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Christians are exiles, pilgrims. This world, in its current state, is not our home. We long for the new heavens and new earth God has promised.

This Sunday we sing a new song to help remind us of that promise. Listen above and check out the lyrics below.

ON JORDAN'S STORMY BANKS

VERSE 1
On Jordan's stormy banks I stand
And cast a wishful eye
To Canaan's fair and happy land
Where my possessions lie

VERSE 2
All o'er those wide extended plains
Shines one eternal day
There God the Son forever reigns
And scatters night away

CHORUS
I am bound (I am bound) 
I am bound (I am bound) 
I am bound for the promised land
I am bound (I am bound) 
I am bound (I am bound) 
I am bound for the promised land

VERSE 3
No chilling winds nor poisonous breath
Can reach that healthful shore
Sickness, sorrow, pain and death
Are felt and feared no more

VERSE 4
When shall I reach that happy place
And be forever blessed?
When shall I see my Father's face
And in His bosom rest?

Congratulations, Michelle and Mike!

A book about a current issue.

Join us as we read 12 books in 12 months.  This month we are reading a book about a current issue. Here are a few recommendations:

Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS by Joby Warrick

Under Our Skin: Getting Real about Race. Getting Free from the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us. by Benjamin Watson

Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future by Ashlee Vance

Listen To The Words of His Creation Proclaiming His Existence

This last Sunday, Pastoral Resident, Kyle Houlton, taught from Psalm 19 that God doesn't merely want you to know He is there, but to know that you were created for a relationship with Him through Christ Jesus. 

Listen to the Sermon Here 

ADDITIONAL STUDY RESOURCES

• The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer (book)
• The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink (book)
• The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer (book)
• Do You Ever Doubt God's Existence? by John Piper (Podcast)

Small group ministry is the backbone of the life of our church.

As small groups go, so goes the life and health of the church. We value Small Group ministry so much that every member is asked to participate regularly. Gathering together throughout the week to intentionally care for brothers and sisters doesn’t happen on accident. We must plan for it.

If you haven't found a group yet, find one here. All groups meet on the first and third (Wednesday/Friday/Sunday) of every month. Sync your calendar here. 
 

WE AIM TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF ALL GOD HAS GIVEN US.

The gospel affects even the seemingly mundane areas of our lives and it has implications on how we use our time and resources. Come learn practical tips on Home Management, Efficient Cooking and Smart Shopping from other ladies at Sovereign Grace Church.

Our first Women's Home Economics Class

Nursing infants are welcome. No childcare provided at the event. Bring a brunch snack to share. Details on Facebook or email Geneva. 

Saturday, August 19 @ 9:30am at the Card's house

Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. - Titus 2: 3-5

We are building a culture of readers at Sovereign Grace Church.

We read because it helps us grow. We read because books and words are a gift from God. Our challenge to read one book each month is half way done. It is no small task to commit to reading regularly, but a small group of church members is still going strong. 

Here are some of the sentences that they recorded in their monthly book reports. Click on the quote to see which book it is. 

"By the end, Kenny put on a UF football helmet- even though he's a Tennessee fan. Hey, sooner or later, we all end up as Gator fans, right?"

"That same morning Adams collapsed in his favorite reading chair. He lapsed into unconsciousness at almost the exact moment Jefferson died. The end came quickly, at about five-thirty that afternoon. He wakened for a brief moment, indicated that nothing more should be done to prolong the inevitable then with obvious effort, gave a final salute to his old friend with his last words: "Thomas Jefferson survives," or by another account, "Thomas Jefferson still lives." Whatever the version, he was wrong for the moment but right for the ages."

"If what you most value can be taken away or destroyed, then you set yourself up for anxiety."

""And if you do this, if you act just a little kinder than is necessary, someone else, somewhere, someday may recognize in you, in every single one of you, the face of God. Or whatever politically correct spiritual representation of universal goodness you happen to believe in," he added quickly."

"True wisdom is strength while the desire to appear wise is suicide."

"Looking at our sin is challenging, but repentance is the door through which Christ will enter our lives to have fellowship with us."

This past Sunday, Rachel shared her experience with the Money Management class:

We give. We give because we have been given much.

Our possessions do not belong to us in the first place, they belong to God. He has blessed us with earthly possessions by his grace to act as stewards, so we give of them freely and cheerfully. This not only helps our hearts to relinquish a dependence on our possessions themselves, it shifts our focus to praise the Giver of those gifts.

I learned that the way I handle my finances can be a declaration of the gospel.

When we deal with our finances honestly and wisely, a way that is very different from the world, it is a proclamation that our lives have been changed by the power of Christ. It proclaims that our motivation in this life is not monetarily driven, but driven by a passion to serve Christ in all we do.

I first received practical knowledge of how I as a poor graduate student needed to exercise budgeting, saving, and investing. I even picked up a second job in the middle of the course because I could see that I was not saving enough to cover any unexpected expenses. But additionally the class helped me realize that how I handle my finances is a reflection of how God is at work in my heart: exposing areas in which I am selfish and worldly-focused. 

In our group, there were a lot of tough financial situations; situations that required a true reliance on the Lord to meet their family’s needs, but there were also many triumphs, with some families becoming completely debt-free! We are all so thankful to the Cards for hosting us, they do so much for this church and have had such an incredible influence on my life. Thank you so much for your willingness to serve us. Also, I am so thankful we have a leadership team that makes financial stewardship a priority. So if you are on the fence about taking the class next time around, definitely do it. I promise it is worth your while.