Dear Church Family,
Jesus knows what it is like to be ridiculed, abandoned, and humiliated. He suffered for us and by doing that, gave us a reason to live for Him, even when that is hard or means suffering for us. The first enemy we have to fight is our own sinful self. It craves things that God knows aren’t good for us. Let God change our hearts and minds – which will begin to change our behavior. The best way to do this is living with the end in mind – especially when the going is difficult. Living for God includes self-control, wisdom, loving, showing hospitality, serving, giving. We do all these things together as the body of Christ.
ICYMI – Watch Pastor Caleb’s sermon from last Sunday on 1 Peter 3:8-17.
New START Class Continues This Sunday: It’s the starting point for you to find out what the Bible says, ask questions, and learn the foundational teachings of our Lutheran Christian faith here at Divine Savior Church. START Class prepares you to receive the sacrament of Holy Communion when you’re ready. It helps you know with certainty how Jesus has changed your life! Register by clicking here. Questions? Please let me know.
Blood Drive –On Sunday, May 19 from 8:30 am-1:30 pm 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.
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 is open. 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.
Youth Confirmation –In our worship service on Sunday, May 26 we will witness several young adults who will be confirmed in their Christian faith. Please join us to congratulate them and celebrate with a cake reception in the high school commons afterwards. Worship is at our regularly scheduled time of 9:30 am English and 11:30 am Spanish.
Annual Meeting – Reserve the date on your calendar, Sunday, June 2 to attend our DSC Annual Meeting and hear important congregational updates, elections of new council members, and fiscal year plans. Grab a cup of coffee and gather together in the high school commons. Your participation is important to us as we carry out our mission to change lives with Jesus!
DSC on YouTube and Spotify: Watch past messages and worship services on-demand on our church YouTube channel. Listen to the sermon podcast on Spotify or wherever find your podcasts.
Our Giving to the Lord:
Current Weekly Average: $11,416 / 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 –It Was Finished Upon That Cross |Speak O Lord |Christ Be My Leader CWH #518
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 provided 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 English” 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.
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 19 DSC Blood Drive
- Sunday, May 26 Youth Confirmation worship service
- Sunday, June 2 DSC Annual Meeting/Congregational Update
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
