1 JOHN 5:1-5

On Sunday, we worshiped in the middle of French Park and offered our neighbors a window into what our life is like. So what should they see when they look in on us? Even more, what does a watching world so often see when they take a look at God's people? They might see boundaries, restrictions, and divine-duties that cannot possibly co-exist with joy. But 1 Jn 5:1-5 tells us that while God has given us commands, "his commandments are not burdensome" (5:3). Yes, there are fences, but they're set in place for our flourishing. Of course there are rules, but they've been laid down by a loving Father. Sure, it might seem weird to a watching world, but our faith has overcome the world.  

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

DINNER AT TACOS LOS CHOLOS

Our Women’s Ministry exists to spur women on in their pursuit of Christ through biblical discussion and building friendships. This month, the ladies will break from the typical meeting format and enjoy dinner in DTSA. Join in for a night of fun and fellowship in the center of our city! Contact us here for location details. RSVP with Taylor Schlieder.

LADIES, WE’LL SEE YOU TONIGHT AT 6:30PM!

MOVIE NIGHT THIS FridaY @7PM

All young adults 18-30 are invited to a movie night at the Madrigals! Come ready to deepen friendships and enjoy God’s good gifts. Guests are welcome.

JOIN IN AT THE MADRIGAL HOME

THIS SUNDAY AT 10AM

It’s time to take our joy in Jesus on the road! This Sunday, we’re bringing our service right into the heart of French Park (901 French St, Sant Ana). Worshiping in the midst of our neighbors and welcoming them into the goodness of Jesus. Complete with coffee, donuts, and pan dulce to share.

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 in the park! Mark your calendars, invite a friend, and join us for this special Sunday of celebrating Jesus in the center of our neighborhood.

APRIL 21 - APRIL 27

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, APRIL 21

• Basketball in the Park

  • 6:30pm - El Camino Real Park

    • Reach out to Manny for more info

THURSDAY, APRIL 23

• French Park Run Club

  • 6:30am - French Park Grass Area

• Women’s Meeting

  • 6:30pm - Tacos Los Cholos, DTSA

FRIDAY, APRIL 24

• Young Adults Gathering

  • 7:00pm - Madrigal Home

    • Contact us here for location details

SUNDAY, APRIL 26

• Sunday Service in the Park

  • 10:00am - French Park

    • Find more info here

MONDAY, APRIL 27

• The Bridge Course

  • 7:00pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

  • Invite someone to join us!

MATCHA & COFFEE STAND- APRIL 25TH

The youth of Cross of Grace Santa Ana are raising funds for Youth Camp in July!

This month, their fundraiser is a Matcha & Coffee Stand! It’s a twist on the classic lemonade stand. We’ll have our youth mixing up matcha &coffee, and serving up some sweet treats. There will be music and some seating so you can stay and hang out with us.

Come support this fundraiser and share the info with others.

FIND THE SHAREABLE FLYER HERE

STARTING POINT- SUNDAY, MAY 3

Join us for Starting Point if you’ve been visiting Cross of Grace for any length of time and:

• Have questions about the church.

• Are interested in being baptized.

• Are wondering if God is calling them to make Cross of Grace their church home.

• Are ready to take the next step in pursuing church membership.

Wherever you’re at in the process, Starting Point is the class for you! Immediately after church at the Schlieder home in Santa Ana with lunch and childcare provided.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

EXODUS 20:1-2: INTRODUCTION TO THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

Exodus 19 made it clear the people of Israel were saved for life with God. But what does that life look like practically lived out? Enter Exodus 20:1-17. More than anything else, it looks like these 10 things. These 10 words. These 10 Commandments God gave to Israel to stand at the heart of their relationship with him. But, do they still matter in our relationship with God today? Listen to the sermon to learn more about the goodness of God’s Law and the way it guides the lives of God’s redeemed people.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

MAY 15 & 16

Coming this May, we are hosting another 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 a time of quiet reflection 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, May 15 - Saturday, May 16

  • 5/15 - 7pm-9pm with coffee and refreshments.

  • 5/16 - 9am-3pm with coffee, refreshments, and lunch. 

• Where: the Lee home

• The event is entirely free.

• No childcare will be provided.

Want to live more generously? 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 Daniel Lee to RSVP or ask any questions

THURSDAY & FRIDAY NIGHT

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. Why? Because as author Paul Tripp puts it, “We can’t become the Christians we are meant to be by being alone with God. This is not God’s intent. What we become, we become together.” So don’t miss this opportunity to receive God’s grace through each other.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE