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DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JULY 21, 2022
John 21:2-7, 16-17 (focus verse 17b) (NLT) Jesus said (to Peter) “Then feed my sheep.” We must not live in a post-resurrection world with a pre-resurrection faith. It is one thing to have expectations of Jesus and quite another thing to understand His expectations of us. Jesus was never in a hurry. This thing called discipleship is a long walk in the same direction. Some of the greatest lessons in life come not in the miracle moments, but in the journey…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JULY 20, 2022
Philippians 3:8-9 (KJV) …that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own…but that which is through faith in Christ—the righteousness that comes from God and is by faith. As we grow in our faith our behavior increasingly becomes inseparably linked with righteousness. We continue to have an “old nature” (false self) that is “altogether corrupt and vile, ever seeking to rise up and darken your sense of acceptance and of access to…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – TUESDAY JULY 19, 2022
Hebrews 7:2 (NLT) Then Abraham took a tenth of all he had captured in battle and gave it to Melchizedek. The name Melchizedek means “king of justice,” and king of Salem means “king of peace.” Scholars believe that Salem was the earliest name for Jerusalem—God’s city, “the city where I have chosen to put my Name” (I Kings 11:36). (And where God reigns there is peace and order.) Melchizedek only appears briefly in Genesis 14, yet he earned an…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – MONDAY JULY 18, 2022
I Corinthians 1:30 (R.V. marg; English Revised Version) Of God, are ye in Christ Jesus, who was made unto us wisdom from God, both righteousness and sanctification and redemption. “There can be no real prosperity or progress in a nation, a home, or a soul unless there be peace…quietness and assurance are indispensable to mankind’s moral and spiritual well-being. Sin has disturbed all our relations; we are out of harmony with ourselves, with men, and with God.”* Our salvation experience brings peace,…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – SATURDAY JULY 16, 2022
Colossians 2:18-23 (Focus verse: 19b) (The Message) …We can grow up healthy in God only as He (Christ) nourishes us. Hold fast to Christ. Be wise in evaluating spiritual experiences that produce pride or elitism. Know the importance of commitment to a local church and submission to righteous spiritual authorities. “Human relationships were designed to be fueled and filled by righteousness. To the degree we give in to the urging of our flesh nature, we will fail to experience righteous…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – FRIDAY JULY 15, 2022
Romans 8:1 (NIV) There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. “Repentance is seeing things as they actually are. You don’t fake it. God isn’t dumb. He sees our reality. Step into truth, then you can move forward.” How honest are you before God? How honest are you with those closest to you? There…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JULY 14, 2022
James 5:16 (NLT) Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results. How long do you go before you confess? Do you want to “do the right thing, like the Pharisees, or become the kind of person who naturally does the right thing because they want to do it, like Jesus? Confession is an important way to…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JULY 13, 2022
II Peter 1:3 (NIV) His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. “We are capable of change in all that Jesus said and taught. We can learn. We are capable of walking in all the things that Jesus said we are to do and be because it is His divine power that is at work within us. In this moment…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – TUESDAY JULY 12, 2022
Colossians 3:2 (NIV) Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. What does this mean? “Spirit formation is a process of transforming the mind. It is not about behavior modification but rather about transformation of the mind, the heart, the soul, the body, even the social world. When these areas are transformed, we live in the joy of Jesus. But we must find the…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – MONDAY JULY 11, 2022
Colossians 3:1 (NIV) Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. (KJV – seek those things which are above; NLT – set your sights on the realities of Heaven). Our new life in Christ requires a new way of thinking and a new Christ-centered focus of attention. When we make the choice to follow Jesus, we discover an emergent and increasing desire to…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – SATURDAY JULY 9, 2022
I Corinthians 12:31 (NIV) But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way. What are the “best gifts” (KJV)? The gifts of the Spirit (I Cor. 12:7-10) “are not toys but tools to meet an existing need. Needs vary at different times calling for a different tool. It follows that the best gifts are those for which there is the greatest need.” Today, the need may be for discernment. Tomorrow, the need may…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – FRIDAY JULY 8, 2022
Acts 1:8 – (NIV) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses… There is one primary reason for Holy Spirit empowerment; and that is to enable us to be effective witnesses of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The early believers were baptized with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in other tongues (Acts 2:1-6). The same happens today, as so many of us have experienced. Something fundamentally engages…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JULY 7, 2022
Acts 3:16 (NIV) By faith in the name of Jesus, this man whom you see and know was made strong. It is Jesus’ name and the faith that comes through Him that has given this complete healing to him, as you can all see. There is such a thing as divine faith—a faith that is “by Him” (KJV), a gift of faith for a specific situation that brings specific results. It is not a general kind of faith, but an…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JULY 6, 2022
Luke 9:1-2 (NIV) When Jesus had called the Twelve together, He gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and He sent them out to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. There is a difference between power and authority. Power is the dynamic producing the effect, whereas authority is the right to use that power, a vested right or power to act on behalf of another with “power of attorney.” …
DAILY DEVOTIONS – TUESDAY JULY 5, 2022
Mark 3:15 (KJV) And He ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that He might send them forth to preach, and to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils… Do we even recognize evil’s influence in our world? Spiritual pollution exists all around us and it is the enemy’s goal to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). We stand on the other side with Christ who said, “I have come that they may have life,…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – MONDAY JULY 4, 2022
Luke 24:49 (The Message) What comes next is very important: I am sending what my Father promised to you so stay here in the city until He arrives, until you’re equipped with power from on high. From fireworks in the sky, to powerful stage performances, to powerful people in the business arena, humanity is fascinated with power. But the kind of power that Jesus directed His disciples toward was something altogether different. They were not to begin preaching, teaching,…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – SATURDAY JULY 2, 2022
Zechariah 4:6b (NIV) “…Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. What is the means which God uses in the building of His temple, the Body of Christ? NOT BY MIGHT: sheer numbers of corporate effort (Judges 7:2-7). NOT BY POWER: the application of sheer human energy. BUT BY MY SPIRIT: only through the supernatural dynamic of the Holy Spirit. How much effort do we put into human strategies when a divine strategy…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – FRIDAY JULY 1, 2022
I Peter 2:5 – (NLT) You are living stones that God is building into His spiritual temple. The Lord is currently building a spiritual house (the Church, which is His Body, Col. 1:24) based upon the foundation of the work of Christ. The “stones” represent individual believers. He does not choose those high on the social register, but often choses those whose standing is “low”, or who have “no standing” at all (“Is not this the carpenter’s son, whose father…
Summer Fun Night & Family Camping Weekend – CANCELED
DUE TO IMPENDING WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. STAY DRY! QUESTIONS?Summer Fun Night – email Whitney Reid | wreid@weag.orgFamily Camping Weekend – email Beth Hamilton | bhamilton@weag.org
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS!
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS! AUGUST 19 | 6-8pm Bring your chairs, blankets, dinners and dress your kids for some water fun! We will do all kinds of splashing around and wrap the evening up with a visit from Kona Ice – all in the Upper Field at WEAG! Our Summer Fun Night on Friday, September 30th will be at Camp WEAG from 5-8pm. Come out for the evening, and even stay and camp overnight! If you are interested in camping, just…
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS!
SUMMER FUN NIGHTS! July 22 | 6-8pm July 22 & August 19, bring your chairs, blankets, dinners, kids, friends & neighbors! We will have yard games, ice cream and tons of fun in the Upper Field at WEAG! These evenings are an open invite for the whole church – a great opportunity to invite your One! Our Summer Fun Night on Friday, September 30th will be at Camp WEAG from 5-8pm. Come out for the evening, and even stay and…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JUNE 30, 2022
I Corinthians 1:18-25 (NIV) (focus verse 25) For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Paul teaches us that Christ followers and non-Christ followers are SO DIFFERENT in their thinking concerning spiritual matters. “What is wisdom to one is foolishness to others because the mind of the person who does not follow Christ has not undergone the transformation by regeneration that the Christ follower has experienced” (I Cor.…
Homeless Outreach
If you’re looking for ways to make a difference in the lives of others and lift up our local community, join in our Light World Outreach! On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, we not only give a warm breakfast to those in need, but we also show everyone who comes how much Jesus loves them. Jesus calls us to love our neighbors, so let’s love them well! We gather at WEAG’s Warehouse at 5450 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond,…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JUNE 29, 2022
I Samuel 17:37 (NIV) (David to King Saul) “The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and the paw of the bear will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine (Goliath).” We should learn from the Old Testament stories and not merely be entertained by them. All scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable (II Tim. 3:16). “This military crisis took on spiritual connotations because of Goliath’s defiance of the living God. By…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – TUESDAY JUNE 28, 2022
Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV) “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” There is a real difference between the ways and the thoughts of God and those of man. His are higher—superior in every way. The Old Testament narratives point this out: marches around walled cities, a slingshot that felled a…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – MONDAY JUNE 27, 2022
Mark 3:14-15 (NLT) Then He (Jesus) appointed twelve of them and called them His apostles. They were to accompany Him, and He would send them out to preach, giving them authority to cast out demons. What does it mean to be equipped by the Lord? Clearly, of primary importance, it involves “accompanying” Him or “being with Him” (NIV & Message). It also means being provided with the necessary means to carry out a God-assigned task. We can go to…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2022
II Corinthians 9:8 (NIV) …Christ in you, the hope of glory… What is more real to you: the power within you or Christ’s power in you? We must yield to an exchange of power—a difficult process when all your life you have depended primarily on your own abilities to make life work well. Like the Children of Israel, we move slowly toward our “promised land” and must learn dependence upon God’s supply. Jesus is sufficient (see II Corinthians 9:8).
DAILY DEVOTIONS – FRIDAY JUNE 24, 2022
Matthew 11:29 (NLT) (Jesus said) Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (The Message) Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. The “rest for your soul” that Christ offers to us is the release from self-effort, the need to respond to every…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2022
Philippians 3:8 (NIV) “What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ…” There comes a point in life (hopefully) that each of us must face—the reality that knowing Christ is everything. In our younger years we discover our natural talents and spiritual gifts, we engage life with energy, and we run the race…
Discipleship Seminar: Christian Parenting
Dr. Shane Schlesman and Sue Schlesman will teach a short seminar on laying a spiritual foundation for your home. TOPIC: “Gentle Christian Parenting”–An overview to Christian parenting with a specific focus on the popular cultural (secular) approach to parenting, addressing parenting from a Christian perspective and giving parents tools to raise their children with a God worldview. We will end with a Q&A and opportunities to sign up for continuing classes by various teachers and professionals, as well as small…
Discipleship Book Club: Goliath Must Fall
Sue Schlesman will walk through an inspiring and challenging book, Goliath Must Fall by Louie Giglio about rooting out your spiritual strongholds. Read at your own pace, and join the group discussion on August 30 from 7-8:30pm in South Hall. DATES:Book discussion: Tuesday, August 30th from 7-8:30 pm in the South Hall (Office Entrance) Adults and teens welcome. No childcare is provided. Snacks/coffee provided. RSVP to discipleship@weag.org or just come.
Discipleship Workshop: How to Read and Study the Bible
Pastor Marlyn DeFoggi will lead you through a clear understanding of the Bible’s themes and organization and show you where to read and how to understand what you read. Come prepared to be inspired and encouraged by a practical approach to understanding the Bible. The workshop will be held Saturday, July 9 from 10am-12pm in the South Hall (Office Entrance). Adults and teens welcome. No childcare is provided. Snacks/coffee provided. RSVP to discipleship@weag.com or just come.
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JUNE 22, 2022
Revelation 1:8 (NIV) “I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” When you come to the end of yourself, the end of all your best self-efforts, THAT is the place where you can find Jesus. He is the Alpha and Omega—the beginning and end of all things. He was there all the time waiting patiently in line for your attention, your ear, your heart. It…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2022
Colossians 1:19 (NIV) For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him (Christ)… Everything you could ever want to know about God can be found in the person of Jesus Christ. He is the vision we see when heaven opens to us: In Him all fullness dwells (KJV). How long does it take for us to realize that “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – MONDAY JUNE 20, 2022
John 1:48 (NIV) “How do you know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus answered, “I saw you while you were still under the fig tree before Philip called you.” We can only speculate what Nathanael was doing under that fig tree. Was he praying and reaching out to God? Was he meditating on scripture? Was he lifting needs to God through prayer, or complaining to God about the Romans? Jesus’ comment stunned Nathanael creating a highway directly into his heart. Nathanael…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – SATURDAY JUNE 18, 2022
Acts 27:23 (NIV) Last night an angel of the God whose I am and whom I serve stood beside me… God deploys angels on our behalf. There are 108 references to spiritual hosts in the Old Testament and 165 references to them in the New Testament. They have a definite effect on the activities and affairs of people. In this case, an angel appeared to Paul during his ship’s perilous journey to Rome and gave him a message of hope,…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2022
Ephesians 6:12 (NIV) For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. The battle believers wage is spiritual. So beware of the subtle thoughts that come your way and “every pretention that sets itself up against the knowledge of God (Eph. 10:3-5). Live aware of the many ways your thoughts are being influenced. We need…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2022
II Kings 6:16 (NIV) “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered, “those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” The enemy had surrounded the city and the prophet Elisha’s servant was terrified. But Elisha calmly reassured him. He prayed the simple prayer, “O Lord, open his eyes so he may see” (vs. 17). Suddenly Elisha’s servant saw a multitude of heavenly hosts. The enemy was neutralized and Israel gained a great victory without even fighting a…
DAILY DEVOTIONS – WEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 2022
I Peter 1:12b (NIV) Even angels long to look into these things. Angels are well-informed about many aspects of God’s universal kingdom. They are very intelligent but they labor under certain limitations. Peter tells us that they long to explore the wonders of God’s grace that are revealed in God’s redemptive plan. They look at us and wonder and marvel at God’s amazing grace and the lengths to which He went to engage His redemption plan. I think they wonder…
Summer Dance Stretch & Strengthen
This stretch and strengthen class will focus on body weight exercises to improve ballet technique. Within each class, we will spend time working on strengthening areas necessary for movement (such as the core, legs, glutes, and arms) as well as stretching these areas to improve flexibility and joint movement. The goal of the class is to not only become stronger, but also grow a greater understanding about the body and how we can work to make it stronger! This class will be taught…