Dear Church Family,
Does it ever feel like sometimes your troubles are so big that you can’t see around them? In those kinds of situations it might seem like you’re facing them all alone left to your own resources while God is far away. But the prophet Isaiah saw that Jesus is the God who is near. In fact whether we believe it or not, Jesus came near to us in his birth and he still comes near to us today!
That’s why this weekend we’ll begin our new series What Child is This? by discovering the answer: He is the God Who Is Near.
Please join me in worship whether on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am. All are welcome!
ICYMI –Watch the message that Pastor Steve and I co-preached last Sunday on how Jesus is the only leader who never lets us down.
Shout Out – Thank you to everyone who volunteered and served for our special Baptism Sunday. It was an awesome day! Worship, food, fun…and getting everything done that needed to get done…what a great day and it was a huge team effort. Thanks!
Advent by Candlelight – Take an evening during December to remember the true meaning of why we celebrate! 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. Save the date on your calendar for Monday, Dec 9 at 7:00 pm. There are lots of VOLUNTEER opportunities as we plan to host it. Please click HERE to choose the way you can serve.
Advent by Candlelight REGISTRATION – The REGISTRATION FORM for women IS OPEN! The event will take place on Monday, Dec 9 at 7:00 pm. 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.
Birthday for Jesus – All families with children ages 3 years to 5th grade are invited to Birthday for Jesus on Saturday, Dec 14 at 9:00 am. Parents can drop off their child(ren) or accompany them for the FUN in the morning. There will be a special presentation by the kids for the parents at 11:30 am! Our DSKids and DSYouth ministry families are hosting! If you’d like to help, contact Janette Schultz. Come celebrate the best gift of Christmas! FREE! Parents, click HERE to give consent and register your child. Please read the form carefully.
Jingle & Mingle en Navidad (DSC Christmas Party) – Join in the FUN with your church family on Friday, Dec 20 at 6:30 pm! Live music, karaoke, and games for all ages! PRIZES for Best Christmas Outfit AND People’s Choice in Food. Please bring a traditional food item (sweet or savory) from your country and printed recipe to share. Don’t forget non-perishable food donations for our annual shelter donation.
Save the Dates – Tuesday, December 24 at 5:00 & 7:00 pm English/Spanish Bilingual Christmas Eve Worship Service; Tuesday, December 31 at 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve Worship Service.
Church Offering Envelopes – To all our members who are not giving online, your 2020 boxes of envelopes will be on a table in the back of church starting next Sunday throughout the month of December. If you wish to switch your giving online simply login to MyDSC and click Give to set up online giving or to view your giving statement.
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!
Weekly Offerings: Last week: $9,093.00| Average weekly fiscal year to date: $8,285.05 / wk. | Needed weekly to carry out our ministry plan: $8,374 / wk.
Weekend Playlist – Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel | What Child Is This | Savior of the Nations Come | The Lord Is My Salvation
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
