Dear Church Family,
Family support is often a massive part in the story of an athlete’s success. In addition to physical talent, determination, and practice, a support system is necessary for success in competition and life.
Jesus knows this better than anyone. After all, He was part of the creative acts that instituted marriage and the family! So on His own race to the cross and in light of his call for us to follow him, Jesus speaks clearly and directly about the support system God has built – not for Himself, but for our benefit. To live as God’s children is to raise up the next generation and disciple one another starting at home. This is why it is so important for us to become more like Jesus and support one another like family.
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Caleb preaches on Mark 9:30-10:16. I’ll be leading worship at our Delray Beach campus filling in for Pastor Joel who will be in Texas for a family funeral.
ICYMI – Watch my sermon from last Sunday based on Mark 8:22-9:1 on how to see clearly the crosses that we carry in light of Christ’s identify, mission, and call.
ICYMI – Watch Lenten devotion #3: “Needed By All” based on John 3:1-8. Thank you to Pastor Kevin Boushek from DSC-Sienna for leading it!
Pastor Ben Has a Call: This week I received a divine call to serve as an associate pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN, which is a bedroom community of the Twin Cities. There is a church and a school that work together in their ministry there. As always, a call like this is not something one seeks out. Rather, it is an opportunity to prayerfully consider and receive counsel as to where God’s people think one’s gifts can best be used in service of the Lord. So I invite any and all feedback you wish to share, and certainly all your prayers. Also, just a quick note that yesterday morning Sarah had surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon that she hurt playing volleyball last Sunday night. Thank you for sharing words of encouragement with her and praying for her full recovery as life will, of necessity, slow down for her for a while!
DSYouth – Our next DSYouth session is today, Friday, March 8! If you’re a Middle School or High school student and you’re interested in growing as a disciple of Jesus alongside other Christians, DSYouth is for you! We study the Bible together, pray together, and talk about how we live as followers of Jesus in our world. There are usually some games and snacks each time we meet. Our motto is “Disciples of Christ, Stronger Together. Join us from 6:00-8:00pm! We’ll meet in the high school commons. Click here for the required Parent Consent and here for Student Registration. (You only need to do this once this year.) If you’re the parent of a Middle School or High School student, you are invited to join our parent group that meets during this time. We hope to see you there!
All Pro Dad –Any dads and their kids who are in Kindergarten through 6th 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 March 14. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben: ben.kuerth@divinesaviorchurch.com
RSVP for the Worship and Ministry Center Grand Opening Celebration – Have you done your RSVP yet to celebrate with us at the Grand Opening on Saturday, March 23? Tickets are free for all activities, but RSVP is required. Click here to complete your RSVP. * Please note instructions regarding participation and required consent form for the bouncy house, etc. Help us spread the word by inviting someone you know! Click here to see opportunities to serve as a volunteer. Questions? Please reach out to Jorge Calil, Team Leader: 305-815-8244.
Holy Week and Easter –Please note the special worship services and times below for all of our Holy Week opportunities. Easter Sunday we will have a brunch following the service with food brought by everyone to share. Watch your email for an upcoming Needs Request to plan our brunch and opportunities to serve!
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel.
Our Giving to the Lord:
Current Weekly Average: $10,956 / 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 – By Faith CWH #868 | O How Good It Is CWH #731| Go, My Children with My Blessing CWH #930
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:
- Thursday, March 14 All Pro Dad
- Saturday March 23 Grand Opening Celebration
- Sunday March 24 Palm Sunday and Special Grand Opening Worship
- Thursday, March 28 Holy Thursday bilingual worship w/communion 7:00 pm
- Friday, March 29 Good Friday bilingual worship services 5:00 & 7:00 pm
- Sunday, March 31 Easter Sunday worship followed by brunch
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
