Sign Up for our Spring Money Management Class

 Have you ever had any of these thoughts? “I have so much debt I can’t seem to pay down.” “Where do I begin with starting a budget?” “Money stresses me out.” “How can I be generous with my money when I can’t seem to get a handle on my own expenses?”

If so, then register for our 2020 spring class centered on teaching you Biblical principles of financial stewardship for God’s glory. The classes are conducted in a small group setting, using a discussion format and curriculum from Crown Ministries MoneyLife series. 

6 Classes, Every Other Monday, Beginning March 9th

Meetings will be at 7pm at the Cunningham residence.

There will be no childcare available.

Jim and Angie Cunningham will lead the class. Their mentorship is invaluable. Our sister church in Orange has done this class for many years. You can check out testimonies of those who’ve been impacted by their class here. 

Materials cost $40 per person. Scholarships are available.

Space for this class is limited, so make sure to sign up today!

Sign-ups close on February 29th. 

SIGN ME UP.

There is a schedule change for Small Groups this week.

Every so often the need arises where we will adjust our regularly scheduled weekly meetings due to other events on the calendar. This is one of those moments.

Small Groups are meeting THIS Friday, January 31st.

Our biannual men’s conference is taking place February 6th-8th and falls during the first Friday of the month. Since the men will be away on the retreat, we have decided to move small groups up to this week. Make sure to make the adjustment on your calendar!

Discussion begins at 7pm, Contact office@sovgracesantaana.org to learn more.

Omar & Sandi are getting Married!

On Sunday afternoon, Omar asked Sandi to be his wife. No surprise to anyone: she said yes! These two lovebirds are entering into a season of wedding preparation, but more importantly, preparation for a lifetime of marriage. Pray for Omar and Sandi as they endeavor to lay the foundations of a marriage built on the solid rock of Christ. We thank God for you two!

Are You Looking For These Marks?

In 1 Thessalonians 2, the Apostle Paul engages in a curious section in which he defends … himself. Why is this included in our Bibles? On one hand, because in the face of intense opposition, his readers were tempted to doubt that Paul’s ministry and thus, his Gospel and their salvation were bogus. On the other hand, it’s there because it gives us an insight into what genuine ministry from God looks like. In this week’s sermon, Jeff Schlieder identified multiple marks of a genuine ministry that you should look for in your leaders. You should encourage and pray for these marks in our church’s future leaders. When all is said and done, these marks are ultimately a reflection of the Head of the Church Himself - Christ our Lord.

Listen to this week’s sermon here.

BRING YOUR LUNCH AND A CHAIR

This Sunday, January 26th take the opportunity to eat lunch with your DTSA neighbors. Immediately after the service, we’ll be walking over to the 2nd Street Promenade to eat lunch and enjoy one another’s company while in the midst of the neighborhood God has placed us in.

Put These Dates on Your Calendar

The City of Santa Ana has released their calendar of events for 2020. These events are great opportunities for us to go into our city and spend time with our neighbors. Take some time to put these dates in your calendars now, so you can plan to attend when the time comes.

We’d also encourage you to subscribe to the DTSA newsletter here so you can keep up with what’s going on in the city on a weekly basis.

THURSDAY, 7:00PM @ THE HOULTON HOME

ALL LADIES, HIGH SCHOOL AGE AND OLDER, WELCOME

For more details please contact Krista Alvarez, krista@sovgracesantaana.org

Our Winter Women’s Event was Wonderful

This past Saturday, the women of SGSA gathered together for our Winter Women’s Event. We do this about once every quarter, and this time had the opportunity to serve our neighbors in our city.

On Saturday, the ladies met at Reunion Family Center, where they assisted Reunion Church in their weekly food distribution. This distribution is for families who are facing overwhelming financial stress, non-permanent housing, and food insecurity. They served about 35 families.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and thank you to Reunion Church for letting us partner with you to serve the city of Santa Ana.

Today Is The Last Day To Register

Registration closes on January 22nd for our 2020 Southern California men’s retreat. The three Sovereign Grace churches of California are joining forces for another weekend of teaching, fellowship, food, and competitions. Our last one was fantastic.

THURSDAY 2/6/2020 TO SATURDAY 2/8/2020
IDYLLWILD, CA
$150/PERSON

Ben Kreps, a pastor from our sister church in Harrisburg, PA, is our guest speaker. Our theme is “The Power of God: How the Gospel Conquers Men.” Young men ages 14 and up are welcome to join.

More details are available on the registration page.

Men, make this investment in your own growth and in our partnership. Ladies, make sure your man gets up there.

Scholarships and financial aid are available. Spots are limited, so secure yours ASAP.

I'M READY TO REGISTER.

What Should Impress Us In Other People?

As Paul begins his first letter to the church in Thessalonica, he does so by offering thanks to God - thanks to God for something about the men and women at the church. Word of this same “something” had spread all the way to Macedonia and Achaia and the rest of the region. In this week’s sermon, we explored what it is that is worthy of fame in God’s kingdom; what it is that should impress us in other people. What we discovered is that people themselves shouldn’t impress us at all, but what God has done and is doing through people. We should be impressed by what magnifies the fame of God.

Listen to this week’s sermon here.