God calls each of us to be good stewards.

Do you have debt you can’t seem to pay down?
Having trouble creating and keeping a budget?
Stressed by the state of your finances?
Aware that this is an area in your life that needs attention?

Once a year we offer a course on the biblical principles of financial stewardship. The classes are conducted in a small group setting, using a discussion format and curriculum adapted from Crown Ministries and Money and the Gospel.

9 classes, every other Monday, beginning January 27th.

Les and Sue lead the class. Their mentorship is invaluable. Check out testimonies of those who’ve been impacted by the class here, here, and here.

Materials cost $30 per person or $55 per couple. Scholarships are available. The registration deadline is January 12th.

Sign me up.

December’s Verse: Isaiah 9:6-7 (ESV)

6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and of peace
there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Halfway There

We’re just over halfway through December. This is the last month! You’ve got plenty of time to get the verse memorized and submitted.

How to Participate

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:

1. Record a video and send it to info@sovgraceoc.org. You’re on the honor system. We trust you.
   OR

2. 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.

Some Suffering is a Choice

On Sunday Pastor Eric preached from 1 Peter 3:8-17. We have no say in many of life’s trials. However, when it comes to suffering for righteousness’ sake, there are plenty of times we have to choose. Faithfulness to God often means ridicule from men. When faced with the choice, we choose to suffer because the good life is a life of fellowship with our Savior, not a life of worldly comfort.

Listen to the sermon.

Family, Friends, Coworkers, Neighbors

Bring those you love to hear the gospel sung and preached on Christmas Eve. This is our biggest outreach opportunity of the year.

Get all the details.

It’s the Kids Turn for a Christmas Party

The Sovereign Grace Youth group is hosting a Christmas party for kids ages 4-11!

Details Below

Date: Monday, December 23rd from 1pm-3pm

Location: Turbedsky home (address will be provided with RSVP)

Games, Crafts, Snacks and Storytime.

Parents are welcome to drop off or stay to hang out.

Please RSVP to Kirsi Turbedsky (turbo.kirsi@gmail.com) with children's name and ages. You can also get more details on Facebook.

Bri and Chris welcomed baby Zoe into the world.

Dylan and Christy welcomed baby Madeline into the world.

Luke, Allison, big sister Vera, and big brother Dawson welcomed Pearl into the world.

A few weeks back we sent you links to the messages from our denomination’s annual pastors conference. Our very own Israel Carbajal has put together a fantastic highlight reel.

Check it out here and then go listen to the messages for more gospel preaching.

New Sunday School Format For 2020

We announced at our members meeting that Sunday School would be changing for this next year. Instead of running all year, we will host four 1-month classes in each quarter of the year.: January, April, July, and October. The first class is coming up quick.

Playing By God’s Rules

January’s Sunday School class will focus on how to read and interpret the Proverbs. This book is much more than a collection of wise sayings. It is the very wisdom of God in written form. It is incredibly practical, showing us how to live as God’s people, how to work, how to be a good friend, and who to avoid.

If you need wisdom for life, join us for the four Sundays of January at 9:30am in the Woman’s Club garden.