Celebration Sunday :: 9/14/25 :: Billy Waters

Welcome to Wellspring Church!

This Celebration Sunday—also known as Vision Sunday—Pastor Billy Waters preached from Matthew 28 on the Great Commission. He reminded us that Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” is not optional but the central calling of the Church. Programs, praise, and property are good gifts, but without true discipleship, we miss the heart of our mission.

Looking to Psalm 1 and Jesus’ parables, Pastor Billy emphasized that deep roots in God’s Word and presence always lead to greater fruit. Over the past year, we’ve seen this lived out in powerful ways: 40 baptisms, growing youth and children’s ministries, more than 50 discipleship groups, and God’s abundant provision through generosity.

As a church, we are entering a new season with a refreshed vision statement: “Here as it is in heaven.” This captures our call to live out deeper roots in Jesus and greater fruit for Jesus—so that our homes, neighborhoods, and city reflect the reality of heaven.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:

🔹 Discipleship as the measure of the Church’s health

🔹 Psalm 1 and Matthew 13 as interpretive keys for faithful living

🔹 God’s kindness in baptisms, growth, and provision this past year

🔹 A renewed vision: “Here as it is in heaven”

🔹 Deeper roots in Christ producing greater fruit for His kingdom

Celebration Sunday isn’t just about looking back—it’s a commissioning forward. God is at work among us, and He’s calling each of us to step more deeply into His mission of discipleship, evangelism, and kingdom life.

📅 Join us at Wellspring Church as we live and pray, “Lord, may it be here as it is in heaven.”