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It All Begins January 23rd

Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a blessing and not a problem. Still, the privilege of parenting can often feel overwhelming and burdensome, especially for young parents. We understand. That’s why we are introducing a new class.

If you have children under the age of 12, this class is for you. It’s a six week course. Each session will be led by Pastor Eric and his wife Kirsi. It’s a small group setting, so there will be plenty of time for discussion. Bring your questions and come ready to learn.

There is no childcare provided and married couples must participate together. Space is limited.

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Sign Up for Our Money Management Course

Do finances stress you out? Have trouble sticking to your budget? Does it seem like you’re drowning in debt? Our Money Management Course will help you master your finances for the glory of God. You’ll learn the biblical principles and every day practicalities to help you become a better steward.

• Class begins January 24th

• Every Monday for 10 Weeks

• 7 pm at the Card’s Home

• Cost is $30 Per Person or $55 Per Couple

• Scholarships Available

Classes are led by Les and Sue in a small group setting. We’ll walk through the Crown Ministries curriculum and Money and the Gospel. Registration deadline is January 15th.

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Lend Us Your Voice This Christmas

Singers of all skill levels are joining our choir during the Christmas Eve service. If you love to sing, we want to hear from you. All you need to do is commit to one rehearsal (12/22 at 7 pm) and arrive to the Christmas Eve service early (5 pm). The deadline to sign-up is Sunday, December 18th. Hit the button below to fill out the interest form.

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Galatians 2:15-21

So far in Galatians, Paul has been rebuking false teachers who are out of step with the gospel. Now, Paul tells us why they are wrong. Listen as Pastor Eric explains the importance of grace and faith. You might be surprised by how relevant this discussion is today.

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Our Church Family is Growing

Last Sunday, we added Eric, Jessica, Greg, and Kim to our church family. We’re so thankful that the Lord continues to grow our church family, and we’re excited to officially welcome our friends. We asked Eric to share how God brought his family to our church. Take a minute and read their story below.

Good morning Church Family! My name is Eric Fang (yes I copied Pastor Eric’s name), this is my lovely wife Jessica, and our 2 year old son, Ollie. We’d love to share with you our church story.

A year ago, we were lost…wandering in the desert…we were sheep without a church home. But good news! Thanks to God’s grace and faithfulness, He has brought us to Sovereign Grace Church in Orange!

We were at our previous church for over 10 years but due to some differences with leadership, we finally agreed to disagree and left that church peacefully last year. As we began looking for a new church, a friend gave me a list of Bible believing, like-minded churches, and yours was on it. Now that we’ve been here for almost a year, there are many reasons why we want to join you as fellow members. Here are a few.

Paul says, “Therefore welcome one another, as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God” (Rom. 15:7). From even before we came, to our 1st visit, till now, you all have been so welcoming, kind, and gracious to our family! I especially remember our 1st visit. Many people came up to us out in the garden, and Pastor Eric preached on 2 Corinthians 2:15. We definitely smelled the aroma of…Diapers!… lots of kids here… just kidding. It was probably Ollie…In all seriousness, we smelled your “aroma of Christ”! We truly thank God for the leaders, our small group, and everyone here for welcoming us with open arms and for your love, which is evident that it comes from your love for Christ!

Having a new church family has definitely been an answered prayer! Therefore, we praise God that we’re no longer homeless sheep, but sheep that are Joyful / Generous / Ordinary / and Good Neighbors. Aka SG Sheep! We hope to give back, to serve, and encourage others just as you’ve encouraged us, which is why we want to become SG members. 

(Eric to Jess) Hey Jessica, speaking of membership, do you have anything to add? 

We have good news because by God’s grace we’ll be adding an additional SG Member to the roster next year in May… Ollie 2.0.

If you have questions about membership or would like to join, hit the button.

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Pray for Our Partners Around the World

God graciously allows us to be involved in his sovereign activity. One way we are involved is through prayer. To that end, Sovereign Grace Missions has compiled a list of prayer requests from our brothers and sisters around the world. Please take the next few minutes and pray for them.

1. Pray that unbelievers would come to Sovereign Grace churches and be saved during our Christmas events.

2. Pray that our holiday Sovereign Grace Music concerts would reach unbelievers.

3. Pray that God would give our members opportunities to share the gospel with unbelieving family members, friends, neighbors, and coworkers this holiday season.

4. Pray for the Arche Church in Dnipro, Ukraine. Ask God to protect them.

5. Pray for the SGC Australia Planters & Pastors Academy. Ask God to bless the recent graduates.

6. Pray for the men who are participating in our Church Planting Cohort. Ask God to equip them to plant a Sovereign Grace churches.

7. Pray that God would continue to provide financially for Sovereign Grace Churches.

There’s plenty more you can pray for and read about. Hit the button below to see the testimonies of God’s activity from the Philippines, to India, to all across Europe.

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One Service on Christmas Weekend

We are combining our Sunday Service with our Christmas Eve Service this year. It’s one big celebration on Saturday night. Invite your friends and family. Every year this proves to be a special moment as we rejoice in the gospel of Jesus Christ.

A Traditional, Outdoor Service

Located in the Historic Woman’s Club Garden

Saturday, December 24th

6:00-7:00 pm

Carols, Candles, and Cookies

We need help hosting our biggest event of the year. If you would like to volunteer, contact Andrew Maples.

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This is Your 2022 Holiday Playlist on spotify

We’ve got all the songs you’ll need to help keep Christ at the center of your head and heart this season. All the holiday songs we sing on Sundays and more are right here. Click below and keep worshiping throughout the week.