Last Chance to Register for the Fall Class

THE CLASS STARTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Do you want to learn how to manage your finances, get out of debt, and build wealth? Then register for our fall 2022 class centered on teaching you Biblical principles to help you manage and get control of your finances for God’s glory. The classes are conducted in a small group setting, using a discussion format and Dave Ramsey’s book The Total Money Makeover.

6 CLASSES, MONDAYS @ 7PM

Jim and Angie Cunningham will lead the class and host at their home. Their mentorship is invaluable. Each person in the group must purchase the book. The book is available in English and Spanish.

SIGN UP HERE

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Small Groups Meet This Friday

EVERY 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moment in the life of our church. They are a context where biblical discipleship happens within the church as we connect the truths of the gospel to every aspect of our lives. 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. Carve this time out in your calendar to be refreshed in the gospel and to serve your friends by pointing their lives to Christ.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

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Fiestas Patrias Festival in DTSA This Saturday

MAKE YOUR WAY DOWNTOWN THIS WEEKEND

On September 17 and 18 the city of Santa Ana is putting on the Fiestas Patrias festival recognizing Hispanic and Latino culture and marking the independence of various Latin American countries. They’ll be celebrating with street fair festivities that include live music, food, cultural exhibitors, carnival rides, and more. The event takes place from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. each day on Flower Street between Civic Center Drive and Santa Ana Boulevard.

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This Week at Cross of Grace

SEPTEMBER 12 - SEPTEMBER 18

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 16: SMALL GROUP

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

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

  • 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

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Festival of Nations Recap

WHAT A CELEBRATION IT WAS!

This year marked our 4th annual Festival of Nations celebration. It was a celebration of the beauty of our unity in diversity in and through Christ Jesus. On the same week as our city celebrates Dia De La Independencia, we celebrate our dependence on Christ and what He has created in our small church. See some of the moments we were able to capture on camera. Congratulations to Deanna Curiel, winner of Best Dessert, Truett, Silas and Karsten Houlton, winners of Best Kids Dish and, for the second year in a row, Haiyan Shelton, winner of Best in the World!

SEE THE FULL PHOTO ALBUM HERE

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Final Days to Register for Celebration 2022

THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 18

Celebration 2022 is right around the corner. We’re expectant the Lord will meet us as we come together with our sister churches in the mountains. It’s a special event, and no one leaves with regrets. Still on the fence? Don’t be. We’ve got it all covered from financial aid to helping you with any concerns. We’re here to make it work, because we want to see you there! Contact us with any questions.

DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE

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Don’t Be Surprised By The Gospel’s Rejection

ALWAYS BE SURPRISED BY GRACE

In Mark 4:1-20, the pace of the story slows down and we take our seats along the sea as Jesus teaches from his floating pulpit. And as he teaches, it’s all in parables. Jesus tells stories drawn from the everyday stuff of life that reveal the true nature of the kingdom he’s come to bring and the proper response to it. In the well-known parable of the sower, Jesus explains that though everyone hears him, not everyone truly “hears” him. The four soils represent four responses to the gospel message. Three of these are ultimately a rejection of that message. While one of them is the genuine reception of the gospel by grace through faith, that evidences itself through good fruit. Jesus explains this parable to us so that we would not be surprised or shaken by various types of rejection of the gospel, but would always be surprised by and celebrate grace where it’s found in and around us.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

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Mi Alma Esperará

SINGING A FAMILIAR SONG IN A NEW WAY

The Church is the people of God made up of all those he’s called from every tribe, nation, and tongue (Rev 7:9). Our church is made up of a multi-lingual people who live in a multi-lingual city. We express our love for our city and enjoy our unity in our diversity as we sing songs in both English and Spanish. Last week, we worshipped God as we sang “My Soul Will Wait (Psalm 62).” And this week, we’ll sing the Spanish translation, “Mi Alma Esperará” as we worship the One God who’s united us in one family. Listen to the song here and read the lyrics below so that you’re ready to sing along!

VERSE 1
Si me acecha Satanás y desmayo en mi interior,
Si me cubre oscuridad y me agobia el temor;
En silencio esperaré, confiaré en Ti, Señor,
Tu Palabra es mi sostén.

CHORUS
Tú, mi Salvación, mi fortaleza,
Esperanza fiel y roca eterna,
Mi alma, o Dios, esperará por Ti.

VERSE 2
Tú, mi escudo y protección, en peligro y tempestad,
Si prospera el pecador, como un soplo pasará;
Yo sé bien que triunfarás, Satanás vencido está,
Tu poder me guardará.

CHORUS 2
Tú mi salvación, mi fortaleza,
Esperanza fiel y roca eterna,
Mi alma, o Dios, esperará por Ti.
En mi soledad, tú, mi consuelo,
Refugio fiel, mi fundamento,
Mi alma, o Dios, esperará por Ti.

VERSE 3
Cuán inexplicable amor, no merezco tu bondad,
Por tu obra de expiación, encontré en Ti la paz;
La batalla terminó, no hay vergüenza ni temor,
Ya la muerte derrotó.

TAG
Derramamos nuestras almas
Ante Ti, Señor.
Confiaremos en tu gracia
Nuestro Salvador.

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See You at Savor Santa Ana Tonight!

MEET IN DTSA AT 6PM

Savor Santa Ana is here! Can’t wait to gather in the heart of the city as we enjoy the food and fare of local restaurant owners and artisans.

SAVOR SANTA ANA WILL REPLACE MENS MEETING THIS MONTH

The whole church is invited to gather together tonight! Come join us for good food with good friends as we take advantage of a great opportunity to love our city and meet our neighbors.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS

Buy tickets online or stop by a ticket booth location to pick up your tickets and a map. Then you decide where to go, choosing among participating vendors across downtown! Ticket booths open at 5 pm, event runs 5:30 to 9:30 pm. Ticket booths are cash only.

Savor Santa Ana is a walking event: your tastings will occur at restaurants that you walk to. Walk around or hop on the free London bus to get around downtown!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

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Our 4th Annual Festival of Nations Celebration is This Sunday

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

This Sunday, at 4pm in the Schlieder backyard we’ll be hosting our fourth annual “Festival of Nations”. Coinciding with Fiestas Patrias and Dia De La Independencia, we 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.

WILL YOU BE TAKING HOME THE PRIZE?

Bring a dish (entrée, dessert, or side) representing your heritage - however you interpret that! 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! 

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