Dear Church Family,
Do we realize that the sinful world around us is actually our spiritual “enemy”? Or is it possible to get all too comfortable with it? Have we just accepted the fact that things are the way they are? Do the things that should bother us no longer bother us?
That is the way things were in Israel during the time of Samson. The people weren’t even crying out to the Lord for help anymore. They had just surrendered to the enemy around them. We are going to see how God works not only in spite of the flaws of someone like Samson, but even through his flaws. Could there be a more comforting thought heading into next week’s election in our country? God can carry out His purposes in spite of a person’s flaws. Samson’s story is proof.
That’s why I would love to have you worship with me this weekend as we continue with part two of our Samson trilogy. We are going to see how God even uses the act of “Settling Scores” to accomplish His purpose!
To attend in person this weekend whether on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am please register with this form ahead of time.
To worship online with others simply click here to visit our livestreaming platform either on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am. In case you missed it, be sure and watch my message from last week, part one of the Samson trilogy.
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages, worship services on-demand, and other Christ-centered content on our church YouTube channel. Subscribe and share with others! To watch DSA chapel services visit our chapel YouTube channel.
DSKids Online: Visit our DSKids At Home page to see our final “Science With Jesus” episode and any other episodes you might have missed.
DSKids In-person to Resume November 8: We are so excited to announce that our DSKids Sunday Morning Program for kids in PreK3 through 3rd grade will resume NEXT SUNDAY, November 8th. Our teachers are looking forward to seeing your kiddos and sharing Jesus with them and we are doing everything we can to plan for a safe and fun experience each Sunday. Please keep an eye out for an email coming soon to all parents about these plans and Covid precautions.
Congregational Update: This Sunday at 2:00 pm we have a meeting scheduled via Zoom to share an update on our church’s ministry, especially our building plans, and also to vote on one minor by-laws change. All members will receive the meeting link and info via email from our church president, Luis Herrera.
Church Family: Your church family is here to pray for you and care for you in Christian love. If you are ill, having surgery, facing hardship, etc… please let us know. Staff Minister Becky helps coordinate this care and compassion for you as part of our family. And if you would like to be part of our DSC Care & Compassion Team, please reach out to Becky.
Connect Groups provide a place (whether in-person or online) to connect with others, share life and grow in faith together. Click here to see this Fall’s options and sign-up for a group. You’re welcome to join a group even if a group has already started. The options to choose from are listed in the attachment to the form when you follow the link to sign-up.
Worship Attendance: Here’s a snapshot of last weekend’s attendance: 67 worshiped in-person (29 on Saturday and 38 on Sunday) | 28 devices watched live via our church online platform (12 on Saturday and 16 on Sunday) | 59 views on-demand via our YouTube channel
Marriage Moments are short, weekly videos highlighting one Biblical marriage thought accompanied by a discussion question. Click here to watch this week’s episode. Produced by our national church body, the WELS.
Weekly Offerings: Last week: $7,542.20 | Needed weekly to meet FY ’20-’21 budget: $9,106.96 | YTD per week: $8,640.47 | October weekly: $7,831.67
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 – The Love of Christ Who Died for Me CWS 749 | A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | The Perfect Wisdom Of Our God
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
