JOIN US AT THE 4TH STREET MARKET AT 7 PM TONIGHT
All men, high school-aged and older, are welcome to attend our monthly men’s meeting. Invite your friends and neighbors to come and fellowship around God’s Word.
APRIL 5 - APRIL 11
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, APRIL 8: MEN’S GROUP
7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market in Santa Ana
SUNDAY, APRIL 11: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Outdoor Courtyard
MONDAY, APRIL 12: SPRING CLASS #2
7:00pm - Schlieder backyard
BAPTISM AFTER SERVICE (4/11) IN HOULTON FRONT YARD
Baptism is an outward symbol of an inward reality for those who have believed. It’s a public declaration that a person has been united to Christ in His death, burial and resurrection. Further, it’s a visual picture of that union - as immersion in the water reflects burial of the old man and the act of being raised up from the water reflects the reality that the one being baptized has been raised with Christ through His resurrection life. Baptism is one of the most significant moments in the life of a Christian and one of the greatest celebrations of any local church. This Sunday, we get to celebrate three people publicly professing union with Christ by God’s grace through faith. Head straight over to the Houlton home right after church to take part in this celebration. Email office@crossofgracesa.org for information and directions.
This past Sunday, we experienced the profound joy of celebrating a Risen Savior. We sang, fellowshipped, heard the preached Word and even took pictures to commemorate the moment. Thanks to Christian and Kara Davis for manning our photo booth this year. Take a look at some of the photos captured and contact office@crossofgracesa.org for access to photos not pictured.
LISTEN TO THE BILINGUAL EASTER SUNDAY MESSAGE
The resurrection of Jesus is a historical reality that matters to all people. While it can often be seen as something relevant only for Christians, that fact that Jesus rose bodily from the grave proves that He is Lord - of both the living and the dead, without distinction. This means that whoever you are, He is Lord over you life - either to your glory or your condemnation. Listen to the message to hear more about what this means for you and how you should respond.
LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE.
ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY, REMEMBER THAT JESUS SUFFERED IN YOUR PLACE
Good Friday is a day when when we remember the darkest day in history - the day when Jesus, the Son of God, the righteous Messiah, was unjustly accused and condemned, cruelly whipped, mocked and beaten, mercilessly nailed to a cross and left to die and agonizingly bore the wrath of God the Father for the sins of those who would place their faith in Him.
ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY, REMEMBER THAT SUNDAY IS COMING
Good Friday is also a day that’s filled with hope - because we celebrate a crucified and buried Christ who did not stay in the grave. Allow the anticipation to build in your heart and your home as you and your family prayerfully progress from Friday to Sunday and celebrate the glories of your Savior.
INDOOR IS NOW AN OPTION
Now that Orange County has officially moved within the Orange tier, our midweek meetings, including small groups, men’s and women’s meetings, and our spring class will all have the option of meeting indoor. Whether your small group will be moving indoor or enjoying the cool outdoor evening air will be up to your respective small group and small group leader.
Both the Houlton small group and Erkelens small group will be meeting tomorrow, April 7 at 7:00 pm.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SMALL GROUP, CLICK HERE.
A BILINGUAL CELEBRATION OF THE RISEN JESUS
Join us this Sunday to celebrate and worship the Savior whom the grave could not hold.
Invite your English and Spanish (or any language, for that matter) speaking friends and family to join us at the Ebell Club at 10:00 am this Sunday, April 4.
Join us before service this Easter Sunday, starting at 9:30 am, for fellowship and an opportunity to take a family photo.
MARCH 29- APRIL 4
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:
FRIDAY, APRIL 2: SMALL GROUPS
7:00 pm - Houlton and Erkelens Home
SUNDAY, APRIL 4: EASTER SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Outdoor Courtyard
WE WELCOMED SEVEN NEW MEMBERS
This past Sunday, we had the joy of acknowledging the commitment of seven fellow brothers and sisters to call Cross of Grace Santa Ana their home. These are people you’ve committed to practicing the “one anothers” of Scripture with and to intentionally build up through the Gospel.
As you celebrate this expression of God’s grace among us, read the touching testimony that Allie Brooks shared on Sunday:
My name is Allie Brooks. I was raised in a home in Nebraska with my parents, two brothers, and two sisters who all faithfully follow Jesus. I have known the Lord since as far as my memory goes back, but the age when I first remember seeking a relationship with Him for myself was around 12. I have experienced trials and trouble, and the everyday sufferings that we all experience. And through these times, he has always been with me. He has always been an ever present help in times of trouble. He is everything for me that I could never be myself. And he did for me what I never deserved- saving me through his death and resurrection.
I moved to Southern California in July last summer. I came to Cross of Grace the second week I was here. I was planning on trying out many other churches, but this one felt special. From the moment I arrived I was welcomed with warm smiles and caring conversations - which have never stopped since. I quickly knew that this was where I wanted to be and felt a deep peace from the Lord that this is where he wants me right now. I have been so blessed with so many meals, conversations and kind texts. It’s hard to express what this has meant and still means to me and my thanks to all of you for the way that you love others so well. This church has been a safe place for me in what has been a challenging and often lonely season of moving across the country away from everything I have ever known. Praise God for his work in this church and in our lives.