Dear Church Family,
If only…
How much hurt, how much pain, how much frustration and anger is contained in these two words… if only?
“If only I had died instead of you– O Absalom, my son, my son!” (2 Samuel 18:33)
“If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales!” (Job 6:2)
“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:19)
This Sunday we’ll meet two sisters who felt it also when their brother Lazarus died. “Lord, if only you had been there…”
Do you have any if onlys?
This Sunday I want to encourage you to bring them with you to church. Bring your hurt. Bring your pain. Bring your tears. It’s ok. Really. It’s ok. You can bring your if only’s to the great I AM—to the One who says, “I am the resurrection and the life!” and who has the power to back it up. See you this Sunday at 9:30 am. I can’t wait to share what is going to be an uplifting message about Jesus with you!
ICYMI – click here to watch my sermon from last Sunday about how important it is to stay connected to Jesus.
Installation & Welcome – You received emails this week regarding our special service and welcome barbecue on Sunday (Feb. 10) afternoon. We hope you and your family will join us! The worship/installation service for Pastor Caleb Schmiege, our new Lead Academy Pastor is at 4:00 pm. Following the service, we will enjoy fellowship as a Divine Savior family outside. If you have not yet completed your RSVP from the email invite, please do so. If you are willing to volunteer to serve by fulfilling any of the needs requests, please indicate which ones in your email response. If you have any questions, please contact Staff Minister Becky.
Marriage Workshop – If registered, meet at church Saturday, Feb. 16th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. If you’re not registered and you’re still interested, please contact Staff Minister Becky.
DSYouth – All middle school and high school age students (DSA, DSC, or friends from community) are invited to attend activity on Friday, Feb. 8th from 6:00-8:30pm. Meet in the high school commons for Bible study, “Reclaim Your Friendships” followed by games in the gym and snacks. Questions? Contact Dr. Erik.
Mommy & Me – Next session is Monday, Feb. 11th from 8:45-10:00 am. For more details or to register, click here. Questions? Contact Grace.
My DSC – Watch your email for more information about this wonderful new tool for our DSC family!
Next All Pro Dad’s Day—Thursday, February 21. Register online. It’s for all dads and kids ages K-6th Grade. Free breakfast in the high school commons from 7:00-8:00am. Theme: Kindness.
Miami All Pro Dad Experience – A fun filled morning for dads and kids at the brand new Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility on campus of the University of Miami from 9am-12pm on Saturday, February 23. Contact me for a coupon code for free tickets if you’re not already a member of our All Pro Dad’s chapter but would like to go. Click here for more info about the special event.
Parenting Teens Resource: We have begun subscribing to a resource produced by CPYU (Center for Parent/Youth Understanding) designed to help parents understand teenagers and their world. Pick up your free booklet on the info table at church this Sunday.
Weekly Offerings = Received last week: $8,776.25 | Needed Weekly: $8,374 / wk.
Refreshment Schedule – Thank you for serving! If you have any questions or would like to help where needed, please contact Pam.
February 10. Spiegelberg. Kurbis. Mueller.
February 17. Seegers. Arguello. Unke.
February 24. Wells. M Torres. M. Fernandez
Usher Schedule –
February 10. Ryan Loberger. Alec Mueller.
February 17. Luke Hartzell. Aaron Hartzell.
February 24. Sam Londono. Jorge Calil.
March 3. Marcus Spiegelberg. Jon Ross.
Sunday Playlist – “Resurrecting” | “Death Was Arrested” | “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” | “Because He Lives (Amen)”
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
