2024 BLOCK PARTY RECAP

For the 3rd year in a row, we hosted our French Park Block Party - and what a party it was! Over 100 church members and French Park neighbors came together for an evening of summer fun. We laughed, we limboed, and we ate hundreds of tacos to the glory of God and the good of our souls.

Through it all, God used your faithful presence as a church to build up the community of French Park, form new friendships with our nearest neighbors, and shine forth the joy we have in Jesus. We thank the Lord for this opportunity to love our neighbors and for the many hands that made it all possible! As you look through the complete photo album linked here, would it cause you to praise the Lord for what he’s doing to bless our neighbors and bring them into his joy.

VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

DO NOT LET YOUR HEART BE FAINT

It's 6 years after Isaiah's call, a new king is on the throne, and the nations that were signaled in Isaiah 5:26 are knocking on Judah's door in the form of an Israel-Syria alliance (7:1-2). It's a dangerous time to be God's people. But in the midst of this danger, God speaks a word of promise (7:14). In this moment, and in our own moments of "danger," we are faced with the options of responding in fearful compromise or courageous faith in the promises of God (8:11-13). The first option takes us down the road of complaining, complacency, and compromise. The latter leads us forward in confident faith that God will keep us, sustain us, and deliver us from every "danger" that comes our way. Why? Because God himself is with us, and this places courage within us (9:6-7). 

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

SMALL GROUPS WILL TAKE A BREAK IN JULY

Every first & third Friday at 7pm, three different groups 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 before we head into our summer break during the month of July. Small groups will return August 2nd.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

BE THERE THIS SATURDAY FROM 4PM-7PM

Our Block Party is finally here! You’ve been praying for the Lord to give us opportunities to spread the joy of Jesus to our Santa Ana neighbors. You’ve been looking for ways to make the church’s neighbors your neighbors. Well, here’s your biggest opportunity of the year. On Saturday, we’ll gather together with all our neighbors in order to bless them, build up the French Park community, and bear witness to the joy we have in Jesus. All this will happen as we eat tacos, play games, make friends, and enjoy an evening of summer fun!

Make this the most important thing on your calendar this Saturday. Sign up to volunteer if you haven’t yet. Post the invite to your social media accounts. Invite other Santa Ana neighbors. Above all, pray that God would spread the joy of his Son through us this weekend. You can find the digital flyer here and the sign up sheet here.

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK AT 6:30PM

In lieu of Women’s Meeting this summer, the ladies will be gathering together for summer potlucks from June through August. They’ll be sharing meals and stories of God’s grace. This is a great event to invite your friends, especially friends who aren’t sure what they believe, don’t attend church, or are new to the faith.

Each month will be at a different member’s household. This month, the women will be gathering at the Arista’s household.

CONTACT US HERE FOR LOCATION DETAILS

JUNE 17 - JUNE 23

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 20: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB

• 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

FRIDAY, JUNE 21: SMALL GROUP

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 22: FRENCH PARK BLOCK PARTY

• 4:00pm - French Park Grass Area. Check out the digital flier to find the details & invite your neighbors.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS

Registration for the 2025 RELAY Conference is open! If you’re a young adult (age 16-30), we encourage you to attend the 2nd-annual RELAY Conference taking place in Glen Mills, PA next January, 2-4. You’ll be encouraged to live for the glory of Christ. You’ll be inspired to make your own and carry forward the doctrine, values, and mission that we hold so dear as Sovereign Grace Churches. You’ll experience a rich time of teaching, singing, and relational building designed to strengthen us for decades to come. Whether you’re new to our family of churches or you’ve been around a while, don’t miss this opportunity get to enjoy what God is doing among us and form relationships with brothers and sisters dedicated to the same mission across the globe!

Sign up HERE before June 30 for A discounted rate

CLEANSED FOR SERVICE

In order to be an uncompromising church, we must be holy as God is holy. Separated from sin and devoted to God's purposes. Yet, all too often, when it comes to holiness, we focus only upon what we shouldn't do. What doesn't belong in the house. But that's only half the story of holiness. As Isaiah 6:8-13 demonstrates, we've not just been cleansed from sin but cleansed for service. In other words, God wants us to really live in his house. He wants us to enjoy life in his presence. To feel at home with holiness. And to have Christian lives not simply marked by the absence of sin, but the fullness of giving ourselves to God’s purposes. Honoring what he honors, loving what he loves, living in glad reception of his good gifts, and eagerly offering ourselves as his instruments to bless and build up our families, our church, and our neighbors, and to be witnesses to the gospel.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

MEET AT THE EBELL PARKING LOT AT 10AM THIS SATURDAY

This Saturday, we’ll walk the neighborhood of French Park in order to invite our neighbors to come party with us! We’ll welcome them to attend our celebration next weekend and catch a glimpse of the joy we have in Jesus.

We’ll also use this opportunity to learn their needs and pray for them as the Lord opens the door. Please make this a priority for your Saturday and come with the expectation that the Lord would use you to bless our neighbors, bring them closer to himself, and make our block party a night to remember! Kids are more than welcome to participate.

In addition to joining us in person, don’t forget to share the digital flier with your friends and neighbors.

ALL GUYS 15 AND OLDER ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND

Every second Thursday of the 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. Join in at Hopper & Burr (202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701) at 7:00 pm.