December 29, 2019
“Silent night, holy night, all is calm…” Really? It is actually unknown how calm things were (perhaps you have been around for a birth?), but calm resignation to the will of God ...
December 28, 2019
We are glad to have Brett Smith coming on staff, starting officially this Thursday, January 2nd, 2020. Next Sunday, January 5th, we will have a commissioning in our morning servic...
December 22, 2019
“… because there was no place for them in the inn”
(Luke 2:7).
Let’s be honest—facilities limitations have never been a big problem to God in fulfilling His purposes. He o...
December 15, 2019
“And there appeared to him an angel of the Lord…”
(Luke 1:11). Through the narratives related to the birth
of Jesus we see God weaving together an intricate plan to accomp...
December 12, 2019
Damascus Community Church and Christian School hosted December's Good Morning Damascus meeting.
The program included a performance by the DCS jazz band (fantastic job! - T...
December 7, 2019
“…but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant…” Given the precedent of Jesus for humble servanthood, ministers and even facilities dedicated to following him ought ...
December 5, 2019
The focus of the Prayer Breakfast for the Muslim World for December is the country of Jordan. Enjoy a typical Jordanian breakfast as you learn how you can be praying for this...
December 4, 2019
Tom & Sandy Basile’s Barnabas Team is assembling a group to serve with them in PUEBLA, JUNE 2020.
Service opportunities may include – water filter distribution, work at the...
December 1, 2019
One of the challenges the elder council faces is time. We do not have a staff person dedicated to the tasks required to pursue facilities development, so various ones add these t...
November 23, 2019
“ Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God .” Turn any anxiety regarding our buildings into pr...
November 16, 2019
“Make plans by seeking advice…” (Proverbs 20:18). The “Caleb Study” will result in a plan to raise funding to build. “Building on faith” does not exclude the need to be wise in s...
November 10, 2019
The false prophets of Israel were condemned because they spoke “…visions of their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD” (Jeremiah 23:16). Having no blueprints sent from God, ...
November 4, 2019
Damascus Community Church has established a ministry partnership with the Salvation Army- Gresham Corps. Many of the Army's ministries are funded by generous donations that col...
November 4, 2019
What’s Next? (In case you missed it…)
If you were unable to attend the recent "What's Next?" event, you missed an enjoyable night of worship, dessert, and a report on the Bui...
November 2, 2019
Coming Events
December 6, 2019 - Evening Christmas Tea February 29, 2020 - One Day Retreat at DCC April 18, 2020 - Honored Widow’s Brunch September 25-27, 2020 - Cannon Beach...
November 2, 2019
“ A big THANK YOU goes out to all who helped make this year’s DCC/DCS Harvest Festival a success. We can really feel the support of our church through all the volunteers who st...
November 2, 2019
“Plans are established by counsel…” (Proverbs 20:18 ESV).
This week the Elder Council will meet with Kent Wallace of IGC, who will conduct the Caleb Study to develop a capita...
October 28, 2019
October 31 - 5:00-8:00pm. Bring your family and friends. Admission is FREE. Kids, come in costume and bring your parents!
Bring a NEW pair of socks to donate to Damascus S...
October 26, 2019
Our Christmas choir and orchestra services are Sunday, December 15th. Rehearsals start Thursday, November 7th, at 6:30 PM (orchestra), 7:30 PM (choir). Please contact Pastor Kyle ...
October 26, 2019
When we consider the maintenance needs of our buildings, and the opportunities of ministry, and the consensus that “we need to do something” about facilities, our tendency might b...