On Sunday Pastor Dustin preached from 1 Peter 1:10-12. We are often tempted to wish for a different life. But we occupy a privileged position in God’s plan of salvation. We know what prophets longed to know. We experience what angels wish they could experience. We enjoy a clear view of the glorious grace of God displayed through the saving work of His Son.
Immediately following our Sunday service, it’s our annual celebration of the Protestant Reformation. Food for the adults. Games for the kids. This is a blast every year (check out last year’s photos).
All guests are welcome. All church members bring a salad or contact the church office for other items you can bring.
Bright and early every Tuesday morning a group gathers at our church office to pray. Not everyone can make it, but if you can, we invite you to join us.
We know it’s challenging. You’re tired. You forget it’s happening until it’s too late.
But we want to help. That’s why we’ve set up a text message reminder that goes out on Mondays.
All you have to do is text AMPRAYER to 984-203-6255 and you’ll be added to the list. You can unsubscribe at anytime.
If you want to join us for the prayer meeting, sign up.
If you’re not sure you can join us, sign up.
Even if you know you can’t join us, sign up anyway. It’ll be a sweet reminder that your brothers and sisters are gathering to pray.
Just a bunch of friends with their kids playing at Hart Park. Take advantage of these opportunities to connect and make memories together. Everyone is welcome.
Check for updates on our Sovereign Grace Playgroup Facebook page.
We’re a few Sundays into our study of 1 Peter. It’s a letter written to Christians like us intended to be read from start to finish.
Experience this letter in a different way by reading it from start to finish in one sitting. We’ve even made it easy for you by creating a PDF with no chapter or verse divisions.
Set aside about 30 minutes, pray for the Spirit to prepare your heart, read, and expect the Lord to meet you. This will be good for your soul and good for the church.
Take me to the PDF of 1 Peter.
If you want to go above and beyond, check out the video and other resources on 1 Peter provided by The Bible Project.
Registration is now open for our every-other-year Men’s Retreat. The three Sovereign Grace churches of California are joining forces for another weekend of teaching, fellowship, food, and competitions. Our last one was fantastic.
Ben Kreps, a pastor from our sister church in Harrisburg, PA, is our guest speaker. Our theme is “The Power of God: How the Gospel Conquers Men.” Young men ages 14 and up are welcome to join.
More details are available on the registration page.
Men, make this investment in your own growth and in our partnership. Ladies, make sure your man gets up there.
Scholarships and financial aid are available. Spots are limited, so secure yours ASAP.
This year we’ve challenged you to the 12 Bible Verses Every Californian Needs to Know challenge. Each month we provide a Bible verse and you commit it to memory. For those who complete all 12 months, we will throw a party celebrating the ways God has strengthened you through His word.
1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
3 Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me.
5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
For memorizing, we recommend you read the verse 10 times then recite it 10 times. Do this each day and within a few days it will stick. Learn more about how to memorize Scripture here and here.
Once you have it memorized, recite it for us before the month is over. You have two options:
Record a video and send it to info@sovgraceoc.org. You’re on the honor system. We trust you.
OR
Head to our Welcome Desk on a Sunday morning and recite it to one of the Connect Team members. After you do, send an email to info@sovgraceoc.org letting us know which Connect Team member you recited it to.
Two of our dear friends and fellow church members tied the knot on Saturday 9/21/2019. What a joy to watch God bring them together. It’s a privilege to walk this next stage of their journey with them.
Congratulations, Kevin and Katie!