MAY 15 & 16

Coming this May, we are hosting another Journey of Generosity (JOG) retreat. It's a Friday - Saturday retreat led by our own Daniel Lee that's all about the joy that comes through generous living. We'll watch video stories, engage in personal Bible study, have a time of quiet reflection before the Lord, and participate in authentic conversations with our friends. And at the end of it there won't be any financial ask of any kind! 

Here are the details:

• When: Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16

  • 5/15 - 7pm-9pm with coffee and refreshments.

  • 5/16 - 9am-3pm with coffee, refreshments, and lunch. 

• Where: the Lee home

• The event is entirely free.

• No childcare will be provided.

Want to live more generously? Become a more grateful person? And believe even harder that “It’s more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35)? Then this journey is for you! Space is limited. RSVP today!

You can learn more about the JOG here.

Reach out to Daniel Lee to RSVP or ask any questions

EVERY MONDAY @ 7PM

Our 10-week exploration of the Christian faith has been going strong, and there are 5 sessions left! There’s still time to join in the conversation & we’ve got some important questions ahead!

• Is Jesus really the only way?

• Why did Jesus have to die?

• Why do we matter?

• Is Christianity really worth it?

• Where do we go from here?

Know someone asking questions like this? Wondering about these things yourself? All are welcome to take their seat at the table and think through these things together.

Use this link to invite your friends. Find all the details for the Spring Course here.

CHECK OUT THE SPRING COURSE LANDING PAGE

APRIL 5 @10AM

Easter Sunday is here! Join us at the Ebell Club at 10:00am to celebrate the Risen King who reigns in love. We’ll have a photo booth before and after service, coffee & treats to share, and a special activity for the kids. Share the digital flyer located here with your friends, family, and neighbors.

JOIN US ON GOOD FRIDAY

For a time of reflecting on the Savior’s sacrifice and remembering why Good Friday is called “good.” On April 3rd at 7pm, both the Thursday & Friday evening small groups will join forces for a meeting in the Schlieder backyard. We’ll sing songs, read the crucifixion story, and pray.

Bring your lawn-chairs & a dessert item to share on Friday, April 3rd at 7pm.

INVITE YOUR NEIGHBORS TO EASTER SUNDAY

For a celebration of the Risen King who reigns in love. Use our digital flyer, which can be found here, to invite your friends, family and neighbors to join us at the Ebell Club at 10:00 am Sunday, April 5.

FIND MORE INFO HERE

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, AND NEIGHBORS

Easter Sunday is just 2 weeks away! Join us April 5 at 10am as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’ll hear the good news of new life, take family photos, and enjoy an egg hunt for the kids.

All are welcome to this special Sunday service. Help us spread the word by:

1. Grabbing flyers on the Welcome Table this Sunday to pass them around your neighborhood or office.

2. Sharing the digital flyer located here with your friends, family, neighbors, and on social media.

We can’t wait to celebrate!

LEARN MORE HERE

3/16 @7PM

Our 10-week exploration of the Christian faith begins this Monday! We’re looking forward to building relationships with our neighbors, wrestling with the big questions of life, and diving into honest conversations where all perspectives are welcomed.

3 WAYS TO PRAY

1. Pray about who you’ll bring - Who in your life is seeking answers, isn’t sure what they believe, or has doubts about Christianity? Ask the Lord to give you eyes to see the family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who are far from him and burden you for their salvation.

2. Pray for boldness to invite them - Next, pray for boldness to open your mouth, send that text, share the link, and invite them to Bridge. Ask God for opportunities to talk about spiritual things and then seize the moment to welcome them to Bridge and keep the conversation going. Pray urgently over these next few days leading up to the course for your brothers and sisters at Cross of Grace as they do the same.

3. Pray for open hearts - Finally, pray that God would go before you, cause your words of welcome to land on fertile soil, and begin drawing our guests to himself. Pray that he would bring your friends, family, and neighbors to Bridge so that they could catch a glimpse of our joy. Pray they’d honestly share their questions and doubts. Pray that they’d find answers in God’s word. More than anything, pray that the joy we have in Jesus would become a joy they’d soon share with us.

Use this link to invite your friends. Find all the details for the Spring Course here.

CHECK OUT THE SPRING COURSE LANDING PAGE

TWO WAYS TO CELEBRATE

Good Friday Gathering - 4/3 @7pm

We're planning a combined Small Group on April 3rd at 7pm. All Cross of Grace small groups will join forces in the Schlieder backyard to sing, read Scripture, and pray. Mark your calendars for Friday, April 3rd at 7pm for this special Good Friday gathering.

Easter Sunday Service - 4/5 @10am

Join us as we celebrate the Risen King who reigns in love. Use our digital flyer to invite your friends, family and neighbors to join us at the Ebell Club at 10:00 am Sunday, April 5th.

LEARN MORE HERE

9AM IN FRENCH PARK

This Saturday, from 9am-11:30am, Cordell & Marina Warm are taking our monthly prayer meeting on the road! Join us in the heart of French Park as we pray for the needs of our church, the good of our neighbors, and revival in our city. Make these meetings part of your regular rhythm on the first Saturday of each month. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.

“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, in Santa Ana as it is in heaven” (Mt 6:9-10)

CONTACT US HERE FOR LOCATION DETAILS

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

Beginning March 16th, we’re hosting a streamlined version of our regular fall course. Not the usual five-lane “Golden Gate Bridge,” complete with dinner and a larger volunteer team. But a two-lane “pedestrian bridge,” with coffee & dessert and a smaller crew.

But make no mistake, we’ve still got big expectations of what God will do through this 10-week exploration of the Christian faith. We’ll wrestle with the big questions of life, build relationships with our neighbors, and dive into honest conversations where all perspectives are welcomed.

3 WAYS TO PRAY

1. Pray about who you’ll bring - Who in your life is seeking answers, isn’t sure what they believe, or has doubts about Christianity? Ask the Lord to give you eyes to see the family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who are far from him and burden you for their salvation.

2. Pray for boldness - Next, pray for boldness to open your mouth, send that text, share the link, and invite them to Bridge. Ask God for opportunities to talk about spiritual things and then seize the moment to welcome them to Bridge and keep the conversation going. Pray urgently over these next 2 weeks leading up to the course for your brothers and sisters at Cross of Grace as they do the same.

3. Pray for open hearts - Finally, pray that God would go before you, cause your words of welcome to land on fertile soil, and begin drawing our guests to himself. Pray that he would bring your friends, family, and neighbors to Bridge so that they could catch a glimpse of our joy. Pray that the joy we have in Jesus would become a joy they’d soon share with us.

Use this link to invite your friends. Find all the details for the Spring Course here.

CHECK OUT THE SPRING COURSE LANDING PAGE

IT’S TIME TO FEAST

Our annual Communion Dinner is this Sunday, March 1st at 5:00pm. Morning service is cancelled for a celebration of the Lord’s Supper over the course of a full meal. We’ll eat, drink, and behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world through the broken bread and poured out cup. You can look at last year’s photos here.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Here are a couple details to help you and your guests make the most of the time:

• This is a family dinner so our kids will join us for the meal. No Children’s Ministry classes will be offered this Sunday but coloring sheets will be provided.

• You’re encouraged to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to hear, see, smell, touch, and even, taste the gospel in a special way.

• Everyone is welcome to enjoy dinner and share in the common meal with us.

• All those who have professed faith in Christ and been baptized are welcome to participate in Communion and receive the bread and cup with us - whether members, kids, or guests.

• If you haven’t been baptized but are interested in taking this first step of the Christian life, talk to a pastor. They’d be happy to tell you more about what it means to believe in Jesus and profess your faith through baptism.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

Not only will we share in the eating of a meal, we’ll share in its preparation. Households of every size, please sign-up to bring a dish or dessert at the link below. 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