Pray for Your Neighbors
Pray for Your Neighbors

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

Keep sending us your prayer requests. We’ll keep sharing them (anonymously) and share other suggestions for how you can be praying during the week. It’s important to know how to pray for one another and to ask the Lord to guide us, sustain us and encourage us each individually in this season.

  1. Pray for local churches throughout Santa Ana as they seek wisdom regarding how to resume services indoors

  2. Pray for those currently experiencing relational conflict

  3. Pray for our city, state and national leaders

  4. Pray for the unity and equality achieved by the Gospel to shine brightly in the conversation regarding racial reconciliation

  5. Pray for parents, teachers and students and they continue to navigate remote learning

  6. Pray for the Lord to protect and bring to full term those who are expecting

  7. Pray for those who are ill and those who are caring for their parents and the elderly

  8. Pray for Gospel fruit to be borne through the ministries of charities with which Sovereign Grace members are involved

  9. Pray for the Lord to continue to save Santa Anans and add to our number

  10. Pray that the Lord would conform us to the timeless traits of the Church

  11. Pray for the requests of individuals who have shared them on our church Slack prayer channel. If you have questions about how to be added to this, email office@sovgracesantaana.org

    KEEP SENDING PRAYER REQUESTS TO PRAYERS@SOVGRACESANTAANA.ORG.

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**UPDATED 9/10/20** - A Comprehensive List of Resources To Give To Your Struggling Neighbors
**UPDATED 9/10/20** - A Comprehensive List of Resources To Give To Your Struggling Neighbors

GOD HAS BEEN MERCIFUL TO US IN CHRIST. WE WANT TO BE MERCIFUL TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND OUR NEIGHBORS

If you or your neighbors are facing medical, financial, food-related or any other kind of challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak, here’s your one-stop shop of resources available to residents of Santa Ana and throughout Orange County. We will update this list on a weekly basis to keep you up to date on all available resources.  

Santa Ana CARES - 714-667-2273 - COVID-19 Resources - A one-stop shop for a wide range of community resources for Santa Ana residents 

Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Blueprint for a Safer Economy - Coronavirus COVID-19 Response - Up to date information on “where” we’re at in state re-opening process at the county level. Type in “Orange” in the “County” textbox to check on the status of activities in the county. 

Medical Assistance

  • COVID-19 Testing and Screening - FDA Approved testing in OC COVID-19 Testing, 2020 - By appointment only. No out of pocket cost but your insurance may be billed later. 

  • Santa Ana COVID-19 Testing - AltaMed-Santa Ana Bristol - 888-499-9303 for appointment.

    • 2720 S. Bristol St. #104, Santa Ana

    • Mon - Sat, 9am - 3pm

  • Additional Testing in Buena Park, Orange, & San Juan Capistrano - 888-634-1123  COVID-19 Test Registration 

  • COVID-19 Hotline - 714-834-2000 

  • General questions regarding COVID-19: Health Referral Hotline - 800-564-8448

    • The Orange County Health Care Agency has established a Health Referral Hotline to call if you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms or have questions about the virus.

Financial Assistance

  • Protections for Renters - The CARES Acts (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) provides certain protections from eviction and late fees due to nonpayment of rent for most tenants in federally subsidized or federally backed housing.

  • Rental/Utility Assistance - Salvation Army of OC - 714-384-0481 

    • Santa Ana Office - 1710 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92703

    • Other cities served: Fullerton, La Habra, Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Buena Park - 714-451-8080; Anaheim and Villa Park - 714-783-2344

  • Rental/Utility Assistance - Serving People In Need (SPIN) - 714-751-1101

  • Rental/Utility/Misc. Assistance - St. Vincent de Paul in Orange County - 714-542-0448

    • The Society of St. Vincent De Paul OC

      • 1505 East Seventeenth Street Suite #109, Santa Ana, CA 92705 

      • St. Vincent de Paul provides home visits, hospital visits, food pantries and grocery distribution, financial aid for utilities, medication, household items, rent assistance, temporary housing (motel voucher), transportation (bus passes, gasoline), and clothing. 

For those who have experienced job-layoffs or a reduction in hours/pay:

  • Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

    • Up tp 39 weeks of benefits to Californians who are: business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, or those with a limited work history who are out of business or have significantly reduced their services as a direct result of the pandemic.

  • CA Unemployment - General Number & Website - English 1-800-300-5616 - Spanish 1-800-326-8937 https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/

  • District 1 Grant for Small Businesses - Orange County: District 1 Grant Program 

    • Andrew Do’s Economic Support Grant Program is designed to assist eligible small businesses (including home-based businesses and independent contractors) and non-profits within the First District of Orange County (which includes Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Westminster, a portion of Fountain Valley, and Unincorporated Midway City) that have been affected by COVID-19. Funding will be allocated in the form of $10,000 grants.

Additional State-sponsored assistance:

  • OC Social Services Agency - How to Apply

    • To apply for various aid/relief programs such as CalFresh (food stamps), CalWorks (homeless, diversion, and immediate need assistance), and General Relief (temporary cash assistance to adults without children)

    • Check your eligibility or sign-up for benefits by going to home - www.mybenefitscalwin.org 

Job Opportunities - for those in need of employment due to lay-offs or temporary furlough

Childcare Assistance:

Mental Health Assistance

  • OC Mental Health Hotlines - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Resources and Services | Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    • OC WARM Line - 877-910-6412 - Confidential 7-day a week telephone support services for anyone struggling with mental health, substance abuse, etc.

    • Community Counseling - 714-645-8000 - Short term services, Mon-Fri

    • OC-Links - 714-834-2332 - To be linked to county behavioral health services

    • Suicide Prevention Line - 800-273-8255 - 24/7 English & Spanish crisis counseling for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts

Community Resources: 

Food/Grocery Assistance

  • Santa Ana Food Pantries - https://www.211oc.org/food/groceries.html

    • Serve the People - 714-352-2911 - 1206 East 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

      • 6am-9am

    • El Sol Academy - 714-543-0023 -1002 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701

      • Email mercado@elsolacademy.org for detailed information 

    • First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana - 714-542-7253 - 600 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

      • 10am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday

  • Second Harvest Pop-Up Drive Through Distribution - COVID-19 Updates

    • 9am-Noon, Saturdays throughout COVID crisis. Serving 1-week supply of food.

    • At the Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim 92806

    • Serving 500-1,000 families in a drive-up format with a one-week supplemental supply of bagged food. 

  • Waste Not OC - Find a Pantry Near You – Waste Not OC

    • A cross-county food pantry map to 200+ food pantries across OC

  • Catholic Charities of Orange County - https://ccoc.org/programs/

    • See English & Spanish CalFresh Healthy Living Calendar for information on OC food pantries.

  • So-Cal Grocery Stores Open Early For Seniors and those with Medical Conditions

    • Northgate Market - 7am-8am (Seniors, Pregnant Women, Disabled)

    • Big Saver Foods - 7:30am-8am (Seniors)

    • Stater Bros. - 7:45am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)

    • Smart & Final - 7:30am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)

    • Albertsons - 7am-9am (Seniors)

    • Vons - 7am-9am (Seniors)

    • Target - Wednesdays, 8am-9am (Seniors, those with medical conditions)

    • Whole Foods - 7am-8am (Seniors)

    • Gelsons - 7am-8am (Seniors)

    • Ralphs - 7am-7:30am (Seniors)

    • Superior Grocers - 7am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)

Additional Resources by City:

  • Select the service from: Food, Food Pantries, or Grab & Go Meals at https://www.211oc.org/ and on the page that loads, search by city in the section that reads, “Search for resources in or near a location”

  • General Services - https://www.211oc.org/

  • Dial 2-1-1 to be linked to any of the following services: 

    • Women, infants and children (WIC) help

    • Food and food stamps

    • Homeless shelters

    • Substance abuse

    • Prenatal care

    • Help with housing assistance

    • Help with utilities

    • Emergency housing

    • 24-hour crisis, suicide help and suicide counseling

    • Mental health services

    • Food distribution

    • Access to healthcare

    • Medical, dental help and vision clinics

    • Government assistance programs

    • Transportation assistance

    • Elder services

    • Nutrition assistance

    • Help for low-income families

    • Other youth and child care issues

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This Week at SGSA
This Week at SGSA

AUGUST 7th-13th

Every Tuesday we will be publishing a blog to share what is going in the life of the church for that week! We hope that this serves you and helps to keep you updated.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10: MEN’S MEETING

  • 7:00pm - Outdoor Front Patio at 4th Street Market

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room - Outdoor Courtyard

Coming Up Next Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14: FALL CLASS SESSION 1

  • 7:00pm - Via Zoom. Link will be emailed to all registrants on Sunday. If you have not yet registered, you can do so here.

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Sign Up - Fall Class One Week Away
Sign Up - Fall Class One Week Away

CHURCH HISTORY - A CLASS TO TEACH US THAT THESE ARE NOT UNPRECEDENTED TIMES

Our 2020 Fall class starts on Monday September 14th. This year’s Fall Class centers on the history and timeless traits of the Church. The format will be 6 class sessions every other week (2nd and 4th Mondays of September, October and November) at 7:00pm via Zoom. Why Zoom? More than anything, because we want as many people possible in our church to be able to participate.

CHILDCARE WON’T BE A HINDRANCE TO PARTICIPATING. WE ENCOURAGE EVERY MEMBER TO REGISTER FOR THIS IMPORTANT CLASS

The usual attendance cap will not be in place. Men and women, English and Spanish speakers alike may join. This class will be a chance for each of us to become acquainted with the controversies of the past that reflect those of today, and how they were resolved; a chance to meet the men and women who stood as pillars of faith in Christ during adversity; a chance to see the depth and sturdiness of the foundation which has been laid under our local church.

REGISTER AND BUY THE BOOK TODAY

In preparation for the class we ask that you purchase a copy of Christian History Made Easy by Timothy Paul Jones. If you are unable to purchase the book due to financial constraints, please send us an email and we will be happy to help you.

REGISTER HERE

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Men's Meeting on Thursday
Men's Meeting on Thursday

7PM AT THE 4TH STREET MARKET FRONT PATIO

At all our mid-week meetings, we are following recommended guidelines to ensure the health of all attendees. These meetings will occur outdoors until further notice, with 6 feet of social distance between each member present, masks required and in observance of CA Guidelines. Childcare will not be provided.

If you have any questions about this meeting, please email office@sovgracesantaana.org

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The Very Best We Have to Give
The Very Best We Have to Give

IN A CITY WITH SO MUCH NEED, WHAT DO WE HAVE TO GIVE?

In Acts 3, Peter and John encounter a 40+ year-old man who had been crippled from birth. He was asking those passing by for money. When the two Apostles saw him, they told him that they had no silver or gold to give, but instead had something so much better.

THE GOSPEL IS THE GREATEST TREASURE

What Peter and John had and so willingly gave is the same treasure that we have. While it’s our joy to be merciful to our neighbors with our material resources, the Gospel is in fact the very best we have to give. Listen to last week’s sermon to see the value of the Gospel and to learn how to give the Gospel.

Listen to the sermon here.

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The Heat Is On
The Heat Is On

DON’T SKIP CHURCH - WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

It’s going to be a hot one. As in over 100 degrees. We will still be meeting outside in the Ebell Club Courtyard. We want you to be able to prepare as best as possible for this heat, so that you can still come and join us in person to fellowship with your brothers and sisters.

Here are a few things we will be doing to make the heat slightly more bearable:

  • Serving Iced Water bottles & otter pops

  • Setting up additional EZ-Ups and Fans in the courtyard

  • Ice chests full of ice and cold towels

As always, we will still be live-streaming our service if coming out in the heat would be overly difficult for you.

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Let's Celebrate The Unity In Our Diversity
Let's Celebrate The Unity In Our Diversity

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS 2020 IS COMING!

On the evening of Sunday, September 20th, we’ll be hosting our second annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

  1. Bring a dish (entree, dessert or side) from your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

  2. Please - take precautions when preparing or purchasing your dish. We want to be cautious in light of COVID-19.

  3. Join us at 5pm on Sunday, September 20th in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana. Masks will be required. We will have hand sanitizer readily available and food will be served by a gloved team. 

  4. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs for your family! 

Please RSVP and let us know you are coming to office@sovgracesantaana.org

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September Book of the Month
September Book of the Month

Christian History Made Easy by Timothy Paul Jones

Introducción a la Historia de la Iglesia por Justo L. Gonzalez

The theme of September’s book of the month is church history, which purposefully coincides with our 2020 Fall Class, where we will be diving even deeper into the timeless traits fo the church that we see throughout history. You can register for that class here This book is not yet available in Spanish, so we have suggested an alternative for our Spanish speakers.

Purchase the book in English here.

Purchase the book in Spanish here.

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Small Groups Meet Friday
Small Groups Meet Friday

TOMORROW NIGHT AT 7PM

Our regularly scheduled mid week programs are up and running again, following careful guidelines to ensure the health of all attendees. These meetings will occur outdoors until further notice, with 6 feet of social distance between each member present, masks required and in observance of CA Guidelines. Childcare will not be provided.

DTSA SMALL GROUP: HOULTON’S YARD

"EAST SANTA ANA” SMALL GROUP: ERKELENS’ YARD

We have seating spaced out for families, hand sanitizer available and masks available for those that don’t have one. If you are not quite comfortable joining us in person yet, we will have a “Zoom In” option available for all.

If you have any questions or concerns about small groups or need an address, please send an email to office@sovgracesantaana.org.

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