about legitimate concern over a bad situation or being upset at something that happens. We read in the Gospels that even Jesus was righteously concerned and upset at times. I am talking about though the kind of worry over something that initially seems insignificant but then slowly eats away at you, won’t go out of your mind, occupies most of your thoughts, drains you mentally, emotionally, and physically, keeps you from sleeping, keeps you from concentrating, at times paralyzes you from living. Many of you know what I’m talking about - That thing someone said to you or about you, the fact that you weren’t included, not being recognized for something…it can be almost anything. Unfortunately, all too often I’ve seen this type of anxiety lifted up, admired, and rewarded in Christian circles. What anxiety actually does is take your eyes off of Christ and the work He has for you. Jesus said often not to worry and to give Him ALL of your cares. But your anxiety tells the world an opposite story, that you can’t or won’t trust Him for everything. Is that the message you want to send? Is this the message our world needs to hear and see? Please consider becoming part of a Rescue Team - Mondays, 6:15PM @ Watered Gardens! Because His Grace Is Amazing, Matt M.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 25th - RIGHT AFTER CHURCH - LUNCH PROVIDED! WE HAVE A LIST OF THINGS TO GET DONE!

Just a reminder about our Farewell Fiesta tomorrow as we send off Andy, Kelsey, and the girls. Come love on them and enjoy some sweet fellowship. The Church will be providing taco salad/nachos and tea. Please bring a side dish, drink, or dessert to share. See you tomorrow!

Working hard this morning! My heart is SO Full!!!!! 3 weeks of groups that have my heart! I have the coolest job ever!

Summer of Service Week Three Night Four

Summer of Service Week Three Night Three