DIGITAL CHECK-IN STARTS NOVEMBER 20TH

The day has finally arrived - we're rolling out a digital check-in process for our Children's Ministry. After 5 years, the future is now. Digital check-in is here! Our hope is to simplify check-in for guests and volunteers, while still prioritizing the safety of our kids. Beginning Sunday 11/20, you’ll notice a new table in the lobby. You’ll see a Children’s Ministry Check-In sign, some instructions, and a few QR codes. You can check your kids into Children’s Ministry early there. This is what it will look like:

• Scan the QR code on the table.

• Fill out the registration form. We’re switching check in systems, so you’ll need to fill out a new child registration form.

• After you’ve completed the one-time registration form, you can check-in your children through our online Check-In form, grab a sticker and you’re free to drop off your child during the 3-minute break.

Overall, this will help make check in easier and give you more time to talk to and meet new people during the break. We are encouraging all families to complete the pre-check in process before the start of service.

THIS WILL BE THE LAST MEN’S MEETING OF 2022

All guys, 15 years and older, are invited to participate in a conversation where "men talk like men" about God. The topics are chosen to challenge the group and promote humble theological dialogue. Meets every second Thursday at the 4th Street Market patio at 7:00 pm.

NOVEMBER 7 - NOVEMBER 14

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, NOVEMBER 10: MEN’S MEETING

• 7:00 pm - Fourth Street Market Patio

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Theater

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14: FALL FINANCE CLASS

• 7:00 pm - Cunningham Home

BY GOD’S GRACE, WE CELEBRATED A MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY AS A CHURCH IN SANTA ANA

November 5th marked the FIFTH anniversary of our first service in Downtown Santa Ana! By God’s grace, this church was planted, sustained, and has been richly blessed through his faithful love over the years. Praise God for building his church, bringing the increase, and binding us all together to share in and celebrate the joy of Jesus!

We gathered this past Sunday for a celebration, which included a nacho and churro bar, a testimony from many members past and present, our annual kickball game, a piñata and lots of great fellowship with one another. Enjoy some pictures that captured our celebration!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL ALBUM

Jason Roenicke has been serving for the past 11 months as an intern at Cross of Grace Santa Ana. The role he’s occupied is one which serves the purpose of equipping and of evaluation. We’ve wondered if God has called Jason to be a pastor of Cross of Grace Santa Ana. He wonders the same thing. And we believe it’s a task given to the local church to assess the calling and gifting of a potential pastor.

ONE MORE WEEK TO SUBMIT YOUR FEEDBACK ON JASON’S INTERNSHIP

So far, we’ve heard nothing but positive feedback. We’re grateful to God for the work that seems to be evidenced in his life. However, we won’t assume we’ve heard everything from you. Before Jason proceeds on to the next stage of being positioned as a leader in our church, we’re giving you a final opportunity to provide your assessment of his leadership, character and influence in the church. Maybe it’s nothing but good reports and evidence of God’s grace. If so, go ahead and tell us. We want to be prudent where we need to be prudent and celebrate where we can celebrate.

YOUR THOUGHTS CAN BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THIS FORM.

WE ARE GOD’S PLAN TO SPREAD THE JOY OF OUR SAVIOR TO THE PEOPLE OF SANTA ANA

God has sustained Cross of Grace Santa Ana for five years in our city. To mark the occasion, we asked Eric Turbedsky, Senior Pastor of Sovereign Grace Church of Orange, to come and preach from 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. Eric leads the church that sent us out with a dream of becoming a church in the heart of Santa Ana. In Sunday’s sermon, He reminded us of how marvelous it is that God would love us and that He would send us. Listen to the sermon and become captivated once again by the fact that you’ve been chosen to be a part of God’s mission to save people to the ends of the earth.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

FIVE YEARS OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS

Our 5th anniversary is here! This Sunday marks half a decade of Jesus building and sustaining Cross of Grace Santa Ana. We can’t wait to celebrate with kickball, fellowship, and a giant nacho bar. It’s happening at the Houlton home right after the service. We’ll provide a piñata for the kids and a dessert for everyone. Here’s how you can prepare to party with us:

• Sign up for our potluck here. Because nacho bars don’t build themselves.

• Bring along some athletic wear and tennis shoes for our annual cul-de-sac kickball contest.

Contact the church office with any questions.

WE CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU!

CLOCKS WILL “FALL BACK” AS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS SUNDAY

It is almost time to fall back! Daylight Savings time 2022 ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 6. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep, and we’ll see you Sunday morning for our weekly celebration of life in Christ.

THERE ARE ONLY 2 SMALL GROUP MEETINGS LEFT IN 2022

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

OCTOBER 31 - NOVEMBER 7

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, NOVEMBER 4: SMALL GROUP

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

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: SUNDAY GATHERING AT THE EBELL CLUB

• 10:00 am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

• 12:30 pm - Houlton Home

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7: FALL FINANCE CLASS

• 7:00 pm - Cunningham Home