Dear Church Family,
This is it. The final countdown. We’re coming to the end of the Best. Prayer. Ever.
Yet even after all that Jesus has taught us to pray for in the Lord’s Prayer, this fact remains—the world is filled with all kinds of evils. We see pain, suffering, and sorrow in the lives of others. We experience days of sorrow and difficulty in our own lives. Whenever we or other people consider these evils, or our life story takes a tragic turn, we might be tempted to wonder whether there is a God. We might ask, “How could a loving God permit such things to happen?” We might even begin to wonder whether praying “deliver us from evil” does any good.
That’s why, dear friends, I want to invite you to join me this weekend for worship as Pastor Caleb preaches on the seventh petition of the Lord’s Prayer. It is only in God’s presence gathered together around his word where our hearts can find true peace. This is what a man named Asaph learned also long ago when he was troubled by the tragic unfairness he perceived in the world. Finally he concluded: 16 When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me 17 till I entered the sanctuary of God…. 28 But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign LORD my refuge. (Psalm 73:16-17, 28)
ICYMI – Know anyone struggling to do the right thing? Watch and share my message from last weekend about how God always provides a way out when we face temptation so that we don’t fall from faith. Download and the use the accompanying Connect Group worksheet for a family or personal devotion to dig deeper and apply the message to your life.
Sermon Worksheet Survey – Click here to share your feedback on a 60 second survey.
DSYouth Harvest Festival – TONIGHT (Friday, Oct. 25th 6:00-8:00 pm) All middle and high school age students are invited to join in the fun at our annual DSYouth Harvest Festival! Bring your own pumpkin! Parents must register students IF they have not already done so yet this year. Click HERE.
Baptism – Discover what blessings come from baptism and why it is important. Understand what the Bible says about it. Ask questions and find out answers, with no obligation at one of our information classes. Click HERE to choose which class you’d like to attend. Our next class is offered next Sunday, November 3 after the worship service. Baptism Sunday is coming up November 24.
DSC Welcome Mugs – We want visitors to feel welcome into our church family! One of the ways we can do that is by pastor personally greeting each of the 1st time visitors at worship and offering them a gift. YOU can help! Be part of our Buy one, GIVE one program! For $7 you will receive your own DSC mug and allow us to GIVE one to a visitor. We hope you enjoy your mug and the opportunity to welcome others! Click HERE to participate!
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Weekend Playlist – O Church Arise | Rise My Soul to Watch and Pray CW 472 | Jesus Priceless Treasure | Abide with Me
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
