"I ate too many donuts on Easters," said no one never.

We love to make memories on Easter Sunday. It's the perfect day to celebrate our new shared life together, as we celebrate the indestructible life of Jesus. This year we bring you the worst-best-gastrological idea yet...

The All-You-Can-Eat Donut Buffet*

Join us during the Sunday School hour (class is canceled on Easter) for donuts and fellowship. Invite your friends if they are donut-friendly. The early bird gets the chocolate sprinkles.

*Parents, please supervise your own children. We aren't responsible for spontaneous donut meltdowns. :)

"The power of the gospel produces growth."

Mark Prater, Executive Director of Sovereign Grace Churches, pointed us to the power of God at work in and through us as the gospel continues to advance among us. It can't be stopped. It's what God does. He causes growth. 

Growth in us.

Growth among us.

Growth beyond us.

Listen here to the sermon from Colossians 1:3-8. 

Spring forward.

Set your clocks forward 1 hour when you go to bed this Saturday. Then join us in our quest to defeat the evil overlords who mandate daylight savings. 

We will watch Star Wars.

Last Sunday we announced plans to raise the money to purchase some new video projection equipment for our Sunday services. As Pastor Eric said, "It'd probably be helpful going forward if we could actually see the words to the songs. We may be intentionally plain and simple, but let's not make the lyrics invisible."

So as of 11:00am on Sunday, our intention was to ask you to give beyond your regular giving. Give so we can sing. Give so guests can be saved. Give so that the gospel might advance as we "gear up" for ministry in Old Towne Orange.

God beat you to the punch.

However, our plans unraveled as one individual came forward to "pay for it personally". And whoever you are thinking that person is right now, you're wrong. You don't know them. They simply said "I see what is happening here and God is calling me to help."

So stay tuned. We'll keep you posted. We are going to still need more gear to make this happen. When we are all finished we'll take a Sunday afternoon to bask in the glow of God's new screen and watch Luke Skywalker act like he doesn't know who his father is.

"Throughout church history it has been necessary for the church to adopt and embrace creedal statements to clarify the Christian faith..." -RC Sproul

We share a connection to Christians of all ages who believe in the same God, cherish the same Savior, and are sealed by the same Holy Spirit.

This Sunday we will sing a new song based on the Apostles's Creed. Have a listen to the song above and then read through the Apostles' Creed below (we'll be reciting it this Sunday).

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

Born of the Virgin Mary,

Suffered under Pontius Pilate,

Was crucified, died, and was buried;

He descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again;

He ascended into heaven,

He is seated at the right hand of the Father,

And he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

The holy catholic Church,

The communion of saints,

The forgiveness of sins,

The resurrection of the body,

And the life everlasting.

Amen.

 

We thank God for you.

Last Sunday was Rachel's first Sunday on the worship team. Thanks Rachel for all that you are doing to use your gifts to bless our church. Singing for Jesus on Sundays in Old Towne Orange at Sovereign Grace Church is the best!

Teaching, Proclaiming, Healing

Ian McConnell, Director of Church Planting for Sovereign Grace Churches was with us this past Sunday. Preaching from Matthew 9, we were invited to join Jesus in his rhythm of mission: teaching, proclaiming, and healing. We were also invited to be the answer to our prayers.

"pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”

Listen to the sermon.

Redeeming Grace Church

Our very own Dustin will be preaching at Redeeming Grace Church in Desert Springs this Sunday. It's such a joy to partner with other churches in our region, whether they are part of our denomination or not. They love Jesus out in Coachella Valley just like we love Jesus in Orange. The only difference is that they have a cool music festival every year. And we don't have to fear spontaneously combusting every time we step outside :)