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.

CHRISTMAS IS COMING! 

IT'S ALL ABOUT HIM!

If stress already threatens your peace this December, remember that you cannot fail at Christmas because it’s not about you, it’s about Him. Slow down, take a deep breath, and make some real memories with your friends and family.  And maybe make some wassail, too!

Holiday Wassail

1 gallon apple cider (buy the fresh kind in a plastic jug in the produce section)

1 cup light brown sugar

1 6-oz. can frozen lemonade

1 6-oz. can frozen orange juice

12 whole cloves

6 whole allspice

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 cinnamon stick

In a large kettle, combine cider, sugar, lemonade, and orange juice. Tie cloves and allspice into a small piece of cloth (cheesecloth works well) and add to cider. Add nutmeg and cinnamon stick; simmer gently for 20 minutes. Heat to steaming, but do not boil. Remove spice bag, discard, and serve hot. Transfer to a slow cooker and float orange or lemon slices on top for a nice presentation. Makes 30 to 35 servings.

Tis the Season for Spiritual Gifts!

• Worship Choir CD's                                           
• Devotionals for Kids & Adults
• Let There Be Food Cookbook
• Inspirational Mugs

We have the perfect Christmas gifts for your family & friends...and they are available at the NOOK at awesome prices!  

PRAYING FOR HEALING, COMFORT, 

STRENGTH & WISDOM

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." 

Philippians 3:11

Darlene Atkinson
Harry Bryant
Ceil Burns
LaReign Hodges 

Phyllis Johnson
 Bonnie Keller
Al Stokes

Jack & Joan Washburn's son, Steven

My peace I leave you.....

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 and adjustment to the move. 

OUR PASTORS in GUINEA BISSAU need SPECIAL PRAYER COVERING!  Guinea Bissau borders Guinea, Liberia & Sierra Leone where the EBOLA VIRUS outbreak is critical.  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. 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 is once again praying for the safety of her city Tacloban ( in the Philippines) as another hurricane hit this week.   Evangeline works tirelessly, always giving God the glory and thanking Him for the opportunity to serve Him in her country.