A CLASS BY OUR CHURCH FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

The Bridge Course started up last night! We kicked off our exploration of the Christian faith by asking the question, “Can we be good enough to get to heaven?” It was a rich time together as we shared a meal, watched a talk, and then discussed what it takes for us to get to God.

We’ve got 9 weeks of good food and honest conversations to go! Here are the questions we’ll be asking with our neighbors:

• Week 2 - “Why doesn’t God forgive everyone?”

• Week 3 - “How can God allow suffering?”

• Week 4 - “How could God send people to hell?”

• Week 5 - “Can we really trust the Bible?”

• Week 6 - “Is Jesus really the only way?”

• Week 7 - “Why did Jesus have to die?”

• Week 8 - “Why do we matter?”

• Week 9 - “What will really satisfy?”

• Week 10 - “Does church still matter today?”

See a topic that interests you? A question your friends are wrestling with? Join us Monday nights at 7pm, use the digital flyer to extend an invite, and find all the course details here.

MONDAY NIGHTS @7PM

SATURDAY, 9/5 @9AM

Join us as we boldly approach the throne of God. Praying for the needs of our church and the good of our city. 9am at the Warm house. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.

“Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Eph 3:20-21)

CONTACT MARINA FOR DETAILS

PRAY. OUTREACH. SERVE.

The Bridge Course is back September 14th! We’re gearing up for 10 weeks of building community, wrestling with life’s big questions, and exploring the Christian faith with our Santa Ana neighbors.

3 WAYS TO PARTNER

1. Pray - Pray for the course this fall. Asking God to go before us, bring guests around the table, and open their eyes to the glory of Christ. Ask God to burden your heart for someone you could bring, and then ask for the boldness to invite them!

2. Outreach - Pray and then go! Make the invite, share the info on social media, and tell a friend, family member, or co-worker about the Bridge. In addition to this, make plans to go into our city on Saturday, September 12th to extend the invite to our neighbors in French Park and DTSA. We’ll meet at the Ebell at 9:45am and then spread out across our neighborhood. RSVP with Brian Marcus.

3. Serve - Volunteer with the course. We are in need of female volunteers to facilitate table discussion and a few more meals. Sign-up to volunteer or book a meal.

Use this digital flyer to invite your friends. Find all the details for the Bridge Course here.

CHECK OUT THE BRIDGE COURSE LANDING PAGE

8/28 @7:30PM

Join us as we lift high the name of Jesus and make our requests known to God. Gathering together with believers throughout our city to seek revival in our city.

Find the event flyer here. Invite your friends. Pray for God’s glory to shine forth in Santa Ana.

SEE YOU AT HOPE ALIVE CHURCH

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Get ready to watch Jesus build his church right before our eyes. Celebrating new life in Christ and welcoming new members into our family. During the service we’ll receive new members. Immediately afterward, we’ll head over to the Lee home for the baptism ceremony and a hotdog lunch.

If you are interested in being baptized, want to place your faith in Jesus, or are ready to pursue church membership talk to a member of the pastoral team. They’d be happy to help you take the next step in the Christian life.

SIGN-UP FOR BAPTISM HERE

A CLASS BY OUR CHURCH FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Each fall, we host The Bridge Course. 10 weeks of wrestling through life's biggest questions, having honest conversations, and exploring the Christian faith. Each week begins with a meal followed by a talk that addresses common questions about life and God. Afterward there is a small-group conversation where participants can share what they believe, ask any questions they have, or just sit back and listen. No one will be called upon, pressured to talk, or forced to believe anything. Click here to learn more about how it works.

Why Bridge?

Because the course creates a context for us to befriend our neighbors, show them the joy we have in Jesus, and invite them to receive it for themselves. How great is that! Our goal is that each of us would invite at least one neighbor, family member, co-worker, or friend who is not yet a Christian, not sure what they believe, or is new to the faith and looking to learn more to join in. Who will you bring to Bridge? Start thinking and praying of who this will be and send them the registration link below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Who is it for?

• Anyone seeking answers

• Anyone who isn’t sure what they believe

• Anyone who is spiritual but not religious

• Anyone with doubts about Christianity or wanting to investigate the Christian Faith

• New Christians or newcomers to the church

• Anyone who wants to “brush up” on the basics

When and where does it take place?

• Dates: Mondays from September 14, 2026 - November 16, 2026

• Time: 7pm-9pm

• Location: Hopper & Burr, 202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

How can I participate?

• Take the class yourself. Have your questions answered, and be strengthened in your faith.

• Invite someone to Bridge (and attend the course with them).

• Volunteer to serve with the class.

REGISTER FOR THE CLASS HERE

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP & PRAYER

On August 28, we’re gathering together with other local churches in our city to worship God and pray for revival. We’ll share in the joy of Jesus together and be freshly fueled to spread it all throughout Santa Ana. We’ll fellowship with other believers. We’ll ask for Christ’s prayer to be realized in us, “that they may all be one…so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (Jn 17:21).

Find the event flyer here. Invite your friends. Reach out to Pastor Jeff if you’d like to be involved with the music.

8/28 @HOPE ALIVE CHURCH

SATURDAY, 8/1 @9AM

Join us as we pray for all the families participating in the 2026-2027 Pastors College year as well as the families in our church. 9am at the Warm house. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.

“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Eph 3:14-19)

CONTACT MARINA FOR DETAILS

BAPTISM SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Join us at the Lee home immediately after church on Sunday, 8/23 to celebrate the baptism of new believers and enjoy a hotdog lunch.

WHAT IS BAPTISM?

Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life. It’s that moment in which we confess with our mouth what we’ve believed in our hearts. Standing in the presence of God and his people to profess our faith in the sacrificial death and victorious resurrection of Jesus. Signifying our personal share in his dying and rising as we’re immersed into the water and buried with Christ and then raised up with him to walk in newness of life.

If you are interested in being baptized, have questions about baptism, or want to place your faith in Jesus, talk to a member of the pastoral team. They’d be happy to help you take the first step of the Christian life.

SIGN-UP HERE

JULY 10-13, 2026. PRESCOTT, ARIZONA.

Starting tomorrow through July 13th, students from churches all across the West Region of Sovereign Grace will gather together for a time of worship, teaching, games, and lip-sync battles, all to the glory of God! It’ll no doubt be filled with fun and fellowship, but also with some real heart-work and spiritual growth as God meets with our youth.

This year we’re sending 12 youth and 4 adult leaders. Would you join us in praying for them as they go. Ask the Lord:

• To build enduring friendships amongst students

• To bring youth to saving faith or strengthen their walks with Christ

• To meet them in specific ways that demonstrate the Lord’s personal care for them

• To use the speakers, teachers, and adult leaders to minister powerfully to the next generation of our family of churches

• To plant desires for pastoral ministry, missions, and service to the church in their hearts

• To impress upon our young people that there’s nothing better than living for Jesus

WATCH LAST YEAR’S RECAP VIDEO HERE