LET’S CELEBRATE THE UNITY CHRIST HAS ACHIEVED IN OUR DIVERSITY

On Sunday, September 10th, we’ll be hosting our annual “Festival of Nations” Celebration. This year we are excited to announce that we are combining this celebration with our anniversary celebration, so as to free up our fall calendar. The event coincides with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we’ll 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 (entree, 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. This year we’re changing the location to Portola Park in Santa Ana. Join us at 3pm on Sunday, September 10th at Portola Park.

3. Come dressed and ready to play a friendly game of kickball

4. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs for your family

Please RSVP and let us know you are coming to office@crossofgracesa.org

JOIN US FOR THE FINAL SUMMER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

As summer is drawing to an end, we invite you to join us for our final TWO summer activities this week. It has been a joy gathering with one another for weekly park days, movie nights and beach days, and spreading the joy of Jesus to to our neighbors. Please see the final 2 activities below:

• Park Day at Jack Fisher Park in Santa Ana. This Wednesday @ 10am

• Beach Day at North Star Beach in Newport Beach. This Friday @ 10am

For any questions, please reach out to our Church Administrator at office@crossofgracesa.org.

LAST CHANCE TO 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

AUGUST 13 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

LAST CHANCE TO 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

AUGUST 6 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE SCHLIEDER HOME

LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WITH ROTATING SMALL GROUPS

This August, Prayer in the Park returns. Prayer is central to our mission and, in 2023, our small groups have been taking to French Park on the the first Friday of the month to pray for the good of our neighborhood. Asking Jesus to save Santa Anans, meet our neighbors according to his grace, and open doors for sharing his gospel and spreading his joy.

THE ERKELENS SMALL GROUP WILL BE MEETING AT FRENCH PARK AT 7PM

MEET AT VETERANS SPORTS PARK IN TUSTIN AT 10AM

Cool down this summer with a trip to the splash pad! Join us tomorrow morning as we spend time together and enjoy a Southern California summer to the glory of God! Invite your Santa Ana neighbors and friends to meet us at Veterans Sports Park Splash Pad in Tustin for an awesome time of community and fun.

Address: 1645 Valencia Ave, Tustin, CA 92782

What to bring: Bring your kids dressed in their swimsuits, towels, and picnic lunch

Questions: Contact Liz Madrigal at 562-325-1428

CHECK OUT THE FULL SUMMER CALENDAR HERE

A NIGHT TO THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS

Let us know if you are attending our Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, July 29th. We have big plans for this events; plans to express our gratitude and for you to know and be reminded of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana. We have additional details below, so make sure to read through this post in its entirety.

Please click the link below to RSVP before July 22nd.

• Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers

• Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

• Time: 4-7pm

• Location: North Star Beach in Newport Beach

• Childcare: Childcare assistance upon request

• Details: This is an adults only dinner event. Feel free to bring your paddle boards and kayaks as there is easy access to paddle along the bay. Bring your blankets and chairs and we’ll bring the rest!

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

A NIGHT TO THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS

Last week, we asked you to save the date. Here’s why: because if you’re reading this and you’ve been volunteering on any ministry team at Cross of Grace Santa Ana over the past year, we want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. The pastoral team is grateful for your joyful and sacrificial service. The members of the church whom you serve through your volunteer roles are built up by your selflessness.

Volunteering within a church can be hard and oftentimes thankless work. We know that you don’t do it for the thanks, but for the honor and glory of the Lord (1 Cor 10:31). Nevertheless, it’s our joy to thank you through a special sunset beach dinner on July 29. We’ll meet at a waveless beach in Orange County for a special evening to reflect on God’s grace through our joyful partnership in the gospel together.

• Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers

• Date: Saturday, July 29, 2023

• Time: 4-7pm

• Location: Waveless Beach in OC (more details to come)

• Childcare: Childcare assistance upon request

• Details: This is an adults only dinner event. Bring your blankets and chairs and we’ll bring the rest!

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

Evening of SATURDAY, JULY 29TH

It has been 2 years since we last gathered together for a big Volunteer Appreciation Event. We had a wonderful dinner followed by a time of an expression of our gratitude and reminder of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana.

This year, we’re not only planning to once again express our gratitude to all of our volunteers, but we’re also planning something BIG. For now, mark your calendars and plan on attending our next Volunteer Appreciation Event which will take place in the evening on Saturday, July 29th.

Keep up with our newsletter for more details to come. We can’t wait!

BE THERE THIS SATURDAY FROM 4PM-7PM

Our Block Party is finally here! You’ve been praying for the Lord to give us opportunities to spread the joy of Jesus to our Santa Ana neighbors. You’ve been looking for ways to make the church’s neighbors your neighbors. Well, here’s one of the biggest opportunities of the year for outreach in our community. On Saturday, we’ll gather within and with the whole French park community. Make this the most important thing on your calendar this Saturday. Sign up to volunteer if you haven’t yet. Post the invite to your social media accounts. Invite other Santa Ana neighbors. Above all, pray that God would spread the joy of His Son through us this weekend. You can find the digital flyer here and the sign up sheet here.