WE’LL BE MEETING IN THE EBELL BALLROOM ON APRIL 18

For the first time in nine months, Cross of Grace Santa Ana’s Sunday service will be moving to an indoor setting. Most importantly, take a moment in response to thank and praise our faithful God for preserving our church and our city through the tumult of this last year.

Practically, this will represent a shift. If you serve on a Sunday team, things will look different. Consider reaching out to your team leader and asking how you can help things go smoothly, but also wait to hear from them about the changes that will be taking place.

In terms of masks, we ask that you wear one while singing and while interacting with others, but feel free to remove them while sitting in your seat. For any and all other questions, please email office@crossofgracesa.org.

Baptism is a celebration. Friends and family and church family gather. It’s a celebration because God the Father, through the sacrifice of His Son, by the power of His Holy Spirit is saving men and women from sin. The lost are being found. Baptism is the evidence that this is true. 

This last Sunday, we had the joy of witnessing the baptism of Peter Cunningham, Alia Erkelens, and Claire Erkelens. Check out the pictures and relive the celebration of new life in Christ.

Following the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection the prior Sunday, Pastor Jeff preached from Acts 22:23-23:11 this past Sunday and furthered our understanding of what Jesus’ resurrection means for us. Namely, drawing from Paul’s claim in 23:7, that Jesus’ resurrection gives us confidence that we have not been called to live, suffer and persevere for the sake of a dead Savior. Rather, Jesus stood up from the grave and, like He did with Paul, stands with us as we live for him. To learn more about what it means to stand with a living Jesus who stands with you, listen to Sunday’s sermon.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE.

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.