Hi there!

I hope that you are having a great week! There are some exciting things ahead of us at Renew leading up to Christmas! Can you believe Christmas is only 6 weeks away?

Here are a few of those things: 

Baptism @ Renew / November 14 If you haven’t been Baptized and you would like to take your next step in your walk with Jesus- why not get baptized this Sunday!  We will be offering Baptism this Sunday (11/14) during both services and its a perfect opportunity to go public with your faith!  For more information, go to www.renew.miami/baptism or reply to this email.

Christmas Program Rehearsal / Sundays at 6pm We had over 40 people at our Vision Meeting for our Christmas Program!  If you missed it but would like to participate either in the program or behind the scenes- join us this Sunday night at 6pm!  

RC Kids Community Outreach / November 19 from 4pm-5:30pm  RC Kids is hosting an outreach to connect with kids in our neighborhood by having an "Early Christmas Party"!  There will be games, snacks, presents, prizes and more!  This is specifically to meet our neighbors and invite them to become part of Renew Church!  If you know someone that lives in the neighborhood, please invite them to this fun event!

Serve Day / November 20 from 10am-1pm.  Renew is doing a “Fall Cleanup” and we are asking volunteers to come and help us clean and organize our storage areas, our trailer and our Connections Room! If you have a few hours, please come and join us! (Students: We offer community service hours! :)

Renew Church Redland Campus / December 4th 2-4pm Do you know someone that lives in the Redland or Homestead area but is not plugged into Renew Church?  Pastor Deak Mislow and his team are hosting a Family Fun Day at their new location to share their vision for a new church starting in February of 2022! They will have Shiver’s BBQ, Bounce Houses, Games, Music, Christmas Ornament Decorating and a $100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway!  Address: 18700 SW 248 St. Homestead, FL 33031 (across from the Fruit and Spice Park.)   For more information, contact Pastor Deak at 305-796-8928 or visit www.renew.miami/redland. You are invited!!

Night of Worship & Thanks / November 28 at 6:30pm. Don’t miss this powerful night!  It has been awhile since we have had a Night of Worship and its long overdue!  If you have never been to one, it’s an extended time of praise and worship led by our own band!  

Turkey Giveaway / November 21 at 10:35am. If you or someone you know needs help with Thanksgiving- join us on 11/21 at our 10:35am service!  We will be giving away 30 turkeys and $30 Gift Cards for families in need!  Contact Pastor Ricardo to RSVP or for more information at 786-299-7125.  

Growth Track / 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11:35.  Are you newer to Renew?  Have you thought about taking a next step to get more involved? Growth Track is for you!  This is a 40 minute meeting on Sunday during the 10:35am service where we share our Vision, Mission and Values.  Its a great opportunity to learn more about who we are! I hope that you can join us.  If you would like to RSVP, please click here. 

Looking Up,

Pastor Treavor and Misty
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Hi there!

What is the REAL meaning of Christmas?  

“Something feels like it's missing..."  Have you ever found yourself thinking this? This year's Christmas program follows several of your favorite Christmas characters as we seek the answer to that very question.  Join us for music, a Christmas message, and a drama that culminates in the always incredible birth of our Savior, Jesus.  This is also the perfect opportunity to invite your friends and family members to experience this timeless story at Renew Church for one of our 3 services on December 18-19!

Do you want to be in our Christmas Program?

An interest meeting will be held on Sunday, November 7 at 6:00 pm in the Worship Center for all who want to participate in the drama, worship, technology, or behind-the-scenes positions in the Christmas program.  There are opportunities for all ages!  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Looking up!

Pastor Treavor 
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PS Join us for Communion on Sunday and as we begin a brand new series! 

PPS Our Women’s Fellowship has been postponed from this Saturday! Future date/info coming soon! 

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Hi there!
I am so excited for Sunday!  Our RC Kids team have been working hard on the new Kids Wing and we think you are going to love it!  If you know any kids please INVITE THEM and let them know it is a Costume Party! Everyone will go home with a Goody Bag and if they bring a friend- they will BOTH get a Special Prize!    

Also this Sunday, I have the opportunity to interview Patty Montero with Brighter Hearts Counseling.  Patty is a licensed Mental Health Counselor that will be helping share about the Mind Monsters we are facing today.  You don’t want to miss the conclusion to this series as we tackle the monster of Fear!  The title of my message for this week is, "He's Closer than You Think."

Finally, Trunk or Treat is this Sunday Night at 6:30pm.  We would love for your family to join us!  There will be free food, candy and lots of fun!  If you would like to join in the Trunk or Treat competition- its not too late!  Winner will receive a $100 Gift Card to Target!  Contact Pastor Mikey at 786-486-2700 for more information!
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See you Sunday!!
Looking Up,
Pastor Treavor 
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Hi there!​
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It’s Mikey writing to you today and I just have to say, "Wow!" There are so many good things happening at our church right now. Let me start by filling you in on what is going on in youth ministry. 

Before October our attendance has been around 16 students per week. In October our attendance is now at 20 students per week! Praise God!  I believe the increase in attendance is in part because of our expanded volunteer team that is pouring into the lives of Renew Church teenagers. Our team is dedicated to not only providing an engaging weekly service for teens but also discipling teenagers into a faithful relationship with Jesus. 

We’ve changed the format of our youth program and I now have been preaching a message every Friday night for our students. Not only have we grown in attendance but we’ve also grown in people preaching. This month our Hype Team Coordinator and High School Boys Small Group leader, Carlos, preached his very first message! He did an awesome job and all of us at Renew Church are proud of him and excited about what God is doing in his life. People are learning about and growing in there gifts and it’s an awesome thing to see. 

I also have some exciting info about our Small Group Ministry! We have 7 small groups going on right now! Not only do we have 7 small groups but our average attendance per group is 9 people! And we’ve launched a CR (Celebrate Recovery) ministry that is part of that. Relationships are being made and the church is being the church in our small groups! People are experiencing healing, encouragement, prayer, and friendship in a way we haven’t seen at Renew Church. 

God is doing something amazing here at Renew Church. Thank you for all your support!

Love, 
Mikey
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P.S. Our annual Trunk or Treat event is on October 31! Expect to see all kinds of trunks decorated with some of your favorite characters and themes, food, games and of course…CANDY! If you’d like to decorate your trunk and renter for a chance to win a $100 Target gift card email me at MBERMUDEZII@AOL.COM. Event starts at 6:30pm at church, 17569 SW 147 Ave Miami, Fl 33187.

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Hi there!​
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Exciting things are happening at RC Kids. We had an awesome serve day last weekend. We focused on renovating some of the rooms on the north side of the building.We are trying to create clean, safe, and fun rooms for every child that walks into our church.

In a couple of weeks, we will be moving RC KIDS over to the north side of the church, that way all the kid’s rooms will be in one wing of the church. We are creating 4 rooms for RC KIDS, Elementary, Pre-K, Toddler, and Nursery. These rooms are specifically for every child and their age so they can grow in their own way around kids their age. Our goal every week is that every kid that walks in our doors, hears the Word of God, feels safe, and has fun!

How can I help do this, you may ask yourself? Well, there are many ways you can help in RC KIDS. You can help serve in one of our four rooms on Sunday morning, and if you are interested, you can contact Ricardo or myself!

-If you already serve in an area in the church, or in RC KIDS, Thank you so much. You are a big part of what we do and how we can reach kids to know and follow Jesus.

WE ARE HERE NOT TO BE BABYSITTERS BUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPERS!

“But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Luke 18:16

Kennedy Pound
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Hi there!

Can you believe its October already!? We are less than 3 months til Christmas!  That is unbelievable to me! 

I have a question for you…Do you like the direction your thoughts are taking you? Because our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts.  In other words, in 10 years we will each look back and be able to see where our thoughts took us.  That goes for your academic career, healthy relationships, successful individuals and strong parenting. 

I am so excited about our Mind Monsters Series that begins this weekend.  I hope that you will make plans to join us at 9:15am or 10:35am and PLEASE invite someone that needs to hear this 5 week series!  I think the kids will love it too- we will have a special guest from Monsters, Inc. that wants to say “Hi!”

Also, don’t forget that we have a Frontline Worker Appreciation on October 5 at 6:15am at South Miami Hospital. We are doing a special event to say “Thank You” to all of our Frontline Workers. Please show up for a few minutes to show your appreciation for everything that our Health Care Workers do for us!

Then, on October 9, there is a Renew Ladies’ Fellowship from 2-4pm!  You don’t want to miss this time together and a special message from one of our amazing Renew Ladies!

Looking Up,
Pastor Treavor 
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Hi there!
I titled this blog the way that I did because a pastor that served with my dad in the 1980’s said that he signed all of his letters, “Looking Up” based on a conversation he had with my Dad.  My Dad told him he was always “Looking Up”.  What better place to look, right? If you’re down- Look Up!  If you’re lost- Look Up!  If you’re not sure what to do- Look Up!  Let me remind you to “Look Up” as we look ahead to what God has in store for us! 

We have some exciting things happening as we Look Ahead to the Fall Season.   Here are a few of those things: 

Covid-19 Prayer Service / September 26 at 6:30pm We will be praying for all of those that have been affected by Covid-19.  Please join us for this 1 hour prayer service.

RC Kids Serve Day / October 2 from 10am-1pm.  RC Kids is moving into some new rooms at our Church and we are asking volunteers to come and help us paint and organize our Kids Areas! (Students: We offer community service hours!:)

Frontline Worker Appreciation / October 5. Kennedy Pound is working on a special event to say “Thank You” to all of our Frontline Workers. RC Kids is making some signs to show our appreciation!  More information to come!

Night of Worship / October 24 at 6:30pm. Don’t miss this powerful night!  It has been awhile since we have had a Night of Worship and its long overdue!  If you have never been to one, it’s an extended time of praise and worship led by our own band!  We can’t wait to gather together for this fun event! 

Trunk or Treat / October 31. Trunk or Treat is a great opportunity to connect with our community in a fun and safe kids event!  Let Mikey know if you are interested in decorating your trunk or pickup truck and pass out candy in our parking lot!  

Growth Track / 2nd & 3rd Sundays at 11:35.  Are you newer to Renew?  Have you thought about taking a next step to get more involved? Growth Track is for you!  This is a 40 minute meeting on Sunday during the 10:35am service where we share our Vision, Mission and Values.  Its a great opportunity to learn more about who we are! I hope that you can join us.  If you would like to RSVP, please click here. 

Don't miss our “Mind Monsters” series!   There are so many things that attack our mind… Worry, Anger, Fear, Anxiety, Stress.  Join me for this series as we battle the Monsters that try to fight against us. See you Sunday!

Looking Up,
Pastor Treavor 
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Hi there!

Its been a tough week for my family but we have felt all of your prayers and the support you have provided us through this time.  

God is in the midst and His presence has been with us in tangible ways.  I see the providence of God in so many ways in my family’s life…

One of the cool things my dad did last month was to take Emily and my other niece to Belize with him.  He asked me if he could take her on a very short notice and she had not been out of the country for over 8 years.  Why does that matter?  Because it would have been so easy for her to not be able to go because she didn’t have a valid passport- but he asked me to renew our passports back in 2020 and we did it!  We didn’t really know why at that time… but God knew and now we do!  Its a memory she will have for the rest of her life!  

Here is a 2 minute video clip from January 27, 2019. (Click Here to watch the video) This was our Launch Day and it is when my Dad prayed the prayer of Dedication for Renew Church.  In the opening remarks he said, “There is a rumor going around that God is dead… BUT I SPOKE TO HIM THIS MORNING!"   That’s my Dad!  So thankful for his impact on my life.  

Tom Pound's Obituary:
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On September 10, 2021, Thomas Bert Pound (Tom) entered into the Kingdom of Heaven, that he sought with his whole heart and life since he was a boy. Tom was 75 years old, and lived in Sittee River, Belize as well as in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tom was born in Lamar, Missouri on March 2, 1946. He was a graduate of Pasadena Nazarene College, in California. 
Tom was married to Sharon (Hickey) on September 3, 1967. They were married for 54 years. They have four sons and four daughters in law, Lance and Beth Pound, Kyle and Kathy Pound, Darin and Kim Pound, Treavor and Misty Pound. 
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Tom was a Nazarene Minister all of his life. He pastored in California, served as Missionary to Belize, C.A. From 1973 - 1980 where he helped to start the work in Southern Belize, served as Mission Coordinator for the Caribbean Field, as well as Church planting coordinator for the Space Coast District, in Florida that started 17 new churches during a two year period. 

He loved doing the work of the Kingdom of God, and was always helping others and sharing the Good News with everyone he met.
Tom has 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren:
Grandchildren - Amanda O’Donnell (Kasey),
Matthew Pound (Brittany), Melissa Pound, Tyler Pound (Sarah), Kylie Stice (Gary), Kennedy Pound, Abigayle Pound, 
Madison Palmer (Wesley), Karissa Pound, Haley Pound, Emily Pound, Macey Pound

Great Grandchildren - Elam O’Donnell 
Leah O’Donnell, Addelyn O’Donnell, 
Bennett Pound, Clarke Pound, Nolan Pound,
Zoey Stice

Tom is survived by his siblings - Ira Pound, Jack Pound, Polly Benn, Peggy Jones, Morris Pound, Jerry Pound. He was preceded in death by his parents 
Ira Oscar Pound (Father) and Flossie Mae Pound (Mother)

We rejoice in the assurance that God is good even when our circumstances are not. We are comforted by the unwavering faith that Tom has heard the words of the Father, “Well done good and faithful servant”. There will be a Memorial service held on October 9, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Church of the Nazarene. 

In lieu of flowers, you can make a donation to help the work in Belize or to further church planting efforts. These were two of Tom’s passions. You can send your donation for Belize to the Temple Church of the Nazarene, 5000 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX, 76502. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Belize. You can send your donation for church planting to Renew Church, 13261 SW 124th St, Miami, FL, 33186. Please mark your donation: Tom Pound/Church Planting. Thank you all for your prayers and support.

See you Sunday!
Pastor Treavor
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God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,
Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;
Though its waters roar and foam, 
Though the mountains tremble with its tumult. 
Be still, and know that I am God! 
Psalms 46:1-3, 10a [NRSV]


I want to thank each of you for your texts, calls, and messages of support for my family during this difficult time.  My Dad has been my hero, my biggest fan, strongest support and the one that believed in me beyond what most would even imagine.  I am the man, the father, the husband, the brother, the son, the pastor, the church planter and the follower of Jesus that I am because of my Dad.  I got to share that with him on Friday night before they intubated him and while I spoke with him- I asked him to squeeze my hand if he understood.  He began to squeeze with every ounce of strength in his body.  I’ll never forget it.  I am thankful for that moment.  


Here is a few things I would ask of you as you think of us this week and something I shared in another post a few years ago when thinking about how fragile our life is:


 1.  Pray. Pray for my dad, my mom and my family.  Pray that we can all experience the peace that “transcends all understanding” as Paul writes about in his letter to the Philippian Church.  Pray that we can find joy in the memories but that we can also have hope in the future.  


2. Love your loved ones.  Cherish the opportunities that God gives you.  Don’t take them for granted.  Put away the distractions and tell them you love them and show it with the most precious commodity you have- your time.  


My Dad was always writing 500 word texts of encouragement to me.  It could be 4am but he would write me something to remind me of the power of God and the work that he was doing in my life.  I sometimes took those messages for granted - Not anymore.  


3.  Be thankful.  I thank God so much for the moments I have with my girls.  I am thankful for God putting them in my life and for every experience we have had together.  I am thankful for my Dad!  If it wasn’t for his impact on my life, my relationship with my daughters would not be what it is.  My Dad reminds me that my ministry to my family is the most important thing. 


4.  Live like life matters.  Don’t waste your time.  My dad had this really weird ungrammatical (probably Belizean) saying, “What is life all about…work & dead?” 

Translation: Seriously, you are going to work 50 years, retire for 15 years, and then die?  What’s the point???  Live like life matters and don’t take life for granted.  


5.  Trust God.  I opened this post with the words of Psalm 46 which are the words that I began a memorial service with a few years ago.  A reminder that God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.  Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, Though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, Though the mountains tremble with its tumult…  Be still and know that I am God. 

My Dad’s life verse is Matthew 6:33, “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”


Thank you for praying for my family during this difficult time.  

Pastor Treavor, Misty, Emily and Macey
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