FAMILY LIFE at Desert Springs - a place where we can share the heart of our church family; prayers, praises and important announcements.  Be sure to check-in often to see what is happening. 

If you have a prayer request or praise, please submit by contacting Laura Keener, Frontline Diector at 760-568-3646 or lkeener@desertspringsfamily.org.

A CHANCE TO SERVE 

If you would like to join a team of Desert Springs Care Givers, we are developing a Hospital Care Team for visiting our Desert Springs family in the hospital.  The profile of a person interested would be one that has a heart for people who need a personal touch…someone to hold a hand, pray for them, spend a few minutes to visit, etc. 

We will have an Orientation Meeting on Thursday, November 13 at 10 am. 

Interested? Contact Pastor Jim at 760-568-3646  or  jzeilenga@desertspringsfamily.org.    

A PARABLE TO PONDER

Then one American Christian bends down and begins the work again of freeing those who are trapped. He works frantically with energy, passion and tears.

Laura caring for dwarf baby Alexis in Mexico.

The others look at him for a moment and then one asks him, “Brother, where have you found this energy for the task? Are you sure you know what you are doing?”

“Don’t you see, loved ones?  My heart is trapped beneath this rubble, too. We are all in danger if we do not respond to this need. We are all in grave danger - those who are below the rubble and those who stand above....

My witness before the throne of Jesus lies beneath this rubble.”

A special welcome to our new Pastor for Seniors & Life Groups....Jim Zeilenga & his wife Chris!   And to Sharon Wren who joined our staff as Executive Assistant to Pastor Mark.

We are very thankful the Lord directed their paths to Desert Springs Church.  Keep praying now for our continued search for a Worship Pastor and Pastor to Children & Families.  Larry McCoy is directing the worship choir in the interim and we appreciate his help!  We know all things are done in GOD'S time and waiting for clear direction.  Thank you for your prayers and continued support!

Elizabeth Lapainis went home to be with the Lord this last July. Her son Egil, who was a wonderful caregiver to her for so many years,  would now like to have a Celebration Service for her friends here at DSC.   It's scheduled for Thursday, October 30 @ 5:30pm. Please join Egil in honoring his precious mother. 

Also, Bev Kingsbury and Carol Ausland went home to heaven this last week.  We will announce any Celebration of Life Service as we are informed.

Praying for Comfort, Health, Healing, 
Recovery, Protection& Wisdom

PRAISES:

Larry's body is cancer free! Praise God!

LaReign in church this past Sunday! Miracle after miracle.

Lily Boyd
Harry Bryant

LaReign Hodges
Bart & Judy Johnson's daughter, Kathy

 Bonnie Keller
Jody Moses

The Porter Family

Carol Smoke

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven

DSC Supported Missionaries Prayer Requests

"For surely, O Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor with a shield."  Psalm 5:12

Our missionary Junio Souza contracted Hepetitus C and has moved his family from Nepal to Thailand for better treatment of his disease. He will continue his ministry and assist the Youth With A Mission work there.   Please pray for complete healing for Junio so he can resume his work back in Nepal.


OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  Over 10,000 people are now infected.  We faithfully and humbly give monthly support to Pastor Marius, Pastor Fona, Pastor Hiskey and Pastor Tony and also to God's Word Church.  

UKRAINE continues to crumble, people fleeing as they have no supplies, no electricity, no medical care. Lift up our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in the Ukraine! Our missionaries Jim & Annie Leonovich are in daily contact with the supported churches and Pastors.  

Evangeline Byrnes-St. Clair has finally returned from the Philippines! She was there for months giving aide to the church and city that needs rebuilding after the devastating typhoon.  Evangeline worked tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.   Give her a hug when you see her at church, welcome her back!