EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moment in the life of our church. They are a context where biblical discipleship happens within the church as we connect the truths of the gospel to every aspect of our lives. Each group meets in a home, splitting their time between singing, praying, and discussion. Some groups include young children in their meetings. All groups welcome guests. Carve this time out in your calendar to be refreshed in the gospel and to serve your friends by pointing their lives to Christ.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

JUNE 27 - JULY 3

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, JULY 1: PARK DAY

• 10:30 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana

FRIDAY, JULY 1: CHILI VAN OUTREACH OR SMALL GROUPS

• 6:00pm - Chili Van Outreach (Houlton Group)

• 7:00 pm - Small Groups (Schlieder or Erkelens Home)

SUNDAY, JULY 3: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

THIS FRIDAY, JULY 1 AT 10:30AM

Before kicking off our Summer Park Days next week, we’re joining our sister church, Sovereign Grace Church of Orange, for a park day this Friday. Join us at 10:30am at Morrison Park in Santa Ana for a fun time of fellowship open to everyone. Bring your friends, family, or neighbors and join us as we share in the joy of Jesus! We hope to see you there!

GOD HAS SENT HIS CHURCH TO DECLARE THE BEAUTIFUL WORDS OF HIS SAVING WORK

On Sunday, Pastor Jeff concluded our “Beauty of the Church” sermon series as he preached from John 20:19-23. He helped us behold the beauty of the church as God’s rescue plan for the world. The local church is the center of God’s saving activity in the world. He sent her to welcome the world into the beauty of Christ through the word of the gospel. He’s given her his Spirit to work in and through her gospel witness. And he’s granted her the confidence that those she welcomes through the gospel on earth have truly been welcomed by God in heaven. Listen to this message to be encouraged and equipped in our mission.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

STARTING POINT- SUNDAY, JUNE 26

The church is like a body with many members (1 Cor. 12:12). Our lives are connected. We need one another. Church membership is our way of ensuring everyone who belongs to our congregation enjoys the benefits and privileges of being a part of Cross of Grace Church.

We want to make it simple for anyone interested in becoming a member of Cross of Grace Church to pursue the process. If you’ve been visiting for any length of time, this class is for you. We invite you to join us for one two-hour class on a Sunday afternoon immediately following our worship service. The aim of the class is to provide an introduction to what we believe and how those beliefs shape our life together as a church. Lunch and childcare are provided.

Register here.

ALL LADIES, HIGH-SCHOOL AGED AND OLDER ARE INVITED

Women at all stages of life are invited to come and learn how to be women whose lives honor God - women who live in light of the gospel.

Tonight, they’ll be discussing chapters 10-13 in What is Biblical Theology?, by James Hamilton Jr. An excellent little book that helps us understand the grand storyline of Scripture. Don’t have the book? That’s okay! Reading is not required for participation. Just come eager and expectant to dive into the riches of God’s word.

Join us tonight at 7pm at the Houlton Home. We hope to see you there!

JUNE 20 - JUNE 26

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:

THURSDAY, JUNE 23: WOMEN’S MEETING

• 7:00 pm - Houlton Home

SUNDAY, JUNE 26: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, JUNE 26: STARTING POINT

• 12:00 pm - Schlieder Home

  • Register for Starting Point here.

JOIN US AT 10 AM AT MORRISON PARK IN SANTA ANA

Starting July 6th, members of the church will be gathering for a casual park day every Wednesday morning. This is a once-a-week hangout to encourage fellowship in the church, meet our neighbors, and spend time in the city where we’ve been called. 

Anyone is welcome, whether you have kids or not. Bring a blanket or chair and some snacks and join us each Wednesday at 10am through August 24th. We hope to see you there!

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT US HERE

THE TRUTH IS HER REASON FOR EXISTING IN THE WORLD

On Sunday, guest preacher Abelardo Muñoz from, Iglesia Gracia Soberana of Juarez, Mexico preached from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. He helped us to behold the beauty of the church as a pillar and buttress of God’s very truth. As a pillar and buttress, the church upholds and holds firm the truth. What is the truth she’s been called to promote and protect? It’s none other than the gospel - the supremely beautiful truth of the salvation found in Jesus Christ. This great redemption is the grand story of all of Scripture, and it’s the good news that all believers are called to prize, promote, and protect.

Listen to the sermon here

https://crossofgracesa.org/

We are excited to announce the launch of Cross of Grace Santa Ana’s new website! Our website is our digital front door, it’s the first experience most guests will have with our church. We’ve taken a big step forward with the redesign of our main website and the introduction of a new website designed for members called “The Hub” (hub.crossofgracesa.org). We are hopeful that these updates position us to better reach our neighbors and serve you.

Here are a few recommendations that will help you make the best use of these new sites:

1. Use the main site (crossofgracesa.org) as a resource for your friends, family, and neighbors who may be interested in attending our church. It’s designed especially for them.

2. If you’re a member or regular attender, bookmark https://hub.crossofgracesa.org. The Hub has all the info you need to continue to engage in our church life. There’s also a link to it from the main website.

3. Our blog is still functioning but has been moved from the main site to The Hub. It will continue to be the best way to know what’s happening at our church.

4. If you’re already subscribed to the blog, you’ll continue to receive it. There should be no disruption. In fact, if you’re receiving this in your inbox that means it’s working just fine.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the church office. It’s almost guaranteed we’ll have to make some tweaks along the way. Thanks for your patience as we do.

We’re doing all of this to better serve our neighbors by expanding our digital presence. May God use these efforts to bring more guests to our church to experience the joy of Jesus.