Discovery Church Update
Church Schedule Update
July 25, 2021
In This Week's Update
  • Summer Calendar
  • Summer Life Groups
  • New Adult Sunday School Class
  • Women's Events
  • Men's Breakfast
  • Available Bible Studies/Fellowship Opportunities
This Sunday's Sermon and Song List
This week we'll be starting a short series through 2 Peter. As Peter nears the end of his life he tells his readers that he desires to "stir you up by way of reminder" and that his efforts in ministry are so that "you may be able to recall these things." What is the reminder? What does he want us to recall at all times? In a word: gospel. Peter knows that the gospel is the great guard against false teaching. It's the great reminder of God's nature and power. The gospel is even the motive for all our growth in godliness. Peter makes his efforts and he call us to make an effort at growing in godliness because he knows that Christ has made the greater effort on our behalf. We can grow in godliness because Christ has provided it all for us by uniting us to himself. How are your efforts going right now? What have you tried? Why do you fail? What hope do you have for actually "getting up" and trying again? That's what 2 Peter 1:1-11 is all about. 

To get yourself ready to sing on Sunday you can start listening to the songs we'll be singing together:
  • Raise A Hallelujah
  • Mighty to Save
  • Yes I Will
  • Blessed Be Your Name
We created a playlist on Youtube in case you want to start listening today. You can find that by clicking HERE.
New Adult Sunday School Class:
What Does the Bible Say About__________________?
We will be spending a few weeks of our Sunday School time covering topics under the theme: What Does the Bible Say About ___________? This will give us a chance to cover some topics that might feel especially relevant in our day and consider how God's timeless truths speak to them. As Ecclesiastes says, "There is nothing new under the sun" (1:9). So we expect the Bible to be able to speak to every issue we're facing in our time with authority and truthfulness.

Class two: What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality?  
Women's Prayer Meetings
Prayer, prayer and more prayer. All women are encouraged to participate in our prayer time Thursday, August 5, at 2:00 PM. We will meet in the Women's Ministry area and will dedicate our time to prayer for individuals, our church, our city and area, our state, and our nation. We plan to meet for prayer every first Thursday at 2:00 PM and third Thursdays at 7:00 PM throughout 2021. Please join us!
COFFEE SHOP OPENINGS
Is the Lord calling you to have a ministry to downtown through Gathering Grounds? 

What the coffee shops needs in order to run and not over work our volunteers is 5 more shifts covered and a person or two to step into Cynthia's shoes and keep our inventory up to date. 
Women's S'mores Event
Join the Women’s Ministry as we gather for a time of fellowship and of course s'mores on Thursday, July 29th at 7PM. We will meet at the big shelter south of the Riverside Park playground.
Men's Breakfast, Saturday, July 24th!
Men's breakfast returns with the usual amount of food and fellowship! We will be watching a brief talk from Paul Tripp on biblical manhood and discussing it together. It's a great joy not only to gather but also to help out with the cooking. Reach out to Pastor Cory or Dave Hofer if you want to help! CLICK HERE for a clip from the lesson we listened to last month.
Sunday School Class List
  • Ages 4-Grade 6 -"Torchlighters" - To view a small clip of an episode click HERE.
  • Revival grades 7-12, taught by Pastor Brandon in the attic
  • Adults - "What Does the Bible Say About ___________?" in the Gathering Grounds/Fellowship Hall
Pick Up Your Discovery Church Summer Calendar!
Church Calendars for July are available now! We thought it would be good to hand out a calendar because there are some new things we're trying and we're excited to have as many people as possible participate with us. If you want a DIGITAL COPY OF THE CALENDAR CLICK HERE.
SUMMER LIFE GROUPS
This Summer we want to use our break from traditional Wednesday night gatherings and turn that extra energy and freedom toward Life Groups. These will be Summer long small groups dedicated to fellowship, Bible-discussion, and outreach. These groups are for individuals, couples or whole families to enjoy together. If you are interested in hosting or leading (or both!) one of these groups just let us know. You can sign up for a group as soon as this Sunday or you can contact the office if you're interested in hosting, leading or attending. What I (Pastor Cory) am looking forward to most about these groups is that each group can have it's own personality and be tailored to the needs of the group. Our family's group will be meeting at our house for topical Bible discussions, spiritual accountability and feasting. Then, once a month we'll be making a point to invite my neighbors along so that we can be a blessing to them as well. Wouldn't it be great if all our households were known in our neighborhoods for our generosity and hospitality! 

New Life Groups Can Start Anytime - Let us know if you want to host one! 

UPDATE: SUMMER LIFE GROUP OPTIONS
Currently there are three life groups meeting, Wednesdays at 5:30PM, Friday at 6:30, and the other on Saturdays at 5:30PM. Look for the sign up sheets on Sunday or contact the office if you want to be involved.  
Here are all the study/fellowship opportunities currently available through our church:
  • Monday Morning Men's Group (6:45 AM at Fryn' Pan)
  • Men's Thursday Noon Bible Study (In-person at Discovery Church - bring a lunch if you like).
  • Women's Thursday morning study, 9:00 AM in the Women's Ministry Area will be studying "Eyewitness The Acts Series". Child care available for Thursday mornings. Questions? Contact the church office at (605) 689-2211.
  • Women's Tuesday night Bible Study has ended for the summer. They will resume in August and continue in session 5 of "Everyday Theology".
FREE Books — A table is set up by the coat rack with free books. If you see anything that interests you, please feel free to take them. There is no need to return them.
Family Worship Festival Next Week! 
August 1st, 4:00-8:00PM
Thank you to all who have signed up to help! If you would still like to lend a hand contact the office or Pastor Cory directly. 
Registration forms will be available for the next two Sundays and we are also providing ONLINE REGISTRATION this year! Check it out and invite a friend!

ATTENTION PARENTS: SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOU TOO
While your kids are having bible lessons, crafts, and games, we're taking 45 minutes with you just to focus on helping you talk to your kids about that famously tough topic of sexuality. Hopefully you're looking for any and all the godly help you can get when it comes to this topic and are excited about finding great ways to help protect your child's purity. This will help! 
Elder Meeting Minutes
To read the minutes from our most recent elder meeting, please click HERE.
Pastor Cory

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