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.
Several weeks ago we asked for your feedback as we put forward a group of members we’ve been assessing and equipping to serve in the office of deacon. We called upon you to look at 1 Tim 3:8-13 and then look at the lives of Daniel Lee, Fernando Madrigal, Peter Robles, Truman Severson, and Jennifer Williams. You responded with a resounding, “Yes! They look like deacons to us!”
You affirmed them. Your pastors commend them. This Sunday we’ll install them. Get ready to celebrate as we receive the gift of these new deacons and commission them for service this weekend.
Don’t miss out on our bi-annual Members’ Meeting! This Sunday, stick around for about 30 minutes right after the service. We’ll take the time to communicate important updates in the life of our church and look forward to where we believe the Lord is taking us. Come eager to hear what God is up to at Cross of Grace.
Our Block Party is about 3 weeks away! You can participate in the following ways:
Joining the neighborhood outreach Saturday, June 21st from 10am-12pm. Meet at the Hidden House parking lot and come invite our neighbors to party with us!
Pick up print flyers from church this Sunday and spread the word to your neighbors and throughout the community.
Sharing the digital flyer located here with Santa Ana neighbors in via social media.
Sign up to volunteer at the Block Party here.
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:
French Park Run Club
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
Small Groups
7:00pm - Lee & Arista Homes
Learn more about small groups here
Small Groups
7:00pm - Erkelens & Houlton Homes
Learn more about small groups here
Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club
10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
Members’ Meeting
12:00pm - Ebell Club Ballroom
This Sunday, we recognized and prayed over 8 young people who are transitioning from one chapter of life and learning to the next. Moving up to new grade levels, new Children’s Ministry classes, and new participation in our CGSA Youth Group. We’re grateful for God’s grace in their lives and excited to see how he works in and through them in this next season.
God has blessed our church with the gift of many children! Would he empower our parents to raise them up, position his church to come alongside, and prepare the next generation of men and women who will carry on our mission.
It’s our ambition that Cross of Grace Church would be a church that sings the song of Ps 145. One in which “one generation shall commend” the mighty works of God “to another.” Speaking of his “might” and “awesome deeds.” Declaring his “glorious splendor” and celebrating the “greatness” of his grace. So that the “fame” of his ‘abundant goodness” would continue to “pour forth” from our mouths, in our homes, on the lips of the next generation, and out into our city for years to come (Ps 145:4-7).
Summer is here, which means there are so many opportunities to be among our neighbors and enjoy life together. Here are a few ways you can spend the summer in our city:
Summer Movies are back! Every Friday from June 6 to July 25 (with the exception of July 4), spend your evenings under the stars. Movies take place at rotating parks throughout Santa Ana and they begin at sundown, but the fun starts early!
Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for exciting pre-show activities including:
Kids' games
Arts & crafts
Local exhibitor booths
Free popcorn will be available while supplies last! Feel free to bring your own picnic, lawn chairs, and snacks to make it a cozy night out. For the full movie lineup and park locations, visit: www.santa-ana.org/summer-movie-series
Fourth of July Celebration. The City of Santa Ana's annual Fourth of July celebration will once again be taking place this year at Centennial Park, on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5 - 9 p.m. This free community event will include live music, food vendors, inflatables, and an amazing firework show. Visit the website for more info: https://www.santa-ana.org/fourth-of-july/.
Recreational swim is open. The pools at El Salvador Community Center Pool, Jerome Recreation Center Pool, Salgado Recreation Center Pool are open from June 2-August 9. Daily entrance fee available for purchase on-site with cash only. Summer 2025 season passes available and provide unlimited access to recreation swim at all pools.
To find out more community happenings, check out the city of Santa Ana’s website, or grab a copy of the CULTURA magazine: www.santa-ana.org/cultura/.
Christ is the head of the household that is the Church - the Chief Shepherd and Overseer of our souls (Eph 5:23; 1 Pet 2:25). But in his grace he gives qualified leaders to communicate his care, equip his people, and build up his house. These leaders are called pastors. But what is a pastor? What should he do? What kind of man must he be? Listen to the sermon to learn more about what you should expect from your pastors and be encouraged by our Great Shepherd’s good design for our church.
It’s graduation season! This Sunday, we’ll be recognizing our kids who are promoting/graduating from elementary, junior high, and high school. We’ll take the time to honor our graduates, present them with a gift, and pray for the next generation of Cross of Grace Santa Ana.
Additionally, this Sunday, all children ages 4 through 6th grade will move up to their new grade level Children’s Ministry Class.
We’re back at it again! Another evening of deep discussion, growing in faith, and all kinds of fun to the glory of God!
