Dear Church Family,
Ya Got Trouble.
I remember being an elementary student and hearing this song from the musical turned film “The Music Man” for the first time. It’s a song about trouble, but it’s not what you would think. In the song, the trouble that comes to town is a pool table. This “trouble” is intentionally blown way out of proportion to make parents think that by allowing their kids to play pool, they will be leading them down the devil’s path. In other words, a pool table = Trouble.
What do you think the trouble is with our world today? What is the trouble in your life? It would be hard to make a song about just one thing, wouldn’t it? And let’s face it, many of our troubles aren’t ones we necessarily want to sing about, even if we could to get a laugh. Our troubles can flood our emotions until we feel weak and overwhelmed. Our troubles can sometimes even cause us to question our faith. Many of us don’t want to talk about our troubles with other people much less sing about them. We’ve all got trouble alright, Trouble with a capital “T”.
Thankfully, friends, we also have a Savior who himself knows all about Trouble. And because he overcame it, he alone can provide true comfort for people like us with troubled hearts as we journey through life. Please come to church this Sunday at 9:30 AM to hear Jesus in own words from John chapter 14 where he says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” and learn why he can say to us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled.”
ICYMI – click here to watch my message from last Sunday where Jesus says, “I am the resurrection and the life.” And remember, our YouTube channel is an archive of all our past messages. Use it a resource to share with friends who need Jesus!
DSYouth – All middle school and high school age students (DSA, DSC, or friends from community) are invited to attend activity on Friday, Feb. 22 from 6:00-8:30pm. Meet at church. Questions? Contact Dr. Erik.
My DSC – If you haven’t already, please log in and update your personal profile with the following: name, current email, cell phone number and carrier, birth date, anniversary, personal photo, & family info. Contact Becky if you have any questions.
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.
Weekly Offerings = Received last week: $9,439.11 | 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 17. Seegers. Arguello. Unke.
February 24. Wells. M Torres. M. Fernandez.
March 3. Marshall. Londono. JLeyrer.
March 10. Schmitz. Hoppe. Davisson.
March 17. Bello. Hansen. Sullivan.
March 24. Kirchoff. Calil. Birkenstock.
March 31. Landwehr. Won. Biesterfeld.
Usher Schedule –
February 17. Luke Hartzell. Aaron Hartzell.
February 24. Sam Londono. Jorge Calil.
March 3. Marcus Spiegelberg. Jon Ross.
March 10. Luis Herrera. Logan Schulz.
March 17. Kurt Hoppe. Ryan Kirchoff.
March 24. Tim Biesterfeld. Matt Willems.
Sunday Playlist – “More Than Conquerors” | “Jesus, Priceless Treasure” (new tune by Joey Schumann) | “Christ, Be My Leader” | “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled” | “The Way” (a new song we’re introducing for the first time at DSC)
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
