Dear Church Family,
The students of our Divine Savior Academy here in Doral have been working together this semester to support mission work in the country of Nepal. They’ve been doing this through some creative fundraising activities and through their weekly chapel offerings.
Recently they learned during a special presentation that only 1% of the population in Nepal is Christian. And one of the serious consequences of being a Christian there is that many receive threats from the government or local community authorities. Imprisonment, beatings, intimidation, and harassment are very real threats. The safety of church leaders especially cannot be taken for granted. We should remember to pray for them and all those who suffer persecution for the sake of the gospel.
Yet despite the threats, believers there, our brothers and sisters in Christ, know that when they gather together in church, they are perfectly safe!
How can this be? Well it’s not because their physical safety or financial security is guaranteed (they know it’s not). It’s not because their simple stone churches are built so tough (major earthquakes prove they’re not).
Rather it’s because as they worship together they find their ultimate confidence in Jesus who promises to keep them safe on the day of God’s righteous judgment. Jesus is their mighty fortress who will keep them safe even though “the mountains fall into the heart of the sea” (Psalm 46:2). Jesus is their Savior who, when he comes, will take them (and us!) safely home to heaven.
What will otherwise be a frightening day for unbelievers has become for us who trust in Jesus a day we can eagerly anticipate! Until then, through faith in Jesus Christ, together with our brothers and sisters in Nepal, we find a welcome home in Christ’s church, a place where we are safe.
That’s why I want to invite you to join me this weekend at for worship either this Saturday evening at 5:00 pm or Sunday morning at 9:30 am. All are welcome! Welcome home.
ICYMI –Watch my message from this past weekend on how to find the rest we ultimately need—a rest that doesn’t rest on us! Download and the use the accompanying sermon worksheet for a family or personal devotion to dig deeper and apply the message to your life.
DSKids: The fun has begun in Genesis 1! If your child is 3 years old to 3rd grade, we invite them to join us THIS Sunday as we continue to hear about our all-powerful God and how He created this amazing world for us in just 6 days! We are on Day 6 and your kiddos won’t want to miss it! Then make sure to join us Next Sunday as we have our monthly Skit & Song Sunday where your child will get to jump in and be a part of the story as we learn and sing about Joshua and the Battle of Jericho. Simply stop at the sign in table right outside the church doors before you head into worship to register your child(ren).
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 register for our next class which is an evening class offered Thursday, November 14. Baptism Sunday is coming up November 24.
DSC Welcome Mugs – We want visitors to feel welcome in 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!
Advent by Candlelight VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – There are volunteer opportunities for everyone (men & women) in our church family to help host this event! Every year DSC has the joy of sharing the free gift of forgiveness and eternal life through Jesus with hundreds of women at this event. May the Lord bless our efforts as we work together to reach more with the love of Christ! Please consider how YOU can serve! Click HERE to see opportunities.
Advent by Candlelight REGISTRATION – The registration form for women will open on Monday, Nov. 11. The event will take place on Mon., Dec. 9 at 7pm. Use this evening during December to remember the true meaning of why we celebrate! Who can you invite to join you? Click HERE to RSVP.
Weekly Offerings: Last week: $7,174.00 | Average weekly fiscal year to date: $8,041.83 wk. | Needed weekly to carry out our ministry plan: $8,374 / wk.
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Weekend Playlist – Saturday evening: Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled CWS 759 | By Grace I’m Saved CW 384 | O God Our Help in Ages Past CW 441
Sunday morning: Welcome Home | Rock of Ages CW 389 | By Grace I’m Saved CW 384 | Whom Shall I Fear |
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
