Dear Church Family,
One way we see the love of Jesus is in how he interacted with people from all segments of society. He talked with them. He listened to them. He asked them questions. He taught them. Our human tendency is to be comfortable only with people from our social circles, those we would happily already call our friends. Perhaps this is why “talk to people” is something we need to, well, talk about in church! Don’t worry though, this isn’t just for those who we might call “extroverts” – people who might have a natural gift in talking to people. We’ll explore how this is for “introverts” too – people who might have a natural gift for listening. So we’ll learn from each other and from our Savior how listening and talking are important skills for every disciple of Jesus. Why? Because “faith comes from hearing the message” (Romans 10:17). And if our eyes are open for opportunities and we’re showing love to people by doing good, then we should be prepared. To do what? To talk to people! “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have” (1 Peter 3:15).
Join us this weekend for worship as we continue our series 5 Habits of a Disciple. Pastor Caleb will be leading worship in Doral. I’ll be leading worship in Delray Beach when I return from Texas where we are dedicating our Santa Rita campus and meeting as a governing board.
ICYMI: Watch Pastor Ben’s message from last Sunday about our habit “Do Good.”
Guests at worship: The 2nd grade class of DSA will be singing in our worship service this Sunday, May 15 at 9:30am. It is a great opportunity for us to welcome the students and their families to join us for the service. Please take a moment to introduce yourself and greet someone new! We would also ask some of you to consider attending the Saturday evening worship service to better accommodate all of our guests.
All Pro Dad: 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 7:00-8:00am 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 May 19th. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben.
Women’s Night: Enjoy some fellowship at a casual get together with friends on Thursday, May 19 from 7:00-9:00pm! Ladies, if you’d like to attend this month, please contact Julie Lillo and let her know you are coming 269-985-8434.
Youth Confirmation: Sunday, May 29 at 10:30am we will come together as one church family to celebrate the students who will be confirmed in their Christian faith. There will be no Saturday evening worship service. On Sunday we will have one bilingual worship service in the high school gymnasium, followed by a cake reception in the commons.
Summer Worship Schedule: From June-July, beginning Sunday June 5, we will have only Sunday morning worship at 9:30 am. There will be no Saturday service during those summer months.
Coming Soon:
- Sunday, June 5 DSC Annual Voter’s Meeting, immediately following the worship service
- No Saturday evening worship service during June or July
