“‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.”
Ephesians 5:31-32

Our marriages reflect the glorious truth of the gospel. That’s why we give ourselves, by God’s grace, to grow as husbands and wives — so that Christ is honored. In 2024, we are offering a new course to help married couples refresh and refine their relationship.

The course is designed for any couple who desires to grow — whether newlywed, young family, empty-nester, or retired.

The course is led by Pastor Mike and his wife, Lois. Meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month for 9 months beginning in January. Each couple who joins will take a “leave of absence” from their small group.

Deadline to Register
This Sunday 12/17/2023

Spots are limited. If you and your spouse are interested, click the link below for more details and to apply. The group will be finalized mid-December and you’ll be notified if you have a spot.

Acts 27:1-28:16

We gather every Sunday to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed. God's Word is preached and the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts. We expect to encounter God and be equipped to better serve him each week.

Thanks to all who missed the sermon because you were serving during the service. We are grateful for you and couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy listening to the recording.

Marvel at the Savior’s Birth

We’re entering the season when the whole Western world remembers that the light of the world appeared among us. Jesus came to be one of us so He could die for us. This changes everything. His saving actions inspire our worship. He is worthy of eternal study and enjoyment.

Below we’ve compiled a short list of recommended resources to help you enjoy Christ this holiday season. We hope you’ll take advantage of these. We expect the Lord will meet you as you do.

Children
Prepare Him Room by Marty Machowski (Listen to the accompanying album)
Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb
Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide

Adult Devotionals
Good News of Great Joy by John Piper
The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: Daily Devotions for Advent by Sinclair Ferguson
From Heaven: A 28-Day Advent Devotional by A.W. Tozer
Joy Upon Joy: An Advent Devotional by Charles Spurgeon
Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp

Music
Heaven Has Come by Sovereign Grace Music
Prepare Him Room by Sovereign Grace Music
Sing! An Irish Christmas by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Sovereign Grace Church Christmas Playlist on Spotify

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
James 1:5

Our pastors gather for their monthly meeting this Friday. These meetings are important for nurturing fellowship and working on important issues and initiatives for our church. Would you pause and pray for God to give them great wisdom as they meet, discuss, and plan?

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This is Your 2023
Spotify Holiday Playlist

We’ve got a curated list of beautiful, gospel-rich Christmas songs. The playlist includes songs we sing on Sundays along with some others that we appreciated.

Acts 25:13-26:32

We gather every Sunday to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed. God's Word is preached and the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts. We expect to encounter God and be equipped to better serve him each week.

Thanks to all who missed the sermon because you were serving during the service. We are grateful for you and couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy listening to the recording.

“You also must help us by prayer, so that many will give thanks on our behalf for the blessing granted us through the prayers of many.”
2 Corinthians 1:11

Tomorrow, Pastor Dustin is working with student leaders at Orange High School to host an outreach on their campus during lunch. This is an amazing opportunity to share the truth of the gospel to our high school neighbors. Here’s how you can pray:

• Ask God to give faith to the student leaders for the good work He intends to do through this outreach.

• Ask God to bless the testimony of Kevin, the guest speaker, and give him clarity as he shares.

• Ask God to draw students to the outreach and meet them in power to change their lives and give them hope.

• Ask God to send His Spirit to give new life to the students who hear the gospel preached.

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Lend Us Your Voice

Singers of all skill levels are invited to join 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 (12/23, time TBD) and arrive 1 hour before our Christmas Eve service (5 pm). The deadline to sign-up is Sunday, December 17th. Hit the button below to fill out the interest form.