WE’VE GOT FIVE DEACON CANDIDATES - WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK

Last Sunday, we announced that over the past couple months we’ve been in the process of assessing and equipping a small group of Cross of Grace members to serve in the office of deacon. Your pastoral team commends each of these individuals as faithful saints who have displayed a heart for service and met the qualifications of a deacon as outlined in Scripture.  

But we want to hear from you. You - the members of Cross of Grace Church - have an important part to play in this process. You won’t just passively receive new deacons, but take an active role in their assessment. These candidates will be positioned to serve you in significant ways so we want to hear from you about the grace you see in their lives and their suitability for the office.

THE CANDIDATES

1) Daniel Lee

2) Fernando Madrigal

3) Peter Robles

4) Truman Severson

5) Jennifer Williams

READ 1 TIMOTHY 3:8-13

Before they are formally installed as deacons, we are inviting you, the church, to send any feedback, affirmation, or concerns - specifically as it relates to the qualifications listed in 1 Tim. 3:8-13 - you may have on any candidate to our pastoral team.

8 Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. 9 They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. 11 The women likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. 13 For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.

To learn more about the office of deacon and how it functions at Cross of Grace, click here.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK BY 6/1

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

GET READY TO CELEBRATE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST

This Sunday, we have the privilege of witnessing 2 individuals mark the beginning of their lives in Christ. We’ll gather around as they profess their faith in Jesus’ sacrificial death and victorious resurrection, signify their union with Christ’s own dying and rising, and enter into a new life in a new family which starts now and carries on forever. Christ is advancing his Kingdom, and baptism is proof. Come join us as we celebrate his saving grace, fellowship together, and enjoy lunch as a church.

BAPTISM IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AT THE LEE HOME

If you’re interested in being baptized or have questions about baptism, please contact one of our pastors.

JOIN IN @ 6:30PM

Get ready for another evening of engaging discussion, rich fellowship, and all kinds of fun this Sunday!

SEE YOU THERE!

FIND MORE INFO ON CGSA YOUTH MINISTRY HERE

MAY 12 - MAY 18

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, MAY 15

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Lee & Arista Homes

FRIDAY, MAY 16

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Houlton & Erkelens Homes

SATURDAY, MAY 17

• Santa Ana Fun Run

  • 8:00am - Santa Ana Stadium

    • More details here

SUNDAY, MAY 18

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

• Baptism Sunday

  • 12:30pm - Lee Home

    • Contact us here for more info

• Youth Ministry

  • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • Find out more about Youth Ministry here

RACES BEGIN AT 8AM

Let’s keep building community in Santa Ana one run at a time! Sign up for the 5k, 10k, or Kid’s Dash event. Some of the race events are free! There will be a resource fair following the event. Don’t miss the opportunity to go into our city and get to know neighbors who don’t know Jesus.

Make sure to sign-up with a couple friends, you can find all the registration and event information here.

CHALLENGING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE TRUTH

Every house has house rules. God's house is no exception. There are some actions, attitudes, and beliefs that just don't belong. Because of this, there comes a point when certain members become so disruptive to the life in the house that they need to be removed from the house. This was the case with Hymanaeus and Alexander. Two members of Timothy's church who had devoted themselves to "different doctrine," "made shipwreck of their faith," and were beginning to upset the faith of others as well. In order to protect those who remained inside, prevent the name of Christ from being put to shame, and, as counter-intuitive as it might seem, to promote the restoration of these men, Paul put them out of the church and "handed them over to Satan" (1:20). To our modern ears, this might seem harsh, extreme, or unloving. But God's word recalibrates our thinking and makes it clear that it's not loving to allow someone to continue in error. It's not kind, compassionate, or Christlike to never challenge one another with the truth. 

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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 28 AT 4PM

The Block Party is back! For the fourth year running, we’re throwing a party to show our neighbors how glad we are to be their neighbors. We’ll take our joy in Jesus right into the heart of our neighborhood for an evening of celebration complete with tacos, music, games, and more! Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to build community and extend God’s welcome to the people of French Park.

More details to come. But for now, take a look at last year’s photos to get excited & mark your calendars for a night of summer fun!

MAY 5 - MAY 11

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, MAY 8

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Men’s Meeting

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

SUNDAY, MAY 11

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom