Pastor Jon Verwey

⁷ Also, seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” — Jeremiah 29:7 (NIV)

We serve through the declaration of the Word. (the voice of Jesus)

² He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, — Isaiah 49:2 (NIV)

¹⁷ Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. — Ephesians 6:17 (NIV) 

¹² For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, …it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. — Hebrews 4:12 (NIV 

² Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. — Romans 12:2 (NIV) 

We serve by making Jesus visible. (The character and heart of Jesus)

³ He said to me, “You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will display my splendor. — Isaiah 49:3 (NIV)

¹⁸ And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. — 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

We serve Yakima by being a light in our city. (The hands and feet of Jesus)

⁶ …“It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.— Isaiah 49:6 (NIV)

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. — Matthew 5:14–16 (NIV) 

⁶ You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. — Matthew 24:6 (NIV)