Pursuing Jesus, Building a Family, Seeking the Kingdom of God.

Pursuing Jesus

In John 18 we find the narrative of Jesus being arrested and taken before Pilate.  In John 18:37 we read these words from Jesus to Pilate, “the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”  Pilate responds to Jesus by asking him the question, “What is truth?”  Pilate didn’t have the eyes to see the fact that Truth was looking him right in the eye.  Truth isn’t, at it’s core, a serious of propositional statement.  Truth, at it’s core, is the person of Jesus.  John 14:6 says that Jesus is “the way, the truth and the life.”  

We long to follow Jesus both as individuals and collectively as Veritas. Jesus calls us to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. He commands us to go and make disciples. What we do as a church is with the intention to disciple each other and to encourage a dedicated pursuit of Jesus. Like in the book of Jeremiah, we desire to "seek God with all our hearts" (Jeremiah 29:13).

Developing a deep, personal relationship with Jesus.

Engaging in prayer, meditation, and spiritual practices.

Studying and applying scriptural teachings in daily life.

Committing to a lifelong journey of learning and growth.

Scriptures:
Acts 2:42-47
1 Peter 3:15
John 18:37-38
Matthew 28:16-20
John 4:23-24
Luke 2:52
Matthew 16:24

Building a Family

Jesus radically redefined family by saying, "for whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother" (Matthew 12:50). The disciples of Jesus and the early church lived life fully together. The Greek work Oikos can be explained as an extended relational network or family. Humans were never intended to be alone. We desire Veritas to be filled with people who share their lives beyond Sundays and value authentic relationships.  

Fostering strong, loving relationships with family members

Encouraging open communication and active listening

Prioritizing quality time and shared experiences

Cultivating a sense of belonging, trust, and unity

Scriptures:
Genesis 2:18
Matthew 12:45-50, 
Mark 3:31-35, 
Luke 8:19-21, 
Acts 2:42-47
John 17:20-23

Seeking the Kingdom of God.

We are sent into this world to share the love of Christ with those in our life and are all called to bless others and to work for renewal of all things in this world. We are called to serve and to "seek the peace and prosperity of the city" (Jeremiah 29:7). We long to play a role in bringing peace and wholeness to all people. 

Discerning the presence of the Kingdom in our everyday lives.

Extending the Shalom of God in the places where we live, work, learn and play.

Participating in acts of service and compassion.

Promoting peace, justice, and love in our world.

Scriptures:
Matthew 6:33
Acts 2:42-47
John 13:1-17
Jeremiah 29:1-7
Matthew 28:16-20