A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE

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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

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.

SIGN UP FOR A DISH/ITEM HERE.

3 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER!!!

If you’ve been procrastinating and waiting to sign up until the last minute, we get it. We all do it. But now is the time to do it! Secure one of the last remaining slots to participate in this year’s financial stewardship class. You won’t regret it. See this blog post for more details.

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THURSDAY, 7:00PM @ THE HOULTON HOME

ALL LADIES, HIGH SCHOOL AGE AND OLDER, WELCOME

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

“Then we met you. You welcomed us".

On Sunday, we introduced the newest members of Sovereign Grace Church of Santa Ana. We had the added privilege of hearing from two of them - a couple of seasoned and faithful saints, from whom we all have such to learn. Read their brief testimony to be reminded of how God is building His Church in our city:

Good Morning Brother and Sisters in Christ.

Pastor Kyle asked us to take 3-5 minutes to tell you why we’ve decided to make Sovereign Grace our church home. The easy reply is “Jeff and Taylor Schlieder”. I’ve known Jeff and Taylor since they were youth leaders in Jim Palmer’s home. Later we became colleagues at Orange County Rescue Mission. I knew them as devout believers who lived out their faith. It was easy to come see what they were doing in Santa Ana. Then we met you. You welcomed us and we believe in pioneering work. We like the multi-cultural emphases.

Finally we liked the deliberate “Starting Point” meeting with Pastor Kyle. The open discussion about core beliefs was essential. Laverne and I prayed and reviewed these docments again this past week. We believe we’ve found a place to worship together.

Concerning worship, we love the emphasis on worship here. Some of the songs are new to us which is great. And the songs are filled with theology we embrace. The emphasis on preaching is a big plus.

Our summary is: worship, word, fellowship, and pioneer vision resonate with our spirit. Prayerfully, we can find a way to serve the common goals of Sovereign Grace church.

WHAT IS CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?

Paul says in Ephesians 4:25 that we are one body, yet “members one of another”. So, think of church membership not so much as “membership in a club” and more as an expression of commitment to the people around you. The Bible is full of “one anothers” - commands toward believers to act in godliness toward other people. What Scripture makes clear is that these “others” refer to a specific group of people and not all people generally. These others are the men and women identified in a particular local church. As members of Sovereign Grace Church of Santa Ana, we have the privilege of living out the Christian life with one another. We celebrate and grieve with one another. We build deep relationship with one another. We join arms to advance the joy of Jesus in a particular neighborhood with one another. We help one another pursue holiness. We remind one another of the sweetness of the Gospel.

In light of this, we praise God for our new members, Ray, LaVerne, Brittni and Sandi, whom we had the joy of introducing this last Sunday. We look forward to joining you in the spread of the joy of Jesus in Downtown Santa Ana.

Everyone Will Stand Before God’s Judgment

At the end of 1 Thessalonians 3, Paul summarizes his prayer for the small church in Greece by asking that the Lord would make them “increase and abound in love”. The reason he prays this is “so that [their hearts may be] established blameless in holiness … at the coming of our Lord Jesus”. In other words, Jesus’ future return is a motive for growing in love right now.

An Outward Badge Demonstrating An Inward Reality

While Jesus’ atoning death completely bore God’s wrath for anybody who has believed in Him, genuine love for others demonstrates that one has actually believed. It’s an outward badge confirming an inward reality. Listen to last week’s sermon to learn more about this and to learn what it means to “increase and abound in love”.

Listen to this week’s sermon here.

GOD IS ADDING LABORERS FOR THE HARVEST

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.

Have You Joined A Small Group?

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.

DISCUSSION BEGINS at 7PM

• ENGLISH SANTA ANA SMALL GROUP: HOULTON HOME

• SPANISH SANTA ANA SMALL GROUP: HOULTON HOME

• “EAST SANTA ANA” SMALL GROUP: ERKELENS HOME

Any Questions or for directions to a group, contact office@sovgracesantaana.org

Secure Your Spot Today

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. 

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. 

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. 

SIGN ME UP.

A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE

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.

We Need Your Help to Prepare

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.

SIGN UP FOR A DISH/ITEM HERE.