LOOKING BACKWARD WITH GRATITUDE. LOOKING FORWARD WITH HOPE.

This Sunday, we had our bi-annual Members' Meeting. It was filled with looking forward to where we believe the Lord is taking us this next 6 months and beyond. We devoted the meeting to some important updates in the life of our church and didn't have time to cover all the things we normally would.

One of those areas would be looking back to reflect upon God's grace over the past 6 months. To remind you of his faithfulness in the past, encourage you in the present, and fill you with confidence for the future, take a look at how the Lord blessed us these past 6 months:

• 2 baptisms celebrated

• Added 6 new members

• 4 dear members “sent out” to the next season of life and ministry

• 5 deacons installed

• 1 wedding

• 3 new babies

• Biblical Counseling Seminar

• 2 gospel outreaches in French Park & DTSA

• 1 new small group launched

• Youth Ministry launched

• 8th Annual Communion Dinner Service

• Hosted our first Good Friday service since 2018

• Conducted a diaconate ministry exploration group

• Preached through James, a series on the Means of Grace, & currently in 1 Timothy

• 6 different preachers in the pulpit

DUE TO FATHER’S DAY, YOUTH MINISTRY WILL MEET ON 6/22

Make note of the new date and time, and join in next Sunday at 6:30pm for another evening of deep discussion, growing in faith, and all kinds of fun!

SEE YOU THERE!

FIND MORE INFO ON CGSA YOUTH MINISTRY HERE

JUNE 9 - JUNE 15

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 12

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Men’s Meeting

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

ON SUNDAY, WE INSTALLED FIVE NEW DEACONS

Cross of Grace Santa Ana has five new deacons - shock absorbers, qualified according to 1 Timothy 3:8-13, who demonstrate model servanthood before their church family and who free up our elders to prioritize prayer and the ministry of the word.

Praise God with us for Daniel Lee, Fernando Madrigal, Peter Robles, Truman Severson, and Jennifer Williams!

HOW DO THEY BLESS THE CHURCH?

In the church, God has purposed to extend his shepherding care to his people through his people. To perform this work, he's appointed pastors as a gracious gift for his people. But 1 Timothy 3:8-13 teaches us that they're not the only gift that he has to give. Pastors cannot do it alone. In the building project that is the church, he enlists special servants called deacons to support the ministry of pastors, strengthen the life and unity of the body, and meet the needs of members in tangible ways. Our Chief Shepherd's "earthly ministry was mighty in both word and deed (cf. Luke 24:19), and he continues this two-pronged approach [in the church] today in large part through the offices of elder and deacon. As elders serve with words and deacons serve with deeds, Christ’s holistic ministry carries on" (Matt Smethurst).

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

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FEEDBACK

Several weeks ago we asked for your feedback as we put forward a group of members we’ve been assessing and equipping to serve in the office of deacon. We called upon you to look at 1 Tim 3:8-13 and then look at the lives of Daniel Lee, Fernando Madrigal, Peter Robles, Truman Severson, and Jennifer Williams. You responded with a resounding, “Yes! They look like deacons to us!”

JOIN US AS WE INSTALL THEM THIS SUNDAY

You affirmed them. Your pastors commend them. This Sunday we’ll install them. Get ready to celebrate as we receive the gift of these new deacons and commission them for service this weekend.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SERVICE. MEMBERS REQUIRED, GUESTS INVITED

Don’t miss out on our bi-annual Members’ Meeting! This Sunday, stick around for about 30 minutes right after the service. We’ll take the time to communicate important updates in the life of our church and look forward to where we believe the Lord is taking us. Come eager to hear what God is up to at Cross of Grace.

IT’S JUST A FEW WEEKS AWAY

Our Block Party is about 3 weeks away! You can participate in the following ways:

1. Joining the neighborhood outreach Saturday, June 21st from 10am-12pm. Meet at the Hidden House parking lot and come invite our neighbors to party with us!

2. Pick up print flyers from church this Sunday and spread the word to your neighbors and throughout the community.

3. Sharing the digital flyer located here with Santa Ana neighbors in via social media.

4. Sign up to volunteer at the Block Party here.

JUNE 2 - JUNE 8

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 5

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Lee & Arista Homes

  • Learn more about small groups here

FRIDAY, JUNE 6

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Erkelens & Houlton Homes

  • Learn more about small groups here

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

• Members’ Meeting

  • 12:00pm - Ebell Club Ballroom