Dear Church Family,
Living in the country we do, freedom is important to us. We don’t like to be held back. We don’t like to be told what to do. There are some things that hold us back and restrict our freedom though… weaknesses, fears, uncertainty, lack of trust, hopelessness, insecurity, anger, grudges, guilt, etc.
All of these things restrict our lives and keep us from living in the freedom God designed us to live in. But long ago, the prophets spoke of Someone who would come to proclaim a real freedom! When Jesus spoke publicly the first time, He acknowledged He was the One who was coming to do that. Real Freedom is the perfect item for our grown-up Christmas list!
So please join me at church this weekend whether on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday morning at 9:30 am to celebrate the freedom Jesus brings us to live our lives as dearly loved children of God!
ICYMI:
Weekend Playlist: Hark! The Glad Sound the Savior Comes | On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry | Savior of the Nations Come
Birthday for Jesus: Don’t you love birthday parties? Come celebrate the birth of Jesus – the best birthday ever! We’ve created this free event designed just for families with children ages 3 through 5th grade. Parents are welcome to accompany them and join in the fun or drop off their child(ren). Saturday, December 11 at 9:00 am. We will end the birthday party with a special presentation for the parents at 11:30 am. Please register PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL. Click here to register. You will need to show your confirmation code at check in.
Puerto Rico DSC Mission Trip: We are in the final days of assembling our team. Click here for the application form, with payment included. We want to take a full team of 12 if possible! We have only received interest forms from 6 people. Please be sure you will be available to travel these days in regards to work/ family prior to submitting the application form. Since half of the team must be fluent in Spanish, we will process the application forms in the order they are submitted and to fill the necessary Spanish language ability. Forms must be completed by Wednesday, December 15. More details are included on the application form.
Countdown to Christmas Gathering: Have you picked a date for your gathering yet? Christmas is coming! We hope you use the kit with the tools for you to stay focused on the true meaning of the season. Gather together with others – to support each other as a family in Christ! Let’s encourage one another and use the relationships God has given us to share the peace we have through Jesus! Didn’t get your kit yet? Pick it up after worship this weekend!
All Pro Dad’s Day: Any dads and their kids who are in Kindergarten through 5th grade can team up with other dads and kids at our school once a month for All Pro Dad! We meet before school from 7:00-8:00 AM in the high school commons for a free breakfast and a character based-curriculum that helps dads start meaningful conversations with their kids. RSVP on our chapter website for our next monthly breakfast on December 16th. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben at ben.kuerth@divinesaviorchurch.com.
Christmas Eve Publicity: Pick up a yard sign and some postcard invitations to share! Please also engage (like, comment, or share) with and share our Divine Savior Church posts on Instagram or Facebook. Every little bit helps us reach more of our community!
Jingle & Mingle en Navidad (DSC Christmas Party) : Join in the fun with your church family on Friday, Dec 17 at 6:30 pm! Enjoy live music, karaoke, and yummy food! Come in your ugly Christmas sweater or other festive attire! We have prizes for Best Christmas Outfit and People’s Choice in Food. Please bring one of your favorite traditional holiday food items (sweet or savory). If you would like to participate and play an instrument to help provide our live music please contact Kurt Hoppe.
Christmas Eve Worship: We look forward to seeing you and your family for our very special worship service on Christmas Eve. Choose from one of three services: 4:00pm, 5:30pm, or 7:00pm. We are preparing to welcome many guests from our community – who can you invite to attend with you? Worship team leaders will be scheduling volunteers this week. Staff Minister Becky has shared a NEEDS REQUEST for help in providing refreshments after each service. Please take a moment to see how you can serve!
Download Our Church App – Use it to worship online, watch archived messages, discover spiritual resources, and register for events and classes that are coming up. Search “Divine Savior Church” in your app store. Select “Doral” as your campus.
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel.
Giving: To give simply follow this link to go to our secure giving page, or click Give at the bottom of the church app. You can make one-time special gifts or set up recurring gifts as well. Thank you for joyfully responding to God’s grace!
Upcoming Events: Check the Divine Savior Church app! We have so many wonderful opportunities for you and your family and we don’t want you to miss anything!
- 11 Birthday for Jesus 9:00am
- 17 Jingle & Mingle en Navidad 6:30pm
- 24 Christmas Eve bilingual worship services at 4:00, 5:30, or 7:00pm
- 31 New Year’s Eve bilingual worship service 7:00pm
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
