Watermark Community Church

Last Sunday, we talked about the role of elders at Watermark. This weekend, we continued the conversation by sharing where our elders stand on women in church leadership and why women are an important part of God’s mission here at Watermark.

To the women of Watermark: thank you! We’re so grateful for the ways you faithfully lead, teach, disciple, serve, and use your gifts throughout our church family.

Watch or listen to the message "A Conversation About Women in Leadership" on YouTube, watermark.org, the Watermark app, or wherever you stream.

We loved spending last Sunday with you, and we’re ready to do it again!

Come learn from God’s Word and worship with us at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, or 4 PM.

Planning your first visit to Watermark? Go to watermark.org/visit for all the details. 📲

📬 SPECIAL DELIVERY for Watermark Students—you're invited to Students Retreat this October! 🤩🙌🏕️ Comment "RETREAT" and we'll send you all the info.

WHAT IS STUDENTS RETREAT?
This fall, middle and high school students will enjoy an incredible weekend with small groups at Sky Ranch. Join us October 17-18 for extended time with friends, teaching, activities, games, and plenty of fun along the way. Wake and Shoreline will each have their own sessions and activities, plus time together as one Watermark Students ministry.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
🎟️ Register now at watermark.org/studentsretreat

On Sunday, TA continued in Acts 20 and unpacked the unique responsibility God has entrusted to elders. We looked at how elders are called to steward Jesus’s church, remain qualified for the office, and faithfully shepherd and protect the people entrusted to their care. TA also shared updates about the future of our elder team.

And Sunday wasn’t the only time our church family gathered this week! On Thursday, our church family gathered for Night of Prayer and Worship, while Women’s Bible Study, Men’s Bible Study, Discover Missions, and other ministries began a new semester.

There’s a lot happening this fall, and we’re praying that through it all, God would deepen our affection for him, reverence for his Word, and desire to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Watch or listen to the message on YouTube, watermark.org, the Watermark app, or wherever you stream.

You might have seen them around campus already, but we thought you deserved a formal introduction ... say hello to this year's Watermark Institute class! 🤩🥳

For the next 10 months, Residents and Fellows will study God’s Word, gain hands-on ministry experience, and use their gifts to serve the local church. Join us in praying that this year would deepen their love for Jesus and equip them to faithfully serve wherever God leads them.

WHAT IS THE WATERMARK INSTITUTE?
The Watermark Institute is a 10-month ministry training program that equips current and future church leaders through in-depth biblical instruction and real-world ministry experience. Participants study theology, doctrine, and apologetics as they learn the Bible cover to cover and develop the skills to teach it to others.

Applications for the 2027-28 Institute Class open November 1. Learn more at watermark.org/institute

Today is a great day to worship! ☀️ Come gather with us at 9 AM, 11:15 AM, and 4 PM.

THANK 👏 YOU 👏 for your incredible generosity on North Texas Giving Day. Because of your support, we raised $434,509 for Watermark CDC to fund life-changing opportunities for career growth, homeownership, and entrepreneurship for our Dallas neighbors. 🥳

If you haven't had the chance to give yet, there's still time! To help us reach our goal of $500,000 and support Watermark CDC's mission, visit northtexasgivingday.org/organization/watermarkcdc

Today is the day! 🥳 This North Texas Giving Day, you can help Dallas neighbors pursue homeownership, careers, and entrepreneurship through Watermark Community Development Corporation. Swipe through to see stories of impact 👉 then comment “GIVE” or visit our link in bio to learn more and give today.

The opportunity in front of us is significant. Right now, nearly four times as many people are waiting for an opportunity as Watermark CDC has capacity to serve.

Prayerfully consider giving today and joining us as we love and serve our city in tangible ways. Let's go, church!

Who is the greatest leader you have ever known? 🤔

In Sunday’s message, we looked at Paul’s example in Acts 20 of what it means to be a leader worth following: a leader with character, who walks in humility, cares deeply for people, has the courage to speak truth, and remains faithful to the ministry God has given them.

Paul’s words remind us that leadership isn’t reserved for a select few. As followers of Jesus, we each have opportunities to influence the people around us and glorify God through the way we lead in our homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and church.

Watch or listen to the message on YouTube, watermark.org, the Watermark app, or wherever you stream.

Two weeks ago, we prayed for and commissioned our next missionary family before they head to the Middle East. Comment "RIVERS" to read their full story 📲 and join us in praying for wisdom, protection, and that God would bring people to himself through their efforts.

WHO ARE THE RIVERS FAMILY?
The Rivers Family will be based in the Middle East, serving churches throughout North Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here, they will meet needs amidst crisis so that new churches can grow. Their team will work to share the love story of Jesus, disciple people through the Bible, develop leaders, plant churches, respond to disasters, and provide medical care.

WHAT DOES MISSIONS AT WATERMARK LOOK LIKE?
Jesus calls us to make disciples of all nations. As a sending church, we pray for unreached people groups, support international ministries, and respond to the call to go. Our aim is to be consistently engaged in advancing the gospel to the nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

The majority of Watermark’s sending efforts are focused on unreached people groups—more than three billion people around the world who have little to no access to Scripture and virtually no Christ-followers in their communities.

Learn more about our sending strategy at watermark.org/missions 🌍

As we continue to remember the lives lost on 9/11, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and those killed in school shootings last fall, we are reminded of the painful reality of evil and suffering in our world.

Weeks like this bring difficult questions to the surface: If God is good, why does he allow evil? Where is our hope when the world feels so broken?

The Bible doesn’t ask us to ignore those questions. The truth of Scripture helps us understand the reality of evil, how God responds to it, and how followers of Jesus can live with hope for the future.

Evil and suffering are real, whether they unfold in the headlines or quietly in our own lives. But because of Christ, Satan does not have the final word. One day, God will bring perfect justice and make all things new. Until then, we can grieve honestly, examine our own hearts, turn to God and put our faith in Christ, and faithfully love and serve others.

Looking for a place to serve at Watermark? We’ve got you 👉

From welcoming guests on Sundays to supporting ministries throughout the week to loving the people of our city in Jesus’ name, you can find a serving opportunity that fits your gifts, interests, and schedule. 🙌 Learn more by visiting the webpages above, or go to watermark.org/serve to explore all our serving opportunities.

Where do you serve? Shoutout your serving area below 🥳

See you at church tonight? 👀 Here's what you need to know:

SPECIAL THURSDAY CHURCH SERVICE
Thursday, September 3
7 PM in the Auditorium
Kids ministry and middle school ministry provided
Watermark en Español will be meeting in the Loft

God is moving in the lives of young adults, and we need your help making room for them at Watermark next weekend. 🙌 As part of Awaken, our national young adults gathering happening over Labor Day Weekend, attendees will join us for Sunday services to worship with our church family, connect with a local church, and hear the hope of the gospel.

To help make room, please plan to join us tonight for a special church service! If you can't make it tonight, you're still welcome to join us on Sunday:

SUNDAY SERVICES ON SEPTEMBER 6
9 AM and 11:15 AM services only
(No 4 PM service)
ASL and Adults Additional Care will still gather at 11:15 AM

Questions? Visit watermark.org/thursday for more details, or comment below!

Sunday was full in the best way. We worshiped and prayed together, commissioned our next missionary family, continued our journey in the book of Acts, celebrated 35 followers of Jesus taking the faithful step of baptism at the pond, and witnessed the return of one of our favorite teaching tools: TA’s tubs (IYKYK!)

In the message, TA walked through Acts 19 to discuss the reality of the devil and demons. We were reminded to live awake to the enemy’s schemes, but even more awake to the victory, power, and authority we have in Christ.

Watch or listen to the message on YouTube, watermark.org, the Watermark app, or wherever you stream. The message and discussion guide are also available on our website.