WORSHIP THE ONE WHO HAS THE WORDS OF LIFE

In his grace our God has spoken to us! He has revealed his truth through his Son and in the Scriptures and applied it to our hearts by his Spirit. As his people, we’ve been given his words which guide our lives as well as the word which gives us life - the gospel. This Sunday, we’ll sing a song which celebrates the beauty of these words, as we worship the One who breathed them out. Listen to Your Words Are Wonderful and read the lyrics below so that you’re ready to sing along.

VERSE 1
Your words are wonderful, unfolding like the dawn
A wellspring and the rock we rest upon
We trust Your promises that keep our hope alive
They steady us throughout life’s weary climb

CHORUS
Where else can we go? Where else can we go?
You have the words of life, the words of life

VERSE 2
Come write Your holy truth upon our longing hearts
And strengthen us to shine against the dark
Lord, guard us from the lies the enemy will speak
No guilt remains for those You have redeemed

CHORUS 2
Where else can we go? Where else can we go?
You have the words of life, the words of life
Make Your glory known, make Your glory known
Through all Your words of life, Your words of life

BRIDGE
Give us ears to hear and eyes to see
Help us in our doubt and unbelief
Give us ears to hear and eyes to see
Help us in our doubt and unbelief
Give us ears to hear and eyes to see
Help us in our doubt and unbelief

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Our small groups are a context where biblical discipleship happens within the church. In other words, they’re small expressions of the local church where Gospel ministry takes place. 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. Outside of Sunday mornings, these are the most important moments in the life of our local church. Carve this time out in your calendar every other week to be refreshed in the Gospel and to serve your friends by helping to point their lives to Christ.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

JUNE 13 - JUNE 19

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, JUNE 17: SMALL GROUPS

• 7:00 pm - Schlieder and Erkelens Home

SUNDAY, JUNE 19: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

GATHER WITH FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS THROUGHOUT SANTA ANA THIS SUMMER

The City of Santa Ana offers many fun, educational and exciting events and activities for people of all ages! From swimming pools to concerts in the park and various library activities. Let’s enjoy our city while spreading Jesus’ joy to our city this summer.

CHECK OUT THE SANTA ANA EVENTS PAGE HERE

A KINGDOM LIKE NO OTHER

On Sunday, guest preacher Mike Davis from our sending church, Sovereign Grace Church of Orange, preached from Colossians 1:13-14. He helped us to behold the beauty of the church as the kingdom of Christ. What makes this kingdom better and more beautiful than all the other kingdoms of the world? It is ruled by Christ, the amazing King who is supreme in power and abounding in love. It is a place of redemption, hope, and forgiveness freely given while the kingdom of this world is characterized by condemnation, enslavement, and hopelessness. Its citizens are a special people who proclaim the excellencies of the King and live out the beautifully strange culture of his kingdom. When we behold this beauty, there’s nowhere else we’d ever want to be. Listen to this message to learn more about the kingdom without comparison.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

STARTING POINT- SUNDAY, JUNE 26

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 for Starting Point. One two hour class immediately after church at the Schlieder home in Santa Ana. Lunch and childcare will be provided.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

ALL GUYS 15 YEARS AND OLDER ARE INVITED TO ATTEND

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.

JUNE 6 - JUNE 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, JUNE 9: MEN’S MEETING

• 7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market Patio

SUNDAY, JUNE 12: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT ALL SUMMER LONG

Summer is here and Movies in the Park are back! These movie nights are a great way to spend time together in the midst of our neighbors. Pick a night (or a few!) and make plans to go into the city this summer!

For more details click here.

THE BEAUTY OF THE CHURCH IS THE CHURCH LOVING THE CHURCH

On Sunday, guest preacher Tim Lambros from Sovereign Grace Church of Tucson, AZ preached from John 13:31-35. He helped us to behold the beauty of the church as the people of Christ. A people who are beautiful because they are marked by love. Created through the self-sacrificial love of Christ upon the cross. Called to live out this love with one another through service, patience, and perseverance. Known for beautifully shining forth the brilliant light of the love of Christ for all to see. Listen to this message to learn more of what it means for the church to be known by her love for the church.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE