REGISTER FOR STARTING POINT - A TWO HOUR CLASS FOR GUESTS

If you’ve been visiting for any length of time and would like to learn more about what we believe as a church and how those beliefs take shape in the life of the church, this class is for you. The aim is to help you discern whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to. If we discover together that this isn’t the church for you, we want to help you find another church. If by the end of the class you believe this is where the Lord is leading you, then we’d love to take steps toward welcoming you as a member and assisting you to plug into the life of the church.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

JANUARY 16 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

SPRING CLASS BEGINS FEBRUARY 28

Every spring and fall, we hold a six session class over the course of twelve weeks (every other Monday) on a subject intended to contribute to the growth and sanctification of members of the church. This spring, we’ll be hosting a course on the topic of parenting. When our church was planted, there were 9 young children in the church. Now, there are more than 35. We have new parents, parents entering into new seasons and parents (likely every parent!) who just need some help faithfully raising their children in the counsel of the Lord.

More details will be coming, but if you’re a parent or even if you hope to become a parent in the future, make this class a priority. Each registered household will be required to purchase a copy of Parenting by Paul Tripp. Save the dates in your calendar; every other Monday beginning on February 28 and ending on May 9. Register today through the link below.

Register for the class here.

STARTING POINT - A TWO HOUR CLASS FOR GUESTS

If you’ve been visiting for any length of time and would like to learn more about what we believe as a church and how those beliefs take shape in the life of the church, this class is for you. The aim is to help you discern whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to. If we discover together that this isn’t the church for you, we want to help you find another church. If by the end of the class you believe this is where the Lord is leading you, then we’d love to take steps toward welcoming you as a member and assisting you to plug into the life of the church.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

JANUARY 16 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME.

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.

RAIN OR SHINE OUR CANDLELIGHT SERVICE IS TOMORROW AT 5PM

Our traditional, candlelight Christmas Eve Service is just a day away! We’re eager to gather together in the beautiful Ebell Courtyard to celebrate the birth of Jesus. The forecasted rain is supposed to clear up for tomorrow evening. But if it rains, we’ll move our service indoors to the Ebell Ballroom. Either way, we’ll share in the joy of Jesus together.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS

If you still have family, friends, or neighbors you’d like to invite, send or share the digital invite on social media by downloading this flyer.

If you or any friends or family you’ve invited have questions about masks, meeting indoors, or health & safety protocols feel free to contact a pastor here.

OUR CANDLELIGHT SERVICE IS NEXT FRIDAY AT 5PM

We are excited to announce our annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at the Ebell Club! It’s our joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who came into this world in order to be God with us and save us from our sins. We’ll celebrate his birth by singing well-loved songs, reading the story of his birth from Scripture, and hearing the good news of his birth proclaimed in English and Spanish! We’re eager to gather together in the Ebell Courtyard for this traditional, outdoor, candlelight Christmas Eve Service.

INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS

This service is an excellent opportunity for us to reach out to our friends, family, and neighbors - many of whom may not know the deep and all-satisfying joy that Jesus came to bring. Members of Cross of Grace, help us to extend the invitation in these ways:

1. Download this flyer to invite your friends, family, and neighbors or post on social media to spread the word about our Christmas Eve Service.

2. We’ll have printed flyers this Sunday for you. Grab a few and pass them out.

May all that attend hear the good news of the gospel and receive the joy of Jesus!

JOIN US THIS SATURDAY AT 6PM AT THE HOULTON HOME

We’re having a Cast of Christmas Party and you’re invited! Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship as we celebrate the birth of Christ by enjoying a meal and some friendly competition! Come dressed to impress as your favorite Christmas character (pop-culture, traditional, biblical*, or whatever you interpret as a Christmas character) and compete to win the highly-coveted, “Costume of Christmas” Award!

Here are some more details about our activities for the evening:

1. Costume Contest - Compete to win the “Costume of Christmas” Award in the following 4 categories: 1. Kids, 2. Best Overall, 3. Most Creative, 4. Most Obscure/Least Recognizable. Can’t wait to see this Cast of Christmas assemble!

2. White Elephant Gift Exchange - We’ll have 2 gift exchanges, one for the kids and one for adults. Please bring a pre-wrapped & unlabelled gift to enter into the exchange. For the kids, just grab something from around the house. For adults, there’s a $5 spending limit, but we encourage you to find something fun around the house if you can.

3. Potluck - This party is brought to you, by you! We’re calling upon you to help us have plenty of tasty Christmas treats to eat and drink. Bonus points will be assigned if your costume pairs with your dish! To sign up for the potluck, click here.

Contact us if you have any questions.

*Please be sure to keep any portrayal of biblical characters reverent and respectful!

CELEBRATING OUR SAVIOR’S BIRTH

We are excited to announce our annual Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at the Ebell Club! It’s our joy to celebrate the birth of Jesus, who came into this world in order to be God with us and save us from our sins. We’ll celebrate his birth by singing well-loved songs, reading the story of his birth from Scripture, and hearing the good news of his birth proclaimed in English and Spanish! We’re eager to gather together in the Ebell Courtyard for this traditional, outdoor, candlelight Christmas Eve Service.

INVITE YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS

This service is an excellent opportunity for us to reach out to our friends, family, and neighbors - many of whom may not know the deep and all-satisfying joy that Jesus came to bring. Members of Cross of Grace, help us to extend the invitation! Use the image above to invite your friends, family, and neighbors or post on social media to spread the word about our Christmas Eve Service. Would they come and hear the good news of the gospel and receive the joy of Jesus!

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 5:00PM AT THE EBELL CLUB OF SANTA ANA

JOIN US AT THE HOULTON HOME ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 AT 6PM

You're invited to our annual Christmas potluck to enjoy an evening of fellowship, fun, and white elephant gift exchanges as we celebrate the coming of Christ!

COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS

Our celebration will include some friendly competition: come dressed as your favorite Christmas character and compete to win the "Costume of Christmas” Award! Whatever your interpretation of Christmas character may be! Anything is on the table: pop culture, traditional, or biblical* Christmas characters.

Can’t wait to assemble our very own Cast of Christmas!

Contact us for more details.

*Please be sure to keep any portrayal of biblical characters reverent and respectful!

WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE CANCELLED FOR DECEMBER

In the world of agriculture, soil must remain “fallow” once every few years to maintain its fertility for years to come. To lie fallow is to lie unplowed and unplanted for a time in order for nutrients to be restored. In the month of December, we are letting our church calendar lie fallow. Why? Not so that you can pull away from the life of the church, but instead to press into natural and more intimate opportunities to relate to your church family and neighbors. The holiday season is notoriously one of the busiest times of the year. We want to help you to take advantage of the few free moments you have to spend unhurried, unscheduled time with one another and with family for the grand purpose of allowing your heart to be re-fertilized by the work of Christ, fellowship with the saints and companionship with unbelieving neighbors.

WHAT’S NOT CANCELLED?

• REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES

• CHRISTMAS PARTY ON DECEMBER 11 (HOULTON HOME at 6:00PM. Watch the blog for more details & potluck sign up sheet)

• NEIGHBORHOOD CANVAS on December 18 - INVITING OUR FRENCH PARK NEIGHBORS TO CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE (10am-12pm)

• CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE (Ebell Club Courtyard at 5:00 PM)

If you ever have any questions about church events, you can look to our church calendar, which is always updated to reflect changes to meetings or events.

Subscribe to the church calendar here.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11TH AT 6PM

In lieu of our regularly scheduled meetings in December, we are coming together for an optional Christmas Party! Save the date for Saturday, December 11th at 6pm at the Houlton Home. Stay tuned to the blog for more details.