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)