C.J. Mahaney once said, “Sunday is the best day of the week because we celebrate the risen Christ of the cross in the local church, the dearest place on earth.” Now imagine getting to be there during the week too! Getting to be “behind the scenes” on all the ins and outs of church life and ministry. This is the privilege of the church office administrator.

By God’s grace, I personally have had the privilege of serving as the office admin for several years. It is a ministry that has given me the greatest joy and has humbled me in so many ways. It has stirred a deep love for my fellow believers and given me a unique appreciation for our pastors. Though practical on many levels, it is more than a job. It is ultimately a ministry of love and service to Christ’s beloved body. And, on May 1st, we have the privilege of handing this ministry to someone new – Cierra Wilkins!

If you don’t know Cierra, she moved to Tucson five and a half years ago and became a member of Sovereign Grace shortly after. She and her husband Alex and son Nolan love this city, its food, and its people! Cierra has worked for StateFarm for several years and has served this church in multiple capacities including the GRACEkids and SG Youth teams. She is known for serving with excellence, kindness, humility, and an infectious smile! 

Below is a note from her sharing with us her personal excitement for taking on this role:

“I feel very privileged and excited for this opportunity to use my gifts and skills to serve my local church in this capacity. What a joy it will be to have the ability to give more time and energy to serving the Lord and His people. I’ve loved growing alongside my fellow church members for the last five and a half years. You have all been an example of Christ’s love in the way you have cared for my family and others. Each week I eagerly look forward to the gospel-centered teachings and fellowship on both Sunday mornings and in community groups because I’m always encouraged to have Christ at the forefront of my mind. My local church has become the dearest place on earth and I’m filled with joy thinking of the years to come.”

We are so thankful for Cierra and the capability, joy, and love that she will bring to this job! We look forward to the years to come too!

Every April, we express our faith and unity as a church by giving above and beyond our regular tithes. This annual offering supplements our current budget and positions us to participate in ministry opportunities, not in our budget. As an expression of our gospel partnership, this year, we hope to bless our new church plant in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, with a generous financial gift that will help them advance the gospel of Jesus Christ 4700 miles south of us.

Church planting is a big part of our missiology both as a local church and global union of churches. As a local church, we have had the privilege of partnering with church plants in Santa Ana, CA, and Santa Cruz, Bolivia, in very tangible and meaningful ways.

Of course, the Lord is using Sovereign Grace Churches to spread the gospel across the globe; from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to San Antonio, TX, people are coming to know Jesus as the gospel advances through new church plants in places like Prattville, Alabama. 

Please take a moment and watch the video below to see what God is doing through our new church plant in the heart of the Bible Belt. We hope it encourages you and builds your faith as you prayerfully consider giving toward our offering next month.  

One of the most powerful pictures of the transformational effects of the gospel is in Acts 2:42-47. Check it out and you will find people from all walks of life, backgrounds, and even geography, graciously brought into a new life together through the love and mercy of God in Christ Jesus. 

Much has changed two thousand years later. But for the Church, life together remains a mark of our identity in Christ. At Sovereign Grace Church, our life together is precious to us and life in April will be busy so please take a moment to check out our April together.

• April 2 - Good Friday Service, 7:00 pm

• April 4 - Easter Sunday Service, 10:00 am

• April 11 - Return to Live Streaming Sermon Only

• April 18 - Church Barbecue Following Service

• April 25 - Annual April Offering

As a local church, we have the privilege of being united in mission with churches around the globe. While there are numerous values and priorities we share, it is the truth of God’s Word that ultimately anchors our partnership with Sovereign Grace Churches. What we believe, what we cherish, and what we proclaim from God’s Word defines and directs us as a family of confessional local churches.

In light of this, we are excited about our new statement of faith. We are deeply grateful for the time and effort Jeff Purswell and the Sovereign Grace Theology Committee have taken to sharpen and clarify this document that represents the doctrine we believe to be essential to our convictions, conduct and testimony as both a local church and a family of churches.

As Director of Theology and Training for Sovereign Grace Churches, Jeff Purswell (MDiv, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is the Dean of the Pastors College. He is the editor of Bible Doctrine (an abridgment of Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology), an editor and contributor to Scripture and the People of God: Essays in Honor of Wayne Grudem, and he contributed a chapter to Wordliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World. He serves on the board of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and is a pastor at Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville. He and his wife, Julie, have two sons.

“I wish the pastor went a little deeper with that thought!”
“What was the verse he cited?”
“Did they announce…”
“I can’t remember that quote.” 

Sound familiar? I’m sure it does. Whether it is a thought that misses the final sermon cut, an announcement cut for time’s sake, or our memory just not cutting it, we can miss a lot on Sunday morning. 

Introducing The Cutting Board. (This blog!) From sermon notes to theological reflections to important announcements, The Cutting Board exists to keep you in the know, take you deeper into truth and show you Jesus in ways that are relevant to the life and people of Sovereign Grace Church. 

The best way to stay up to date is to check back here often! If you’re a member of our church you will also be receiving blog updates via email. Anyone else interested in receiving these updates can subscribe below or on our “what to expect” page here!

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