WEEKLY TOP 5 | July 28, 2026
Things to know and ways to connect
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1. Don't Build in Vain | Psalm 127
This past Sunday, Pastor Jinwoo preached from Psalm 127. We were reminded that a life of lasting significance is not built on our own strength, wisdom, or striving, but on a wholehearted dependence upon the Lord. Whether in our work, our families, our ministry, or our daily responsibilities, anything built apart from God is ultimately empty, while what is built in faithful dependence on Him is never in vain. Because God has loved us and given us His Son, we are free to labor diligently while resting confidently in His care rather than living with anxious toil. As you go through this week, ask the Lord to reveal where you may be relying on yourself, and find fresh peace and purpose by building your life upon Christ and His kingdom. CLICK HERE for past sermons.
2. Wholly Connected
This year's vision of Wholly Connected is summed in the tagline: God grows us into Christ as we stay connected to Him and to one another. Here are ways for you to live this out and experience God's grace in growing you into Christ this week.
3. Weekly Connect Steps (NEW!)
We believe God grows us into Christ as we stay connected to Him and to one another. To build upon our rhythms and strengthen our connectedness even more, every week, we'll share one Connect Step to invite us to take one simple step forward in becoming Wholly Connected. As each of us takes one small step, we believe God will use all of us together to help the church family grow in intentionality to mature in Christ. Each month will have a theme, goal, weekly connect steps, and a memory verse to encourage and challenge us to be proactive participants and contributors to what God is doing in our church.
August Theme: Notice One Another | "Connection begins by seeing people"
Goal: Moving from familiarity to intentionality
Memory Verse: Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4
This coming Sunday, we will introduce the first Connect Step. Would you take a Connect Step with us? Let's go!
4. Rhythms | Upcoming Schedule
5. Worship Through Giving
God has blessed us beyond measure. Let us be faithful, generous and cheerful in our giving of finances to see Home Church faithfully and effectively pursue its vision to make Jesus known by making disciples and planting churches. CLICK HERE to give a one-time gift or setup monthly giving.
Bible Reading Plan for This Week
Join us as we are reading through the entire Bible this year. Don't worry about not starting from the beginning or missing a day. Just pick it up today and get in the Word to connect with God.
Building and Bathroom Policy: A friendly reminder that children must be accompanied by their parents if they are using the restrooms in the building. Please remember that the weight room is only open to current residents at the Ranch. Also, we are a nut free church, due to multiple children with severe nut allergies. Please bring only nut free snacks. If there are any other severe allergies, please let us know.
Subscribe to our Weekly Top 5 email: http://eepurl.com/dyoQ6v
1. Don't Build in Vain | Psalm 127
This past Sunday, Pastor Jinwoo preached from Psalm 127. We were reminded that a life of lasting significance is not built on our own strength, wisdom, or striving, but on a wholehearted dependence upon the Lord. Whether in our work, our families, our ministry, or our daily responsibilities, anything built apart from God is ultimately empty, while what is built in faithful dependence on Him is never in vain. Because God has loved us and given us His Son, we are free to labor diligently while resting confidently in His care rather than living with anxious toil. As you go through this week, ask the Lord to reveal where you may be relying on yourself, and find fresh peace and purpose by building your life upon Christ and His kingdom. CLICK HERE for past sermons.
2. Wholly Connected
This year's vision of Wholly Connected is summed in the tagline: God grows us into Christ as we stay connected to Him and to one another. Here are ways for you to live this out and experience God's grace in growing you into Christ this week.
- Connect with God: Bible Reading Plan - Spend 15-30 minutes each day to read and pray to connect with God through his Word. See this week's reading schedule below.
- Connect with One Another
- Rhythms: These are structured, regular spaces we've set up for the church to gather together for the purpose of cultivating connection. Show up, participate, and experience God's grace flowing through His people and his Word.
- Weekly Connect Steps (new!): See below
3. Weekly Connect Steps (NEW!)
We believe God grows us into Christ as we stay connected to Him and to one another. To build upon our rhythms and strengthen our connectedness even more, every week, we'll share one Connect Step to invite us to take one simple step forward in becoming Wholly Connected. As each of us takes one small step, we believe God will use all of us together to help the church family grow in intentionality to mature in Christ. Each month will have a theme, goal, weekly connect steps, and a memory verse to encourage and challenge us to be proactive participants and contributors to what God is doing in our church.
August Theme: Notice One Another | "Connection begins by seeing people"
Goal: Moving from familiarity to intentionality
Memory Verse: Everyone should look not to his own interests, but rather to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4
This coming Sunday, we will introduce the first Connect Step. Would you take a Connect Step with us? Let's go!
- Aug Week 1 — Learn a Story: Introduce yourself to someone you don't know well and learn something about their story.
4. Rhythms | Upcoming Schedule
- Aug 1 (Sat), 8am - Women's Bible Study (@Panera Urbana)
- Aug 8 (Sat), 7am - Open Gym Basketball (@The Ranch)
- Aug 8 (Sat), 8am - Men's Bible Study (@The Ranch)
- Aug 15 (Sat), 8am - Women's Bible Study (@Wegmans Germantown)
- Aug 16 (Sun), 12pm - All Church Connect Lunch (@The Ranch)
- Aug 22 (Sat), 7am - Open Gym Basketball (@The Ranch)
- Aug 22 (Sat), 8am - Men's Bible Study (@The Ranch)
5. Worship Through Giving
God has blessed us beyond measure. Let us be faithful, generous and cheerful in our giving of finances to see Home Church faithfully and effectively pursue its vision to make Jesus known by making disciples and planting churches. CLICK HERE to give a one-time gift or setup monthly giving.
Bible Reading Plan for This Week
Join us as we are reading through the entire Bible this year. Don't worry about not starting from the beginning or missing a day. Just pick it up today and get in the Word to connect with God.
- Mon, Jul 27 (Day 208): Isaiah 44–48
- Tue, Jul 28 (Day 209): 2 Kings 19; Psalms 46, 80, 135
- Wed, Jul 29 (Day 210): Isaiah 49–53
- Thu, Jul 30 (Day 211): Isaiah 54–58
- Fri, Jul 31 (Day 212): Isaiah 59–63
- Sat, Aug 1 (Day 213): Isaiah 64–66
- Sun, Aug 2 (Day 214): 2 Kings 20–21
Building and Bathroom Policy: A friendly reminder that children must be accompanied by their parents if they are using the restrooms in the building. Please remember that the weight room is only open to current residents at the Ranch. Also, we are a nut free church, due to multiple children with severe nut allergies. Please bring only nut free snacks. If there are any other severe allergies, please let us know.