Church Life: Sunday Services
Want to learn more about SGC? The best way to get to know us is to visit on a Sunday morning. But in the meantime, here's an overview of what you can expect at a Sunday service:
Time & Location
We meet on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. at Plank Jr. High in Oswego. (For directions, go here.) As you get closer you'll see signs directing you into the parking lot and to our main entrance, where friendly greeters can help you find the main auditorium or the Children's Ministry check-in center.
Dress how you like. Most people will be casual.
The Beginning of the Meeting
At 10:00 the music team will begin leading us in worshiping God together. The members of Sovereign Grace love Jesus, and this shows up in the way they sing. The style of the music is upbeat and contemporary, and the atmosphere is joyful and expressive. After the singing, you'll hear a few announcements, and there will be an opportunity for members to give tithes and offerings (but we never ask our guests to contribute financially).
The Heart of the Meeting
At the core of the service, you'll hear a pastor preach a message that is faithful to God's Word, focused on Jesus Christ, and oriented toward practical application. We believe that preaching is vitally important, so we devote about 40 minutes to the sermon. After that, we may close the meeting with a song or with prayer.
After the Meeting
The meeting will end around 11:30am, but feel free to stay longer. Many people enjoy catching up, laughing together, and praying with one another after the service. We hope you'll stick around for a while, too.
