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Joshua 5:13-15 ESV
When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, "Are you for us, or for our adversaries?" And he said, "No; but I am the commander of the army of the LORD. Now I have come." And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, "What does my lord say to his servant?" And the commander of the LORD's army said to Joshua, "Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so.
REFERENCES: Genesis 1:26-27, Matthew 7:3-5
If you’ve ever seen a mosaic , you’ll notice that no two pieces of glass are alike. Each piece is unique in shape, color and texture; but connected by a common adhesive that keeps them together. As God’s divine creation, our differences are variations of what we have in common: an image of the living God. When we seek to see our similarities, we can better love, understand and serve each other.
We are all equally human
We do not need to live in in-groups and out-groups. When we group each other we end up living our lives by labels, but what we think is different is actually a variation of the same thing. We get to choose what we see. As God’s children we are called to honor all.
Unless we practice seeing another person's perspective, we can unintentionally discriminate against their reality. Choose to become more aware of how your decisions can become biased towards another person.
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Matthew 7:3-5
While we may be tempted to apply the world’s filter to how we see others, it is imperative that we see our fellow man through the eyes of God. We are all made in His image regardless of our perceived differences, therefore we are all worthy of being treated honorably while extending respect and compassion to others. Only the label of “neighbor” applies when it comes to how we should interact with people. As brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, we are to be the blueprint for unity.
This week, have a racial consultation with a trusted friend. Pray that the Holy Spirit exposes any blind spots that need to be corrected while revealing the similarities within your differences. Remain open to their perspective while being honest with your own, keeping in mind the ultimate goal of fostering unity among the body of Christ. Also: consider signing up for The Third Option VOUS Care group or reading “The Third Option: Hope for a Racially Divided Nation” by Pastor Miles McPherson to better expand your awareness.
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VOUS High is youth community of VOUS and we are creating a space for middle schoolers to gather for service every Sunday.
Students will start with worship in the main auditorium and then be dismissed to their junior high space. This will be a moment to connect with other students, hear a message, and then discuss in small groups.
For more information and to RSVP your student, click here
Join us at the annual ILMC Thanksgiving Bash to distribute meal kits and turkeys. Also, bring a chair and cheer on your favorite team at our annual VOUS Bowl.
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Date: Saturday, November 23rd
Time: 9:00AM - 12:30PM
Location: Charles Hadley Park
1350 NW 50th St
Miami, FL 33142
Ready to kick off Thanksgiving with a burst of energy and community? Join us bright and early at Peacock Park for the VOUS 10K Turkey Trot! Whether you're a runner, a walker, or somewhere in between, this is a chance to start your day with some fresh air, great friends, and all-around fun! See you at the starting line!
To sign up for the Turkey Trot, click here
Date: Thursday, November 28th
Time: 6:00AM
Location: Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Rd.
Miami, FL 33133
On Sunday, December 1st we're bringing our annual Tree Lighting tradition to both our SoMi and Miami Gardens Locations! Sign up to serve and join us for a night of fun! Invite your friends and let's welcome the Christmas season together!
Please note: There will not be a 6PM service at VOUS City. Instead, join us at VOUS Miami Gardens for the 6PM service, followed by the tree lighting celebration.
Date: December 1st
Time: 7:30PM
Location:
VOUS Miami Gardens
17801 NW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33169
VOUS SoMi
6767 Sunset Dr
South Miami, FL 33143
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VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS Design District
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
