Dear Church Family,
Why do Christians get so excited by “grace?” Why do we sing about “Amazing Grace”? Of course know God’s “grace” is his undeserved love for us. But why is it so amazing? Our text this Sunday reveals why God’s grace is the most amazing gift we could ever have. By nature we have a problem – we are spiritually dead. We can’t do a thing to make things right with God. We are captive to the ways of this world and how they squash hope right out of our lives.
But… God loves us. That changes everything! His undeserved love for us brought us back to life! The same power He raised Jesus with… He has raised us with when he brought us to faith. We were brought from death to life by God’s grace! God’s amazing grace is the greatest gift we could ever have! There’s no greater hope!
So please join me this coming Sunday as we unpack one of the clearest, hope-filled passages in the entire Bible in Ephesians 2:1-10.
ICYMI – Watch my sermon based on Ephesians 1:15-23, part two of Know Greater Hope
Family Sports Day: Join us on the DSA athletic field this Sunday, April 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 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!
Camp South: Every year, Divine Savior Church takes a group of youth to Camp South, a Bible Camp for youth entering 5th-8th grades. At Camp, kids get to study God’s Word, develop Christian friendships, and grow in their faith. Camp South takes place in Covington, Georgia from July 24-28th, 2023. Check out the 2022 Camp South video here to see what camp is like. Registration for Camp South will open on May 1st to all of our DSC family. Find all the info and registration link on the Divine Savior Church app home page (Doral campus). * We also need chaperones for Camp South. All travel and registration costs for chaperones are covered, and it’s a lot of fun! Any questions? Contact Pastor Caleb.
DSYouth: Students in 6th through 8th grade (middle school only) are invited to join us for DSYouth on Friday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00pm for Bible study, games and snacks. 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.) The DSYouth lock-in for high school students is being rescheduled. Stay tuned for more info soon.
DSC Blood Drive: On Sunday, May 7 from 8:30am-1:30pm the Big Red Bus from One Blood will be in our parking lot. Please consider donating blood to serve our community. They are offering free health checks and a gift as a thank you.
Fellowship Events Team Serving Opportunity: As a church family, we support each other, are empowered to serve together, and embrace the unity we have in Jesus in our diversity. The Fellowship Event Team is a group of volunteers that serve to help strengthen the relationships we have with one another within our church family. We are blessed by events throughout the year where we get to know each other better. Opportunities to serve on the team vary and are flexible. Contact Staff Minister Becky with questions or interest.
Israel Tour Travel Opportunity: If you are interested in a tour to Israel, a few members will be going next fall and there is still room to join. Please contact Jay Borns (email or 708-577-8002) for more information.
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: $10,377/ 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: Rescuer | Before the Throne of God Above #561| The King of Love My Shepherd Is CWH #552 | Saved My Soul
Upcoming special days:
Sunday, April 30 Family Sports Day 1:00pm
Friday, May 5 Middle School DSYouth
Sunday, May 7 DSC Blood Drive
Sunday, May 14 Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 28 Youth Confirmation 10:30am bilingual worship service in the HS gym
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
