Singers of all skill levels are joining our choir during the Christmas Eve service. If you love to sing, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is commit to one rehearsal (12/22 at 7 pm) and arrive to the Christmas Eve service early (5 pm). The deadline to sign-up is Sunday, December 18th. Hit the button below to fill out the interest form.
So far in Galatians, Paul has been rebuking false teachers who are out of step with the gospel. Now, Paul tells us why they are wrong. Listen as Pastor Eric explains the importance of grace and faith. You might be surprised by how relevant this discussion is today.
Last Sunday, we added Eric, Jessica, Greg, and Kim to our church family. We’re so thankful that the Lord continues to grow our church family, and we’re excited to officially welcome our friends. We asked Eric to share how God brought his family to our church. Take a minute and read their story below.
Good morning Church Family! My name is Eric Fang (yes I copied Pastor Eric’s name), this is my lovely wife Jessica, and our 2 year old son, Ollie. We’d love to share with you our church story.
A year ago, we were lost…wandering in the desert…we were sheep without a church home. But good news! Thanks to God’s grace and faithfulness, He has brought us to Sovereign Grace Church in Orange!
We were at our previous church for over 10 years but due to some differences with leadership, we finally agreed to disagree and left that church peacefully last year. As we began looking for a new church, a friend gave me a list of Bible believing, like-minded churches, and yours was on it. Now that we’ve been here for almost a year, there are many reasons why we want to join you as fellow members. Here are a few.
Paul says, “Therefore welcome one another, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Rom. 15:7). From even before we came, to our 1st visit, till now, you all have been so welcoming, kind, and gracious to our family! I especially remember our 1st visit. Many people came up to us out in the garden, and Pastor Eric preached on 2 Corinthians 2:15. We definitely smelled the aroma of…Diapers!… lots of kids here… just kidding. It was probably Ollie…In all seriousness, we smelled your “aroma of Christ”! We truly thank God for the leaders, our small group, and everyone here for welcoming us with open arms and for your love, which is evident that it comes from your love for Christ!
Having a new church family has definitely been an answered prayer! Therefore, we praise God that we’re no longer homeless sheep, but sheep that are Joyful / Generous / Ordinary / and Good Neighbors. Aka SG Sheep! We hope to give back, to serve, and encourage others just as you’ve encouraged us, which is why we want to become SG members.
(Eric to Jess) Hey Jessica, speaking of membership, do you have anything to add?
We have good news because by God’s grace we’ll be adding an additional SG Member to the roster next year in May… Ollie 2.0.
If you have questions about membership or would like to join, hit the button.
God graciously allows us to be involved in his sovereign activity. One way we are involved is through prayer. To that end, Sovereign Grace Missions has compiled a list of prayer requests from our brothers and sisters around the world. Please take the next few minutes and pray for them.
Pray that unbelievers would come to Sovereign Grace churches and be saved during our Christmas events.
Pray that our holiday Sovereign Grace Music concerts would reach unbelievers.
Pray that God would give our members opportunities to share the gospel with unbelieving family members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers this holiday season.
Pray for the Arche Church in Dnipro, Ukraine. Ask God to protect them.
Pray for the SGC Australia Planters & Pastors Academy. Ask God to bless the recent graduates.
Pray for the men who are participating in our Church Planting Cohort. Ask God to equip them to plant a Sovereign Grace churches.
Pray that God would continue to provide financially for Sovereign Grace Churches.
There’s plenty more you can pray for and read about. Hit the button below to see the testimonies of God’s activity from the Philippines, to India, to all across Europe.
We are combining our Sunday Service with our Christmas Eve Service this year. It’s one big celebration on Saturday night. Invite your friends and family. Every year this proves to be a special moment as we rejoice in the gospel of Jesus Christ.
A Traditional, Outdoor Service
Located in the Historic Woman’s Club Garden
Saturday, December 24th
6:00-7:00 pm
Carols, Candles, and Cookies
We need help hosting our biggest event of the year. If you would like to volunteer, contact Andrew Maples.
We’ve got all the songs you’ll need to help keep Christ at the center of your head and heart this season. All the holiday songs we sing on Sundays and more are right here. Click below and keep worshiping throughout the week.
It’s the final month of our 2022 evangelism campaign Who’s Your One? Each month, we’ve sought to faithfully pray for and share the gospel with one person. In this final month, we know it’d be easy to let it fall by the wayside. You’re busy. Perhaps the challenge has been hard for you and you haven’t kept up. We understand.
But no matter what’s happened the previous months, commit once again and go for it this December. Is there a family member, friend, or co-worker you can share with? Somebody you know you’ll get time with during holiday festivities? Pick them, pray for them, and make a plan.
Decide who your “one” is for December and prepare to share about them with your small group.
Review the “Who’s Your One?” webpage and make use of the recommended resources at the bottom.
The challenge may be officially ending after December, but our call to spread the gospel does not. It’s our great privilege as Christians to be on the front lines of Christ’s mission to bring more souls from death to life. We hope and pray you’ll find your own creative ways to keep bringing good news to those you know and love in 2023 and beyond.
May the Lord send us out as workers to bring in His harvest.
The annual Old Towne Orange Tree Lighting Ceremony takes place in the Plaza this Sunday (12/4). It all starts at 3:30 pm with games, crafts, and plenty of other activities. At 5:15 pm, the ceremony will begin followed by a choir procession. Grab a friend, join us there, and come meet someone new.