is a way for you to find out more about what's going on within the Sovereign Grace family of churches. Just scan the headlines below and click on any links that look interesting. We will update this page periodically, and we look forward to helping you stay current on what God is so graciously doing within Sovereign Grace Ministries.
Sovereign Grace Ministries Family News: Events Archives
Orlando, FL >> Metro Life Church hosted a women's conference for regional churches in June. Titled Joy Inexpressible, the conference included teaching from Danny Jones (Metro Life’s senior pastor) and Jenny Detwiler (wife of Brent Detwiler). Metro Life Church sent this report.
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Orlando, FL >> Metro Life Church has announced both a new worship conference and a worship album, both titled Glorify. And while you'll have to wait until August 9–11 for the conference, the album is available now. Read on for links to free song clips from the CD, and to get details on topics, speakers, and registration for the conference.
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Roseville, MN >> Earlier this month, Sovereign Grace churches near Minneapolis and St. Paul hosted a marriage retreat. Over the weekend, couples learned how to apply the gospel to marriage, fight discontentment, and embrace God-given roles for men and women—plus how to swing your partner and do-si-do. Sovereign Grace Fellowship administrator Peter Thorpe sent this report.
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Orlando, FL >> Churches in Florida and the southern region are eagerly preparing for Mission: X, seven U.S. and international mission trips taking place this July and August. From New Orleans to Haiti, Bolivia to Wales, members of Sovereign Grace churches in Florida and the southern region will have the privilege to “live the commission.” The trips’ purposes are as diverse as their locations. Some will involve construction teams, others medical aid, but all will provide opportunities to share and spread the gospel.
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Orlando, FL>> Contending 07, the apologetics conference hosted by Metro Life Church on January 19–20, drew an audience of 650 men and women with its goal to equip Christians to "contend for the faith." Read on for a review of the conference sent in by Debi Walter, a member at Metro Life Church, and learn where you can download the messages.
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Orlando, FL >> On December 1, Metro Life Church hosted Irish singers and songwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty for an unforgettable evening of Christmas music and worship with a Celtic flare. Metro Life’s Debbie Walter sent us the story (plus photos)…
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Orlando, FL >> More than 550 teens and parents spent four days together last month at the Xtreme student conference, hosted by Metro Life Church. The conference included a rap concert, a graffiti wall, and a water park, but what these teens were most excited about was the greatness of God. Metro Life’s Elizabeth Oleck sent us this report.
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Ashburn, VA >> Members of Grace Community Church spent their July 4th weekend together at a church-wide retreat for families and singles. Read about their riverside baptism, drama for kids, and what happened when senior pastor Bob Donohue opened the mic for testimonies.
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Frisco, TX >> This month marks their one-year anniversary as a church. But although they haven’t been around for long, Grace Church has already been serving other churches. In February, four men from Grace Church served at a youth retreat hosted by First Baptist Church of Beaumont, Texas. Discussions at the retreat focused on The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney. A Grace Church member sent us this update…
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West Orlando, FL >> Members of the newly planted Grace Church threw a block party for Easter—and invited their whole subdivision. Three hundred neighbors enjoyed free food and invitations to hear the gospel. Find out more below…
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Orlando, FL >> Sovereign Grace churches in Florida are planning a conference for students, to be held at Metro Life Church July 12–15. Interested? Read on for more info from the conference staff…
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Knoxville, TN >> This spring, Cornerstone Church of Knoxville welcomed Jerry Bridges (author of several books including Trusting God and The Discipline of Grace) for several weekend events. During his two-day visit, Mr. Bridges taught more than 300 people during a morning seminar on “Grace and Discipline.” He also ate lunch with future leaders, spoke at a question-and-answer session for Cornerstone Church’s campus ministry leadership team, and spoke at the church’s Sunday celebration.
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Knoxville, TN >> Cornerstone Church of Knoxville is putting its brand-new building to good use. On February 2–5, the church hosted Bob Kauflin and rap artist Curt “Voice” Allen (from Covenant Life Church in Gaithersburg, MD) for several weekend events. Leslie Bowden at Cornerstone Church sent us photos…
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High Springs, FL >> Last September, Abundant Grace Community Church (Gainesville, FL) hosted “Upward 05,” a family conference at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs. Joining them were Grace Covenant Church (Jacksonville, FL), New Life Community Church (Niceville, FL), and Crossway Fellowship Church (Athens, GA). Pastors from Sovereign Grace churches in Florida taught conference sessions, and the worship team came from all the participating churches.
Mike Gilland, a pastor at the Gainesville church, sent us these photos…
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Joppa, MD >> You may have seen Paul Tripp’s recent book, Lost in the Middle: Midlife and the Grace of God. On February 4, 2006, Dr. Tripp will speak on midlife at a seminar hosted by Chesapeake Community Church in Joppa, Maryland. Interested? Visit the church’s website for details.
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