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What to expect Sunday mornings are where we come together to worship through energizing, contemporary music, hear a clear, relevant message from a pastor or speaker, and get a chance to connect with others like yourself. Your kids (5th grade and under) will experience age-appropriate activities to help them learn about how they are loved by Jesus at the Children's Ministry wing during the adult worship service. Get a sneak peek of life at Damascus Road and download our Welcome Magazine . Sundays 9:30 & 11:15am in-person & online Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search video... Now Playing 02:01 Play Video Now Playing 04:18 Play Video Worship Venues Auditorium Located off the main lobby, experience the worship service in-person. The Bridge Casual environment with enhanced audio/video/lighting and light refreshments. On the Lawn Located on the East lawn, enjoy the service broadcast on our 14' LED screen. Online Worship services are livestreamed on YouTube , ChurchOnline , and on the Damascus Road mobile app . Team Meet the Team Darlene Knight Guest Services & Facility Director Sherida Kernslong Congregational Care Coordinator Andy Knight Worship Director Mary Gerner Worship & Tech Admin Assistant Daniel Busche Tech Director Julia Rennolds Technical Coordinator

women July 6 thru Aug 3 6:30 - 8:30 pm every other Thursday night ​ Let’s get together for a night of delicious snacks, worship and fellowship! Life is so much sweeter when we live alongside one another in community. So let’s gather for a night of fellowship, fun and making connections with the amazing women in our community. You never know, you might just meet your new best friend! ​ All are welcome! Women's Breakfast August 12 9 - 11am Come hungry and ready to enjoy breakfast prepared by our Men's Ministry! This will be a great time of connection and community. Invite your friends! RSVP

Sundays | 9:30 & 11:15am in-person & online Join the conversation. Like the apostles and the early disciples of Jesus, we are called to be witnesses to Salvation in Jesus -- ready to share this life-giving news with the world by the power of the Holy Spirit. So… How do we share it? Join us for the message series, “The Reason for God: Helping Thinkers Believe and Helping Believers Think ,” from best-selling author and pastor, Tim Keller. Considering Christianity? Bring your questions and intellectual objections to the table that are born out of your real-life experiences or curiosity. Together we will explore some of the most common objections that arise about Christianity. We will wrestle with questions such as: ​ Why does God allow suffering? Why does Christianity seem to have so many rules? Can one religion be "right" and the others "wrong"? and more. ​ Already a Christian? We will dive into scripture to explore how we can respond to the big questions about Christianity with sensitivity and humility, gentleness, and respect. Wild ride Experience the series in a small group. Special small groups have been created during this sermon series to facilitate conversation over the important topics that will be explored in the Sunday morning messages. Each group will follow along with The Reason for God book and DVD teaching and consist of a time to ask those questions you only thought about but never felt you could ask. Interested in joining a group or facilitating a group of your own? Find a Reason for God Group Start a Reason for God Group Sunday Messages WEEK 1 / MAY 14 What Story Are You Living In? FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #2 in the book, The Reason for God. Watch the Sunday message. WEEK 3 / MAY 28 In the Beginning Was the Word... FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #1 in the book, The Reason for God. WEEK 5 / JUNE 11 Is the Church Responsible for Oppression and Injustice? FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #5 in the book, The Reason for God. WEEK 2 / MAY 21 Why Are There So Many Rules? FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #3 in the book, The Reason for God. WEEK 4 / JUNE 4 And the Word Was God FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #4 in the book, The Reason for God. WEEK 6 / JUNE 18 Who's Your Dad? FOCUS: Correlates with Discussion #6 in the book, The Reason for God.

What's next? It all starts with Jesus. Understanding Christ's redemptive work on the cross - becoming the all-encompassing sacrifice for our brokenness and sin - and entering into a relationship with Him is at the core of the new life you can experience! The Bible Project has a great explanation of Jesus' sacrifice, atonement, and why this matters to us. Watch now... We can’t earn God’s forgiveness – it must be given. Jesus gave His life as a sacrifice so that we could be forgiven. It is His free gift to us. (Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23) Our response is accepting this free gift from God by committing our lives and heart to Jesus. At Damascus Road, we've developed the Adult Pathway to help you move toward Christ-centered maturity in community - there is always a next right step! We want to be a church where community is flourishing and people are personally connected to Jesus, serving and sharing Him with joy. This growth track outlines some recommendations no matter what phase of spiritual growth you find yourself to help you navigate your journey to a fully-devoted life in Christ. You can grow and form new habits when you're "living the five :" ​ Read the Bible & Pray Serve and Give Do Life Together Share Jesus Remove Barriers Don’t think of this as a to-do list to simply check off, but use the recommendations as a tool to help you find which opportunities will meet your needs. Use the assessment tool to get started. We recommend FirstStep for everyone , a 3-part experience, where you'll meet new friends, learn more about us and your next step, and be offered an option to learn more about becoming all in with Damascus Road. Learn more about FirstStep... We recommend Small Groups for everyone, no matter where you're landing on the Adult Pathway. Find a small group that's right for you... But don’t stop here! Once you have taken advantage of the opportunities for growth and find yourself ready for more, pick up the next growth track brochure and keep the journey going. Generally, most who embark on this exciting journey find themselves in one of four categories: Exploring God, Faith & Damascus Road If you are new to Damascus Road, or simply believe that you’re in the “exploring faith, God, and Damascus Road” phase, you are in the right place! Beginning in faith & taking first steps If you are new to a relationship with Jesus, or taking your first steps of faith, you are in the right place! Growing in faith & experiencing change If you are regularly pursuing a relationship with Jesus and being changed into His likeness, you are in the right place! Overflowing in faith & leading others If you are continually maturing and helping others to grow in their faith, you are in the right place! Next Steps for Explorers Next Steps for Beginners Next Steps for Growers Next Steps for Overflowers Not sure where to start? Take the Adult Pathway Assessment to get an idea of what stage you are in on your growth journey: Exploring, Beginning, Growing, or Overflowing. Take the Assessment

He was there all along... What word or idea do you most associate with the Old Testament? Scary? Ancient? Violent? Exciting? Weird? Lots of laws? Puzzling? Jewish scripture? God's story? Don't know where to start? The Old Testament is much longer and older than the New Testament. It has even more genres and authors and speaks from and to a wider variety of cultures and time periods. This can make it challenging for modern readers. It’s also the Bible of Jesus and the New Testament authors. Jesus said it "testifies about me." And the New Testament authors all quote extensively from the Old Testament, grounding the story of Jesus and their new Christian faith in those ancient stories. Join us as we begin a new series: Between the Lines, Jesus in the Old Testament where we'll learn to read Jesus’s Bible the way his followers learned to read it – the way Jesus taught them to read it – as a story that he was in from the beginning, that was always pointing to Him. Join us! Sundays, 9:30 & 11:15am in-person & online Let's explore together. Weekly messages: Week 1 - May 12 Jesus in the Book of Genesis ​ Week 2 - May 19 Jesus in the Book of Exodus ​ Week 3 - May 26 Jesus in the Book of Joshua ​ Week 4 - June 2 Jesus in the Book of Job ​ Week 5 - June 9 Jesus in the Book of Ruth ​ Week 6 - June 16 Jesus in 1st & 2nd Samuel ​ Week 7 - June 23 Jesus in the Book of Isaiah Resources Download the rack card to get started in your exploration of where Jesus was found "between the lines" in the Old Testament.

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Resources God & Mental Health Mental health challenges have risen sharply in our nation during the pandemic and yet, it remains somewhat of a taboo subject in churches. Being a Christian doesn’t mean you are immune from mental health challenges. But we also know that the Gospel is everywhere, even in the shadows of mental health issues. We want to be a church community that accepts, loves, prays over and walks with all who are struggling as one Body, one community, and one family in Christ. Download our mental health resource guide and watch the accompanying three-part message series, “God and Mental Health. ” Racial Reconciliation Videos Grace, Justice & Mercy: An Evening with Bryan Stevenson and Tim Keller (link) Third Option: Miles McPherson (link) Become the Bridge: Steven Furtick & John Gray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7jTUfNyPkE Racism in America: Carl Lentz & TD Jakes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_GWXUI9Vzg The Church & Race Featuring Leading Voices of the Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLt7jbJbU_0 Christine Caine & Dr. Anita Phillips - Body Language: A Conversation on race and restoration in the body of Christ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1P6AXjXnXc Roland Warren, CEO of CareNet - Thoughts on Racial Reconciliation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzd3TdV5iNI&t=1s Phil Vischer - Race in America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGUwcs9qJXY Articles Justice Too Long Delayed, Christianity Today - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2020/june-web-only/justice-too-long-delayed.html George Floyd and Me, Shai Linne - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/george-floyd-and-me/ The Familial Language of Black Grief, Jemar Tisby - https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/06/familial-language-black-grief/612847/ Racial Injustice has Benefited Me, Phil Vischer - https://www.holypost.com/post/how-racial-injustice-has-benefited-me The Bible and Race by Tim Keller - https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/the-bible-and-race/ The Sin of Racism by Tim Keller - https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/the-sin-of-racism/ A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice & Critical Theory by Tim Keller - https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/ Books Generous Justice - Tim Keller The Third Option - Miles McPherson Gracism - David Anderson Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson (book and movie) Disunity in Christ - Christena Cleveland The Cross and the Lynching Tree - James Cone White Too Long: The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity - Robert P. Jones Parents, Kids, Students Videos The Bible Project: Justice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A14THPoc4-4 Books God’s Very Good Idea https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/god-s-very-good-idea-P006171967 God Made Me and You https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/god-made-me-and-you-P006206341

Happy Sunday! We're glad you joined us to worship at Damascus Road Community Church! We hope today's worship experience and message will help you connect with God in meaningful ways and be a pivotal point in your faith journey. To help you follow along today, we'd like to invite you to download the DRCC app, your hub for message notes, live-streamed services and media, digital giving, events, news and more. Need Prayer? We'd love to pray for you. Share your prayer request New to Damascus Road? Here's what you can expect... Guest Central Stop by Guest Central located in the lobby, across from the front double doors. You'll find a Guest Central host to answer all your questions and help get you acclimated. We also have a little gift waiting for you - our way of saying, "Welcome!" NextStep The NextStep kiosk is located across the entry to the auditorium. You will find free Bibles, resources, info on small groups, upcoming events and more. Connections Cafe After today's service, we invite you to stop by the Connections Cafe (or out on the patio, weather permitting) and enjoy some free coffee/tea and meet new friends! Subscribe to the Weekly Update! Get all the news, events, and info about the upcoming weekly worship service each week. Subscribe Provide your email and watch for the Weekly Update each Wednesday morning in your inbox! Subscribe Thanks for submitting!

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