BRING YOUR LUNCH TO FRENCH PARK AFTER SERVICE ON 4/23

Immediately after Sunday service on 4/23, 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

ALL GUYS 15 AND OLDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Tonight, the men of our church are gathering together to sit under God’s word and spur on each other’s walk with Christ. All guys, 15 years and older, are invited to participate in a conversation where "men talk like men" about God. The topics are chosen to challenge the group and promote humble theological dialogue. Meets every second Thursday at the 4th Street Market patio at 7:00 pm.

APRIL 11 - APRIL 16

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, APRIL 13: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30 am - French Park Grass Area

THURSDAY, APRIL 13: Men’s Meeting

• 7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market Patio

SUNDAY, APRIL 16: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

WE CAPTURED EASTER MEMORIES TOGETHER

This past Sunday, we experienced the joy of celebrating a Risen Savior. We sang, heard a message full of gospel hope, fellowshipped together, and even took pictures to commemorate the moment. Thank you Kelsey Houlton and Taylor Schlieder for setting up our photo booth this year! Take a look at some of the photos captured, additional photos can be accessed through our shared photo album linked here. If you took photos from your own phone feel free to upload them unto the shared album!

THE MATTER OF FIRST IMPORTANCE

On Easter Sunday we celebrated the same gospel we celebrate every Sunday. That gospel of which the resurrection is a central fact. That gospel which is the message this church is built on. That gospel which is the greatest news we could ever hear: that God has done all it took to accomplish our salvation through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the gospel we receive, rest in, and rejoice in each and every week.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

REFLECTING ON THE DEATH OF CHRIST

Today, we remember that Jesus was crucified.

In the most egregious miscarriage of human justice ever committed, the only truly innocent man was condemned. In the height of cosmic rebellion, man and the Evil One conspired together to most defiantly reject their Maker.

Yet we call it “good,” because in and through the greatest act of evil, God worked our eternal good. Because on that first Good Friday, “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Cor 15:3). And apart from what happened on that Friday, there’d be no good news for us to celebrate Easter Sunday. Because Jesus died a death without which we could never enter new life.

Dying for us, as our Substitute. He bore the penalty of our sin in our place and on our behalf. He satisfied the righteous demands of God’s law. His blood washed away the very sins that separated us from God.

As our Representative, his death for sin meant our death to sin. We died with him so that God could do away with our old selves and raise us up as new creations.

So we call today “good” because death secured the hope of life. Because our condemnation was taken and Christ’s righteousness was given. Because crucifixion brought an end to the old for resurrection to usher in the new. Because Friday’s suffering paved the way to Sunday’s glory.

Would our hearts rest in the goodness of Good Friday to the glory of our Savior.

FOR FURTHER REFLECTION

Listen to The Father's Cup: A Crucifixion Narrative by Sovereign Grace pastor, Rick Gamache & read “Why Is Good Friday Good?” by Jon Lee.

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS

Easter Sunday is this Sunday! Join us at the Ebell Club at 10:00am to hear the good news of new life in Christ. We’ll celebrate the same gospel we celebrate every Sunday, enjoy coffee & treats, and have a special activity for the kids. Share the digital flyer located here with your friends, family, neighbors and on social media.

PRAYER IN THE PARK WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT MONTH

Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moment in the life of our church. Make it a priority to attend small group this Good Friday at 7pm. Each small group will spend the evening reflecting on the crucifixion of Christ and being reminded why Good Friday is called “Good.”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

SUBMIT YOUR REGISTRATION FORM TODAY

A couple weeks ago we held a Rancho 3M Short Term Missions Trip interest meeting. It is our hope that since then, the Lord has been meeting those that have prayerfully considered their potential role on this team. We’d be thrilled if everyone who expressed interest would be able to attend the trip in October. Though we know there are a lot of variables to consider, such as time away from work, passport acquisition/update and others, we’d like to have an initial headcount by this Sunday so that we can begin planning in earnest. 

So, please complete this registration form no later than this coming Sunday (Easter Sunday). If you have any questions at all please contact us here.

PARKING IS FREE DURING CHURCH

You may have noticed some new signs in the Ebell parking lot. Paid-parking will be going live soon to deter unauthorized parking in the Ebell parking lot. However, members and guest don’t have to worry about paying for parking during church. Parking will be free until 12pm on Sundays.