Sunday, May 3, 2020

You can listen to this week's sermon online at http://www.deweychurch.org/listen. On the website, you'll also be able to access our YouTube playlist for songs of joy and hope to bring you into a time of worship.

During this time of staying home, Pastor Neal is emailing a daily devotion (Tuesday-Friday), along with a Sunday email called DCC@Home. If you are not already receiving these emails but would like to, contact the church office at office@deweychurch.org.

The Provision of God
Isaiah 40:27-31

God’s child can ‘Keep Calm’ in all circumstances as we experience the provision of God. In Isaiah 40:27-41, we discover 2 aspects of God’s provision which should serve as an encouragement to us in times of trial.

I. The name of our provider: The LORD (vv. 27-28).

A. He is everlasting.

B. He is creator.

C. He is sufficient.

II. The nature of our provision: He gives strength (vv. 29-31).

Conclusion:
- The LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless. (Psalm 84:11)
- For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that - He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? (Romans 8:32)
- His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness. (2 Peter 1:3)

Remember to Pray: For Ben & Erin H. whose child is due on May 7...That God will protect our medical workers from Covid-19 as they carry out their work...for the Board of Elders as they guide the search process forward...for our teachers, students and families as the school year draws to a close...for Mike & Heidi R. as they continue to care for Heidi's father in their home...for Nik H. and Chase V. as they serve our nation in the US Army overseas....for those planning for this year's VVBS (Virtual Vacation Bible School)...that all those in our congregation who fall into the 'at risk' demographic will be able to steer clear of the coronavirus...for those who have or who are anticipating a loss of income as 'non-essential' businesses remain closed through the end of the month...for our president, governor and other elected officials as the weight of many decisions which impact the lives of millions rest upon their shoulders...for our missionaries who are experiencing the challenges presented by Covid-19 in places far removed from their family support systems.

The Board of Elders will be meeting this afternoon at 5:00 pm. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to guide the search for an Associate Pastor forward.

Our Sympathy to the Seth & Sarah C. family upon the death of Seth's grandmother, Arlene C. Arlene passed away early on Tuesday morning, April 28 at the age of 95. Arlene served as the Postmaster of the Dewey Post Office until her retirement in 1992 and she was a friend to the Dewey community and of the Dewey Church for many years. Please keep the entire family in your prayers as they grieve her passing.

Welcome to Jonathan & Jane H. who have been received into the membership of the Dewey Community Church by the Board of Elders. We look forward to the day when the congregation meet together and welcome them corporately, publicly and formally into the fellowship of DCC,

The May Calendar is posted on the DCC website and can be accessed at http://www.deweychurch.org/calendar.

Virtual Vacation Bible School (VVBS): Early online registration is now open for Virtual Vacation Bible School! Please fill out the form for any child ages Preschool (age four by Sept 1, 2020) through 8th Grade who would like access to VVBS and age appropriate materials and Bibles! The deadline to reserve materials is May 15. Registration for just the video portion of VVBS will end May 30. Feel free to share this form with family and friends and please email us any questions at virtualvbs2020@gmail.com. Here is the link to the registration form: https://forms.gle/wN1goKM1AZDCrfmCA

New Address: Nikolas H. Check the DCC@Home email or contact the church office at office@deweychurch.org for his address.

Instant Church Directory: The online directory can now be accessed by downloading the Instant Church Directory app from Google Play, the Apple App Store or Kindle Fire. After downloading the app: 1) enter your email which you provided for the directory; 2) follow the directions on screen to complete the login process. Once logged in you have access to the entire directory and you can edit your families information. (Including adding a picture to your entry. Currently there are very few pictures in the directory!) If you are have not provided information for the directory please do so by contacting the church office. We would like this directory to be a current and complete representation of the DCC family. For more information you can visit the Instant Church Directory website at http://www.instantchurchdirectory.com.Questions? Contact the church office.

DCC Email Sign-Up: Several means of accessing information from DCC are available via email. These include: 1) Pastor Neal's devotionals; 2) a weekly link to the DCC digital Sunday bulletin; and 3) other news, announcements and prayer requests. If you would like to be included on one, two or all three of these lists, please email the church office at office@deweychurch.org.

National Day of Prayer: Set aside some time to pray for our nation this coming Thursday, May 7.