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Christmas Eve Service

Our Christmas Eve candlelight service is almost here. We are only hosting 1 service at 6:00PM. There are two ways you can help us make it the best one yet:

1. We’ve designed a digital flyer you can text, email, or post on social media to invite family, friends, and neighbors to our service.

2. Our cookie buffet is looking for bakers. Sign up to contribute 2-dozen cookies from your favorite recipe by emailing Diane.

The links for each of these are below. We can’t do it without you. Thank you for helping us make this a very, merry Christmas at Sovereign Grace.

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Sign Up For Our Parenting Course

Parenting can often feel overwhelming and burdensome, especially for parents with young kids. We’ve got plenty of questions. That’s why we host a class, to disciple parents in their parenting.

Our Parenting Course is for parents with children under the age of 12. It’s an opportunity to ask your questions and hear good teaching in a small group setting. But hurry! The registration deadline is January 21st and space is limited. Hit the button to get more details and sign up.

Acts 28:17-31

We gather every Sunday to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed. God's Word is preached and the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts. We expect to encounter God and be equipped to better serve him each week.

Thanks to all who missed the sermon because you were serving during the service. We are grateful for you and couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy listening to the recording.

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3 Ways to Spread the Joy of Jesus
This Christmas

Our Christmas Eve candlelight service will be here before you know it. There are three ways you can help us make it the best one yet:

1. We’ve designed a digital flyer you can text, email, or post on social media to invite family, friends, and neighbors to our service.

2. Singers of all skill levels can add their voices to our choir and help us make an especially joyful noise as we sing well-loved Christmas carols.

3. Our cookie buffet needs bakers. Sign up to contribute 2-dozen cookies from your favorite recipe by emailing Diane.

The links for each of these are below. We can’t do it without you. So, thank you for making this a very, merry Christmas at Sovereign Grace.

“‘Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’ This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church.”
Ephesians 5:31-32

Our marriages reflect the glorious truth of the gospel. That’s why we give ourselves, by God’s grace, to grow as husbands and wives — so that Christ is honored. In 2024, we are offering a new course to help married couples refresh and refine their relationship.

The course is designed for any couple who desires to grow — whether newlywed, young family, empty-nester, or retired.

The course is led by Pastor Mike and his wife, Lois. Meetings will be held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month for 9 months beginning in January. Each couple who joins will take a “leave of absence” from their small group.

Deadline to Register
This Sunday 12/17/2023

Spots are limited. If you and your spouse are interested, click the link below for more details and to apply. The group will be finalized mid-December and you’ll be notified if you have a spot.

Acts 27:1-28:16

We gather every Sunday to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed. God's Word is preached and the Holy Spirit transforms our hearts. We expect to encounter God and be equipped to better serve him each week.

Thanks to all who missed the sermon because you were serving during the service. We are grateful for you and couldn't have done it without you. Enjoy listening to the recording.

Marvel at the Savior’s Birth

We’re entering the season when the whole Western world remembers that the light of the world appeared among us. Jesus came to be one of us so He could die for us. This changes everything. His saving actions inspire our worship. He is worthy of eternal study and enjoyment.

Below we’ve compiled a short list of recommended resources to help you enjoy Christ this holiday season. We hope you’ll take advantage of these. We expect the Lord will meet you as you do.

Children
Prepare Him Room by Marty Machowski (Listen to the accompanying album)
Sounding Joy by Ellie Holcomb
Jotham’s Journey by Arnold Ytreeide

Adult Devotionals
Good News of Great Joy by John Piper
The Dawn of Redeeming Grace: Daily Devotions for Advent by Sinclair Ferguson
From Heaven: A 28-Day Advent Devotional by A.W. Tozer
Joy Upon Joy: An Advent Devotional by Charles Spurgeon
Come, Let Us Adore Him: A Daily Advent Devotional by Paul David Tripp

Music
Heaven Has Come by Sovereign Grace Music
Prepare Him Room by Sovereign Grace Music
Sing! An Irish Christmas by Keith and Kristyn Getty
Sovereign Grace Church Christmas Playlist on Spotify

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”
James 1:5

Our pastors gather for their monthly meeting this Friday. These meetings are important for nurturing fellowship and working on important issues and initiatives for our church. Would you pause and pray for God to give them great wisdom as they meet, discuss, and plan?