Dear Church Family,
A life of hope is unique in our world. In culture today, there is a lot of hopelessness, misdirected faith, superficial love, and unrealistic hope in things that won’t happen. This is perhaps why so many are trying to escape the reality of the future… by hiding in work, entertainment, alcohol, sex, material things, and all kinds of distraction.
The book of Ephesians was written for people to know there is a greater hope. Ephesians is packed with stunning passages that help us know this hope we have in Jesus, deepen our appreciation for God’s love, and move us to have a new purpose in life.
This short book of the Bible is God’s spiritual remedy to radically improve our spiritual health and give us hope. Grasp the awesome scale of God’s love! God brings us from death to life by grace. God teaches us how to live in the light. God has done resurrection before. We know He can do it again. There is no greater hope. Know greater hope!
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Caleb begin this series by highlighting the stunning truths of God’s choosing of us in Christ based on Ephesians 1:1-14.
ICYMI – Watch my sermon from Easter Sunday based on Acts 4:11-12 – “Salvation is found in no one else!”
DSYouth– Students in 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for DSYouth on Friday, April 14 from 6:00-8:00pm. There are 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. There are games and 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 each year.)
Start and Engage Classes – continue this Sunday after church
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: $10,247/ wk
Projected Amount Needed for FY 2023-2024: $12,600 / 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: There Is One Gospel | Christ our Hope in Life and Death | O Sons and Daughters of the King CWH #456 | Because He Lives
Upcoming special days:
- Sunday, April 30 English service Adult Confirmation
- Sunday, April 30 Family Sports Day 1:00pm
- Sunday, May 7 DSC Blood Drive
- Sunday, May 28 Youth Confirmation 10:30 am bilingual worship service in the HS gym
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
