Dear Church Family,
That week in Jerusalem was extraordinary. When Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, the crowds erupted with excitement, waving palm branches and shouting praises of “Hosanna!” However, they didn’t fully grasp the significance of His arrival. By the end of the week, those same crowds demanded His crucifixion.
Only Jesus truly understood what was happening. He knew the betrayal, suffering, and the cross that awaited Him, yet He embraced it willingly. Jesus took the punishment we deserved to offer us freedom we could never earn. He chose this path out of His immense love for us.
As we reflect on this incredible week, let’s thank God for Jesus’ understanding and sacrifice. This is the heart of the Gospel: Jesus was condemned so that the condemned could go free. Because of Him, we are invited into eternal, unshakable freedom filled with hope.
Join us this Palm Sunday as Pastor Caleb takes us into the passion story of our Savior.
ICYMI – Watch my sermon from this past Sunday about Peter’s denial of Jesus.
START Class This Sunday – Continues this Sunday after worship in the ministry center conference room.
Pastor Caleb Has a Call – To Hope Lutheran Church in Toronto, Canada. Please keep Pastor Caleb, Elise, and their family in your prayers and feel free to reach out to him directly with encouragement.
Stay Informed About Ministry Updates – If you haven’t already watched the Congregational Update video, please do! We want you, as part of our church family, to know what is going on in our ministry together!
Professional Photographer on campus – We have scheduled a professional photographer, Rea Mueller, to capture a little bit of life at DSC Doral. She’ll be getting shots at various activities like Bible studies, worship, DSYouth, DSKids, etc. from April 9-13. We’re excited to use these photos to update our website and promotional materials.
College Ministry Bible Study – Are you or do you know a college student in the Miami area? Our DSC College Ministry group encourages college students to learn, live, and lead for Christ. Join us for our next Bible study this Sunday, April 13 at 5:00 PM at Divine Savior Church. Meet in the Ministry Center Lounge. Questions? Contact Musumenu for more info.
NO Faith and Family Night This Week – We will continue the Wednesday after Holy Week.
Holy Week Worship Opportunities: We pray you join us in person at our worship services during Holy Week for worship! We will focus on Christ’s journey to the cross and the joy of Jesus’ resurrection and victory over death! All are welcome. If you are traveling, please join us online via live-stream (English) at the same times listed: Palm Sunday English worship 9:30 am; Holy Thursday bilingual service with Holy Communion at 7:00 pm; Good Friday bilingual services at 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Easter Sunday in English at 9:30 am followed by brunch.
Help Make Easter Brunch Possible! – Let’s celebrate together! Easter Sunday we will have a brunch following the service with food brought by everyone to share. Go to the Divine Savior Church app to find the Needs Request and help us make brunch happen! It’s quick and easy. Click here for a quick video tutorial to learn how!
Holy Week Devotional from Martin Luther College: Under the theme “The Foolishness of the Cross” these devotions will help us see how the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength. You may access these devotions in several formats: View the digital flipbook and listen to audio recording online. Request devotions be sent to your personal email on a daily basis, April 13-20.
Our Giving to the Lord: Click here to give an offering. You can make a one-time special gift or set up recurring gifts as well.
Sunday Playlist – While We Were Still Sinners (Romans 5:8) | Hosanna Loud Hosanna CWH #413 | Glory Be To Jesus CWH #402 | Christ Our Hope In Life And Death
Sunday Scriptures – Matthew 21:1-11, Matthew 27:11-31, Acts 2:22-24, 32-39
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.
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 – The communication hub for everything DSC! Search “Divine Savior Church” in your app store. Select “Doral English” as your campus. Use it to worship online, watch archived messages, and register for events and classes that are coming up.
DSC Gear – Check out online apparel store.
Daily Bible Reading. Click here to join our DSC daily Bible reading group using the Bible App.
Changing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
