Dear Church Family,
There is a car that is legendary in Milwaukee, WI, near where I used to serve. Every city probably has at least one like it. Unfortunately, it’s a car that is legendary for being obnoxious. This car is plastered, every square inch of it, with intentionally provocative, somewhat incoherent slogans (just Google “crazy car guy Milwaukee”). Ron, the driver, drives slowly around town “preaching” through the loudspeaker mounted on top. His car is certainly a driving billboard. But is he effectively getting his message across? Doubtful. He’s certainly not building many bridges.
What do I mean? By building bridges I mean taking the time to establish healthy relationships with people built on mutual trust and respect. In other words, we don’t want to be obnoxious Christians who cause other people to immediately get defensive. We don’t want to unintentionally put up walls between us and the message of the gospel. Yet we don’t want to just hunker down within the walls of the church either. We want to love people enough to meet them where they are at. We believe in building bridges. We’ll see this Sunday that Jesus did too.
What will this practically look like? Please join me for worship this Sunday at 9:30 AM as we talk about this together. And ICYMI watch my message from this past Sunday about our core value we always think of others first. Speaking of others first, please keep in mind that this Sunday the 4th graders from DSA will be singing in church. So if possible, consider parking in the further parking lots so we can make sure our guests have visible, easy parking spots available close to the entrance to church. Thank you!
Starting Point Starting Soon! Are You In? It’s the starting point for anyone who would like to learn more about God, anyone who wants to see for themselves what the Bible says, or anyone who would like to pursue becoming a member of Divine Savior Church. No previous Bible knowledge needed. Please register online using this link to our website.
What: 7 lessons
When: Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 PM on 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
Where: Meet in the auditorium
Mommy & Me next activity Monday, October 8 from 8:45-10am. Divine Savior Church. All children 0-4 years of age are invited to participate with their caregivers for Bible story time, songs, and creative play! Please register online here. $5 a session or $20 for the semester. Your first two sessions are FREE! Questions? Email Grace Seeger.
DSYouth meets next Friday, October 5 from 6-8:30 PM in church. The topic that we will discuss will be Reclaim Your Thoughts. All middle school / high school students invited.
DSRooted Painting Night – Friday, October 12th. For anyone over 20 years old. For info and online registration please click here.
Divine Savior Ministries: Want to stay in the loop on what’s going on across all our campuses? Our Divine Savior Ministries website now features a blog. You can also connect on Facebook or Instagram. Check it out!
Refreshment Schedule – Here are the families scheduled for refreshments the next two months starting October 7. Thank you for loving the people Jesus loves and creating an enjoyable environment where our church family can gather after worship! If you have any questions or would like to help in the future, please contact Pam, our Sunday morning refreshments coordinator.
October 7 Wells Won
October 14 M Fernandez J Marshall
October 21 Arguello Ross
October 28 Londono J Leyrer
November 4. Schmitz Hoppe
November 11 Sullivan Kirchoff
November 18 Baptism Sunday – Joint service
November 25 Landwehr Calil
Next All Pro Dad’s Day—October 25th. Register online. It’s for all dads and kids ages K-6th Grade.
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
