Discovery Church Update
Church Schedule Update
 October 18, 2020
In This Week's Update
  • This Sunday's Sermon Info and Song List
  • Family Ministries Pastor Search Update
  • Mark Your Calendar for Downtown Story Time!
  • Marriage Testimony Night, October 25th!
  • Available Bible Studies/Fellowship Opportunities 
  • Membership Class
  • Recent Elder Meeting Minutes
This Sunday's Sermon and Song List
This week's sermon is from Matthew 27:27-61. This portion of the "Passion Story" covers the actual crucifixion of Jesus. The death of Jesus was the ultimate reversal - the Holy One is mocked, rejected and punished for the unrighteous, that they might be forgiven, accepted and made holy. Well-meaning Bible teachers pay a lot of attention to the grisly details of Jesus’ suffering, as if the ugliness of the suffering is where all the drama resides. It’s not. The main point and drama of the crucifixion is in the rejection, mockery, and wrath that Jesus suffered as a substitute for sinners like us. The pages are full of dramatic reversals. The good King is mocked and rejected by those who should recognize him. The Innocent Son is punished by the Father. But all this suffering is turned by God to accomplish forgiveness, salvation, and resurrection.  

Here are the songs we'll be singing together along with a link to a playlist so you can prepare yourself to sing out this Sunday:
  • The Only Name
  • Goodness of God
  • Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call
  • Man of Sorrows
We created a playlist on Youtube in case you want to start listening today. You can find that by clicking HERE.
Before coming to church PLEASE REMEMBER:
  • If you are sick or experiencing any symptoms please do not come to church. Use caution and seek medical advice instead.
  • If you are in a high-risk category (e.g., compromised immune system, etc.) consult a medical professional that you trust to help make the right decision for you when it comes to public exposure. 
  • Don't feel pressured to be back in church or volunteering as usual if you're not ready. If you're wondering how to make a decision about when to get back into a church routine, seek advice from trusted brothers/sisters in Christ, wisdom from God's word, and listen to your conscience.
  • Remember that masks are available in the church building if you want one. We will not bind the conscience when it comes to masks but we are happy to provide them for any and all that would like one.      
*NURSERY and CHILDREN'S CHURCH NOW AVAILABLE! Both nursery and Children's Church volunteers will continue to abide by safe and sanitary procedures when caring for all the children in their care.
Adult Sunday School Class
If you haven't watched the promo for the new marriage study we're doing on Sunday morning CHECK THAT OUT HERE. It's a short burst of really plain, biblical teaching then informal discussion with each other. Sunday School starts at 9:00AM every Sunday. 
Family Pastor Search Update: The elders and search team will be entering into a phase of the search involving interviews over ZOOM. We will have those interviews completed before the end of the month. Once completed we will evaluate whether or not to reach out to any additional applicants for interviews. We have received many impressive applications and are encouraged that the LORD will send us the right man for Discovery in His good time. If you missed our initial informational meeting about this search you can watch a RECAP HERE.
STORY TIME AT DISCOVERY CHURCH/GATHERING GROUNDS, OCTOBER 31st from 11:00AM to NOON
We want to bless our community with an open story time, free hot chocolate, and access to really good books by solid, Christian authors. So, from 11:00-Noon on October 31st at Gathering Grounds we will be reading selections from really amazing Christian books or books by Christian authors, serving hot chocolate and giving kids a chance to win a free book to take home. Want to know how you can help? Here are some needs:
1. Greeters: We need happy volunteers to greet people as they walk in, send them in the right direction to sit for a story or grab a cup of hot chocolate, and help them enter their names for the prize drawings.
2. Hot Chocolate Servers: To keep things sanitary and safe we'll need folks willing to pour and serve hot chocolate. 
3. Prize Table: We'll also need someone to accept the pleasure of being the one to help kids pick a prize book from the book table! Next to the reading, this is the one I'm looking forward to the most!
4. Readers: There's about an hour of reading time to fill. I'll be reading from The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe and we'll have shorter stories read on either end of the hour. If you want to share in the pleasure of introducing kids to some of these awesome stories let us know!
5. Clean up: There won't likely be a ton of clean up but if you want to be around to help us make sure things are put back in order for Sunday that would be great!
6. Just Come and Smile: Even if you just want to come and enjoy please do! We'd love for you to come and just be a happy representative of Christ and of Discovery Church. We want to use opportunities like this to bless our community in the name of Christ. Who knows? Maybe you'd strike up a conversation with someone about Christ or the gospel and it would lead them to seriously pursuing a relationship with Christ.
Contact Pastor Cory or the Church Office if you want to help!
On October, 25th @6:00PM everyone is invited to a fellowship meal followed by a testimony from Pastor Jon Hawkins on how the gospel saves and sustains marriages. Jon Hawkins is a close friend of Pastor Cory and is currently a Pastor at Arbor Drive Community Church in York, Nebraska. He's a graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological seminary and host of the Pastor's Discussions Podcast. He is married to Carlee and father to Finleigh, Ainsleigh and Olivia. Join us for this time of fellowship and prepare your heart to be encouraged in your marriage through the gospel of Jesus Christ! Childcare provided.
Sunday School, Discovery Zone For Kids, and Children's Church Updates
Sunday School, Discovery Zone For Kids classes and Children's church are all back in full swing. THE ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOl CLASS will continue our study on Marriage in the Fellowship/Gathering Grounds Area (grades 7-12 welcome to join in or volunteer to help in other classes). Discovery Zone For Kids and Youth Group will continue every Wednesday at 6:30PM. 
Sunday School Class List
  • Ages 4-Grade 3 "Answers In Genesis" taught by Brenda Vermeier and Mary Neal
  • Grades 4-6 "Answers In Genesis" taught by Julie Steffen and Roxie Pier
  • Adults - "What Did You Expect: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage" (grades 7-12 welcome to attend or to select another class to help out)
Discovery Zone For Kids Class List
  • Age 4-Kindergarten "Promises" taught by Angie Maibaum
  • Grades 1-3 "He Has Been Clearly Seen" taught by Peg Wittmeier
  • Grades 4-6 "How Majestic Is Your Name" taught by Taylor O'Bryan
Here are all the study/fellowship opportunities currently available through our church:
  • Monday Morning Men's Group (6:45 AM at Fryn' Pan)
  • Women's Praise and Gratitude Group, Tuesdays, 1:00-2:30PM at Discovery Church.
  • Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study in 1 Corinthians at 6:30PM at Discovery Church. Childcare available. Zoom will also continue to be available.
  • Men's Thursday Noon Bible Study (In-person at Discovery Church - bring a lunch if you like)
  • Women's Bible Study On Ruth, Tuesdays at 5:30PM AND Thursdays @ 9:00AM at Discovery Church. Childcare is available for Thursdays only.
Membership Class, OCTOBER 18th & 25th, 9:00AM
We want everyone in Yankton to belong to a gospel-preaching, Christ-centered church! If you think Discovery might be that church for you then you should check out our two part membership class. In one class we just talk about "Biblical Belonging" - what the Bible actually says about being part of a church and in the second class we just get really acquainted with the beliefs and identity of Discovery Church. If you're interested, contact Pastor Cory.
You can access our recent Elder Minutes by clicking HERE.
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