Dear Church Family,
Last Sunday we began a section where Peter addresses Christians as “foreigners and exiles” here on this earth. The reason for this is that we are first and foremost citizens of the kingdom of heaven. Our highest allegiance is to Jesus Christ. Heaven is our true home. Yet, we still live here on this earth. The great hope we have as Christians calls for us to live Christian live—as exiles in the culture, as people under secular authority, even enduring unjust suffering in the same way that Jesus himself did.
With this as the framework, we move into chapter 3 this Sunday where we are compelled to consider how Christian husbands and wives are an object lesson to the unbelieving world of Jesus’ love for us. We will talk honestly about some of the challenges people face in applying this to our world today – especially when one spouse isn’t a believer.
Yet there is a beauty in what Peter describes. Christian husbands and wives, when united by a common faith in Jesus Christ, are heirs together of God’s gracious gift of life. Together they not only get to show each other the love of Christ, but share the gospel with an unbelieving, pagan world so that others might one day join us in praising God who gives us a living hope.
ICYMI – Watch my message from last Sunday based on 1 Peter 2:11-25 where God has us think about what it means that we are “foreigners and exiles” here. This is a central point to understanding the next couple weeks as we proceed through 1 Peter.
Discover more at Divine Savior Church: Sunday, May 5, following the worship service, you’re invited to our Discover event. Get to know Pastor Ben better, find out more about our growing ministry, and discover the path we have at Divine Savior Church for you to grow spiritually along with your whole family. Get informed, ask questions, and find out more about your family in Christ. We will meet in the new conference room of the Ministry Center. Please let us know you’re coming by clicking here.
College Ministry: Are you or do you know a college student in the Miami area? Get connected with our DSC College Ministry that encourages college students to learn, live, and lead for Christ. Bible Study on Sunday, May 5 at 5:00pm at Divine Savior. Come to our new Ministry Center Reception and we will meet in the Lounge. Questions? Contact Musumeno for more info.
Camp South: Every year, Divine Savior Church takes a group of youth to Camp South, a Bible Camp for youth entering 5th-8th grades. We will also take 9th graders who are in our DSC confirmation class. 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 22-26th, 2024. Check out the 2023 Camp South video here to see what camp is like. Registration for Camp South will open on May 5th 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? We are especially in need of male chaperones. Talk to Pastor Caleb.
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 May 16. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben: ben.kuerth@divinesaviorchurch.com
Blood Drive: On Sunday, May 19 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.
DSC on YouTube: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel.
Our Giving to the Lord:
Current Weekly Average: $11,219 / 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 – My Hope Is In You | May the Mind of Christ My Savior CW #467 | Graves into Gardens
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.
Doctrine of the Two Kingdoms – For further study of what we started talking about in 1 Peter chapter 2, here is a recent essay by MLC Prof. Paul Koelpin that explores this further.
DSC Gear – Did you know Divine Savior Church has an apparel store with BSN? With resized logos, updated colors, and new clothing items you’ll be sure to find the perfect thing to show your home church to family and friends.
Upcoming special days:
- Sunday, May 5 Discover Event after worship
- Sunday, May 5 College Ministry Bible Study 5:00pm
- Sunday, May 5 Camp South Registration Opens
- Thursday, May 16 All Pro Dad
- Sunday, May 19 DSC Blood Drive
- Sunday, May 26 Youth Confirmation worship service
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
