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

BRING A DISH AND ARRIVE AT 6:30PM

Our August Women’s Meeting is tonight! It will be another summer potluck, which will include sharing a meal and stories of God’s grace. This is a great event to invite your friends, especially friends who aren’t Christians, don’t attend church, or are new believers.

Be sure to bring your favorite summer dish to share and make a special note of an earlier start time of 6:30pm.

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AUGUST 22 - AUGUST 28

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, AUGUST 24: LAST SUMMER PARK DAY

• 10:00 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25: WOMEN’S SUMMER POTLUCK

• 6:30 pm - Arista Home

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28: PICNIC IN THE PARK

• 12:00 pm - French Park

TOMORROW, AUGUST 24 AT 10 AM AT MORRISON PARK

Members of the church have been gathering for a weekly park day over the summer. It has been an amazing time of fellowship and sweet interactions with many neighbors who frequent Morrison Park in Santa Ana. But as the summer is drawing near to an end, so are our summer park days.

IT’S BEEN A GOOD SUMMER TOGETHER IN OUR CITY

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

DON’T MISS WHO’S STANDING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU

This past Sunday, Pastor Kyle preached from Mark 2:18-3:6, which relate three consecutive conflict scenes in Jesus’ ministry. What appear on the surface to be routine religious arguments about fasting and Sabbath are actually incredibly dramatic events. In fact, to miss the drama would be to miss what Jesus’ opponents were missing - namely, the identity of the One in question in these texts. Jesus further reveals His astounding identity to us in ways that we, even in our own routine lives, very well may be missing. He wants to make eye contact with you; so that you would understand and believe. Listen to last Sunday’s sermon to learn more.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

SIGN UP FOR OUR FALL MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASS

Do you want to learn how to manage your finances, get out of debt, and build wealth? Then register for our fall 2022 class centered on teaching you Biblical principles to help you manage and get control of your finances for God’s glory. The classes are conducted in a small group setting, using a discussion format and Dave Ramsey’s book The Total Money Makeover.

6 CLASSES, MONDAYS @ 7PM, BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 19TH

Jim and Angie Cunningham will lead the class and host at their home. Their mentorship is invaluable. Each person in the group must purchase the book. The book is available in English and Spanish.

SIGN UP HERE

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

AUGUST 15 - AUGUST 21

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, AUGUST 17: SUMMER PARK DAY

• 10:00 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19: SMALL GROUP

• 7:00 pm - Houlton, Schlieder or Erkelens Home

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

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 in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.

ONLY THOSE WHO KNOW THEY’RE NOT

A tax collector in the ancient Near East was a term synonymous with “a really bad man”. Known for corruption and extortion, tax collectors were some of the most despised individuals around. Yet Jesus called one - while the tax collector was in the middle of his work, no less! - to be His disciple in Mark 2. It begs the question: what kind of people does Jesus call? Who's qualified to enter His kingdom? Who will Jesus commune and fellowship with? The answer may surprise you. It also may open your eyes to the possibility of His grace for your Santa Ana neighbors. It may also compel you to introduce them to Jesus as soon as you possible can. Listen to last Sunday’s sermon to learn more.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE