Church Schedule Update
August 9, 2020
Here's what you'll find in this week's church update:
1. Scriptural Encouragement from Judges
2. Worship Gathering Plans
3. Communion Plans this Sunday (August 9th)
4. Search for 2nd Pastor Update
5. Graduate Recognition and Prayer
6. Church Camp-out Update
7. Available Bible Studies/Fellowship Opportunities
Scriptural Encouragement
20 And she said, “The Philistines are upon you, Samson!” And he awoke from his
sleep and said, “I will go out as at other times and shake myself free.” But he did not
know that the LORD had left him. 21 And the Philistines seized him and gouged out his eyes and brought him down to Gaza and bound him with bronze shackles.
And he ground at the mill in the prison. 22 But the hair of his head began to grow again after it had been shaved.
Judges 16:20-22
Have you ever wondered why the Philistines let Samson's hair start to grow again? Samson had lived his life up to this point, mostly disobedient to God's commands. Nevertheless, the Lord had used Samson to accomplish his purposes. Under Philistine rule the Israelites were becoming more and more like the Philistines. Samson was God's man to force the two peoples apart. So, the Philistines were very excited when they thought God had abandoned Samson for breaking his vow to the Lord. That's why they let his hair grow back. They didn't think it mattered what Samson did after all his disobedience and unfaithfulness. They figured the Lord was just like their gods. They could not have been more wrong. Unlike the gods of the nations, the LORD's faithfulness depends on his own good will and grace. The LORD was not done with Samson and would not leave Samson or his people under the heel of their oppressors. This is the whole story of the Bible: Christ is faithful where we have been faithless. When we lacked what was needed for fellowship with God, He provided in Christ. Our God is no landlord who requires rent to continue providing us our home and security. He is a loving, personal, gracious and forgiving God.
Worship Gathering Plans w/Communion this Sunday (August 9th)
We will continue to gather in person for worship at Discovery church this Sunday at 10:30AM. Overflow is available in the fellowship/Gathering Grounds side of our building and the Live-stream will also be available. IN ADDITION we will share in the Lord's Supper together. We will once again set up stations throughout the building where you can collect the bread and the cup before the service begins. We will then hold the elements (or safely store them in the cup holders) and then take the Supper together early in the service.
*NURSERY is NOW AVAILABLE: This Sunday our nursery will be open and staffed during the morning worship service. Our volunteers will continue to abide by safe and sanitary procedures when caring for all the children in the nursery.
Pastoral Staff Search Team Has Begun Meeting
Be in prayer for Peg Wittmeier, Dan Mason, Mary Holdahl and the elders as we take our first steps in search for additional pastoral staff. Our vision at this time is to work toward calling a man who is a qualified elder/pastor according to 1 Timothy 3:1-17 (see also: Titus 1:5-9; 1 Peter 5:1-4) and can particularly focus on youth and children's ministries. We will be meeting weekly on Thursday nights to coordinate a search process. Keep your eyes and ears open for opportunities to hear more and speak into our process.
Graduate Card Shower/Fellowship, This Sunday August 9th, 10:00 AM
This is a chance to fellowship with any of our graduates that are available and to show them some love and support. There will be an opportunity to shower them with gifts and cards as they prepare for their next steps. Also, we'll pray for them in the service and present them with a gift of love from the church as a whole. Mark it on your calendar and plan to join us! Our graduates this year are: Cassie Bates, Hailey Reisner, Megan Highland, Elizabeth Dodge and Jailynn Story.
Church Campout is Scheduled for September 11-13
Our annual church campout is booked and spots are ready to be filled. There will be a sign-up sheet at the church. For more information you can contact Jon Story or the church office. Consider joining us for this sweet time of fellowship.
Available Bible Studies/Fellowship Opportunities
Women's Bible Study on Ruth
The women of Discovery will be meeting on Thursday morning, August 13th at 9:00AM for their new study on the book of Ruth. It's not too late to get in on the study and childcare is available.
September 8th at 5:30PM the women of Discovery will begin a study of the book of Ruth. We will use the same material used in the Thursday morning study. Please come to the 215 Walnut (Gathering Grounds) entrance and Kathy Kirby will show you where the study will be held. Child care is available by request. If you will need child care, please contact the church office at (605) 668-2211.
Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study Has Moved Back to the Church
We had a fun stretch of Bible study and fellowship at the Kitch house over the last couple of months. We look forward to many more opportunities to host bible studies and fellowship opportunities in our home. Until then, we will be meeting at the church as usual.
There will also be a gathering for kids, so parents are welcome to bring kids from nursery age to upper elementary ages.
Here are all the Bible studies 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 Bible Study On Ruth, Thursdays @ 9:00AM at Discovery Church Childcare is available.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study in Judges at 6:30PM at Discovery Church. Childcare available. Zoom will also continue to be available.
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