JESUS, WE WILL HIDE IN YOU

This Sunday we introduce a new song in our service: I Have A Shelter by Sovereign Grace Music. As we hear Sunday’s sermon on Acts 27:1-28:15, Paul’s shipwrecks and snakebites will remind us that following Jesus doesn’t exempt us from rough seas, but in fact, often leads us into stormy weather. Take time to listen and get familiar with this song so that we can celebrate Jesus, who is our unfailing shelter in the midst of the storms of life, by singing it together this Sunday.

VERSE 1
I have a shelter in the storm
When troubles pour upon me
Though fears are rising like a flood
My soul can rest securely
O Jesus, I will hide in You
My place of peace and solace
No trial is deeper than Your love
That comforts all my sorrows

VERSE 2
I have a shelter in the storm
When all my sins accuse me
Though justice charges me with guilt
Your grace will not refuse me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
Who bore my condemnation
I find my refuge in Your wounds
For there I find salvation

VERSE 3
I have a shelter in the storm
When constant winds would break me
For in my weakness, I have learned
Your strength will not forsake me
O Jesus, I will hide in You
The One who bears my burdens
With faithful hands that cannot fail
You’ll bring me home to heaven

PREPARE FOR OUR NEXT SERMON SERIES

In just two short weeks, we’ll be wrapping up our series together in the book of Acts after over 10 months. We’ve seen and discovered the timeless traits of the Church. As we seek to be molded by God’s Spirit to conform to these traits, the reality is that over time, we as a church and individuals become … disoriented.

ORIENTATION, DISORIENTATION, REORIENTATION

One of the many ways that the beautiful and multifaceted book of Psalms can be described is that it’s a book of songs which give expression to our need to be oriented to God, our tendency to become disoriented and overcome with grief, doubt, worry, fear, and sin and our longing to be reoriented to His Gospel by His truth and gracious presence. The Psalms is a songbook that gives voice to the deepest stirrings of our hearts. They’re songs that don’t sugarcoat the Christian life, but deal honestly with our struggle against sin, Satan and the world. We need a book like the Psalms and God has graciously given one to us.

As you prepare for our six week series in the Psalms this summer, begin reading through the Psalms in your daily devotions. Read one a day or even set up a plan to read all the way through by the end of our series.

READ THE BOOK OF PSALMS HERE

REGISTER TODAY FOR STARTING POINT - A TWO HOUR CLASS FOR GUESTS

If you’ve been visiting for any length of time and would like to learn more about what we believe as a church and how those beliefs take shape in the life of the church, this class is for you. The aim is to help you discern whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to. If we discover together that this isn’t the church for you, we want to help you find another church. If by the end of the class you believe this is where the Lord is leading you, then we’d love to take steps toward welcoming you as a member and assisting you to plug into the life of the church.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

JUNE 13 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

JOIN US TONIGHT AT 7 PM

Our monthly women’s meeting is tonight at 7 pm. Join the ladies in the church as they finish up their study in the book of James.

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MAY 24 - MAY 30

Every Tuesday we publish a blog post to lay out in one place what’s going in the life of the church for the upcoming week. See below for a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

THURSDAY, MAY 27: WOMEN’S GROUP

• 7:00 pm - Schlieder Home

SUNDAY, MAY 30: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, MAY 30: PICNIC IN THE PARK

• Immediately after church at French Park

HEAD TO FRENCH PARK IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SERVICE

We’re resuming a tradition that’s been on hold for nearly two years. The location is different, but the idea is the same: we’re entering into our Santa Ana neighborhood to spend time together among our neighbors. We exist to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana and this is just another way we expect the Lord to accomplish that mission through us.

Here are directions to French Park.

WHAT TO PLAN FOR

1. Bring a brown bag lunch with you to church for every member of your household

2. Bring a lawn chair or folding chair for every member of your household

3. Plan on walking straight from church to French Park immediately after the service has ended. It’s 200 yards north of the Ebell Club, so no need to drive. You may keep your car parked in the Ebell parking lot.

CONVICTIONS ARE JUST OPINIONS IF NOT BASED ON REVELATION

How do you form convictions? Which convictions are most essential? Should you ever expect any of your convictions to change? In Acts 26, Paul makes his defense before Herod Agrippa and speaks of what he is convinced about. Further, he seeks to persuade or convince his audience. In short, he’s communicating his convictions and wishes that certain convictions of his become those of his hearers. This brief defense proves to be helpful guidance for Christians and leaves no question about where the source and foundation of what we are most convinced of must lie. To learn more, listen to last Sunday’s sermon.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE.

REJOICE AND TREMBLE: THE SURPRISING GOOD NEWS OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD

“Fear is one of the strongest human emotions—and one that often baffles Christians. In the Bible the picture can seem equally confusing: Is fear a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it mean to “fear the Lord”?

In Rejoice and Tremble, Michael Reeves clears the clouds of confusion and shows that the fear of the Lord is not a negative thing at all, but an intensely delighted wondering at God, our Creator and Redeemer.”

PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE

JOIN US MAY 30 AFTER CHURCH

After taking a break from Picnic in the Promenade due to COVID, we’re looking forward to resuming this bimonthly church event. On Sunday, May 30, take the opportunity to eat lunch with your French Park neighbors. Immediately after the service, we’ll be walking over to French Park to eat lunch and enjoy one another’s company while in the midst of the neighborhood God has placed us in. Here are the details:

• It’s “BYOL” (bring your own lunch). If you forget your lunch or your favorite lunchbox isn’t clean, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby in DTSA.

• It’s optional - but we highly encourage coming!

• Bring some folding chairs - unless you like sitting on the grass, bring something to sit on.

• Expect the Lord to build existing relationships and create new ones with our neighbors

FRIDAY AT 7 PM

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