ALL LADIES, HIGH-SCHOOL AGED AND OLDER ARE INVITED

Each month, the ladies of CGSA gather for a time of discussion, encouragement, and prayer. All to promote the growth of women in Christ as women in Christ.

Tonight, they’ll dive into their second of three discussions of the book My Dear Hemlock. A modern take on C.S. Lewis’ classic, The Screwtape Letters, which is designed to answer the question, “What if Screwtape tempted a woman?” Whether you’ve read the book or not, come and join in on a conversation that promises to be the best kind of provocative and point you back to Christ. We hope to see you there!

JOIN IN TONIGHT AT 7PM AT THE SCHLIEDER HOME

THIS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Starting tomorrow, we're hosting a Journey of Generosity (JOG) retreat. It's a Friday - Saturday retreat led by our own Daniel Lee that's all about the joy that comes through generous living. We'll watch video stories, engage in personal Bible study, have focused solitude time before the Lord, and participate in authentic conversations with our friends. And at the end of it there won't be any financial ask of any kind! 

Here are the details:

• When: Friday, Sept 26 - Saturday, Sept 27.

  • 9/26 - 7pm-9pm with coffee and refreshments.

  • 9/27 - 9am-3pm with coffee, refreshments, and lunch. 

• Where: the Lee home.

• The event is entirely free.

• No childcare will be provided.

Your pastors got to attend one of these retreats earlier this year and we can't overstate the impact it made on us. We're jealous for you to have this experience as well. We believe the ceiling for joy in generosity is much higher than we've come to expect.

If you want to raise that ceiling, become a more grateful person, and believe even harder that “It’s more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), then this journey is for you! Space is limited, RSVP today!

You can learn more about the JOG here.

Reach out to Pastor Jeff to RSVP or ask any questions

CHRIST IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH

This upcoming Sunday, we have the privilege of welcoming new members into our midst. These are people who have committed to participating in the life of the church and performing the “one anothers” of Scripture with this local body of Christ. They’re also individuals with whom we commit to do the same. We praise God for sending more laborers into his harvest, adding more members to our family, and advancing his gospel in Santa Ana.

Come ready to celebrate what the Lord is doing among us!

SEPTEMBER 23 - SEPTEMBER 29

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. Below we’ve got a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Women’s Meeting

  • 7:00pm - Schlieder Home

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• Journey of Generosity

  • Lee Home

  • 9/26 - 7pm-9pm

  • 9/27 - 9am-3pm

  • Learn more & sign-up here

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

• Sunday Gathering at Ebell Club & New Member Sunday

  • 10:00am - Meeting Room: Ballroom

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

• The Bridge Course

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • Invite your friends to join us for Bridge!

WE TOOK OUR JOY IN JESUS ON THE ROAD

This Sunday, we held our first ever service in the park! We worshiped God right in the middle of the neighborhood he’s placed us in and what a wonderful time it was! We gathered in the open, sang loud for all to hear, and offered our French Park neighbors a window into the joy we have in Jesus.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped bring everything from tables and chairs to coffee and sweet breads.

WHENEVER GOD WANTS IT TO

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been freshly convinced that we are people in need of revival in a world that desperately needs reviving. We’re asking God to do something about it. But, what if he doesn’t answer? What if revival doesn’t come quickly enough? What if we do all this now, and nothing seems to change? Waiting is hard. But the words of Christ in Mark 4:26-32 speak into our longing and help us wait with hope. His short answer to our big question, “When will revival come?” is “Whenever God wants it to come.” There’s nothing we can do to get around waiting on him. It's all in his hands and on his timetable (Mk 4:26-29). But this isn't bad news for us! Because Jesus makes it plain that God definitely wants to bring revival (Mk 4:30-32). He desires to make our little church grow up like a big tree that can shelter countless Santa Ana neighbors under the shade of its branches.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

THURSDAY AND FRIDAY AT 7PM

This week, 4 groups will meet throughout our city to share in the joy of Jesus and apply his gospel to each other’s lives. Outside of Sunday mornings, small groups are the most important moments in the life of our church. Make it a priority to attend one this week as we continue the Proclaim Course: a 4-part series of talks and discussions designed to encourage and equip believers to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. This time around we’ll ask, “How do I become a friend of sinners?”

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

SEE YOU AT FRENCH PARK AT 10AM

It’s time to take our joy in Jesus on the road. This Sunday, we’ll be taking our service right into the middle of our neighborhood. We’ll seize a special opportunity to gather together in the open, sit under the shade of the tall park trees, and offer our neighbors a window into the goodness of belonging to Jesus. Complete with coffee, donuts, and pan dulce to share.

Because this service will look a little different than a normal Sunday morning, here are a few things to note:

• Children’s Ministry: We won’t be offering our regular children’s classes. Instead, kids will stay with their families during the service. To help them stay engaged, we’ll provide some simple activities to keep their hands busy while still allowing them to listen and participate.

• What to Bring: We’ll provide a number of seats. But to make sure there’s enough to go around, we encourage you to bring your lawn chairs or blankets. We’ll have coffee and treats, but you’re welcome to bring some water and anything else you need to be comfortable outdoors.

• Where to Park: Anywhere you can along French or Minter St. Additional parking can be found on Vance, Tenth, or the other surrounding streets.

We can’t wait to worship together in French Park! Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and join us for this special Sunday of celebrating Jesus in the center of our neighborhood.

SEPTEMBER 26 & SEPTEMBER 27

Next week, we're hosting a Journey of Generosity (JOG) retreat. It's a Friday - Saturday retreat led by our own Daniel Lee that's all about the joy that comes through generous living. We'll watch video stories, engage in personal Bible study, have focused solitude time before the Lord, and participate in authentic conversations with our friends. And at the end of it there won't be any financial ask of any kind! 

Here are the details:

• When: Friday, Sept 26 - Saturday, Sept 27.

  • 9/26 - 7pm-9pm with coffee and refreshments.

  • 9/27 - 9am-3pm with coffee, refreshments, and lunch. 

• Where: the Lee home.

• The event is entirely free.

• No childcare will be provided.

Your pastors got to attend one of these retreats earlier this year and we can't overstate the impact it made on us. We're jealous for you to have this experience as well. We believe the ceiling for joy in generosity is much higher than we've come to expect.

If you want to raise that ceiling, become a more grateful person, and believe even harder that “It’s more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), then this journey is for you! Space is limited, RSVP today!

You can learn more about the JOG here.

Reach out to Pastor Jeff to RSVP or ask any questions

SEPTEMBER 16 - SEPTEMBER 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. Below we’ve got a snapshot of what’s on the calendar this week:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Small Group

  • 7:00pm - Schlieder and Roenicke Homes

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

• Small Group

  • 7:00pm - Houlton and Erkelens Homes

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

• Sunday Gathering at French Park

  • 10:00am - French Park Grass Area

    • Find more details here

• Youth Ministry

  • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • Learn more about Youth Ministry here

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• The Bridge Course

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

    • It’s not too late to invite your friends to register for Bridge!