This week is a little bit different around the church office and we wanted you to be aware of two ways, in particular, you can be praying.

1. Pastor Dustin is away on a retreat this Thursday. He’s studying, praying, thinking, and planning for this coming year. Please pray that God would meet him during this time.
   

2. Melissa, our administrator, is doing event management for our denomination’s church planters assessment. They’re meeting this weekend at a hotel in Irvine and Melissa will be there through Saturday. A handful of those participating will be visiting our church this Sunday. Ask God to bless the couples who are being assessed and ask God for wisdom for the pastors leading it.

John 1:35-51

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.

An Exciting Start to 2024

Last week, we hosted a group from our sister churches in Australia, Sovereign Grace Church of Wahroonga and Sovereign Grace Church of Parramatta. They were on their way to our denomination’s RELAY Conference in Pennsylvania. Pastor Eric played tour guide through Orange County and L.A. Then they traveled with 7 of our young adults to the conference where God met the next generation of young men and women in our churches. You’ll hear more in our service this Sunday.

We Love Cross of Grace

If you didn’t know, we have a sister church in Santa Ana we helped plant about 7 years ago. At the beginning of 2024, they’re experiencing two leadership changes we want you to be aware of and praying for.

1. Jason Roenicke is being ordained as a pastor on January 21st. Pastor Eric will be there representing our church and our denomination. Pray for Jason, his family, and the church as God gives them a new pastor.

2. As of January 1, 2024, Jeff Schileder is now the Senior Pastor of Cross of Grace. The pastors made this decision together after going through a lengthy process and receiving input from other church leaders. This is a good thing. Pray for Jeff’s transition, pray for Kyle as he settles in his new role as bi-vocational associate pastor, pray for their families, and pray for God to bless the church in this new season.

More details are available on Cross of Grace’s website here.

God is prospering the gospel ministry of our friends in Santa Ana. Let’s pray and expect He will do even more.

Who Needs a Resolution When You’ve got Friends?

Our Old Towne Joggers run club hits the pavement every Wednesday morning at 6:00am. Sure, it’s early. But why sleep when you could be jogging through our beautiful neighborhood with good neighbors? We’re happy to help you jumpstart your fitness routine for the new year. Join us next week and you’ll get a free coffee on the club.

Details and email sign-up are right here.

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John 1:19-34

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.

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Sign Up For Our Parenting Course

Parenting can often feel overwhelming and burdensome, especially for parents with young kids. We’ve got plenty of questions. We host a class to disciple newer parents in their parenting.

Our Parenting Course is for parents with children under the age of 12. It’s an opportunity to ask your questions and hear good teaching in a small group setting. But hurry! The registration deadline is January 28th and space is limited. Hit the button to get more details and sign up.

“‘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 class is all set and the couples have their first meeting with Pastor Mike and his wife, Lois, tonight. Will you set aside a few minutes to pray for all 6 couples participating? Ask God to grow them in love for their spouse and wisdom in how to live together peacefully, sacrificially, and joyfully.