Dear Church Family,
Hope, by definition, requires something people in our fast-paced world aren’t very good at—patience.
Mary and Joseph were at the end of a long line of those who were patiently waiting and longing for the fulfillment of God’s promise to send the world’s Messiah.
If you are waiting and longing (and who isn’t…for something, someone?) Christmas is a powerful reminder that God knows just the right time to step into your life and fulfill the righteous longings of your heart.
Join me for worship this Sunday at 9:30 am as we continue our Advent series Christmas Crossroads—At the Intersection of Hope and Fear.
ICYMI – Watch my message last Sunday. Part 1 of Christmas Crossroads.
Christmas Eve in Doral – Bilingual worship services at 5:00 and 7:00 pm. Please take some invite cards on the info table this Sunday and share them with neighbors and friends. FYI – We will not be having a service on Christmas Day.
Christmas For Kids – On Saturday,December 22 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, we invite you to bring your children ages3 years old to 5th grade to experience the sights, sounds and smells as we Journey Back to Bethlehem at this year’s Christmas for Kids. While your children enjoy singing songs, making crafts and learning what life was like when Jesus was born, you as parents can go get your last minute shopping done or even just enjoy a few hours of quiet time before Christmas. Register here TODAY. If you have any questions, please contact Dr Erik Landwehror Janette Schultz our DSKids Director.
Be Social This Christmas – Are you on social media? Use it to share personal invitations for connecting with God and the hope of Christ. Be sure and connect with our church on Facebook and our recently created Instagram page. Show interest in worship opportunities and share with the world. Don’t hide it under a digital bushel!
From Your Fellowship Team: Greetings! On Saturday, December 15th, we will be having our Jingle and Mingle en Navidad Christmas party. We are hoping to be able to put together some live music again this year. If you are interested in performing something, please email Kurt Hoppe with your group and an idea of what you will be performing. We are looking for any sort of Christmas songs, whether they are religious or secular. We have lots of talented musicians, youth included, in our congregation, and I look forward to seeing our church family use their gifts to bring enjoyment and happiness to everyone at our party!
DSYouth – Friday, December 7 6:00-8:30 pm. All middle and high school age students invited. Meet in high school commons. Questions? Contact Dr. Erik Landwehr.
DSKids: The Sunday School children are enjoying preparing their Christmas song for Christmas Eve. If your child is ages 3 years old to 5th grade, we invite you to enjoy playing our song in your home over the next few weeks. Click here.
We are excited for them to join us either at 5pm or 7pm on Christmas Eve to participate in this song. Once you as a family decide which service you will attend, please share that with Janette Schultz, our DSKids Director, in order for us to properly prepare for this special service.
Mommy & Me – Children 0-4 years and caregiver invited to join us! Next activity Monday, Dec 10 8:45 am. Registration required only once for all dates: EVENTS at DORAL campus at www.divinesaviorchurch.com
Pastor Caleb Schmiege Welcome –We are planning for the Schmieges to arrive here in Doral after the new year. We would love to give them a warm, Divine Savior family welcome and present them with gift cards at the day of installation. We will have a basket on the table at church to collect these from now – end of December. You can bring gift cards for your favorite local restaurants, grocery stores, fun places to go, or pre-paid VISA/MC cards.
Advent Devotions – Check out daily devotions from the faculty of Martin Luther College. View the devotions online here or sign up to get the devotion emailed to you each day here.
New Meditations devotional booklets are available on the info table this Sunday. Take one home. Read daily. Takes 5 minutes or less.
Offerings: Last Sunday – $9,043.25 | Needed – $9,200
Bethlehem Revisited – DSC outing to Coral Springs. Sun., Dec 9. Meet at high school circle (DSA) at 5:30pm. Free!
Jingle & Mingle – DSC family Christmas Party Sat., Dec.15. 5pm. Bring your family and your favorite holiday food to share. Bring non-perishable food donations for our food drive. Want to perform some live music with us? Please email Kurt Hoppe.
Next All Pro Dad’s Day—This Thursday, December 13. Register online. It’s for all dads and kids ages K-6th Grade. Free breakfast in the high school common from 7:00-8:00am.
Refreshment Schedule – Thank you for serving! If you have any questions or would like to help where needed, please contact Pam.
December 9. Biesterfeld. Herrera. Hansen.
December 16. Befeler. Welch. HELP NEEDED
December 23. Kaufmann. Sievert
December 30. Meihak. HELP NEEDED
Sunday Playlist – This Sunday we will sing the Advent hymns Oh,Come, Oh, Come, Emmanuel and Comfort, Comfort All My People. Also the hymn The Angel Gabriel From Heaven Came and The Lord is My Salvation. During the offering a soloist will introduce the Lauren Daigle song Light of the World.
New Song: Next week, on December16 we will sing a new Advent/Christmas song by Matt Maher called Hope for Everyone. Give it a listen. Get ready to sing along!
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
