This upcoming Sunday, we have the privilege of welcoming new members into our midst. These are people who have committed to participating in the life of the church and performing the “one anothers” with this local body of Christ. They’re also individuals whom we, as a church, commit to so the same with and for. We praise God for His grace and the evidence of the advancement of His Gospel through Santa Ana.
Small groups are one of the integral parts of our church community and they help to encourage genuine relationships in the church. If you have not attended one before, now is great time to jump in.
Any Questions or for directions to a group, contact office@sovgracesantaana.org
If we’re all going to be honest, we could each grow in our money=spending a stewardship habits in at least one area. Money is such a complex and pervasive element of our human experience that it’s easy to lose our way or even to find our way in the first place to God’s designed purpose for our money.
If you’d like to become a better steward of the resources God has supplied you with, 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.
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.
Printed Material is $40 per person and Online Material is $15 per person. You can choose whichever type works best for you. Scholarships are available.
Space for this class is limited, so make sure to sign up today!
Sign-ups close on February 29th.
Every year on Daylight Saving’s Sunday, we switch gears and hold an evening service. Mark your calendars for March 8th at 5:00pm. Our regular Sunday service will be replaced by an all-church meal centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice.
Not only will we share in the eating of a meal. We’ll share in the preparation of the meal. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. Whether you’re a single or a family, sign up to bring one of the needed dishes or items on March 8th.
The New Testament is clear that among the many experiences a Christian can expect during the course of following Christ, one very real expectation is that we will suffer for His name. When those moments do come, what is our hope? Where should we look for comfort and encouragement? Listen to this week’s sermon from 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10 to learn about the miraculous power of the average local church to support one another through suffering.
Listen to this week’s sermon here.
Last week, men from Sovereign Grace Santa Ana joined men from Sovereign Grace Orange and Pasadena in the mountains of Idyllwild for the every-other-year Men’s retreat. While there, guest speaker Ben Krepps encouraged and reminded the men of the power of God at work in the Gospel and creating a “gospel culture” in our churches.
Alongside the times of worship and speaking sessions were friendly competitions between the men of all three churches. This year, our small but mighty group SGSA came in first place!
If we’re all going to be honest, we could each grow in our money=spending a stewardship habits in at least one area. Money is such a complex and pervasive element of our human experience that it’s easy to lose our way or even to find our way in the first place to God’s designed purpose for our money.
If you’d like to become a better steward of the resources God has supplied you with, 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.
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.
Printed Material is $40 per person and Online Material is $15 per person. You can choose whichever type works best for you. Scholarships are available.
Space for this class is limited, so make sure to sign up today!
Sign-ups close on February 29th.
Every year on Daylight Saving’s Sunday, we switch gears and hold an evening service. Mark your calendars for March 8th at 5:00pm. Our regular Sunday service will be replaced by an all-church meal centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice.
Not only will we share in the eating of a meal. We’ll share in the preparation of the meal. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. Whether you’re a single or a family, sign up to bring one of the needed dishes or items on March 8th.
This is the second month of our 2020 Hospitality Challenge. Hopefully over the past few weeks, you have been thinking of different people you could share a meal with. We want you to be able to use both your home and your time for the glory of God and the good of our Santa Ana neighbors.
The first month of the challenge has already had a positive impact on members. Click here to read a testimony from last month.
Why are we doing a hospitality challenge? Because it’s one of the best ways to get to know and love new neighbors. Author Tim Chester says,
“Few acts are more expressive of companionship than the shared meal… . Someone with whom we share food is likely to be our friend, or well on the way to becoming one.”
In this, we’re simply following the model of Jesus, who used food as a means for effective Gospel ministry:
“Jesus spent his time eating and drinking—a lot of his time … His mission strategy was a long meal, stretching into the evening. He did evangelism and discipleship round a table with some grilled fish, a loaf of bread, and a pitcher of wine.”
Out of ideas of who to invite into your home? Consider inviting one of your neighbors next door or down the street from your home. Don’t know any? Look for opportunities to introduce yourself to one or two of them in particular this month.
