Because I mistakenly posted my blog yesterday, I am now free to post other things today. Here’s an update on Sovereign Grace efforts into Haiti:
Friends,
Thank you for joining us in helping the needy in Haiti! Since we activated our Disaster Relief fund on January 14, we’ve received more than $125,000 in donations. Every dollar of this fund will go to relief efforts in Haiti.
Last week, thanks to your generosity, we sent $25,000 to churches in the Dominican Republic who have medical clinics in Port-au-Prince and other areas of Haiti. These churches are already helping earthquake survivors, and your donations allow them to purchase much-needed medical supplies. While they provide medical care, these churches are bringing the hope of the gospel. In addition to these efforts, we’ve begun sending relief funds to a group of churches and orphanagesl, with whom we’ve had ministry relationships for some time.
We’re also looking to the future. As the first stages of emergency relief are completed, we want pastors and churches in Haiti to have the tools they need to serve their communities. Most of all, we want to support their efforts to bring the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to their neighbors. So we’re continuing to look for ways to support the Haitian churches we’re in contact with, not only for immediate relief, but also for long-term rebuilding efforts.
We want to serve churches. If you want to join us, you can donate to our Disaster Relief fund at our website or by calling 800.736.2202. On behalf of our friends in Haiti, thank you for considering this opportunity to help.
And whether or not you’re able to give now, please join us in praying that those affected by the earthquake would receive aid quickly, and that local churches in Haiti would be strengthened to the glory of God.
With appreciation,
Patrick Ennis
Executive Director
Sovereign Grace Ministries
For centuries the book of Psalms has informed, directed, and inspired the worship of God’s people. Without minimizing the struggles of living in a fallen world, this book exudes a confident trust in the God who is good and rules over all.
These twelve songs have emerged from those ancient poems and prayers. Our aim is to offer fresh interpretations of individual psalms, especially in light of the crucified and risen Savior to whom they point.
Listen to tracks, get downloads (including a free song!) and sheet/chord music by visiting the website.
Available soon at a church book table near you(!) or (if you can’t wait that long!) you can download it for next to nothing at the Sovereign Grace Store.
For interested music buffs, Stephen Altrogge – one of the songwriters on this latest album, has a post over at his blog – The Blazing Center – that describes his process of song writing, and the evolution of his songs from demo’s to album tracks.
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You can watch a video about the production of the album:
At Grace Church, we love to sing some wonderful cross-centred songs written by Mark Altrogge and more recently his son, Stephen Altrogge. Stephen has recently written a book entitled, “My Friend, My Hero, My Dad” which he is giving away as a free e-book download. Click here for more details.
Mark and Stephen also blog together at The Blazing Center – well worth adding to your regular blog reading diet!
LU: Looked Upon
The new album from the NA (New Attitude) Band
The Na Band, led by Devon Kauflin, leads worship at New Attitude, an annual conference for singles and young couples. Their purpose is to set “humble orthodoxy” to music. The content of their songs reflects an unswerving commitment to and passion for the truth that matters most: the gospel of Jesus Christ. During the year, they serve God’s kingdom through their local church, Covenant Life Church (Gaithersburg, MD), and regularly lead worship there.
This is the latest album produced by Sovereign Grace Music. Listen to tracks, get downloads and sheet/chord music by visiting the website.
Available soon at a church book table near you or download it for next to nothing at the Sovereign Grace Store.
Grace Church is made up of a thriving, growing diverse group of Christians of all ages gathered from across the city of Bristol.
We want to be a genuine family of enthusiastic worshippers who are passionate about the truth and relevance of the Bible, and eager to live out its message in authentic Christian lifestyles, representing and proclaiming the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the world around us.
