Dear Church Family,
In an age of fast food, mobile bank deposits, and Netflix we have gotten pretty used to getting what we want, when we want it—at least for the little things in life. But what happens when we don’t? And what about when it comes to more important things in life like personal losses, frustrations, injustices, and hurts? What happens when those aren’t easily fixed or immediately solved? How are Christians to respond? This weekend we’ll study a powerful story that Jesus told his disciples and us “to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1).
To attend in person this weekend whether on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am you need to register with this form. You can expect us to follow the things outlined in our Phase 1 Plan, and we kindly ask you to also follow those guidelines. This weekend we will also be installing our newly elected church council members.
To watch live online with others simply click here either on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am.
ICYMI: Watch past sermons, services on-demand, video devotions, and other Christ-centered content on our YouTube Channel. Subscribe and share with others!
DSKids: Check out the weekly resources being provided by our DSKids team! We are not at this time providing in-person DSKids ministry during our weekend worship services at church.
Weekly Offerings: Last week: $7,209.00 | Needed weekly to meet FY ’20-’21 budget: $9,106.96
Equipping Christian Witnesses – is the name of a campaign to raise funds in support of our vital ministry partner, Martin Luther College (MLC). Please watch the video I made for more info about this opportunity to give. Currently $1,590 has been contributed towards our goal of $20,000.
Online Hosts Needed – In the same way that a greeter provides a welcoming presence and creates a great first impression outside or inside the church’s physical location, an online host has the opportunity to do the same on the church’s digital location. What does an online host do? Using our church’s streaming platform, an online host welcomes guests in our virtual lobby, helps people feel comfortable, and builds a sense of community online. Through interaction with visitors, an online host may even have opportunities to help people get connected to Jesus, the gospel, and the pastors of our church to help them along in their faith journey. Training and a handbook will be provided. Volunteers can even host remotely from the comfort of home! All that’s needed is a laptop computer or other convenient way to type while connected to the internet. We are hoping for 4-5 new volunteers to help us grow our online audience and increase engagement with guests in our digital location. Please contact Staff Minister Becky if interested.
Production TeamVolunteers Needed – Additional streaming technicians and camera operators are needed to help us support the production of our worship services. We hope to grow our team of multiple volunteers so that volunteers can be scheduled on a rotating basis and we can be sure to have enough people to cover all our weekend worship services, our academy chapel services, and any special services, concerts, or events that we may host this year to connect with people online. Training is provided. Please contact Scott Sievert if interested.
Online Giving: Giving online is easy to do either by clicking the “My Giving” tab while logged into MyDSC | by clicking on “Give” on our website: www.divinesaviorchurch.com | or by clicking “Give” while watching live on our church online platform
Weekend Playlist – Rescuer | Come My Soul With Every Care CW 409 | He Will Hold Me Fast
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
