AUGUST 4 - AUGUST 10

Every Tuesday we publish a blog post to lay out in one place what’s going in the life of the church for the upcoming week. See below for a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Small Group

  • 7:00pm - Lee and Roenicke Home

    • Find out more about Small Groups here

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

• Small Group

  • 7:00pm - Erkelens and Schlieder Home

    • Find out more about Small Groups here

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

MALACHI, TRUETT, & CHRISTIAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES

From July 11th - 14th, 10 students and 5 chaperones joined our sister churches in the West for the 2025 Youth Camp. They gathered together in the mountains of AZ for a time of worship, teaching, games, and lip-sync battles, all to the glory of God!

THANK YOU FOR PRAYING!

Our youth came back with stories of God’s goodness. This past Sunday, students, Malachi Early and Truett Houlton, and youth leader, Christian Davis, shared with us. Read Malachi’s testimony and be encouraged that God is at work among the next generation.

Malachi:

Before going to camp, I expected God to move—I just didn’t know when or how. I’ve been to camp before, and every time, God has met me where I was. But this time felt different. I came in feeling discouraged and carrying a lot of shame. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but deep down, I still hoped God would speak to me. At first, I was frustrated that my dad didn’t let me bring my phone. But once I got there, I realized how much I’d been using my phone and music to distract myself from things I didn’t want to face. Without it, I was able to focus more on God and actually connect with people around me.

God showed me two big themes during the weekend: acceptance and sacrifice. First, acceptance. I’ve always felt like I had to act a certain way to be accepted—at school or even at church. I was afraid that if I was just myself, I’d be judged or left out. So I stayed quiet. But at camp, God reminded me that I don’t need to earn anyone’s approval. He already accepts me and loves me exactly as I am.

Second, sacrifice. Giving up my phone ended up being one of the best parts of camp. Without all the distractions, I felt more connected to God and more present with everyone around me. One devotional talked about how music shapes the way we think and view the world, and it really convicted me. I realized that a lot of the music I was listening to was pulling me away from God. That’s when it hit me—music had become a stumbling block. So for me, the real sacrifice wasn’t just giving up my phone—it was giving up music. But I know I’m letting go of it for something better: a closer, stronger relationship with God.

Camp reminded me that even in hard seasons, God still shows up. He reminded me that I don’t have to prove myself to anyone. He already accepts me, loves me, and wants me near Him. I left camp feeling more focused, encouraged, and ready to grow.

Praise the Lord!

AND WITNESS THROUGH YOUR WORK

1 Timothy 6:1-2, is about the conduct of slaves within the Ephesian Church. While the system of slavery that existed back then is no longer around today, the principles for how believers respond to those in authority over them remain. All of us must "honor" those in authority over us, those we work for, and those we volunteer with. Christians must honor their boss - whether their boss is a Christian or not. We must work hard wherever we are. Because, for most of us, your job is the primary arena in which the world is watching your Christian life. We should see it as our sacred duty to work with excellence, integrity, and respect for our bosses so that a watching world would see the worthiness of Christ.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

AT THE WARM’S HOME AT 9AM

This Saturday, from 9am-12pm, Cordell & Marina Warm are graciously opening their home to host a prayer meeting. All are welcome to join as we pray for our church, pray for our neighbors, and pray for revival in our city.

• Cafe y pan at 9am

• Prayer from 9:30am - 12pm

• Feel free to leave early if needed

“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you!” (Psalm 67:1-3)

CONTACT US HERE FOR LOCATION DETAILS

THIS SUNDAY AT 6:30PM

Youth Ministry is back and ready to roll after taking a month off for Fallow Month. Our youth are on the heels of an amazing Youth Camp weekend, and ready to start their second book- C.S. Lewis’ classic The Screwtape Letters.

Grab a copy of the book, and take note that our normal schedule resumes this Sunday. Youth Ministry meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday at Hopper & Burr in DTSA.

FIND MORE INFO ON CGSA YOUTH MINISTRY HERE

NO SMALL GROUPS THIS FRIDAY

After taking a break for the month of July, we’re excited to resume our small group meetings NEXT week! While we normally meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday/Friday of the month, this month, we’re pushing our Friday Small Groups back a week, so that ALL our small groups can meet within the same week.

We’re looking forward to gathering on 8/7 & 8/8 to share in the joy of Jesus, encourage one another, and apply the gospel to each other’s lives. Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moment in the life of our church. Don’t miss out on the grace the Lord gives to us through one another.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

KIDS, STAY ON THE TURF & SIDEWALK

We’re so grateful to host our Sunday services in the heart of DTSA. As an expression of that gratitude, let’s continue to commit to being the best tenants we can be by remembering a few simple rules:

1. Parents, please keep an eye on your children throughout the entirety of our Sunday morning gatherings to ensure their safety and make sure they’re remembering the rules below:

   • No running or wrestling (inside or outside) at the Ebell Club.

   • In the Courtyard - please stay on the turf and sidewalk, do not walk in the planters, or climb on the guardrails.

   • Out front - Kids, please stay out of the planters and do not pick the flowers.

2. Please make sure not to roll any equipment down the stairs, or roll any strollers down the steps. Please lift these items up and over the steps as you go to avoid cracking or chipping the tiles.

Thanks for doing your part to love our meeting space and keep the Ebell beautiful!

JULY 28 - AUGUST 3

Every Tuesday we publish a blog post to lay out in one place what’s going in the life of the church for the upcoming week. See below for a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, JULY 29

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, JULY 31

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

• Prayer Meeting

  • 9:00am - Warm house

    • Contact Cordell or Marina for details

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

• Youth Ministry

  • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • Find out more about Youth Ministry here

EVERY TUESDAY @ 6:30PM

We’re joining forces with our sister church, Sovereign Grace Church of Orange, and playing basketball as a means of fellowship and outreach. Join in every Tuesday.

• Meet at El Camino Real Park (400 N Main St, 92868).

• 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

• Open invite. This is a great place to bring your friends, co-workers, and neighbors - no matter where they’re at with church or what they believe.

Come and go as you please. Bring whatever you need for the night. We hope to see you there.

EMILY IS GOING TO SANTANDER, SPAIN!

This past Sunday, we celebrated, we prayed, we cried, and we sent Emily Jones into the harvest that awaits in Santander, Spain. She’s off to join our recently planted sister church, Iglesia Gracia Soberana de Santander in order to advance their gospel mission.

What a privilege a little church like ours has to be a part of what God is doing across the globe. Spreading the joy of Jesus all the way from Santa Ana to Santander!

Check out the full photo album here.

PRAY EARNESTLY TO THE LORD OF THE HARVEST (MT 9:38)

As we heard this past Sunday, there are specific ways we can be praying for Emily and Iglesia Gracia Soberana de Santander. Please join us as we pray for the following:

• Pray for Emily’s travel as she gets on the plane this Friday and crosses the ocean for the sake of Christ.

• Pray that the Lord would use her and the other members of IGSS to spread the aroma of Christ wherever they go and fuel them with faith for what he’ll do among them.

• Pray for Pastor Norman Pedd and his wife Barbara, as they give their lives away so that the people of Spain might be saved.

• Pray for the towns around the church location in Renedo - Soto de la Marina, Santa Cruz de Bean, Camargo, Parbayon, and the whole region of Cantabria in Northern Spain. As the church goes out on Saturdays to evangelize her neighbors and invite them to church, please pray this may bring fruit to the glory of God. 

• Pray for the building where they gather, that they would find favor in the owner of their building so they can continue to meet for the long term.

• Pray for the people that are being added to the church, that they might grow in the Lord and may use their gifts and ministry to the edification of others and glory of God.

• Pray for the church as her adoption into Sovereign Grace Churches is formalized in the year ahead. 

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EMILY’S MISSION TO SPAIN HERE