SIGN UP FOR THE ANNIVERSARY PARTY POTLUCK

Our fifth anniversary celebration is just around the corner! We’ll be gathering together at the Houlton home immediately after service on Sunday, 11/6 to mark God’s faithfulness with kickball, fellowship, and a potluck meal. But it’s not just any meal…It’s a giant nacho bar!

Over the past 5 years we’ve tasted and seen that the Lord is good. He’s built our church and filled us with joy. What better way to celebrate than assembling and enjoying a giant nacho bar! Chips, cheese, meat, beans, and all the other fixings. This is ‘nacho’ average potluck.

Help us make it possible by signing up below. Contact the church office with any questions.

HELP US CREATE A GIANT NACHO BAR BY SIGNING UP HERE

LET’S INVITE OUR NEIGHBORS TO HAVE LUNCH WITH US

We like to gather every other month or so for a casual picnic in French Park. We eat lunch together, play games, and enjoy one another’s company. This month we’re making it a priority to invite our French Park Neighbors to join us! Send a text, knock on a door, or reconnect with someone you met at the Block Party and extend the invite. Make sure you remind them to bring a lunch as well!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR 10/30

Let’s take the joy of Jesus to neighbors. After service on 10/30, head over to French Park to spend time together in the middle of the neighborhood God has placed us in. Here are the details:

• It’s “BYOL” (bring your own lunch). If you forget your lunch or your favorite lunchbox isn’t clean, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby in DTSA.

• Bring some folding chairs - unless you like sitting on the grass, bring something to sit on.

• Expect the Lord to build existing relationships and create new ones with our neighbors.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NOVEMBER 6TH AFTER SUNDAY SERVICE

By God’s grace and for God’s glory, Cross of Grace Santa Ana is turning FIVE years old! Because it would be inappropriate to respond to such grace without a celebration, we’re definitely throwing a party for this milestone anniversary!

Plan on heading over to the Houlton’s home after Sunday service for food and our 5th annual kickball game. Make sure to wear or bring some sort of active clothing. There will be activities for the kiddos, including a piñata! Invite your friends and neighbors.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SPEND THE WEEKEND TOGETHER

Celebration 2022 is here! As we prepare for the weekend, we invite you to pray with us. Specifically, you can pray for the following:

• Ask God to deepen the relationships within our church and among our sister churches.

• Ask God to bless us and change us as we sing and study together.

• Ask God to use the Celebration Kids volunteers and curriculum to teach our children about Jesus.

We believe the Lord will meet us at Celebration. We’re expecting good things, and we’re excited that we get to experience it together. If you need a welcome packet, you can find it here. As a reminder, we will not have a Sunday Service at the Ebell Club on 10/2.

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 18

Celebration 2022 is right around the corner. We’re expectant the Lord will meet us as we come together with our sister churches in the mountains. It’s a special event, and no one leaves with regrets. Still on the fence? Don’t be. We’ve got it all covered from financial aid to helping you with any concerns. We’re here to make it work, because we want to see you there! Contact us with any questions.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

A CELEBRATION OF OUR UNITY IN CHRIST IN THE MIDST OF OUR DIVERSITY

This Sunday, at 4pm in the Schlieder backyard we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

WILL YOU BE TAKING HOME THE PRIZE?

Bring a dish (entrée, dessert, or side) representing your heritage - however you interpret that! Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

LEARN ABOUT THE EMPOWERING MINISTRY OF THE SPIRIT

This upcoming Monday, September 12th at 7pm, our sending church, Sovereign Grace Orange, is hosting an event you don’t want to miss!

Jeff Purswell, Director of Theology for Sovereign Grace Churches, will be teaching on the ministry of the Holy Spirit, drawing from our revised Statement of Faith. We’ll focus on our continuationist convictions and what they mean for us. This is a great opportunity to hear from a widely respected scholar (and a wonderful pastor) about a vital aspect of our faith. All are welcome. You can find all the details here.

A CELEBRATION OF OUR UNITY IN CHRIST IN THE MIDST OF OUR DIVERSITY

On Sunday, September 11th, we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

1. Bring a dish (entrée, dessert or side) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

2. Join us on Sunday, September 11th at 4pm in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.

OUR GOAL: EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN THE CHURCH

Celebration 2022 is right around the corner, and you don’t want to miss out! For those who don’t know, this is an annual weekend retreat with all the Sovereign Grace churches in California. There’s games, music, encouraging messages, activities for all ages, and plenty of time to relax with friends. Here’s what you need to know:

• When: Sept 30th-Oct 2nd

• Where: Idyllwild, CA

• Who: CGSA, Sovereign Grace Church of Orance, and Sovereign Grace Pasadena

REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 18TH

Registration is now open. Our goal is that every household in the church attends. If you’re thinking of not going or there’s something keeping you from registering, please reach out to the pastoral team. Jeff and Kyle are ready to help you out. The sooner you sign up, the better. To see the full details and register, click the link below. Financial aid is available. If you have any questions, contact us here. The Lord blessed us with a great time together last year, and we can’t wait to see what he has in store for us this year!

Register for Celebration California 2022.

BRING YOUR LUNCH TO FRENCH PARK AFTER SERVICE THIS SUNDAY

After service this Sunday, head over to French Park to eat lunch and enjoy one another’s company while in the midst of the neighborhood God has placed us in. Here are the details:

• It’s “BYOL” (bring your own lunch). If you forget your lunch or your favorite lunchbox isn’t clean, there are plenty of great restaurants nearby in DTSA.

• It’s optional - but we highly encourage coming!

• Bring some folding chairs - unless you like sitting on the grass, bring something to sit on.

• Expect the Lord to build existing relationships and create new ones with our neighbors