Dear Church Family,
Did you catch it? For the last couple of months I’ve been calling you my church family. That’s a bold word, I understand. But it’s true! You are my family—even though I don’t know all of you yet (Thank you for being patient with me!). By faith we are siblings together with Jesus in the family of God. That’s a tighter bond than blood. We are heirs of heaven together!
So what does the phrase “Divine Savior family” mean to you? What do you want it to mean for others in our church? What do you think a healthy church family should look like anyway? I would love it if you’d email me any thoughts you have as I prepare my sermon. This Sunday we’ll be looking at the life of believers in the early New Testament era as we explore a core value of our church that sounds like this: We support each other like family. Please join me for worship this Sunday at 9:30 AM as we aspire to this together.
“Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:10).
ICYMI watch my message from this past Sunday about our core value we believe in building bridges.
*Not too late* Starting Point Class. We’re going to start a week later than we planned so more of you can join us. That means you didn’t miss out. Join me starting this coming Tuesday!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. Childcare is available. Please register online using this link to our website.
DSRooted Painting Night – TONIGHT, October 12. All adults 20 + invited. Must register. Limited space. For info and online registration please click here.
DSKids Fun Days at MegaJump – Wed., Oct. 17- Friday, Oct. 19th. MegaJump has offered all Divine Savior families a generous discounted price for jumping and a donation back to our DSKids ministry. Your ticket helps support that. Pick up your flyer after church and be sure to bring it with you when you go!
Mommy & Me next activity Monday, October 22 from 8:45-10:00 AM. 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! Now FREE for everyone! Questions? Email Grace Seeger.
Baptism – Find out what the Bible teaches about Baptism! Come to one of our information classes on Nov 1st 7pm or Nov. 11th following each worship service. Childcare provided as needed. Register for the class online here. Pick up an invite card from the info table and share it with a friend! We will celebrate Baptism Sunday in a bilingual service on Sunday, Nov. 18th with food, fellowship, & fun to follow!
DSYouth Harvest Festival Date: Friday, October 26. Time: 6-8:30 PM. Agenda: Pumpkin Carving, Games, and Fall Fun. Who: Any youth in middle school or high school
What to bring: Yourself, a pumpkin, and even a friend!
Parents, Unite! To make our after church fellowship an enjoyable experience for everyone, please do not let your kids rush to the front of the refreshment line in the commons ahead of everyone else without you accompanying them. This results in pushing, grabbing, and wasting of food—a less than ideal experience for our guests and visitors as well as those serve. Thanks for helping be part of the solution using your parenting super powers!
DSA is excited to send a record 24 high school students to this year’s WELS Choral Festival in New Ulm, Minnesota. Look for some of these students serving refreshments after this Sunday’s service, and feel free to ask questions about the trip or share your own memories of choir trips from years past. They would love to chat with you! They will also have a basket by the refreshment table for donations to help cover the cost of their plane tickets. They would greatly appreciate your help in making this incredible experience possible! If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Charis.
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 14 DSA Choir
October 21 Arguello Ross
October 28 Londono J Leyrer
Next All Pro Dad’s Day—October 25th. Register online. It’s for all dads and kids ages K-6th Grade.
Sunday Playlist. Gathering song: Christ is Risen. Forgiveness song: Son of God, Eternal Savior. Sermon song: Blest Be the Tie That Binds. Sending song: Build Your Kingdom Here.
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
