Tonight the men of Cross of Grace will gather together to sit under the word, bear their brother’s burdens, and call out to the Lord in prayer. All guys 15 years and older are welcome to join in at the Robles’ home tonight at 7pm. They’ll be discussing the Red Sea crossing & reflecting on just how tempting it can be to return to Egypt - even after everything God has done. Come ready to be challenged, encouraged, and built up as men in Christ!
Youth Ministry continues this Sunday. They’re journeying through The Faith: Teen Zine vol. 1. and walking line by line through the Apostles’ Creed. This time around they’re asking the question, “What did Jesus do?” Youth, come ready to wrestle with the big questions of faith and receive the answers God provides.
Our annual Communion Dinner is March 1st at 5:00pm. Morning service is cancelled for a celebration of the Lord’s Supper over the course of a full meal. As we do, we’ll behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world in a special way. You can look at last year’s photos here.
Not only will we share in the eating of a meal, we’ll share in its preparation. Sign-up to bring a dish or dessert at the link below. Reach out to Liz if you want to help with setup & tear down, decor, photography, or serving the meal.
If you’ve been visiting Cross of Grace for any length of time and would like to learn more about what we believe as a church and how those beliefs take shape in the life of the church, this class is for you. If you’re discerning whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to, this class is for you. If you’re ready to take the next step in pursuing membership at Cross of Grace, Starting Point is your starting point to do so!
Wherever you’re at in the process, we invite you to join us one two hour class. Immediately after church at the Schlieder home in Santa Ana with lunch and childcare provided.
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:
Basketball in the Park
6:30pm - El Camino Real Park
Reach out to Manny for more info
French Park Run Club
6:30am - French Park Grass Area
Men’s Meeting
7:00pm - Robles Home
Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club
10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
Youth Ministry
6:30pm - Severson Home
Learn more about Youth Ministry here
The youth of Cross of Grace Santa Ana are putting together a series of events to raise funds for the Western Region Youth Camp in July!
This month their fundraiser will be a Parent’s Night Out! We’ll have our youth, along with Ministry Safe approved adults, babysitting the kids in Orange from 4pm-8pm on Saturday, 2/28/26. They'll be well taken care of and have a great time while you enjoy your evening.
**Limited space for those under 1 year old. An email will be sent if we cannot accommodate.**
The cost is $20/kid for the four hours, and all the proceeds will go to Youth Camp.
Just when Israel thought they were done with Egypt, they realize that Egypt is not done with them. In Ex 13:17-14:31, Pharaoh makes one last stand. Pursuing the people to the edge of the Red Sea. Leaving them with their backs against the wall. Stuck between a hostile army and the deep blue sea. Death is before them. Death is behind them. And the people have no idea what to do. What should we do when we’re struck with fear like this? When life seems beyond us? When we realize we’re in a fight we just can’t win? Moses tells us the only thing we can do: stand back, keep silent, and see God at work. Because salvation is the Lord’s. Our help comes from the Lord. Our every battle belongs to the Lord.
We’re launching a Young Adults Gathering with a focus on fellowship, friendship-building, mutual care, and encouragement toward love and good works, grounded in Hebrews 10:24. A monthly meet-up which will come alongside our regular rhythms of life to deepen relationships, receive God’s good gifts, and welcome non-Christian friends to come and see the joy we have in Jesus.
This is an informal gathering for young adults ages 18-30+ who are either single or married without children. Guests are invited and encouraged to attend.
The gatherings will rotate locations monthly. Keep up with the newsletter for all the details.
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. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience God’s grace through one another.
This Saturday, from 9am-11am, Cordell & Marina Warm are graciously opening their home to host a monthly prayer meeting! Join us as we pray for the needs of our church, the good of our neighbors, and ask God to bring revival in our city. Make these meetings part of your regular rhythm on the first Saturday of each month. Cafe y pan provided. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.
“Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, in Santa Ana as it is in heaven” (Mt 6:9-10)
