Dear Church Family,
What is a disciple? Am I a disciple? These are important questions for those who seek to follow Jesus. While the resurrection of Jesus on Easter changes our entire outlook on death and the life to come, we also need to ask ourselves, “What does it change for my life right now if I’m going to call myself a Christian or a disciple of Jesus?”
As we answer this question, we’ll see that being a disciple is not something that we simply do externally, as if Jesus and his teachings and ways are something we add to our current identity. It’s much deeper than that. It is our internal identity. To be a disciple of Jesus Christ means your entire life and identity is based on Him. Only with this foundation can we begin to develop healthy habits of being His disciple.
That’s why as Jesus wanted one rich young man to learn, it’s only by trusting wholeheartedly in Jesus that anyone can receive God’s free gift of salvation. A disciple of Jesus thus knows that having a childlike trust is worth more than having great riches. Before we can find our life in Christ…first we need to lose it.
Join us this weekend as we begin a new series called 5 Habits of a Disciple on Saturday at 5:00 pm or Sunday at 9:30 am as we ask an initial question, “What is a disciple?”
ICYMI: Watch my Easter Sunday sermon based on 1 Peter 1:3-9: We Have An Inheritance of Living Hope!
DSYouth: Today, Friday, April 22 from 6:00-8:30 pm, all students in middle or high school (beginning with grade 6 through 12th grade) are welcome to join us for DSYouth! We are preparing a special Escape Room challenge on campus. Please enter at the high school commons entrance. Parents, if you have a child participating for the 1st time ever in DSYouth, please fill out the parent consent and student registration. Click here for English.
Worship and Ministry Center: Our building committee continues to work now towards our congregation’s decision to move forward with building our new Worship and Ministry Center. Please keep this in your prayers and consider now your own personal plans for how you can help support this effort.
Pastor Ben Has a Call: Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Austin, TX has extended to me a divine call to be their pastor. I hope to announce a decision soon. Your prayers, encouragement, questions, and feedback are welcome.
Mommy & Me: Monday, April 25 from 8:45 – 10:00am. Enjoy a fun morning with your little one at Mommy & Me, where you can connect with others through storytime, music & movement, and play! Children from birth to age 4 and Mommy or caregiver welcome! FREE! If you would like to participate and have not yet registered this year, please click here to register.
New START class beginning Tuesday, April 26 – What does the Bible teach? What do Christians believe? This class studies the foundational teachings of the Christian faith using the Bible. This START class is the starting point for anyone who would like to learn more about God, find out what the Bible says, or pursue becoming a member of Divine Savior Church. Class taught by Pastor Ben on consecutive Tuesday evenings from 8:15-9:30 pmhere on campus starting this coming Tuesday April 26th. There are 7 lessons. Contact me to participate or ask questions. I’ll reply with answers and any other details. Just let me know!
Blood Drive: On Sunday May 1 from 8:30am-1:30pm the Big Red Bus from One Blood will be in our parking lot. Please consider donating blood to serve our community. They are offering free health checks and a gift as a thank you.
Mother’s Day Weekend: Celebrate with us as we honor moms and give thanks to God for them! Invite your whole family to attend worship with you and enjoy the day together. We’ll have a photo booth, light refreshments, and flowers for you to enjoy. Choose to attend our English worship service on Saturday, May 7th 5:00 pm or Sunday, May 8th at 9:30 am.
Camp South: Every year, Divine Savior Church takes a group of youth to Camp South, a Bible Camp for youth entering 5th-9th grades. At Camp, kids get to study God’s Word, develop Christian friendships, and grow in their faith. Camp South takes place in Covington, Georgia from July 25-29th, 2022. Check out the 2021 Camp South video here to see what camp is like. Registration for Camp South will open on May 1st to all of our DSC family. Interested in being a chaperone? Any questions? Talk to Pastor Caleb.
Download Our Church App – Use it to worship online, watch archived messages, 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: Thank you to everyone who has begun to increase their weekly giving in anticipation of our upcoming building project. As a congregation we are beginning to rise to the occasion and for that God be praised!
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 keeping in mind that setting up your regular giving via ACH vs credit card saves our church over 2% in additional fees.
Coming Soon:
- Sunday, May 29 at 10:30am Youth Confirmation Bilingual service in the high school gym, followed by a cake reception
- Sunday, June 5 DSC Annual Voter’s Meeting, immediately following the worship service
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
