On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from Genesis 6:1-8. He pointed out that there are many details in this book that threaten to derail our focus (e.g. the Nephilim and sons of God from our text). But we need to keep our eyes on the main storyline. Genesis tells of a God with an unwavering commitment to bring Himself glory by blessing His people, even when they get way off track. That’s our story too.
You’ve heard of TED Talks. This June, we’re bringing you MAN Talks. A half-day with the men of Sovereign Grace Church talking about biblical masculinity.
We’ll learn, we’ll hear from four men in the church, we’ll have some fun, and we’ll eat a big lunch together.
It’s the Saturday before Father’s Day. Men, let’s make our fellowship and growth a priority. We’ll see you there.
“The only way we can have any access to God, any sight of God, any knowledge of God, any fruition of God, is in and through the God-man, Jesus Christ. Christ makes theology possible; he makes worship possible; he makes communion with God possible; and he makes heaven on earth possible.”
-Mark Jones
The glory of Jesus will be our eternal song. This Sunday, we’re teaching you a new song to meditate on the unique glory of our Savior. Come ready to sing with us.
JESUS, THERE’S NO ONE LIKE YOU
Verse 1
There is no song we could sing
To honor the weight of Your glory
There are no words we could speak
To capture the depth of Your beauty
Chorus
Jesus, there’s no one like You
Jesus, we love You, ever adore You
There’s no one like You
Jesus, we love You, ever adore You, Lord
Verse 2
There is no sinner beyond
The infinite stretch of Your mercy
How can we thank You enough
For how You have loved us completely?
Bridge
All we have
All we need
All we want is You
Twice a year we host church member meetings. It's the pastoral team's way to equip you to be Sovereign Grace Church of Orange. They're short and sweet but packed with exciting updates and plans for the future.
If you are a member or regular attender who considers Sovereign Grace Church your home church then this is for you.
It's a working lunch, the pastors talk and you eat. Make sure to pack food. You'll miss the meeting if you try to run and grab something. We will have Buck-A-Slice pizza available.
Those who’ve been around know that each year a couple of our members attempt to secure an incredible group campsite at Refugio State Beach near Santa Barbara. This year, they got it!
Check out this write-up and you’ll see a photo of our campsite.
There’s no big program planned. This is kick-back beach camping with friends. Bonfires, swimming, kayaks, surfing, horseshoes, volleyball, fishing, hiking, and eating.
The price includes access to stand-up paddle boards and kayaks that will be shared among the group.
Spots are limited and it’s first come, first serve. You can come for all or part of the week.
RSVP by emailing Les and Sue. Include the following:
Number of campers in your party and their names
Number of vehicles you’ll be bringing (trailers count as a vehicle)
Which nights you would like to camp
Back in the fall we sent Eric to South Korea to engage and care for pastors in Seoul. He had the opportunity to preach at a sister church, Lord’s Grace Church. You can watch the sermon above.
We’re grateful for that church. We’re grateful we can send Eric to preach the gospel to folks we will never meet. This is the fruit of your generosity.
Our small groups are the backbone of our community life. It's here that we grow as followers of Jesus in the stuff of everyday life. We listen to one another. We pray for one another. We offer godly counsel to one another. We meet one another's needs.
(If you haven’t yet joined one, get an invite here.)
Our groups are led by and filled with church members. People who love Jesus and want to grow in His grace. They meet twice each month on either a Wednesday or Friday evening.
What happens in these meetings is so important. We want God to be at work. Join us in praying:
Pickard Group - Orange
Sohie Group - Orange
Adam Group - Orange
Servin Group - Anaheim
Card Group - Tustin
Christensen Group - Irvine
On Sunday, Wes led worship for the first time in one of our services. We are grateful for the hours he has put in to study and prepare as he completes his worship leader apprenticeship. He’s done all of this to bring God glory by leading us to sing God-centered, Christ-exalting songs.
As a church, we want to produce the next generation of church leaders in Orange County. You have a part to play. By making space for, encouraging, and praying for new leaders you are playing a crucial role in their development and growth. Keep at it, Sovereign Grace Church.