TONIGHT AT 7 PM
Join the ladies of the church tonight at 7 pm for our monthly women’s meeting.
JUNE 21 - JUNE 27
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:
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23: PARK DAY
9:30 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana
THURSDAY, JUNE 24: WOMEN’S GROUP
7:00 pm - Schlieder Home
SUNDAY, JUNE 27: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS AT MORRISON PARK
This summer, members of the church will be gathering for a casual park day every Wednesday morning. This is a once-a-week hangout time for anyone who can join, to encourage fellowship, meet others, and spend time in the city where we have been called.
Anyone is welcome, whether you have kids or not. Bring a blanket or chair and some snacks and please consider joining us every Wednesday through August 25th at 9:30 am. We hope to see you there!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL OFFICE@CROSSOFGRACESA.ORG
YOUR ORIENTATION TOWARD GOD WRITES THE SONGS YOUR SOUL SINGS
This past Sunday, we began a six-week journey through the Psalms - a book that is too often undervalued in the lives of Christians. Why? Because, as John Calvin said, “the Psalms are an anatomy of all the parts of the soul”. They help us to rightly understand our motional responses and how to rightly express our emotions in response to the various seasons God ordains for our lives. In other words, they’re the playlist for our souls. They resonate to the tune of our hearts. The Psalms give voice to every song of our soul.
As we began our series in Psalm 1, we learned the why behind our emotions; what determines the type of emotions that rise up within us. And it has everything to do with our orientation toward - or away - from God.
LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE
TRUE FEELINGS BY CAROLYN MAHANEY AND NICOLE MAHANEY WHITACRE
The Psalms, according to John Calvin, are an “anatomy of all the parts of the soul”. They don’t shy away from human emotion and feelings, but rather give us a theological lens through which we can rightly understand the emotions we experience. This month’s book of the month will help you to press even further into this understanding. Written by two godly women, primarily toward women, our June book of the month has a decidedly feminine appeal. Nevertheless, whoever you are, God created you as an emotional being, so listen well to this summer sermon series and pick up this book and give it a read.
PURCHASE THE BOOK HERE
PURCHASE THE AUDIOBOOK HERE
GOD IS GOOD
This Sunday we’ll be introducing a new song during our Sunday service. The lyrics are below, in English. Read them slowly as you consider the goodness of our Lord and listen to this song in preparation for our Sunday gathering.
Even when it seems the answer’s no
The promises of God all find their yes
In Christ who worked the Father’s will below
That all who run to him would find their rest
And even when it seems he hides his face
And darkness seems to be our only friend
We look to Christ who suffered in our place
That one day all our suffering would end
God is good all of the time
All of the time God is good
God is good all of the time
God is good
And even when it seems he pays no mind
We have a guarantee of his great love
In Christ who came and left his crown behind
That one day we would reign with him above
God is good all of the time
All of the time God is good
God is good all of the time
God is good
Lord, we believe
But help our unbelief
Lord, we believe
But help our hearts to sing
Lord, we believe
But help our unbelief
Lord, we believe
But help our hearts to sing
That you are good all of the time
All of the time you are good
You are good all of the time
You are good
LISTEN TO THE SONG HERE
GOD IS GOOD
Even when it seems the answer’s no
The promises of God all find their yes
In Christ who worked the Father’s will below
That all who run to him would find their rest
And even when it seems he hides his face
And darkness seems to be our only friend
We look to Christ who suffered in our place
That one day all our suffering would end
God is good all of the time
All of the time God is good
God is good all of the time
God is good
And even when it seems he pays no mind
We have a guarantee of his great love
In Christ who came and left his crown behind
That one day we would reign with him above
God is good all of the time
All of the time God is good
God is good all of the time
God is good
Lord, we believe
But help our unbelief
Lord, we believe
But help our hearts to sing
Lord, we believe
But help our unbelief
Lord, we believe
But help our hearts to sing
That you are good all of the time
All of the time you are good
You are good all of the time
You are good
TOMORROW NIGHT AT 7 PM
Houlton small group @ Cunningham Home
Erkelens small group @ Erkelens Home
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JUNE 14 - JUNE 20
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:
FRIDAY, JUNE 18: SMALL GROUP
7:00 pm - Erkelens Home and Cunningham Home
SUNDAY, JUNE 20: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom