1.  New Small Group - Our Santa Ana small group will begin this Friday, May 17th.  Check out more about our groups here.

2.  WorshipGod 2013: Called to be Faithful - We will be hosting this years SGM WorshipGod conference, June 27-29th.  Haven't registered yet?  Need a reason to attend?  Check-out Bob Kauflin's recent blog post - 12 Reasons to Come to WorshipGod this year.  There are many seminars to choose from and a tech lunch for your audio team.  Registration ends June 14th!  Don't wait!!

3. Volunteer at WorshipGod 2013 -  Hit this link and sign up. We need help! 

1.  ONE Retreat -  This Friday our ONE ministry will be headed on a retreat!  There are a few more spots, but if you can't make it, please be praying for them as they brave the great outdoors!   

2.  A Plan to Pray -  Eric will be heading to Orlando as our representative in the first SGM Counsel of Elders meeting (May 23-25).  Please pray for all in attendance and how God will continue to guide and work in Sovereign Grace Ministries.  

3.  Worship God 2013 WEST - Will be happening in June and we need volunteers!  Keep checking our website for how you can help us host this years event!! 

Listen again as Eric faithfully brings us God's word from Revelation 2:18-29. 

 "Singing enables us to combine doctrine and devotion - head and heart." -Bob Kauflin

We want to think about God rightly so that we might cherish Him truly. To that end, music is an incredible benefit.

Here are the songs which will inform our minds and stir our affections this week: 

1. His Name is Jesus
2. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
3. Jesus Thank You
4. How Deep the Father's Love for Us
5. Speak O Lord

1.  Guest Reception -  If your a newcomer, guest, or visitor and have never attended a guest reception, join us on Sunday, May 5th!  Smetona's will be hosting and lunch will be provided.  Maps will be available in the Church lobby.

2.  Worship God Conference -  Worship God West Coast will be happening June 27-29 at a location nearby.  Prices go up May 1, so don't delay!!

3.  Singles Retreat - Camping May 10-11th.  Contact Dustin Smetona for more information.

Here is Dustin bringing us God's word from 1 Timothy. 

1.    Guest Reception was postponed until May 5th.  More information will be posted so stay tune!

2.  If you missed Sunday, Zach Macadam was baptized!!  It's awesome to see our youth making a public commitment to Jesus!  Please continue to lift him up in prayers and give him words of encouragement as he seeks to follow Christ!

Listen again as Pastor Eric teaches us about the church at Pergamum. 

We sing when we gather because God is worthy of worship.
We sing when we gather because we need to remember God's love.
We sing when we gather because it unifies our proclamation. 

On Sunday, here's what we'll sing:

1. Come Praise and Glorify
2. Blessed Be Your Name
3. Glorious Christ (new song, check out the video below!)
4. Jesus Messiah
5. In Christ Alone

1.  Thanks for making the Marriage Seminar a success!!  Many felt very hopeful and that God is going to do good things in and through our marriages.  Outlines and a Small Group discussion guide from this weekend's seminar will be available online soon. 

2.  A new small group is forming in North Santa Ana.  Friday nights beginning sometime in May or June.  More details will be coming soon! 

3.  Next Sunday is going to be crazy!!  The Plaza in Old Towne Orange will be closed for it's 19th annual Orange Plaza Car Show.  Arrive early to get a parking spot and join us for Sunday School!  Also, after church will be a baptism!!

 

 

4.  Join us down at Hart Park at 9am Saturday, April 20th. for some soccer!!  Co-ed, all ages, all skill levels.  We'll gather in the area above the Baseball fields. 

 

 

Did you miss Gary's great message about marriage?  Here is Sunday's sermon. 

Thanks to everyone who has been participating in Sunday School. It is a blessing to be talking about God's word with you all. This week we will be looking at What is required in the first, second, and third commandments. Join us as we consider knowing and worshiping the One true God.