STARTING POINT: A CLASS FOR ANY GUEST - OCTOBER 4TH

A TWO-HOUR CLASS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE AND BELIEFS OF THIS CHURCH

REGISTER HERE

If you’ve been visiting Sovereign Grace Church of Santa Ana for any length of time, we’d like to invite you to our upcoming “Starting Point” class. It’s a class that takes place immediately after church where you can learn about what we believe, what those beliefs look like in the life of the church and how you can become a part of the community of Sovereign Grace Santa Ana.

Lunch will be served. If you’d like to attend, please register here or at the link above.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE THIS SUNDAY IN THE HOULTON BACKYARD

LUNCH PROVIDED

THE DAY GOD KILLED PEOPLE AT CHURCH

The account of the death of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5 is an uncomfortable one to say the least. However, it’s a discomfort that both God and the author of Acts intended us to feel. Why? Because we were intended to understand through it how great of a threat hypocrisy is to the advance of the Gospel and the health of the Church. Listen to this week’s sermon to learn more about the threat of hypocrisy and how you, as a Christian can be confident in Christ despite the existence of your own hypocrisy.

Listen to last Sunday’s sermon here.

Our Second Fall Class Session Is Coming Up

Our 2020 Fall class started this month. This year’s Fall Class centers on the history and timeless traits of the Church. There are 5 class sessions left and class takes place 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.

It’s not too late to register!

If you missed our first class but are still interested in joining, make sure to sign up today and 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.

For those already registered, make sure to read Chapters 3 & 4 before class on Monday!

We Want to Make Sure you Know about This Valuable Resource

The city of Santa Ana has created a resource called the Santa Ana CARES Initiative. This initiative was launched to assist residents, businesses, and non-profits affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a one-stop shop for a wide range of community resources for Santa Ana residents.

Check Out the Site Here. Call the Hotline at (714) 667-2273.

Here is list of some of the many resources you can find on this site:

• Covid-19 Testing

• Rental Relief

• Utility Bill Assistance

• Isolation Assistance

• Childcare Assistance for Workers

• Grants for Businesses, Non Profits, etc.

• Arts Relief Grants

• Guide for Outdoor Businesses

• Eviction Moratorium

September 21st-27th

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 24: Women’s Meeting

• 7:00pm - Houlton Backyard

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room - Outdoor Courtyard

Coming Up Next Week

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28: FALL CLASS SESSION 2

• 7:00pm - Via Zoom. Link will be emailed to all registrants on Sunday. If you missed last week and still want to join, register here.

STARTING POINT: A CLASS FOR ANY GUEST - OCTOBER 4TH

A TWO-HOUR CLASS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU LEARN ABOUT THE LIFE AND BELIEFS OF THIS CHURCH

REGISTER HERE

If you’ve been visiting Sovereign Grace Church of Santa Ana for any length of time, we’d like to invite you to our upcoming “Starting Point” class. It’s a class that takes place immediately after church where you can learn about what we believe, what those beliefs look like in the life of the church and how you can become a part of the community of Sovereign Grace Santa Ana.

Lunch will be served. If you’d like to attend, please register here or at the link above.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE IN THE HOULTON BACKYARD

LUNCH PROVIDED

CELEBRATING THE NATIONS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

Our second annual Festival of Nations was the best party in Santa Ana in 2020. Even in the middle of a pandemic, we can gather together to celebrate the beauty of the unity in our diversity. Not to mention we had 3 tables full of delicious cuisines from around the globe!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR “BEST IN THE WORLD” WINNERS:

• Best Entrée In The World: Peter Robles - Jackfruit Tacos

• Best Dessert In The World & Overall Best in the World Winner: Christopher Erkelens - Rellenitos De Platano

Thank you to everyone that joined us, prepared delicious food and shared your culture with others!

OUR MONTHLY WOMEN’S GROUP IS THIS THURSDAY

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.

7PM IN THE HOULTON BACKYARD

Our Women’s group is currently reading through the book “Women of the Word” by Jenn Wilkin. You do not have to read the book to participate and anyone is welcome to join at any time!

If you have any questions about this meeting, the book study or need the address, please email office@sovgracesantaana.org

WHILE THE WORLD RAGES, GOD REIGNS

In Acts 4, after encountering the first opposition to the New Testament Church as Peter and John are arrested, the members of that church set an example for us when the world similarly rages around us. What do they do? They pray.

“I AM IMMORTAL UNTIL GOD’S WORK FOR ME TO DO IS DONE”

They pray to the One whose plan and hand “had predestined to take place” (Acts 4:28). These first century Christians had a vision for God reigning over and above the raging of the world, so much so that He had ordained the raging and was doing His redemptive work through it. In the midst of a raging 2020, this is a sermon that your soul needs to hear.

Listen to this week’s sermon here.

GET READY FOR THE BEST LITTLE GLOBAL PARTY IN SANTA ANA

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) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. Let Krista know what you’re bringing so we can ensure we have enough food. 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