This Week at Cross of Grace

AUGUST 10 -AUGUST 16

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 11

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

  • French Park Run Club

    • 6:30am - French Park

  • Men’s Meeting

    • 7:00pm - Robles Home

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

  • Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

    • 10:00am - Sermon: Building Instructions - Exodus 25-31

  • Youth Ministry

    • 6:30pm - Hopper & Burr in DTSA

      • Learn more about Youth Ministry here

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The Fall Bridge Course is Here!

A CLASS BY OUR CHURCH FOR OUR NEIGHBORS

Each fall, we host The Bridge Course. 10 weeks of wrestling through life's biggest questions, having honest conversations, and exploring the Christian faith. Each week begins with a meal followed by a talk that addresses common questions about life and God. Afterward there is a small-group conversation where participants can share what they believe, ask any questions they have, or just sit back and listen. No one will be called upon, pressured to talk, or forced to believe anything. Click here to learn more about how it works.

Why Bridge?

Because the course creates a context for us to befriend our neighbors, show them the joy we have in Jesus, and invite them to receive it for themselves. How great is that! Our goal is that each of us would invite at least one neighbor, family member, co-worker, or friend who is not yet a Christian, not sure what they believe, or is new to the faith and looking to learn more to join in. Who will you bring to Bridge? Start thinking and praying of who this will be and send them the registration link below.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Who is it for?

  • Anyone seeking answers

  • Anyone who isn’t sure what they believe

  • Anyone who is spiritual but not religious

  • Anyone with doubts about Christianity or wanting to investigate the Christian Faith

  • New Christians or newcomers to the church

  • Anyone who wants to “brush up” on the basics

When and where does it take place?

  • Dates: Mondays from September 14, 2026 - November 16, 2026

  • Time: 7pm-9pm

  • Location: Hopper & Burr, 202 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

How can I participate?

  • Take the class yourself. Have your questions answered, and be strengthened in your faith.

  • Invite someone to Bridge (and attend the course with them).

  • Volunteer to serve with the class.

REGISTER FOR THE CLASS HERE

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER HERE

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The Covenant Ceremony

EXODUS 24:1-18

In Exodus 24 the action of the story resumes. God has been speaking and revealing who he is and what life with him will be like for the past 4 chapters. But now it’s time for Israel to respond. To seal the deal on their special relationship with God. To make it official. This is done through a solemn ceremony that most resembles a wedding. It’s got an altar, vows, and a special symbol which represents the union. And it shows us that the kind of relationship God wants with us calls for the kind of devotion and commitment we find in marriage. A formal, serious, and all-in relationship. And while it’s true that we can be afraid of commitment, God is not. Because the same God who calls for all of us gives us all of him. Through the story of Exodus and gospel of Jesus, we’re invited us to draw near to the God who will never be done with us. To be happily wedded to the Savior who will never withdraw his love.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

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Small Groups Are Back!

EVERY 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Small Groups are back after summer break! 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. Come to one this week ready to catch up with friends, worship the Savior, and spend sweet time together.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SMALL GROUPS, CLICK HERE

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Unify Santa Ana

A NIGHT OF WORSHIP & PRAYER

On August 28, we’re gathering together with other local churches in our city to worship God and pray for revival. We’ll share in the joy of Jesus together and be freshly fueled to spread it all throughout Santa Ana. We’ll fellowship with other believers. We’ll ask for Christ’s prayer to be realized in us, “that they may all be one…so that the world may believe that you have sent me” (Jn 17:21).

Find the event flyer here. Invite your friends. Reach out to Pastor Jeff if you’d like to be involved with the music.

8/28 @HOPE ALIVE CHURCH

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This Week at Cross of Grace

AUGUST 3 -AUGUST 9

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6

  • French Park Run Club

    • 6:30am - French Park

  • Small Groups

    • 6:30pm - Lee home

    • 7:00pm - Mora home

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7

  • Small Groups

    • 7:00pm - Davis & Erkelens homes

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

  • Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

    • 10:00am - Sermon: Covenant Ceremony - Exodus 24:1-18

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The Covenant Promise

EXODUS 23:20-33

The Book of the Covenant ends with a promise. A promise that God would give his people a place to live out their special relationship with him. To bring them into the land he'd long ago promised Abraham. A land that would be a new sort of Eden. A land to plant this fledgling nation. A land out of which he'd one day bring a blessing that would extend to all nations. But in order for them to enter in, they'd have to be ready for a fight. Yet, just as we saw in the victory over Egypt, the battle belongs to the Lord. Even more, this battle back then has everything to do with our fight of faith here and now. Because we, like Israel, are also on our way to a promised land.

*Due to technical issues, the audio might be hard to hear. We’ve got the sermon manuscript to help you follow along.

LISTEN TO THE SERMON HERE

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August Prayer Meeting

SATURDAY, 8/1 @9AM

Join us as we pray for all the families participating in the 2026-2027 Pastors College year as well as the families in our church. 9am at the Warm house. Kids are welcome. Invite your friends.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” (Eph 3:14-19)

CONTACT MARINA FOR DETAILS

Sign-up to be Baptized

BAPTISM SUNDAY, AUGUST 23

Join us at the Lee home immediately after church on Sunday, 8/23 to celebrate the baptism of new believers and enjoy a hotdog lunch.

WHAT IS BAPTISM?

Baptism marks the beginning of the Christian life. It’s that moment in which we confess with our mouth what we’ve believed in our hearts. Standing in the presence of God and his people to profess our faith in the sacrificial death and victorious resurrection of Jesus. Signifying our personal share in his dying and rising as we’re immersed into the water and buried with Christ and then raised up with him to walk in newness of life.

If you are interested in being baptized, have questions about baptism, or want to place your faith in Jesus, talk to a member of the pastoral team. They’d be happy to help you take the first step of the Christian life.

SIGN-UP HERE

This Week at Cross of Grace

JULY 27 - AUGUST 2

Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on this week:

TUESDAY, JULY 27

THURSDAY, JULY 30

  • French Park Run Club

    • 6:30am - French Park

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1

  • Prayer Meeting

    • 9am - Warm house

      • Feel free to arrive at 8:30am for cafe y pan

      • Flyer here / reach out to Marina for more info

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2

  • Sunday Gathering at the Ebell Club

    • 10:00am - Sermon: The Covenant Promise - Exodus 23:20-33

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