FEBRUARY 2 - FEBRUARY 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. Below we’ve got a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Small Groups

  • 6:30pm - Lee Home

  • 7:00pm - Roenicke Home

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

• Small Groups

  • 7:00pm - Davis & Erkelens Home

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7

• Prayer Meeting

  • 9:00am - Warm Home

  • RSVP & get more info here

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

A DINNER THAT REPRESENTS THE LIFE WE SHARE

Our annual all-church Communion dinner is around the corner! Normally, we hold this service on Spring Daylight Savings, but this year we’re moving it up a week. Mark your calendars for March 1st at 5:00pm as we switch gears from our regular Sunday service for a special evening centered on the Lord's Supper. We’ll eat and drink and “behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (Jn 1:29) over the course of a full meal together.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO PREPARE

Not only will we share in the eating of a meal, we’ll share in its preparation. This is an event that requires all hands on deck. So watch the newsletter to learn how you can get involved and what you can bring to help us set the table.

BY RETELLING AND CELEBRATING

Immediately after getting out of Egypt (11:1-12:42), the Book of Exodus provides instructions for how to celebrate the story of getting out of Egypt (12:43-13:16). Every year the people of Israel were commanded to keep the Passover and Feast of the Unleavened Bread. Telling and re-telling the story of their rescue. This reveals just how prone to forget we are, even when it comes to the most important things. Even more, it reveals the goodness of our God. Because he not only redeems us, but helps us to remember it. He does so by giving us a story that comes with sacraments. Visible, tangible, experiential means to immerse ourselves in all he’s done for us. He commands his people to partake of them together and pass the story on from generation to generation.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

This spring, we’re hosting a streamlined version of our regular fall course. Not the usual five-lane “Golden Gate Bridge,” complete with dinner and a larger volunteer team. But a two-lane “pedestrian bridge,” with coffee & dessert and a smaller volunteer crew.

But make no mistake, we’ve still got big expectations of what God will do through this 10-week exploration of the Christian faith. We’ll wrestle with the big questions of life, build relationships with our neighbors, and dive into honest conversations where all perspectives are welcomed. Click here to learn more about how it works.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Who’s it for?

• Anyone seeking answers

• Anyone who isn’t sure what they believe

• Anyone who is spiritual but not religious

• Anyone with doubts about Christianity or wanting to investigate the Christian Faith

• New Christians or newcomers to the church

• Anyone who wants to “brush up” on the basics

When & where does it take place?

• Dates: Monday, 3/16 - Monday, 5/18

• Time: 7pm

• Location: Hopper & Burr (202 W 4th St, Santa Ana 92701)

How can I participate?

Given the simplified approach this time, we’re purposefully limiting the amount of members who attend. We’ve already got our discussion leaders covered, so here are two ways you can get involved:

• Bring a friend & attend with them. This is the biggest ask this spring. We’ve got everything else covered, we just need guests to welcome into the joy of Jesus.

• Pray. Join us as we pray for boldness to extend invites. Ask God to go before us and prepare our neighbor’s hearts. Plead that he would draw our guests from death to life as we gather each Monday night from 7pm-9pm.

REGISTRATION HERE

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION HERE

THIS SUNDAY AT 6:30PM

Youth Ministry continues this Sunday. They just started a new book that’s really quite old: The Faith: Teen Zine vol. 1. A book which walks teens through the Apostles’ Creed and connects modern readers to an ancient confession of the Christian faith. This time around they’re asking the most important question anyone could ever ask: “Who is Jesus?”

Show up this Sunday evening to find the answer that changes everything. See you at Hopper & Burr!

FIND MORE INFO ON CGSA YOUTH MINISTRY HERE

JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1

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. Below we’ve got a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1

• Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

• Youth Ministry

  • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • Learn more about Youth Ministry here

JANUARY 27-29, 2026

Starting today, a cohort of pastors from Sovereign Grace Churches across the U.S. will be gathering in Glen Mills, PA to engage in fellowship and strengthen the evangelistic efforts of our denomination. Pray for Pastor Jeff and the rest of the group as they plan, strategize, and create equipping resources by Sovereign Grace Churches for Sovereign Grace Churches.

ISAIAH 55

We're all spending our lives on something. But on Sunday we learned from Sal Valenzuela, church plant resident at Cross of Grace El Paso, that the best things are offered without money and without price. In Is 55 God throws a party. He invites those who are wasting their lives on what will never bring them life. He welcomes the poor who have nothing to contribute to the meal. He opens wide his doors to those who could never earn or afford the blessings he provides. But this seems too good to be true! How could he give all this to people like us? Because another has already paid the price. Jesus Christ has shed his precious blood to secure our seats at this table. Today, he's risen, reigning, and inviting us to come and eat the very bread of life and have our thirst quenched by living water that will truly satisfy. 

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

this thursday, Friday, and Saturday

This weekend, the pastors and wives of Sovereign Grace Churches across the West Region (California, Colorado, Arizona, and West Texas) will be gathering in Irvine to engage in fellowship and to strengthen their marriages. Pray that the Lord would meet them and accomplish much among them before this upcoming Sunday.

ALL LADIES, HIGH-SCHOOL AGED AND OLDER ARE INVITED

It’s our first Women’s Meeting of the year! Each month, the ladies of CGSA meet together to grow as women in Christ. This time around, they’ll enjoy a night of prayer and worship at the Lee home! Ladies, come ready to rest your souls in the finished work of Christ and be refreshed by the fellowship of your sisters.

JOIN IN TONIGHT AT 7PM AT THE LEE HOME