Dear Church Family,
Waiting isn’t easy. In a world obsessed with immediacy, waiting can feel frustrating—and when things get difficult, the temptation is often to give up. Yet the center of our Christian hope is grounded in Jesus’ steadfast promise: “Behold, I am coming soon!” Through His Gospel, God gives us promises that empower us to wait with eager anticipation and shape how we live each day as we look toward His coming.
This Sunday, we begin a new four-week worship series exploring these comforting promises. As we launch this series, we will also celebrate the Lutheran Reformation, remembering how God used the faithful witness of ordinary people who simply refused to let go of His Word.
That same calling belongs to us today. As we wait for Christ’s return to bring us home to heaven, Jesus doesn’t promise an easy road. But He does promise His Spirit, His presence, and the confidence that our lives are secure in His hands as we faithfully witness to Him.
This Sunday we also welcome guest preacher Pastor Andrew Johnston from Academia Cristo. I’ll be at our DSC-Delray Beach campus again this Sunday leading worship and preaching there. After this weekend other pastors will rotate with me to cover their Sunday morning Bible class and preaching until the Lord brings them a new pastor.
So please join us this Sunday in Doral as we gather around God’s Word, celebrate our heritage of faith, and encourage one another in hope!
ICYMI – Watch Pastor Caleb’s sermon from this past Sunday bringing home our Always Be Ready series about the hope we have as Christians in a world of AI and rapid technological advancement. One of my favorite quotes as I listened to the sermon podcast was “No one can go back in time and take Jesus off the cross.” What a comfort that is!
Daylight Saving Time Ends – Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour this Saturday night, November 1, as Daylight Saving Time ends. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep, and we’ll see you at worship on Sunday!
GROW Class Continues This Sunday – For those who’ve completed START Class and are ready to keep growing in God’s Word and a life filled with joyful purpose. WIll meet in the high school conference room.
Faith & Family Night – Continues November 4 – Join us for Bible studies in English and Spanish, DSYouth, DSTeens, and childcare for little ones. Find all the opportunities in the DSC App → DSC Info → Groups & Classes. We’ll end the evening together with a special time of devotion, song, and encouragement in God’s Word. Together, we grow in faith, strengthen meaningful relationships, and are equipped to reflect the light of Christ in our daily lives.
Pastor Caleb Has a Call – Last week, Pastor Caleb received a call from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Greenville, WI to consider being one of their pastors there. That means over the next couple weeks he’ll seek the Lord’s direction as to where to serve—whether to continue here with us in Doral or there in Greenville, WI. Pastor Caleb would appreciate your input, prayers, encouragement, and perspective. Please feel free to email or reach out to him!
Help Us Deck the Halls! – We are only 60 days away from Christmas and need your hands to help decorate our church for Christmas! Join us Saturday, November 14, at 9:00 am for a morning of fellowship, fun, and festive decorating. Sign up in the DSC App: Be sure you’re logged in, then go to MyDSC → My Serving and look for Christmas Decor.
Join the Jingle & Mingle Planning Team! – We’d love to explore having a fun Christmas gathering for our whole DSC church family to connect, enjoy time together, and celebrate the joy of Christmas! Would you be interested in serving on a team to help make it happen? We already have Friday, December 18, reserved for our Jingle & Mingle celebration! We’re looking for people willing to share ideas, plan, and work together to create this special event. Interested or have questions? Contact Staff Minister Becky!
Grow in Faith. Build Friendships. Join a Connect Group – Life is better when we walk together! Connect Groups are a great way to build meaningful friendships, share life with others, and grow in faith as part of our DSC family. Grow closer to God through Scripture, and discover practical ways to live out your faith every day. There’s a place for you! Ready to get connected? Open the DSC App, go to DSC Info →All Groups & Classes → Connect Groups, and learn more.
Our Giving to the Lord: Click here to give an offering. You can make a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts.
Sunday Scriptures – Daniel 6:10-12,16-23; Romans 3:19-28, Matthew 10:16-23
Sunday Playlist – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God | I Will Wait For You | Forever (His Kingdom Reigns) | In Christ Alone
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. Daily devotions can also be found in our DSC app based on the Sunday message.
Our Communication Hub – the Divine Savior Church App! Stay connected to your church family! Don’t miss out on the activities, events, and resources that we provide for you! At your fingertips you can find resources to help you stay connected to God’s Word, grow in faith, and worship. You can also find ways to get involved as a volunteer and manage your serving. For iphones, click here to download the free app or here for android. Be sure to select the appropriate campus.
DSC Gear – Check out our online apparel store.
Chang ing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
