Dear Church Family,
Waiting in this fallen world can make us weary, can’t it? As the days pass and our Savior’s return can seem delayed, it’s so easy for our hearts to become spiritually distracted, drowsy, or complacent.
If you’ve felt that weariness lately, you’re not alone. This Sunday, as we continue Week 2 of our series “Waiting,” Jesus calls us in Matthew 25:1-13 to live a life of expectant hope…keeping our eyes fixed on Him, the Bridegroom, who is certainly coming and will one day welcome those who are ready into the eternal joy of the marriage feast of the Lamb.
The good news we’ll discover this weekend is that worship isn’t about having it all together or putting on a performance. Our gathering together is where God refuels our weary hearts through His supply lines of grace in Word and sacrament.
I’m glad to be back in Doral this weekend preaching on Saturday evening and Sunday morning. Pastor Caleb will be in Delray Beach Sunday morning leading worship there.
ICYMI – Watch Pastor Andrew Johnston’s sermon from this past Sunday as he kicked off our “Waiting” series and shared a powerful story from the ministry of Academia Cristo.
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.
Pastor Caleb Has a Call – Two weeks ago, 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!
And Pastor Ben Has a Call Too – Sunday evening I received a call from Living Word Lutheran Church in Waukesha, WI to consider being an associate pastor there. As always I welcome your prayers and any feedback you’d like to share in coming to a decision.
Faith & Family Night – Make Wednesday evenings a special time to grow in faith with your church family! Join us for a Bible study, with options in both English and Spanish and childcare available. Together, we’ll grow as disciples of Jesus, strengthen our faith, and encourage one another along the way. Find all the details and study options in the DSC App. We look forward to seeing you!
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 next monthly breakfast on November 12.
Help Us Deck the Halls! – We are only 48 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.
Register for Birthday for Jesus! – Who doesn’t love a birthday party? Come celebrate the birth of Jesus, the best birthday ever! This free, family event is specially designed for children ages 3 years through 5th grade and their families. Parents, we invite you to join your kids and experience this joyful morning together, especially during the Christmas season! At Divine Savior Church, we value your family and love creating opportunities for you to grow in faith together. Grandparents are welcome, too! Saturday, December 5; Check-in: 9:45 am. Space is limited, reserve your spot today in the DSC App!
Serve as a Volunteer at Birthday for Jesus! – Would you like to be part of this special celebration? We’d love to have you on our team! Volunteers help make this morning unforgettable for families in our community. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, share His love, and create a joyful, faith-filled experience for everyone who attends. If you have served before: Go to the DSC App → MyDSC → My Serving to sign up. If this is your first time serving: Go to the main page of the DSC App and look for the Birthday for Jesus Volunteer sign up form to register.
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!
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 – Psalm 130, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-18, Matthew 25:1-13
Sunday Playlist – Christ Our Hope In Life And Death | Jerusalem the Golden CWH #889 | For Me to Live Is Jesus (Forever with the Lord) | Abide With Me (Matt Maher)
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.
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Chang ing Lives with Jesus,
Pastor Ben
