Dear Church Family,
It’s interesting where our life journeys take us! Often they lead us in directions we never anticipated. But wherever life’s roads may lead, when Jesus is leading the way, we know we’re on a good path. Sometimes though we need Christian encouragement to remember that truth when days of testing come—those days when we feel like we’re spiritually spinning our wheels or we feel like we’re running out of steam. We need God to renew us and sustain us for the long haul. Thankfully that’s what Jesus loves to do for us through his word and sacraments as he meets us where we are at on our journey.
Running out of steam? Join me this Sunday at 9:30 am as we continue our series The Journey and to be renewed and sustained by our Savior who loves us. Share our series promo video and invite a friend to begin their journey with us!
Sunday Playlist – “Same Power” | “His Battle Ended There CW 146” | “Lord ‘Tis Not That I Did Choose You CW 380”| “Resurrection Power” | “Resurrecting”
DSC English Group Open Forum:
First of all, thank you to everyone who attended the open forum last Sunday after church to discuss our English service worship space and times. It was a large group and I greatly appreciated your feedback!
In case you missed it, here is a pdf of the document I handed out which served as the basis for our conversation. It consists of five causes for action, four of our church’s core values that I think are most pertinent to the discussion, and three different possible courses of action. Please take a look and feel free to share your feedback with me.
I talked us through the document and led the discussion. At the end of each section we stopped for comments, questions, and feedback from anyone in attendance. Thank you to secretary Marcus Spiegelberg for capturing the comments and feedback that you can also read here.
Marriage Retreat – We invite all married couples to enjoy a marriage retreat in September! The relationship you have with your spouse the most profound relationship you have, next to the relationship you have with God. Learn together, laugh together, grow together, pray together, and receive the blessings of the Word of God together! Registration is OPEN now, with limited space! Click here to make your reservations at a discounted rate: Remember, don’t wait! There is a limit of only 25 couples in English and Spanish!
Camp South 2019 – Registration for Camp South is now open! Camp South is an awesome Bible Camp for youth entering 5th – 8th grades. At Camp, kids get to study God’s Word, develop Christian friendships, and grow in their relationship with God (oh, and there’s tons of crazy awesome activities, too). Camp South is an experience your child will never forget! Camp South is July 22 – 26, 2019 in Covington, Georgia. Spots are limited. Sign up today to reserve your spot! Click here to register a boy. Click here to register a girl. Questions? Email Pastor Caleb Schmiege.
Upcoming Events:
Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12 we have something special planned! Stay tuned. (Normal English and Spanish service times)
Youth Confirmation Sunday – Sunday, May 26 bilingual service at 10:30 am.
Next All Pro Dad’s Day—May 16. Register online here. It’s for all dads and kids ages K-6th Grade. Final All Pro Dad event of this school year before the summer!
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
