MARCH 11 - MARCH 17

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, MARCH 14: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

FRIDAY, MARCH 15: SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00pm - Houlton, Roenicke, & Erkelens Home

SATURDAY, MARCH 16: LEADERSHIP COHORT

• 7:00am - Cunningham Home

SUNDAY, MARCH 17: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, MARCH 17: STARTING POINT

• 12:30pm - Schlieder Home (Register here)

LOOKING BACKWARD & LOOKING FORWARD

In Communion, past, present, and future collide. It’s true, Communion is our present sharing in the peace created through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Peace with God. Peace with each other. Peace in an embattled world. Freshly experienced as the Spirit works through the Supper to bring us into the presence of Christ. But, as we enjoy this moment, we’re meant to look backward to that moment when peace was established, and forward to that moment when peace will be perfected. As often as we eat the bread and drink the cup, the Lord of the Table anchors our hearts in the reality of what he accomplished all those years ago, and increases our anticipation of the joys that await us for days without end.

LISTEN TO THE COMMUNION HOMILY HERE

ALL GUYS 15 AND OLDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Every month, the men of our church gather together to sit under God’s word and spur on each other’s walk with Christ. All guys, 15 years and older, are invited to participate in a conversation where "men talk like men" about God. And tonight as they talk, they’ll discuss spiritual warfare and how we can battle back against the schemes and strategies of the enemy and stand in Christ’s victory. Join in at our new location: Hopper & Burr (202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, 92701) at 7:00 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THIS SPECIAL SERVICE

Join us Easter Sunday as we worship the Savior the grave could not hold. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to hear the good news of new life in Christ. Come ready to celebrate the same gospel we celebrate every Sunday, take family photos, and enjoy a special activity for the kids.

HERE’S A DIGITAL FLYER TO SHARE WITH FRIENDS

MARCH 4 - MARCH 10

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, MARCH 7: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

THURSDAY, MARCH 7: MEN’S MEETING

• 7:00pm - Fourth Street Market Patio

SUNDAY, MARCH 10: COMMUNION DINNER SERVICE

• 5:00pm - Ebell Club: Ballroom

SUNDAY, 3/10 AT 5PM

Each year on Daylight Savings Sunday, we hold a service centered around the Lord’s Supper. This Sunday, instead of meeting in the morning, we’ll gather for a meal at 5:00pm. We’ll enjoy a special time of tasting and seeing that the Lord is good as we celebrate Communion over the course of a full meal. Just as the food will nourish our bodies, the Supper will nourish our souls. We’ll sing, laugh, talk, and feast to the glory of the Savior who gave his own body and blood to give us a seat at his table.

ALL ARE WELCOME

This is a family dinner so our kids will join us for the meal. No Children’s Ministry classes will be offered this Sunday. In addition, you’re welcome to invite your friends, family, and neighbors to see, hear, touch, and even, taste the gospel in a special way as well. All are welcome to enjoy dinner with us. All who have professed faith in Christ and been baptized are welcome to receive the bread and cup with us - whether members, kids, or guests.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

Not only will we share in the eating of a meal. We’ll share in the preparation of the meal. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. Whether you’re a household of 1, 2, 3, 4 or more - sign up to contribute to this celebration of the grace of God in Christ.

SIGN UP TO BRING AN ITEM HERE

KNOW THE ENEMY. KNOW CHRIST’S VICTORY.

In his classic work, Chinese General, Sun Tzu famously wrote, "If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." As we learned back in Ephesians 6:10-20, there is a real spiritual battle being raged all around us. A real enemy of our souls and a whole host of dark forces that are opposed to the progress of our mission and our pursuit of maturity, unity, and joy in Christ together. But taking a page out of Sun Tzu's book, if we know the enemy of our souls and are wise to his schemes, and we know ourselves - that we are safe and secure with the victorious Christ, we need not fear the result of a lifelong - history spanning, bigger than us, war of the seen and unseen worlds - battle of spiritual war. Revelation 12:1-17 is given to us so that we would more clearly understand the story of spiritual war - who our enemy is - and the strategies of spiritual war - what he does to oppose us - so that we'd more urgently, intentionally, and expectantly respond by taking refuge in Christ, placing his armor over the weak spots where we're most vulnerable, and marching on in the confidence of his victory. 

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

EVERY 1ST & 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PM

This Friday, 3/1, three different groups will meet throughout our city to share in the joy of Jesus, care for one another, and apply the gospel to each other’s lives. Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moments in the life of our church. Make it a priority to attend one this Friday, for the first time or the 50th time. You’ll be glad you did!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

SERVICE LEAD, SETUP, AND USHER TEAM MEET AT 9:00AM THIS SUNDAY

Our Savior served us by giving his life as a ransom for many. Our church is full of men and women who serve us by giving their time, energy, and selves away. To all those serving so faithfully, sacrificially, and especially, joyfully at Cross of Grace, “Thank you!” We’re grateful for all you do to help us enjoy our gatherings on Sunday mornings. We're also grateful for how our Sunday Teams have grown to include more and more new members!

In order to continue striving toward “undistracting excellence” in the execution of our worship services, make sure everyone on this team is on the same page with all procedures, and train new team members on necessary skills, we’re having a training day.

Whether you’ve been actively serving on the Service Lead, Setup, or Usher Teams or if you’ve just recently joined, please plan on arriving at church at 9:00am this Sunday, March 3rd! Pastor Jason will lead through a time of equipping and encouraging our Sunday Teams.

FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 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:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

FRIDAY, MARCH 1: SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00pm - Houlton, Roenicke, & Erkelens Home

SATURDAY, MARCH 2: LIVINGWELL WALK FOR LIFE

• 9:00am - LivingWell Parking Lot (Register here)

SUNDAY, MARCH 3: SUNDAY TEAMS TRAINING

• 9:00am - Ebell Club Ballroom

SUNDAY, MARCH 3: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom