Discovery Church Update

Church Schedule Update June 13, 2021

In This Week's Update This Sunday's Sermon Info and Song List Summer Calendar Summer Life Groups Starting Baptism Class for Young People (UPDATE) Mary's Retirement Party Rescheduled Check out these helpful videos - Good for all ages! Available Bible Studies/Fellowship Opportunities

This Sunday's Sermon and Song List

This week we'll be in Genesis 9:1-17. This passage is written almost as if it's a second creation account. It's humanity's "second chance" after the corruption and violence of sin took over the world. Despite the judgment of the flood, God continues to show not only grace and mercy but also his love for creation. He commits himself in this passage to preserve life on the earth and especially connects the value of human life to his own image and glory. This passage speaks to a host of things relevant for our time: Human dignity, reasons for hope, racism, justice, and even the environment.  To get yourself ready to sing on Sunday you can start listening to the songs we'll be singing together: All Creatures of Our God and King O Praise The Name (Anastasis) His Mercy is More New Doxology We created a playlist on Youtube in case you want to start listening today. You can find that by clicking HERE.

Women's Prayer Meetings Prayer, prayer and more prayer. All women are encouraged to participate in our prayer time Thursday, June 17, at 7:00 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!

Gathering Grounds IS NOW OPEN! Gathering Grounds will be open Monday through Friday 9:00am-3:30pm. They are in need of volunteers Monday through Friday 8:30am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm. Substitutes welcome. Contact Cynthia Zimbleman 605-660-4738 or Robin Neth 605-660-8163.

Have You Checked out "The Bible Project" Videos? If you haven't visited bibleproject.com you should check it out. Over the past couple of weeks I've used several of their videos to help the kids in our baptism class grasp certain concepts more clearly. They are incredibly helpful in learning key biblical concepts or even learning the basics of each book of the Bible.  For starters you could check out their video that summarizes Genesis 1-11 since that's what we've been going through on Sunday morning! Watch that HERE.

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 - "NO TURNING BACK - The Message of Hebrews" in the Gathering Grounds/Fellowship Hall

Pick Up Your Discovery Church Summer Calendar!

Church Calendars for June 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 two life groups meeting and two more starting later in June! One group meets on Wednesdays at 5:30PM 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 at 9:00 AM will meet this week and will continue studying Session 8 in "Everyday Theology" by Mary Wiley. 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".

Baptism Class for Young People Class Continues Tuesday, June 15th, 12:00PM @ Discovery

We had the same 19 students at our baptism class again this past Tuesday and we're looking forward to wrapping up our class time this coming Tuesday. Parents are especially welcome to attend this last class and stay afterward for some ice-cream and fellowship.  If you would like to download what we talked about in the first class CLICK HERE. Class is on Tuesday at Noon, June 15th. Contact the church office with any questions or to sign up with your student. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Lunch is provided.

Mary's Retirement Party

Join us on July 11th as we celebrate Mary on her retirement. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall directly after the worship service. Lunch will be provided. If you previously signed up to bring a side or dessert Amanda will be calling to confirm the new date with you. We are still in need of a few salads. If you are able to bring a salad please call the office to let Amanda know.

Elder Meeting Minutes To read the minutes from our most recent elder meeting, please click HERE.

Pastor Cory To access our Facebook page click here. To access our YouTube page click here.

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