Dear Church Family,
Maybe you know people who celebrate Passover and you’ve wondered what that is all about. It was actually a central idea in the Bible and a huge part of the worship rhythm of God’s people. The original feast helped God’s people remember how He delivered them from slavery and oppression. Year after year, they observed the Passover to remember that. But at the same time, they were learning about a much greater future deliverance. In other words, all their Passover lambs pointed to The Passover Lamb whose blood would save them for good.
The ties between the two are impossible to dismiss. Jesus was there all along! Our real Passover Lamb! Whose death freed us for good and forever! This, by the way, is the heart of the Bible’s message and what the Lutheran Reformation started in 1517 was all about. We are set free from the oppressive power of sin not by what we do, but on the basis of what Jesus did and the deliverance he brought about. Therefore it’s by grace alone, through faith in Jesus Christ alone that we have peace. So join me for worship at church this Sunday at 9:30 am as we get to celebrate this together and thank God for his saving grace that gives us peace!
DSYouth Friday – Students from DSYouth in 8th-12th grade will meet in the high school media center for a special session on Friday, October 28 from 7:00-8:15pm. We will spend the night thinking about ministry–serving God and his people, and reaching the lost. There will be a special focus on thinking about serving God as a pastor, a teacher, or a staff minister. We’ll have some visitors from Martin Luther College who will share more opportunities with us as we think about serving God and sharing the gospel with others in the future. If you are interested and have not yet attended DSYouth in the past, please fill out the parent consent form here and the student registration form here.
Dinner Date Night Is Back! Have some fun with your spouse and get to know other couples from our Divine Savior family. Reserve Friday, November 4 for Dinner Date Night, hosted by our Marriage Ministry Team. Together we will enjoy a relaxing dinner at the Doral Park Country Club. Space is limited, so register now! Click HERE for more info and to make reservations.
Family Sports Day – Join us on the DSA athletic field this Sunday, Oct 30 for an afternoon of fun! Enjoy the fresh air with your DSC family. Meet after the Spanish worship service – about 1:00 pm. Plan on a pick up game of soccer and whatever other outside sport activities you might enjoy! All ages can participate and the little ones can be in the park. Bring a snack to share if you like, we will have bottles of water. For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact David Gómez on his cell phone at 305-321-5006. See you there!
Mommy & Me Field Trip – Any families with children ages 0 to age 4 are invited to join us for a special field trip on Friday, November 4 at 10:00am to the Berry Farm! If interested or for more details, contact Janette Schultz directly by Wednesday, November 2.
“$2,025 for 3 Years” is a commitment we made as a congregation to find at least 25 members would pledge to give over and above their weekly offerings for 3 years. Please visit our special campaign web page for more info and to either 1) make your total 3 year pledge there, or 2) make a contribution toward your pledged amount. Thank you to those who have pledged and given and to all who are prayerfully considering it!
Building Project Progress Updates – It’s exciting to see the changes outside each week as you come to worship. If you’re curious and want to know the details, we have added a button on the DSC app to stay informed. Just click on the “connect” option of the bottom menu and you will see an option for “Worship and Ministry Center”. Find photos, videos, and up-to-date construction updates.
Weekly Offerings to Budget:
Needed for Current FY 2022-2023: $10,002 / wk | Current Weekly Average: $10,089.04 / wk
Projected Amount Needed for FY 2023-2024: $11,918 / wk
Projected Amount Needed for FY 2024-2025: $12,126 / wk
Note: We are no longer receiving gifts to what used to be called the “Building fund” since the “General fund” now includes the mortgage payments for our new worship and ministry center.
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel.
Download Our Church App – Use it to worship online, watch archived messages, and register for events and classes that are coming up. Our app is the communication hub for everything DSC! Search “Divine Savior Church” in your app store. Select “Doral” as your campus.
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 keeping in mind that setting up your regular giving via ACH vs credit card saves our church over 2% in additional fees.
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
