Good Friday is good because God intended the death of Christ for Good. Everything else about His death was was anything but good; the injustice of executing an innocent man, the intent of the soldiers, the jews, Pilate and Herod. It was all sinful, but God intended it for good and thus, the greatest good this world has ever known, the creation of a way of salvation for sinners, was brought about. On Friday, March 30, we joined with two other DTSA church plants, Reunion Church and Emmaus Church, to celebrate the paradoxical, yet wonderful reality of God's goodness through Christ's suffering and death. This truth, combined with healthy church partnership and good coffee resulted in a Friday celebration that was indeed very, very good. 

Check out more pictures from the service below. 

THREE CHURCHES.
44 HOURS OF TEACHING, TRAINING, AND FELLOWSHIP.

Our Sovereign Grace CA Men's Retreat is less than 1 month away. It's happening in Idyllwild, CA from April 19-21. The fun begins at 8pm on Thursday night and goes through Saturday afternoon.

THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR US TO GROW TOGETHER AS MEN.
WE WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE IT.

Our limited number of spots are filling up. Those of you planning on going should secure yours right away. If you're still on the fence, register anyway. You'll be glad you did.

REGISTER FOR THE MEN'S RETREAT

Friday, March 30 @ 7:30pm

God is spreading the joy of Jesus in DTSA through Sovereign Grace Santa Ana. He's also doing it through other churches. This Friday, we have the privilege of partnering with two of them for a Good Friday service at Hidden House Coffee in the French Park neighborhood of DTSA. $2 coffee drinks will be sold from 7:00-7:30. Children are welcome, but childcare will not be provided. 

We'll sing to the Jesus who suffered for us. We'll remember His sacrifice. All are welcome. Bring your fiends and expect to make some new friends. 

Invite Your DTSA Friends, Family and Neighbors

Jesus is risen from the grave. This is something that, as Christians, we can celebrate every day. In one sense, every day is Easter, but we also have the joy of devoting one Sunday every year to giving a particular focus to the reality that we have a living Savior. 

While our regular meeting time is still 5:00pm on all other Sundays, on Easter Sunday, we'll be gathering in the morning at 10:30am. Come as early as 10:00am for coffee, doughnuts and friends. Spanish Bibles, outlines and other resources will be available to all spanish speaking guests. 

Deeper Fellowship. More Room For Newcomers

Since Sovereign Grace Church of Santa Ana launched, we've had one small group. We've gotten used to feeling like sardines crammed into one apartment with kids and all and we've loved it. But as God grows this church, we have the privilege of multiplying the number of small groups meeting throughout the week, which implies many different benefits for both newcomers and members. Beginning on Friday, April 6, a second group will be meeting at the Schlieder household in East Santa Ana/West Tustin and led by Christopher Erkelens. 

Please pray with us that God would deepen our fellowship with one another and with Him through this change. Our hope is that the beauty of the unity the the Gospel creates would shine forth as this happens. 

Enjoy The Company Of Our DTSA Neighbors Sundays Before Church

Downtown Santa Ana recently re-launched its weekly Farmer's Market. The good news? It's four hours long. The even better news? It's a great place to spend your Sunday afternoon before church. The even better news? It's virtually across the street from church. The food is delicious, the smells are good and the vendors and neighbors are friendly. Come every Sunday or choose a Sunday every month to meander over to the 2nd Street Promenade. 

This past Sunday, two Sovereign Grace churches in Orange County gathered together in two different cities at 5:00pm to share the Lord's Table together. It was a significant moment reminding us of the source of our life as Christians and the basis of our life together as a church. Take a look at Sovereign Grace Santa Ana's first Communion Service.

4th Street Market @ 7:00pm

If you're a man and you're high school-age or older, come join in on the discussion. We need God's Word. We need one another. We'll find encouragement through both this Thursday night. 

28 EBooks In Two Languages Full of Clear Biblical Teaching

From Ligonier Ministries:

To further help Christians know what they believe, why they believe it, how to live it, and how to share it, in May 2013 we made the ebook editions of R.C.Sproul’s Crucial Questions series free forever. We continue to publish new ebooks in this series and this year have added How Can I Be Right with God?, What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?, and What Can We Know about God?.

Here is a complete list of the free ebooks in the Crucial Questions series

A Unique And Special Moment In The Life Of The Church

This upcoming Sunday, we’ll be sharing a meal together during our first annual communion service. Communion is a sacrament that we share together on a regular basis as a church family. We do it more often than not on Sundays. But this year, on the same day as our clocks spring forward (the dreaded day when we lose an hour of sleep), we’ll have an entire service devoted to sharing in the Lord’s Table together. 

The service is a demonstration of who we are as a church family. It's a visible reminder of why and by whom we exist. 

FAQ's

Will there be childcare?

Not this Sunday. Family-style means everybody will be together the entire time. Kids will get antsy and that's ok. Don't feel bad about getting up and down from your seat with your children.

I am not sure if I/my children should participate in the Lord's Supper. What should I do? 

Anyone who has placed their trust in Christ is invited to join us. Please read our statement on communion for more information.  We welcome you to contact one of our pastors if you would like to discuss further.

Is there anything I can do to help?

If you'd like to pitch in, email Kelsey Houlton at kelseyraeann@gmail.com.