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Dangerous Prayers

We hope everyone had a great Easter! Even though life is different these days, God is in control, He is still alive, and He can be trusted for all eternity!

It was great to see how many of you were with s on Easter! We have an amazing God who has given us an amazing church with some amazing people like you! Let’s commit to be together every Sunday morning at 10am!

We are very excited for this Sunday as we start an extremely important series called DANGEROUS PRAYERS! More than ever before, the faithful should be in conversation with God on a consistent basis praying bold and even dangerous prayers. Over the next three weeks we are going to dive in asking God to change our prayer life!

FOR SUNDAY SERVICES

Our service will be very similar to how we experienced Easter.  Here is what you need to know:

• Every Sunday morning, go to Waterfront’s Facebook page (click here)
• Our service will start promptly at 10am. Please be join by 9:55am and we will all worship together at the same time.  Don’t be late!
• If for some reason you miss the 10am service, it will be posted on our Facebook page to view later.
• Don’t forget to “Like”, make comments, and “Share” with your friends. Also, during the service there are some fun interactive options for you to be a part of the service.

SPEAKING OF DANGEROUS PRAYERS

Last Sunday, Jim challenged us to pray some dangerous prayers and ask for God to eliminate COVID – 19.  So many of you have signed up to be in one of the prayer groups.  Way to go!  If you missed out and you would like to be a part of the noon prayer, send “I’m IN” along with your name to 815-404-1903 and you can join and pray with us every day at noon.

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Philippians 4:6 NLT

Praying Dangerous Prayers with you,
Pastor Jim and Pastor John

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Happy Easter Everyone!

Today is the greatest day in all of history!  The day Jesus rose from the grave!
Thanks for celebrating with us!

Please read carefully as things are slightly different than what we have experienced the last three weeks.  Here is what you need to know:

• Sunday morning, you will receive an email that will give you a link to  Waterfront’s Facebook page (click here).  If we do not have your email, please Click here.
  
• BIG CHANGE – DON’T MISS THIS:  Our Easter service will start promptly at 10am.  This is different than what we have done over the last three weeks.  Please be on your device by 10am and we will all worship together at the same time.  Don’t be late.  You do not want to miss out!  During the service, there will be interactive options for you to be a part of the service.  This will be so good to do this together!  But you have to be on time!
• If for some reason you miss the 10am service, it will be posted on our Facebook page to view later.  You just won’t have the interactive options.
• KIDS COVE KIDS: Click the picture below to download an Easter Activity Pack!

And one more thing…please invite friends, neighbors, family and co-workers. We would love for everyone to join us!

‘Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Philippians 2:9-11 NIV

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If you don’t have Facebook and want to post pictures and comments to the Waterfront Facebook Page,
send them to John Angle at jangle3531@gmail.com.

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April 10, 2020 Good Friday

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WELCOME TO GOOD FRIDAY

For those of you who were with us last Good Friday, you will remember the various experiences we had together.  We received tons of feedback on how those experiences impacted your lives.  This year, we are going to do something similar only we will do the experiences in our own homes.  Here is what you will need to know:

• We are all going to gather, using Zoom conferencing (website or app).
• Before you “arrive” tonight. You will want to gather the following things:
  • • Communion elements – bread and juice
    • Journal or Paper
    • Pen
    • Dice
    • Something very heavy to lift
    • Note card – to write a note to someone
    • Post it notes
• If you are new to Zoom. Here is what you need to know:
  • • The best experience will be on a computer. However, you can use a tablet or phone as well.
    • If you are using a computer, just click on the link below.
    • If you are using a tablet or phone, you will have to download the Zoom App first.
• DO NOT WAIT UNTIL 6:30PM TO JOIN! Join early just in case you have any issues.  We want to give you plenty of time to work them out.
• At 6:00pm we will open the site for people to join early and connect with others in virtual community. This will be like our lobby experience as we arrive at church!
• Right at 6:30pm, all of the microphones will be muted. Then, John will walk you through the experiences.
• After his explanation, you will have until 7:30pm to complete the activities as individuals or families. All ages can participate.
• At 7:30pm, everyone will rejoin the Zoom conference again. You do not have to sign out and sign back in as long as you leave your site open.  However, it is OK if you choose to do so.
• At 7:30pm, John will guide us through a time of communion. Of course, you will need to provide your own bread and cup.

To download the guide for the experiences off this page CLICK HERE.

The following is the info needed to sign on to Zoom.  Again, try to arrive before we begin at 6:30pm.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/861457533?pwd=VHgwSWVGdUtuU0QrbFh1d2NFQjFVdz09

Meeting ID: 861 457 533                                       Password: Waterfront

If for some reason, you are having a difficult time signing in, you can call one of the following numbers to get help:

Kathy 630-772-0701
Corinne 630-945-2005

April 5, 2020 Interactive Service

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Anyone need peace in their lives today?  Today we are going to dive into Philippians chapter four as Paul teaches how to experience God’s peace.

So, here are your instructions:

1. Open your Bible to Philippians chapter 4.
2. Read verses 4 through 9.  If you are with your family read this together.
3. Watch the video describing this week’s experience. Click here for video.
4. If you are by yourself, bring your journal or something to write on and go for a walk.  Think through John’s message and answer the        following questions.  If you are with your family discuss what impacted you in the video and discuss the following together:
   • John taught us in the video four letters to have God’s peace.  Write them down.  If you forgot, go back and review the video again.
   • Then ask yourself, “When it comes to living in God’s peace, in what area am I doing well?  And why?”  Then go ahead and write that down.
   • Then write down which one could use improvement in your life.  And why?
   • Now, what steps can you take today and in the very near future to experience God’s peace?
   • Share any insights that you might have on Waterfront’s Facebook page (click here).

If you would like a handout as a guide for your experience, simply click here and print.

‘Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice!  Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do.  Remember, the Lord is coming soon.  Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.  Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand.  His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.  And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing.  Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.  Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing.  Then the God of peace will be with you.’

Philippians 4:4-9 NLT

If you don’t have Facebook and want to post pictures and comments to the Waterfront Facebook Page, send them to John Angle at jangle3531@gmail.com.

Together,
Pastor John Angle

March 29, 2020 Interactive Service

To honor the wishes of our Governor and President,
we will not meet at our building on Sunday.

It’s Sunday Morning Everyone!

Coming off the momentum of last week’s great success, we have an opportunity this morning to truly be a church of community in the midst of quarantine. Today, I want you to engage James 1:2-5 to find who God is calling you to be in this time of opportunity.

So here are your instructions:

1. Watch the video describing this week’s experience. Click here for video.
2. Bring your Bible, your journal (or piece of paper), and get outside.
3. Read James 1:2-5 and ask, “what goals can I set that would have me to emerge the person God wants me to be?”
4. Make these goals SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely) and place them somewhere in your home.
5. Share your results on Waterfront’s Facebook page (click here).

If you would like a handout as a guide for your experience, simply click here and print.

The Bible says that life is short (James 4:14), and we should learn to number our days so that we can gain a heart of wisdom (Psalms 90:12). Today is a wonderful opportunity to ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) on the goals he has for your life…so that you can emerge from this season as the person God has made you to be!!!! Let’s go!

If you don’t have Facebook and want to post pictures and comments to the Waterfront Facebook Page, send them to John Angle at john@waterfrontcc.com.

Together,
Jim

March 22, 2020 Interactive Service