Go Tell It On the Mountain

Our Christmas Eve Service is this Saturday. We’re celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ who came to save us from sin. This is good news, and we want everyone to know about it. How can you get the word out? Here are a few simple ways to invite others to our service:

1. Speak up. The easiest way to invite someone is word of mouth. Simply reach out to your coworkers, friends, family, or anyone else you talk to this week and tell them about the service. A personal invitation goes a long way.

2. Get digital. Not going to see the one you want to invite this week? No problem. Simply take a few seconds and text or email them this link to our Christmas Eve Service page. It’s got all the information, and it’s fast and easy to send.

3. Share with the masses. Use social media to get the word out to everyone. Share or post a link on your profile to our Facebook page. Follow us and share our Instagram posts and stories. All you need to do is refer them to our profiles and posts.

Don’t wait to put these ideas to action. If you’re able, take one or two minutes right now and invite someone to the service. A simple invitation can make all the difference!

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Deadline Is This Sunday (12/18)

If you love to sing, we want to hear from you. Singers of all skill levels are welcome to join our Christmas Eve choir. 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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Take Advantage of Our Outreach Opportunities

We had another great semester at Orange High School. We’ve been partnering with Decision Point to train and equip students to lead a Christian club on campus. Students are learning more about their faith and telling others about Jesus. One student even gave his life to the Lord and began attending our church. It’s been great. Now, it’s your turn to get involved.

We want to connect the students at Orange High with our church. That said, we have a few outreach opportunities beginning next semester. You can help with our on campus outreaches, meet the students, pray for the students, host after school hangouts, and more. If you’re interested, please contact Andrew Maples. We can’t wait to see what the Lord does in the upcoming months.

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Get Plugged In and Grow in Your Faith

Our small groups are designed for “one another” ministry. We meet regularly to love one another, speak truth to one another, pray for one another, and counsel one another. This is a vital part of our church. If it’s been awhile since you’ve attended or if you’ve never been, we would love to see you there. Try as many groups as you need in order to find the one that fits you best. Hit the button for all the details.

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Sing About Hope This Christmas

The holiday season isn’t always easy and fun. For some, it can be a difficult time of year. Still, the Christian always has a reason to hope regardless of one’s circumstances. That’s what this song is all about. Let it encourage you this Christmas. Be sure and check out our entire Christmas playlist here.

Galatians 2:17-21

Last week, we celebrated our justification by faith alone. Faith is a gift from God where he gives us eyes to see and hearts to receive. It is the sole ground by which we are justified. But, if our justification doesn’t depend on works, why should we expect Christians to live righteous lives? This week, Pastor Dustin returns to the heart of Galatians and shows us what it really means to live by faith.

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, and we want you to join us! It’s the perfect time to invite your friends and family.

• A Traditional, Outdoor Service

• Located in the Historic Woman’s Club Garden

• Saturday, December 24th

• 6:00-7:00 pm

• Carols, Candles, and Cookies

Every year this proves to be a special moment as we rejoice in the gospel of Jesus Christ. You don’t want to miss it. Hit the button for more details.

Saving Faith Welcomes Christ as Our Greatest Treasure

We’ve been talking a lot about saving faith the past two Sundays. It’s central to Paul’s main argument in Galatians, and it’s something every Christian needs. For these reasons and many more, it’s important that we understand what saving faith is and why it is important.

Pastor Eric referenced a book several weeks ago called What is Saving Faith? by John Piper. You can read more about it by hitting the button below. In it, Piper argues that saving faith has an affectional component of treasuring Christ. This means that saving faith involves the whole person—one’s mind and affections. Our minds are renewed, and we accept and subject our thinking to God’s Word (Rom 12:2). Also, our affections lay hold of Christ, and we find all our joy and satisfaction in him. Not only do we believe in Christ, we treasure Christ.

This is important, because saving faith, rightly understood, magnifies Jesus Christ in our lives. Saving faith trusts and treasures God. It esteems Jesus Christ as our greatest pleasure. And ultimatley, it glorifies God as he ought to be glorified. So, as you go about the rest of your week, continue to rejoice and thank God for his saving faith.