Dear Church Family,
The President did what?!? The local pastor said what?!? Scandals aren’t just bad because bad things occurred. Scandals deal with the things we did not see coming; things that shouldn’t happen. The plot and conspiracy that unfolded to condemn a man named Jesus two millennia ago is a scandal.
But there is more to this scandal than what transpired in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago. The scandal includes us all! The scandal of our sin caused all Jesus endured. Greater still is the scandal of God’s grace – his undeserved love for us – that alone moved him to send his own Son to die for us.
During this season of Lent we will unpack the scandal that took place 2,000 years ago and its significance for us today.
“For in Scripture it says: See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” and, “A stone that causes people to stumble and a rock that makes them fall” (1 Peter 2:6-8).
ICYMI – Watch my sermon from last Sunday encouraging us in our use of the spiritual gifts that God has given us to live purpose-filled lives.
Church Picnic – Our Divine Savior Church Picnic is this Sunday, February 26 at 1:00 pm. Come and get to know others in our church family! Please click here to check the needs request. Click the box on the things you can do/bring. We also need help with set-up on Saturday, Feb 25 at 3:00pm. Questions? Connect with Micah Hoang at 507-206-9748. We can’t wait to see you there!
ENGAGE – New Sunday Morning Bible Study Opportunities: Two new Bible Class opportunities begin this Sunday, February 26th! Both classes will take place weekly from 11:00 am – 11:45 am on Sunday mornings. You can sign up through the DSC app or fill out this quick form to register.
Dr. Erik Landwehr will be leading a six-week class on Stewardship titled, “God’s Trustees.” This study will explore the biblical teaching of “stewardship.” How does it apply to individuals and groups? And what is its importance in the life of a Christian and in the church?
Jeremy Seeger will be facilitating a study focused on Spiritual Gifts. Participants will examine what the Bible teaches about spiritual gifts. What are your spiritual gifts? How do your gifts differ from those around you? And how can you use those gifts to serve God and His church?
START Class with Pastor Ben – What does the Bible teach? Participate in START Class. Participating in this class will also prepare you to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion at Divine Savior Church when you’re ready. START Class is also the first step to becoming a member of our church family. We continue with lesson 3 of 7 this coming Sunday, February 19 from 11:00-12:30 pm after church meeting in the music room.There’s still time for you to join us.Contact Pastor Ben if you’d like to still participate in this current Start Class.
DSYouth Night in Delray – On Saturday February 25th, we will have ONE BIG DSYouth night at DSC in Delray from 5:00-8:00pm where all of the DSYouth groups from Delray, Doral, and West Palm Beach will be together. We’ll enjoy some worship, Bible Study, fun, and FOOD! It’s a great chance for middle and high school students to connect with other young Christians in our DSC family who are passionate about following Jesus. We’ll leave from Doral at 4pm on Saturday and return around 9pm. Please register here if you’re interested in going.
Serving on the DSC Ambassador Team – There is an opportunity to represent Divine Savior Church at the upcoming school event, Family Fest on Saturday, March 4. We love to have a presence at events like this to help bring awareness of our church to the local community and DSA school families who participate. Our goal is to offer information about our church family through conversations with parents. For more details regarding serving as a DSC Ambassador at this event, please contact Staff Minister Becky.
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.
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.
Weekly Offerings to Budget:
Needed for Current FY 2022-2023: $10,002 / wk | Current Weekly Average: $10,222 / wk
Projected Amount Needed for FY 2023-2024: $11,918 / wk
Projected Amount Needed for FY 2024-2025: $12,126 / wk
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. Please note also that the opportunity to pledge and give toward “$2,035 for 3 Years” is for offerings over and above regular giving.
Sunday Playlist: Man of Sorrows | Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle CWH #419 | Soul, Adorn Yourself with Gladness #663 | Go, My Children, with My Blessing CWH #930
Coming Up: There are no midweek services during Lent. However, check your email and the church app starting this coming Wednesday for a weekly video devotion with discussion questions and a song to use at home or with your family!
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
