Cindy Dively here: (GM Soon Josiah and I are on our way to the airport.)
DLC Weekly News
As of August 12, here is the information:
TWO OUTSIDE SIGNS OF DLC: IN HIS KINDNESS GOD CALLED YOU TO HIS ETERNAL GLORY MEAN OF JESUS CHRIST and COMMIT TO THE LORD. TRUST HIM. HE WILL HELP YOU
VERSE FOR THE WEEK: Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He is promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 NKJV
IN TOUCH MINISTRIES: Those who find their security in
Christ can stand firm and be at peace when troubles come. 8/12/2024
MAX LUCADO’S QUOTE: Rejoice in the Lord’s sovereign. You can’t run the world, but you can entrust it to God.
KINGDOM BUILDERS:
-Please do continue to support 17 Missionaries and 3 ministries monthly!
-Please pray for our church’s financial needs and to pay off the 50K debt
PASTORS DIVELY’S SCHEDULE:
-Cindy will join the NEDWR on the cruise from August 26 to 31
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: AUGUST
11 – Jamie Melby (P)
12 – Brad Christesen (F)
13 – Beulah Johnson (LI)
15 – Brandon Cooper (P)
HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: AUGUST
ATTENDANCE:
DBF: Canceled
Saturday Bible Study: 3 women and 3 men
Rochester: Separate Service: 11
St. Paul: 13
YouTube: No Live Streaming
RWDC: 26
PVDA: 9
Faribault: 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
-Please use deaflifechurch.us for information
-Any questions, please contact Edward Kenney at deaftech@deaflifechurch.org or VP: 651.300.2854
-Every Saturday at Charles Thompson Hall at 4 PM / Bible Study for Men (Downstairs) and Women (1stfloor)
-If you are interested in visiting Deaf people at Ebenezer Nursing Home, Lyngblomsten Care Center, and other places, please contact CD. They will enjoy your company, and it will be a good opportunity for you to share God’s love
-A new payment option – Apple Pay Online
SAVE THE DATES: Invite your friends!
-Saturday, August 17 – DLC and PVDA Women’s Ministries Painting Class taught by Debra Easterling at Deaf Life Church, 536 Snelling Avenue South, St. Paul from 1 PM to 3 PM / $12.00 CASH (pay exact amount) for canvas, paints, & brushes / Pay to: Robyn LD before or on Sunday, August 11 / Can send to: Robyn Lehmann-Doane, 2700 Humboldt Avenue South #102, MPLS, MN. 55408 / Bring your own drink and snacks to share / Any questions, contact Debra Easterling debbiedorite@icloud, com / There will be two pictures to choose from:
1. Stairway to Heaven with Clouds on both sides of the stairs gong up to heaven
2. Heart hanging from Cross in grass with dark clouds
-JESUS Deaf film is showing again! Grace Church, 9301 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie / Saturday, September 28 from 1 PM to 8 PM / FREE ENTRY / FREE meal included if you register before Sept 21st / Any questions, contact Mark Abercrombie at perugra@aol.com
-JESUS Deaf film will be showing in Rochester area! Bethel Lutheran, 810 3rd Avenue, Rochester / Saturday, September 28 at 2 PM / $11 tickets for adult and $9 for children / Contact Becky Wulff at Rebecca_wulff@yahoo.com if any questions
WHO WILL PREACH ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 at St. Paul? COLLEGE DAYS
Campus Pastor Nicki Melby preaches / Potluck – Contact Robyn LD
YOU MAY SEND CD YOUR PRAISE REPORTS AND PRAYER REQUESTS AT ANY TIME AT prayer@deaflifechurch.org
PRAISE REPORTS: Keep praising!
-The NF’s theme was “EL ROI God . . . SEES ME!” Emory was re-elected to be the president for the next four years. NF Women’s Ministries raised $685 from Silent Auction and donations to support our officers’ wives to attend the 3rd Deaf AD Latin American and Caribbean Islands of WDAG in Brazil, South America from October 9-14, 2024. NFWM were able to support four wives for their registration fees. Pastor JoAnn Smith led a workshop on “His Chosen Deaf Ministry Handmaidens” to the ladies. Our next NF conference will be on a cruise in 2026. Start save your money! It will be posted in nfdeaf.org.
-Praise God! The Divelys arrived safe last Saturday night even our flight was delayed for two hours.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Keep praying!
FARIBAULT:
-Lydia Christesen needs His healing touch on her right knee after her surgery
ROCHESTER:
-The Smiths – Safe travel in California
-Eileen’s msg: J2 is struggling again. Septic and under sedation so he's not awake. They are waiting to see if he qualifies for a heart transplant. He's a little over 1 year now. His mommy is pregnant
-Karen Smith’s msg: Pray for protection from forest fires! So far, it’s clear and not smoky. But if a fire springs up nearby, it will be very difficult to evacuate
ST. PAUL:
PVDA:
Steven and Wanda Rosa / Jeff Beard – Health Issues
OTHERS:
-In some states, schools, colleges, and universities are already starting this week and will later this month. We need to pray for the students’ and staffs’ protections
-Pray for Israel because Iran is threatening to attack
2024 DEAF LIFE CHURCH PRAYER REQUESTS:
-Sunday – 13 Deaf Life Church – Deafblind, Eau Claire, Iowa/Nebraska, Faribault, Long Island, NY, Rochester, MN, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Salt Lake City (Future), Ocala, FL Virginia Beach, VA, On-Line, and PVDA (Vimeo, YouTube, and Facebook Live Stream)
-Monday – Pastors, Lay Leaders, and their families
-Tuesday – Board Members, Leaders, Teachers, and Workers
-Wednesday – Financial Needs
Thursday – People’s Souls
-Friday – 17 Missionaries and 3 ministries
-Saturday – Protections: St. Paul’s Garage, Parsonage, Church Buildings, and Rooms at Hearing Churches
EOM (End of message)
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