EVERY 2ND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
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.
EVERY 1ST & 3RD SUNDAY @6:30PM
Our first-ever youth ministry is finally here! Beginning March 2nd, young adults from 7th-12th grade will gather for a bi-monthly book club, complete with snacks, games, and all the riches of Christian fellowship. They’ll kick things off by reading & discussing C.S. Lewis’ classic, Mere Christianity together.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
To help you prepare to send your students & pray for God to bear fruit through this ministry, check out the details below:
Who it’s for: 7th-12th graders from Cross of Grace, as well as those invited by the members & youth of Cross of Grace.
When & Where: 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month at 6:30pm at Hopper & Burr in DTSA.
Leadership: Truman & Katie Severson and Christian & Kara Davis will lead the Youth Ministry alongside other faithful, trusted, and MinistrySafe trained adults in the church.
Why: Our Youth Ministry exists to come alongside the parents of Cross of Grace to promote the discipleship of our youth by:
1) Hosting discussions around good books that shape hearts, minds, and souls,
2) Helping our youth think wisely and deeply about living God’s way in God’s world,
3) Building intergenerational relationships with adult members within the church, and
4) Providing an intellectually challenging and socially stimulating context for our youth to invite their non-Christian friends
Please join us in praying the Lord would use this ministry to draw our youth closer to himself, prepare the future members and leaders of Cross of Grace, and bless our church for generations to come. Reach out to Truman or Pastor Kyle with any questions.
A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE
Daylight savings Sunday is coming and that means our annual all-church Communion dinner is around the corner as well. Mark your calendars for March 9th at 5:00pm as we switch gears from our regular Sunday service for a special evening centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice. You can look at last year’s photos here.
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 single or a family, sign up to bring one of the needed dishes or items on March 9th. Or please reach out to Liz if you want to help with setup & tear down, decor, photography, or serving the meal.
SIGN UP TO BRING AN ITEM HERE
FEBRUARY 10 - FEBRUARY 16
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 13: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13: MEN’S MEETING
7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
IT’S THE WORD THAT DOES THE WORK
Of all the means of grace, there's one that does the heaviest lifting. One all the others point back to, respond to, and revolve around. One that does the primary work involved in making us more like Christ: the word of God. When it comes to God's appointed means to change us, it's the word that does the work. Above all else, 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 teaches us the work the word performs is to give life. Spiritual life. True life. Eternal life. The life in which we take up the means of grace. And the conviction, renewal, power, understanding, and help to live that Christian life. All of this comes through hearing, reading, and receiving the word of God. In Jesus Christ - the incarnate Word of God who has done the work to save us. In the gospel - the good news of his salvation. And in the Scriptures - God’s written words which reveal who Jesus is and all his gospel means.
LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT 7PM
This week, 4 groups will meet throughout our city to share in the joy of Jesus and apply his 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 week.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE
COLLECT SPONSORS AND WALK WITH US
Join us, as we partner with LivingWell to spend the morning walking together in support of their ministry and the women and babies they serve! This is a great way to love your preborn neighbor and serve women experiencing crisis pregnancies.
In order to participate, we encourage you to start collecting sponsors! All the donations you collect will be used to support LivingWell’s center - offering free women’s health services to the community and support groups for those suffering from past pregnancy losses.
Everyone who raises $100 will receive a t-shirt!
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD YOUR SPONSORSHIP FORM HERE
A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE
Daylight savings Sunday is coming and that means our annual all-church Communion dinner is around the corner as well. Mark your calendars for March 9th at 5:00pm as we switch gears from our regular Sunday service for a special evening centered on the Lord's Supper. We will eat and drink together as we meditate more deeply on our Savior's sacrifice.
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. More details to follow on how to prepare and what to bring so keep an eye on the weekly newsletter for ways to volunteer.
FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 9
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 6: FRENCH PARK RUN CLUB
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6: THURSDAY SMALL GROUPS LAUNCH
7:00pm - Roenicke & Lee Homes
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7: SMALL GROUPS
7:00pm - Williams & Erkelens Homes
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
NEW GROUPS. NEW DATES. SAME TIME.
As of this week, we’ve got new locations & dates for our small group gatherings! We’re multiplying from 3 groups to 4 and expecting that the decreased size of each group will position us to disciple and care for one another even more effectively. Going forward, here’s what you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on these important moments:
THURSDAY MEETINGS
Roenicke Group (Downtown South) - 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
Lee Group (North Santa Ana) - 1st & 3rd Thursdays at 7pm
FRIDAY MEETINGS
Houlton Group (Downtown North) - 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7pm
Erkelens Group (East Santa Ana) - 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7pm