Dear Church Family,
Imagine having to pay back your debt to society… having to make up for everything you have ever done wrong. That would be frustrating and exhausting, wouldn’t it? The book of Leviticus shows us just how endlessly exhausting it would be, and how many sacrifices it would take. But Leviticus wasn’t put in the Bible to exhaust you or discourage you from continuing your Bible reading plan! It was put there to powerfully show you God’s solution for all we owe. In a beautiful and dramatic way, Leviticus shows us how receive rest from all that haunts us. Right in the center of this book we see Jesus! And once you see Him there, you will never be able to miss Him. Jesus is the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) Savior!
Join me this Sunday at 9:30 am as we continue our series We Want to See Jesus by learning about the Day of Atonement (i.e. Yom Kippur) recorded in Leviticus 16 and something called “the scapegoat.” And some more good news… you get an extra hour of sleep this weekend!
Fall Back – Don’t forget it’s time to fall back this Sunday. Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00 am Sunday morning. Make sure to turn your clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night.
ICYMI – Watch my sermon from last Sunday on how Jesus is our Passover Lamb. See the Lamb who sets you free to live with more joy than guilt!
DSYouth: Students in 8th-12th grade are invited to join us for DSYouth tonight on Friday, November 4 from 6:00-8:00pm. We have 2 separate groups in DSYouth: one for Middle School and one for High School. We study the Bible together, pray together, and talk about how we live as followers of Jesus in our world. We also play some games and enjoy snacks each time we meet. Our motto is “Disciples of Christ, Stronger Together. Parents, if you have not yet filled out the consent form or registration this year, please fill out both: Parent Consent Form and the Student Registration Form. (You only need to do this once this year.)
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 7:00-8:00 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 monthly breakfast on November 17th. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben: ben.kuerth@divinesaviorchurch.com
Thanksgiving Choir: Are you interested in joining a special Thanksgiving choir which will sing during the English service on November 27? Sign up HERE or email Sarah Kuerth at sarah.kuerth@divinesavioracademy.com for more information. Thank you!
Baptism: Are you or someone in your family interested in learning more about baptism? Join Pastor Ben to learn what the Bible teaches about baptism. Click here if interested. Divine Savior Church offers baptism for FREE to anyone of any age!
“$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. We are currently at 23 who have pledged. $42,750 of a needed $152,000 has already been given. 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 – Just click “connect” at the bottom menu of our DSC app 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 / 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. In other words when you give to the general fund, you are helping to pay for the building.
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.
Sunday Playlist – My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone (CW 818) | I Run to Christ (CW 833) | Jesus Paid It All (CW 562)
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
