Dear Church Family,
Last Sunday, Pastor Caleb talked about the authority with which Jesus spoke. People were amazed! We’ll see that again this Sunday as we witness in Mark 2:1-17 how Jesus has authority even to forgive sins. And that’s amazingly good news also for us, because just like the paralyzed man in the Bible that we’re going to hear about, our greatest needs aren’t merely physical, but rather… spiritual, whether we know it or not. We too all need God to forgive our sins! Thankfully, this is one of the blessings God gives through Baptism.
The words spoken during Baptism might sound like just simple words. The water might look like just plain water. But when God’s powerful Word is used according to Christ’s command it becomes Baptism—a gracious water of life and a washing of rebirth by the Holy Spirit. What is Baptism? It’s not just plain water, but it water used by God’s command and connected with the authoritative Word of God. Thus we believe that Baptism works incredible miracles: It gives forgiveness, life, and salvation. It’s truly amazing!
That’s why this Sunday at church we will again celebrate Baptism Sunday. Remember, there is one, bilingual service this Sunday at 10:30 am in our new Worship Center. There will also be a potluck meal following in the Commons. What a blessing to gather and celebrate together as one church family for this special service! We will also welcome Missionary Mike Hartman from London who will preach a message continuing our series “Race to the Cross.”
ICYMI – Watch Pastor Caleb’s sermon “The Amazing Race” from last Sunday based on Mark 1:21-45.
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel.
Baptism Sunday – On Sunday, January 21st we celebrate new life in Christ through baptism in our Divine Savior family. We will gather together for a bilingual worship service at 10:30 am. Immediately following the service we welcome you to all join us for lunch and a time to connect with one another. Please check the needs request here to sign up to bring food/drink to share and help us afterwards!
Ministry Center Receptionist Volunteer(s) Needed – We are actively looking for bilingual volunteers from our church family to help us cover our new Reception Office in the Ministry Center during normal business hours. Are you interested in serving a few hours once a week or more? Please let Staff Minister Becky know!
Faith5: Building strong families – Are you looking for a better way to connect within your family? Deepen your understanding of each other. Improve the mental and spiritual health of your children and yourselves as parents! Discover how to center your family around Christ in Faith5 with Divine Savior Church! Join our group, along with other parents, that meets together to learn a powerful framework that is simple and easy to implement. We invite both parents to attend the upcoming Sunday sessions from 11:00 am-noon in the new Ministry Center Conference Room, beginning February 4 following worship. Click here to register. Space is limited.
Offering envelopes –If you missed it, please take a moment to listen to this special message from our treasurer, Ron Hansen, regarding the use of envelopes for offerings.
Getting to Know Our New Worship and Ministry Center
Main Entrance/Parking:
You may park anywhere on campus. As you enter for worship on Sundays, please use our Main Entrance for Worship. This is located at the entrance facing 104th Ave. You will see new WELCOME letters marking the entrance to our lobby. As you invite guests, please also direct them to meet you here. The space is designed for you to find information about our ministry to use for yourself or as resources to share with others. Ushers will direct you, greeters will welcome you and there is a station for DSKids registration. If you have small children that need to move around during the service, the lobby provides a place to do so. Eventually we will have a screen and speakers there to hear/see everything that is going on in the service. After the service you can enjoy coffee, refreshments, and an opportunity to connect with your church family inside or out.
Quiet Room:
The small private chapel at the rear of the Worship Space is reserved for moms who wish to breastfeed their babies. There will be a screen installed later with the live service being played. Toddlers who need to move are welcome to use the lobby. During the week this will serve as a quiet place to pray and open hours will be communicated.
Bathrooms:
There are two options: the high school commons and the newly renovated bathrooms outside the private chapel, facing 58th Street.
Lounge:
This room connected to the side of the Worship Space is reserved for meeting our first time visitors after worship. During the week we use it for small group Bible studies or meetings.
Ministry Center Reception:
Our Ministry Center Reception is located in the part of the building facing 58th Street. You can enter here during the week to meet with our pastors, DSC staff, for Bible studies, small groups, or meetings. All of our offices and conference rooms are connected to this.
Our Giving to the Lord:
Current Weekly Average: $10,974 / wk
Amount Needed for FY 2023-2024: $12,622 / wk
Click here to give an offering. You can make a one-time special gift or set up recurring gifts as well. Please note also that the opportunity to pledge and give toward “$2,025 for 3 Years” is for offerings over and above regular, recurring giving.
Sunday Playlist – What a Beautiful Name | Graves into Gardens | Who You Say I Am | Somos Uno en Cristo | Lord, I Need You | The Blessing
Daily Devotions – Stay connected to God’s Word with the WELS daily devotions. Subscribe and have a devotion sent directly to your email each day. Grace Moments are daily devotions provide by Time of Grace. Download their app for easy access to all their gospel content.
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.
Daily Bible Reading – Would you read THE BIBLE in a year, with me? Click here to join our daily reading plan using the YouVersion Bible app. Jump in wherever we are and get a daily dose of God’s Word.
Upcoming special days:
- Sunday, January 21 Baptism Sunday bilingual worship followed by a potluck lunch
- Sunday, Jan 28 Discover Event after worship service
- Sunday, Jan 28 Faith5 Group begins
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
