EXODUS 34:29-35

As Moses came down the mountain to tell the people the covenant had been renewed, his face was radiating glory. The people saw his shining skin and they ran away in fear. They saw glory and it was scary. Why? Because even though God fixed the covenant they broke, there remains something broken in them. They need to be changed so they can gaze upon glory without fear. But this change won’t come through beholding the face of Moses. It only comes through beholding the face of Jesus. When sinners like them, and us, behold his glory in the gospel, we become glorious as he is.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

STARTING: OCTOBER 14

This fall, we’re launching a meeting for our members & neighbors seeking freedom from addiction, destructive habits, and other long-standing struggles. It’s a weekly gathering designed to create community, provide accountability, and encourage one another to live as new creations in Christ. Here’s what we’ll be after each time the group comes together:

• Renewing our minds to think clearly (Rom 12:1-2).

• Renewing our hearts to love truly (1 Jn 2:15-17).

• Renewing our strength to resist temptation and fight the fight of faith fervently (Is 40:28-31).

The initial rollout of Renew will begin with Chase Early leading a group of men through a 7 week study of the Book of Colossians this fall. Learn more & register here. Reach out to Chase with any questions.

WEDNESDAYS @6:30PM at the early home

OCT 14 - NOV 25

ALL THE DETAILS HERE

EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY AND FRIDAY @7pm

Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moments in the life of our church. Attend one this week, encourage your brothers and sisters, and be reminded of the goodness of the gospel.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

THIS SUNDAY AT 6:30PM

We’re back at it with Youth Ministry this Sunday! This time around, the youth are wrestling with the question: “Isn’t Christianity against diversity?” This will get us thinking about what the Bible says about race, social issues, and cultural differences. Make sure to read Ch.2 in Ten Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity to be prepared! See you at Hopper & Burr!

FIND MORE INFO ON CGSA YOUTH MINISTRY HERE

SEPTEMBER 14 -SEPTEMBER 21

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park

• Small Groups

  • 6:30pm - Lee home

  • 7:00pm - Roenicke home

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Davis & Erkelens homes

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Ebell Club Ballroom

    • Sermon - Beholding Glory, Becoming Glorious - Exodus 34:29-35

• Youth Ministry

  • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr

    • Learn more about Youth Ministry here

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• The Bridge Course

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr

    • Week 2: “Why doesn’t God forgive everyone?”

    • Take the course, invite a friend, & find all the info here

A CLASS BY OUR CHURCH FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

The Bridge Course started up last night! We kicked off our exploration of the Christian faith by asking the question, “Can we be good enough to get to heaven?” It was a rich time together as we shared a meal, watched a talk, and then discussed what it takes for us to get to God.

We’ve got 9 weeks of good food and honest conversations to go! Here are the questions we’ll be asking with our neighbors:

• Week 2 - “Why doesn’t God forgive everyone?”

• Week 3 - “How can God allow suffering?”

• Week 4 - “How could God send people to hell?”

• Week 5 - “Can we really trust the Bible?”

• Week 6 - “Is Jesus really the only way?”

• Week 7 - “Why did Jesus have to die?”

• Week 8 - “Why do we matter?”

• Week 9 - “What will really satisfy?”

• Week 10 - “Does church still matter today?”

See a topic that interests you? A question your friends are wrestling with? Join us Monday nights at 7pm, use the digital flyer to extend an invite, and find all the course details here.

MONDAY NIGHTS @7PM

EXODUS 34:10-28

Through the golden calf rebellion, Israel broke her covenant with God. Amazingly, in Exodus 34:10-28, God renews his relationship with them. We come to an ancient vow renewal ceremony and the promises and terms of the covenant are rehearsed and restated all over again. God repeats himself. He says what Israel already knows. And he does so because they are a people who need constant reminders of what is true. And we are, too. In our lives, it’s so easy to forget even the most important things. Not that the facts of the gospel just go flying out of our heads. But that the reality of who God is, who we are, and all he’s done for us fails to be felt, cherished, and central in our hearts. So we come to this scene in the Exodus story to remember what are lives are all about. Being reassured, above all else, “God is ours and we are his.”

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Tonight, the men of Cross of Grace will gather together to sit under the word, bear their brother’s burdens, and call out to the Lord in prayer. They’ll discuss who God is and how men like us can draw near to him. All guys 15 years and older are welcome to join in at the Robles’ home at 7pm.

REACH OUT HERE FOR THE ADDRESS

THIS SATURDAY - 9/12, @10AM

This Saturday morning, a team from CGSA is going into French Park and DTSA to extend God’s welcome to our neighbors. We’ll strike up gospel conversations, pray for urgent needs, and invite our neighbors to the upcoming Bridge Course.

Wear your CGSA t-shirt and meet at the Ebell parking lot at 9:45am. We’ll wrap up around noon for a quick debrief at Hidden House. Reach out to Brian Marcus to RSVP or ask any questions.

OUTREACH ONLINE

Can’t make it in person this weekend? Get the word out on social media by sharing the digital Bridge invite and the webpage with all the course info.

BLESS THE LORD, O MY SOUL BY SOVEREIGN GRACE MUSIC

This Sunday, we’re singing a song that celebrates God’s character. It’s Psalm 103 set to music. A hymn of praise to God that sings forth Israel’s most ancient confession of faith: “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.”

Listen to the song, read the lyrics, and come ready to praise his name this Sunday.

VERSE 1

My God is slow to anger when I go astray
Bless the Lord, O my soul
For all of my betrayals, He will not repay
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Through mercy and compassion His great love is proved
He covers my transgressions like the snow
As far as east from west are all my sins removed
Bless the Lord, O my soul

VERSE 2
He saved me from the pit when I had lost all hope
Bless the Lord, O my soul
From endless springs of kindness all His blessings flow
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Our days will fade like flowers and are quickly spent
And like the wind our years will come and go
Everlasting favor is His covenant
Bless the Lord, O my soul

VERSE 3
Merciful and gracious is my God to me
Bless the Lord, O my soul
I will tell His goodness through eternity
Bless the Lord, O my soul
And bless the Lord, you angels, all you heav’nly hosts
And every living creature here below
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son, and Holy Ghost
Bless the Lord, O my soul

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And bless the Lord, you angels, all you heav’nly hosts
And every living creature here below
Oh praise the Father, praise the Son, and Holy Ghost
Bless the Lord, O my soul

LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE