September 2026

Deep And Wide

Rooted in Christ; Fruitful in Life

During August, we began exploring what it means to become mature followers of Jesus—people whose lives are deeply rooted in Christ and increasingly fruitful in the world around them.

As we enter the final four weeks of Deep and Wide, we will turn our attention to living out that growing faith in practical ways. We’ll discover how God equips each of us to serve with joy, how to protect our hearts from influences that pull us away from Him, how to remain faithful through difficult seasons, and how to finish the course God has given us.

Our theme verse continues to be Colossians 2:6–7:

“Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.”

Spiritual maturity doesn’t happen by accident. It develops as we intentionally root our lives in Jesus Christ, ground ourselves in His Word, and depend upon the power of the Holy Spirit. As our roots grow deeper, God produces fruit in us that blesses our families, strengthens the church, and reaches the people around us.

Whether you have participated in the entire series or are joining us for the first time, September is a wonderful opportunity to take another step in your walk with Christ. Each message will stand on its own while also helping us bring this journey toward a meaningful conclusion.

Continue Going Deeper

The Deep and Wide book and companion workbook are still available to help you continue growing throughout the week. Together, they include the teaching from the series, daily Scripture readings, reflection questions, and practical applications.

Both the book and workbook are available at DeWitt Christian Church for a suggested donation of $5 each. They are also available through Amazon for $11.99 each.

Keep Growing Together

Our D-Groups provide a place to discuss what we are learning, encourage one another, pray together, and recognize how God is working in our lives. If you are already participating in a D-Group, let’s remain committed and finish these final weeks well together.

Join us each Sunday in September as we grow deeper in Christ and wider in our influence, becoming a church that is truly Deep and Wide—Rooted in Christ; Fruitful in Life.

We look forward to growing with you!

Deep and Wide Schedule

September 6 – Serving with Joy

September 13 – Guarding Your Heart

September 20 – Standing Strong

September 27 – Finishing Well

Investing in the Future

Over the past several weeks, I've been sharing with you about an opportunity God seems to be placing before us at DCC. God is bringing more children and young families into our church family.

That's exciting! But it also gives us an important responsibility. Psalm 78:4 says, "We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done."

We want to be a church that takes that responsibility seriously. We want the children who grow up at DCC to know Jesus, understand God's Word, experience the love of a church family, and develop a faith that will remain with them throughout their lives. This is why we're making a renewed investment in our Children's Ministry.

We're looking at how we can strengthen our Sunday morning ministry, better support and equip our volunteers, maintain excellent safety practices, and develop additional opportunities for children to grow in their faith. We're also moving through the process of adding a part-time Children's Ministry Coordinator who can help provide leadership and support as this ministry grows.

But I've become increasingly convinced that investing in children means investing in their families too.

We don't want to simply provide a great Children's Ministry where parents drop off their kids for an hour on Sunday morning. We want DCC to become a church where entire families grow together—where moms and dads find friendships, encouragement and support as they raise their children to know and follow Jesus.

That means our vision reaches beyond the children's wing. One of the places I believe we can make a significant difference is through our Home Groups. Home Groups have always been an important part of helping people at DCC find family. This fall, we're going to begin intentionally exploring ways to make our Home Group ministry even more accessible and welcoming to families with younger children.

Becky and I are going to be part of that effort personally. Beginning in October, we will start a new Home Group with a particular emphasis on welcoming younger families. Austin and Teri Robison have agreed to serve as an anchor couple with us as we begin. Our hope is not simply to create another group, but to learn how we can better help young families develop the kinds of meaningful relationships that make a church truly feel like family.

And I believe this is only the beginning. When I think about the future of DCC, I don't primarily think about buildings, programs or attendance figures. I think about people. I think about children learning that Jesus loves them. I think about a young couple discovering that they don't have to navigate marriage and parenting alone. I think about older Christians becoming friends and mentors to younger believers. I think about children growing up surrounded by adults who know their names, pray for them, encourage them and show them what following Jesus looks like.

That's the kind of church I want us to become. And here's something important: every one of us has a part in this. You may never teach Children's Church. You may not lead a Home Group. But you can learn the names of our children. You can encourage a tired young parent. You can welcome a new family. You can serve when there's a need. You can pray for our Children's Ministry volunteers and leaders. You can be one more person in a child's life who shows them what the love of Jesus looks like.

We're not simply building a Children's Ministry. We're investing in a generation. We're strengthening families. And we're preparing DCC for the future God has for us.

That's worth investing in.

Rick

Pie, Laughter, and a
Little Friendly Competition

Sunday, October 4  |  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  |  Fun begins at 6:00 p.m.

Get ready for a night filled with delicious pie, plenty of laughter, and the kind of friendly competition that brings a church family together! On Sunday evening, October 4, DeWitt Christian Church will launch the new ministry year with America Says... Pie Night—our own congregation-wide version of the fast-moving television word game.

When you arrive, volunteers will receive the pies and arrange them in the Children’s Wing while everyone finds a seat in the auditorium. At 6:00 p.m., our game-show host will make a grand entrance and officially open the evening. Then we will enjoy a full half hour of pie, coffee, tea, and conversation. We’ll head down the hall for pie and return to the auditorium so we can relax around the tables and visit together.

At 6:30 p.m., the game begins! Teams will be recruited ahead of time, but their names will not be called until the program—so listen for your favorite contestants and cheer them to the stage. Even if you are not on a team, you can play along from your seat, laugh at the unexpected answers, and help create the energy of a live studio audience. The evening will wrap up between 7:30 and 7:45 p.m.

Bring a favorite homemade pie, a bakery pie, or simply come ready to enjoy what others bring. This is also a wonderful opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, and families who would enjoy a relaxed introduction to DCC. Come celebrate the faith, family, and purpose we share—and find out what America Says!

BRING A PIE • INVITE A FRIEND • COME READY TO PLAY!

Facilities Ministry Update

We have received the permit to do the foundation work and pour the footings for our new building addition. Our excavator and concrete contractors are working out the final details and the work will begin soon. We are still working on the remainder of the needed permits for completing the building. Once these approvals are received, construction of the walls, roof, windows, and doors—is expected to begin soon after the foundation work is completed.

As the exterior nears completion, work will begin inside with plumbing, electrical, HVAC, framing, and all the finishing details that will transform the addition into a wonderful new ministry space.

You Can Help with Worship Preparation

Construction brings excitement—but it also brings dust! Throughout the project we'll need volunteers to help keep both our existing facilities and the new addition clean and ready for worship each week.

If you would enjoy serving on one of our Worship Prep Cleaning Teams, please see Don or Amy Lowell. Even serving occasionally can make a tremendous difference, and we'd love to have you join us.

Your Offerings to the Building Program are Needed and Appreciated

Perhaps the most exciting part of this entire project is how we're doing it. Instead of taking on long-term debt, we are trusting the Lord to provide through the faithful generosity of our church family. Every dollar given goes directly toward expanding our ministry rather than paying interest to a lender.

If you would like to help make this vision a reality, we invite you to prayerfully consider making a gift to the Building Fund over and above your regular tithes and offerings. Your regular giving continues to support the ongoing ministries of our church, while special gifts to the Building Fund help us complete this project debt-free. You can click on the DCC Offering Link and give online.

Every gift brings us one step closer to creating more space to welcome new families, disciple believers, serve our community, and share the hope of Jesus for generations to come.

Thank you for partnering with us through your prayers, your service, and your generosity. We are excited to see what God will do as we build together for His glory!

Upper Room Students 5th Quarters

For the fourth year in a row, our Student Ministry is hosting 5th quarters after the DeWitt High School home football games this fall. Students 6th-12th grade are invited to join us for a safe place to hang out and play some games. We will have a variety of games including Mario Kart, Super Smash, Four Square, Gaga Ball, Basketball Showdown, Ping Pong and much more! Snacks will be provided. Starts around 9:00pm and ends at 11:00pm.

Middle School Mornings
Resumes September 6th!