ALL 3 SMALL GROUPS MEET AT 7PM
Pray along with us for the first meeting of our third Small Group in Downtown Santa Ana (South), led by Jason Roenicke.
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AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 22
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:
WEDNESDAY, August 18: FINAL PARK DAY OF SUMMER
9:30 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana
FRIDAY, August 20: SMALL GROUP
7:00 pm - Houlton, Schlieder and Erkelens Home
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22: PICNIC IN THE PARK
12:00 pm- French Park
STARTING POINT - A TWO HOUR CLASS FOR GUESTS
If you’ve been visiting 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. The aim is to help you discern whether or not this is the church family the Lord is calling you to. If we discover together that this isn’t the church for you, we want to help you find another church. If by the end of the class you believe this is where the Lord is leading you, then we’d love to take steps toward welcoming you as a member and assisting you to plug into the life of the church.
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AUGUST 29 IMMEDIATELY AFTER CHURCH AT THE HOULTON HOME.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.
THIS WEDNESDAY AT MORRISON PARK
Throughout the summer, members of the church have been gathering for a casual park day. This has been a once-a-week hangout time to encourage fellowship, meet others, and spend time in the city where we have been called.
We have experienced the Lord’s work through our time together. This time has allowed us to meet various patrons who frequent the park. We have been able to engage in fruitful conversations with members of our congregation and with guests who have joined us as well.
There is one more chance to gather as we wrap up for the summer. Anyone is welcome, whether you have kids or not. Bring a blanket or chair and some snacks and meet us a Morrison Park August 18th at 9:30 am. We hope to see you there!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, EMAIL OFFICE@CROSSOFGRACESA.ORG
GOD GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE
In 1 Samuel 2:1-11, Hannah exults in the grace that God has shown her in the midst of her weakness. Little would Hannah know, but her simple song introduces one of the major themes of the rest of the book and, in fact, the world we live in, over which God is King. This principle is that God gives grace to the humble and opposes the proud. He gives strength in weakness. Riches in poverty. Joy in repentance. This reversal of worldly values is essential to the Christian life and requires a daily clinging to the cross of Christ, where the greatest reversal of all took place. Listen to this Sunday’s sermon and read the below-referenced articles to learn more and to grow in cultivating humility.
Assume You Are Wrong by Tim Shorey
God Does Not Need You To Be Strong by Jon Bloom
In Marriage, As In Life, Weak Is Strong by Dave Harvey
Seven Subtle Symptoms of Pride by Fabienne Harford
SEE UPDATED INFORMATION BELOW
Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers
Childcare: Not provided
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time: 5-8pm
Location: Benchmark, 601 E Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana
Details: This is an adult only dinner event. Feel free to park in the Ebell Parking lot.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR JOYFUL AND SACRIFICIAL SERVICE
If you have been volunteering on any ministry team at Cross of Grace Santa Ana over the past year, we want you to know how deeply appreciated you are. The pastoral team is grateful for your joyful and sacrificial service. The members of the church whom you serve through your volunteer roles are built up by your selflessness. Volunteering within a church plant can be hard and oftentimes thankless work. We know that you don’t do it for the thanks, but for the honor and glory of the Lord (1 Cor. 10:31).
We’re looking forward to expressing our appreciation during our rescheduled appreciation dinner on Saturday, September 18.
PLEASE JOIN US NEXT TIME
The men of the church meet on the 2nd Thursday of every month for a night of discussion and fellowship. However, this month the Men’s Meeting has been canceled. Please consider joining us next month. We hope to see you there.
AUGUST 9 - AUGUST 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:
WEDNESDAY, August 11: PARK DAY
9:30 am - Morrison Park, Santa Ana
Thursday, August 12: Men’s Meeting
7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market Patio
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13: VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER
7:00 pm - Benchmark Restaurant
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB
10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom
THREE CHURCHES. TWO DAYS. ONE MISSION.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 12th!
Cost - $150 per person - cost includes all expenses except for transportation to and from the retreat
Scholarships available
Sunday gathering will be conducted onsite together in Idyllwild
Children 3 and under are free
3 days of:
God-glorifying, soul-edifying teaching
Fun and activities
Fellowship with the people you love and people you will come to love
Separating from the routine to draw near to God, your church and your family
SPREADING THE JOY OF JESUS TO EVERY CALIFORNIAN.
October 8-10, 2021
Idyllwild, CA