FEBRUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23

Every Tuesday we publish a blog post to lay out in one place what’s going in the life of the church for the upcoming week. See below for a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20: THURSDAY SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00pm - Roenicke & Lee Homes

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21: FRIDAY SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00pm - Houlton & Erkelens Homes

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22: LIVINGWELL WALK FOR LIFE

• 9:00am - LivingWell parking lot (2010 N. Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865)

  • Learn more, register, or donate to the fundraiser here

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

GIVE YOUR NEED, GET GOD’S GRACE

As Christians, we've been born again by the word of God. Raised to a new life in a new family. Belonging to God as beloved children because of the work of the Son. Prayer is the means by which we call upon our Father. A special channel through which we connect with God and enjoy personal communication with him. But if we’re honest, for all we know about how good prayer is for us, we just don’t do it. Philippians 4:4-7 comes to us not to pile on the guilt, or charge us to offer better, more-disciplined prayers, but to provide us with a simple model for receiving God’s grace through prayer. One in which we give him our need and he gives us his peace. Because God is near to us through Christ, we don’t have to “be anxious about anything,” but can come to him with everything. Trusting that he hears us, loves us, and is ready to meet us in our weakness.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

All guys, 15 years and older, are invited to participate in a conversation where "men talk like men" about God. Join in at Hopper & Burr (202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701) at 7:00 pm.

EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY @6:30PM

Our first-ever youth ministry is finally here! Beginning March 2nd, young adults from 7th-12th grade will gather for a bi-monthly book club, complete with snacks, games, and all the riches of Christian fellowship. They’ll kick things off by reading & discussing C.S. Lewis’ classic, Mere Christianity together.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

To help you prepare to send your students & pray for God to bear fruit through this ministry, check out the details below:

• Who it’s for: 7th-12th graders from Cross of Grace, as well as those invited by the members & youth of Cross of Grace.

• When & Where: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 6:30pm at Hopper & Burr in DTSA.

• Leadership: Truman & Katie Severson and Christian & Kara Davis will lead the Youth Ministry alongside other faithful, trusted, and MinistrySafe trained adults in the church.

• Why: Our Youth Ministry exists to come alongside the parents of Cross of Grace to promote the discipleship of our youth by:

  1) Hosting discussions around good books that shape hearts, minds, and souls,

  2) Helping our youth think wisely and deeply about living God’s way in God’s world,

  3) Building intergenerational relationships with adult members within the church, and

  4) Providing an intellectually challenging and socially stimulating context for our youth to invite their non-Christian friends

Please join us in praying the Lord would use this ministry to draw our youth closer to himself, prepare the future members and leaders of Cross of Grace, and bless our church for generations to come. Reach out to Truman or Pastor Kyle with any questions.

A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE

Daylight savings Sunday is coming and that means our annual all-church Communion dinner is around the corner as well. Mark your calendars for March 9th at 5:00pm as we switch gears from our regular Sunday service for a special evening centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice. You can look at last year’s photos here.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

Not only will we share in the eating of a meal. We’ll share in the preparation of the meal. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. Whether you’re a single or a family, sign up to bring one of the needed dishes or items on March 9th. Or please reach out to Liz if you want to help with setup & tear down, decor, photography, or serving the meal.

SIGN UP TO BRING AN ITEM HERE

FEBRUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 16

Every Tuesday we publish a blog post to lay out in one place what’s going in the life of the church for the upcoming week. See below for a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13: MEN’S MEETING

• 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

IT’S THE WORD THAT DOES THE WORK

Of all the means of grace, there's one that does the heaviest lifting. One all the others point back to, respond to, and revolve around. One that does the primary work involved in making us more like Christ: the word of God. When it comes to God's appointed means to change us, it's the word that does the work. Above all else, 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 teaches us the work the word performs is to give life. Spiritual life. True life. Eternal life. The life in which we take up the means of grace. And the conviction, renewal, power, understanding, and help to live that Christian life. All of this comes through hearing, reading, and receiving the word of God. In Jesus Christ - the incarnate Word of God who has done the work to save us. In the gospel - the good news of his salvation. And in the Scriptures - God’s written words which reveal who Jesus is and all his gospel means.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT 7PM

This week, 4 groups will meet throughout our city to share in the joy of Jesus and apply his gospel to each other’s lives. Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moments in the life of our church. Make it a priority to attend one this week.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

COLLECT SPONSORS AND WALK WITH US

Join us, as we partner with LivingWell to spend the morning walking together in support of their ministry and the women and babies they serve! This is a great way to love your preborn neighbor and serve women experiencing crisis pregnancies.

In order to participate, we encourage you to start collecting sponsors! All the donations you collect will be used to support LivingWell’s center - offering free women’s health services to the community and support groups for those suffering from past pregnancy losses.

Everyone who raises $100 will receive a t-shirt!

REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD YOUR SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE

A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE

Daylight savings Sunday is coming and that means our annual all-church Communion dinner is around the corner as well. Mark your calendars for March 9th at 5:00pm as we switch gears from our regular Sunday service for a special evening centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

Not only will we share in the eating of a meal. We’ll share in the preparation of the meal. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. More details to follow on how to prepare and what to bring so keep an eye on the weekly newsletter for ways to volunteer.