THIS CLASS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE SPRING

The pastoral team has decided to postpone this year’s fall class until the spring of 2022. With a very full fall schedule up ahead, we want to ensure that a subject as important as personal evangelism is given due attention and provided ample space for as many in the church to attend and learn from. Our “Back to the City” initiatives will nevertheless continue and outreach projects will soon be coming to a small group near you! Talk to your small group leader for more information.

ALL GUYS, 15 YEARS AND OLDER, ARE INVITED

Men's Meeting is a monthly conversations in an informal setting, where "men talk like men" about God. The topics are chosen to challenge the group and promote humble theological dialogue. Open to all guys, 15 years and older. Meets every second Thursday at the 4th Street Market patio at 7:00 pm.

SEPTEMBER 6 - SEPTEMBER 12

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, SEPTEMBER 9: MEN’S MEETING

• 7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market Patio

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THE CA CELEBRATION

• Register Here

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: FESTIVAL OF NATIONS

• 4:00 pm- Schlieder Home

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

We had to reschedule the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to Saturday, September 18th. Thank you for being flexible. We have big plans for this events; plans to express our gratitude and for you to know and be reminded of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana. Since we rescheduled this event we need you to RSVP once again to get an updated headcount.

Please click the link below to RSVP before September 9th.

• Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers

• Childcare: Not provided

• Date: 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.

• Questions: Please contact office@crossofgracesa.org

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

THE HOLINESS OF GOD BY R.C. SPROUL

This month’s book of the month is a time-tested classic that effectively teaches Christians about the holy character of the God we serve. Here’s the summary from Ligonier Ministries:

“Central to God’s character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God’s holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people today don’t quite know what to do with words like “awe” or “fear.” Dr. R.C. Sproul, in this classic work, puts the holiness of God in its proper and central place in the Christian life. He paints an awe-inspiring vision of God that encourages Christian to become holy just as God is holy.”

Buy The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul Here

Buy La Santidad de Dios by R.C. Sproul Here

GOD’S HOLINESS IS HIS UTTER UNIQUENESS

The Ark of the Covenant. Not a relic from an Indiana Jones film, nor merely an expensive piece of furniture in the Hebrew Tabernacle. It was a symbol of God’s - the King over all - presence on earth among His people and in 1 Samuel 4-6, the manner in which both Israel and Philistia handle the Ark demonstrate just what kind of King God is. He is a King who will not be manipulated nor mocked; He is a king who will not be trifled with … because He is holy. His holiness lays a claim on our lives. His holiness, just as it demanded something from Israel, demands something from us. Listen to last week’s sermon to learn more.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

AN UNFORGETTABLE EVENING

We had to reschedule the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to Saturday, September 18th. Thank you for being flexible. We have big plans for this events; plans to express our gratitude and for you to know and be reminded of the imminent worth of continuing to labor to spread the joy of Jesus in Santa Ana. Since we rescheduled this event we need you to RSVP once again to get an updated headcount. Please click the link below to RSVP before September 9th.

• Who’s Invited: All Cross of Grace Ministry Team Volunteers

• Childcare: Not provided

• Date: 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.

• Questions: Please contact office@crossofgracesa.org

RSVP FOR THE EVENT HERE

A CELEBRATION OF OUR UNITY IN CHRIST IN THE MIDST OF OUR DIVERSITY

On Sunday, September 12th, we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we want to celebrate what God has built in our church through the Gospel - the gathering of people from all different nationalities and heritages into one new family in Christ.

HOW CAN YOU PREPARE?

1. Bring a dish (entree, dessert or side) representing your national heritage. Bring your best effort. The results will be judged and the “Best In The World” award will be given to the individual whose dish impressed the most. Multiple dishes per family are ok! 

2. Join us at 4pm on Sunday, September 12th in the Schlieder backyard in the heart of Santa Ana.

WE MEET EVERY FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAY AT 7PM

Our small groups encourage genuine relationships within the church. Each group meets in a home, splitting their time between singing, praying, and discussion. Some groups include young children in their meetings. All groups welcome guests.

The following 3 groups meet on Friday:

• Houlton small group @ Houlton home

• Roenicke small group @ Schlieder home

• Erkelens small group @ Erkelens home

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5

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, SEPTEMBER 3: SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00 pm - Houlton, Erkelens and Schlieder Home

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5: STARTING POINT

• 12:15 pm- Schlieder Home