This Friday at 7pm, 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.
When we catch a glimpse of who God is and take in the wonders of what he’s done, there are few responses more fitting than singing. This Sunday, we’re introducing a new song that will stir us up to do just that. Take a few minutes to listen to “Sing” and read through the lyrics as you prepare your heart to worship.
VERSE 1
Did you draw a breath as the dawn awoke
And does your heart still beat?
Is the mighty Word of the living God
Upholding you? Then sing, O sing
VERSE 2
Has the Father’s love filled your longing heart
With grace for every need?
Come and lay your burdens at Jesus’ feet
And find new strength to sing, O sing
CHORUS
Morning and evening! Everything breathing
Must sing, O sing!
All of creation rise up and praise
The King of kings and sing!
VERSE 3
Has the Son of God died to take away
Your sin and set you free?
Has the Conqueror trampled over death?
Is Christ enthroned? Then sing O sing!
VERSE 4
On the final day when the Lord on High
Returns in majesty
We will bow in wonder before the Lamb
And evermore the saints will sing
Yes, evermore the saints will sing!
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 at the Schlieder home. You’ll receive an introduction to what we believe and how those beliefs shape our life together as a church and have the opportunity to ask any questions you have. Lunch and childcare are provided.
Picnic in the Park is back! After service on 3/24, head over to French Park to share a meal together, take the joy we have in Jesus on the road, and invite our neighbors to join in. Come ready to have lunch, play games, and enjoy time as friends. Here are the details:
It’s “BYOL” (bring your own lunch). Make a PB&J, grab some tacos, or pick something up in DTSA. We’ll have some pizza to share as well!
Bring a something to sit on - unless you like sitting on the grass, bring a folding chair or blanket.
Expect the Lord to build existing relationships and create new ones with our neighbors.
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:
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
7:00pm - Houlton, Roenicke, & Erkelens Home
7:00am - Cunningham Home
10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
12:30pm - Schlieder Home (Register here)
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.
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.
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.
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:
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
7:00pm - Fourth Street Market Patio
5:00pm - Ebell Club: Ballroom
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.
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.
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.
