Easter Week Plan at Christ Reformed Church (April 12)

Week Five of the Covid-19 Exile

At the direction of the Governor of California, the County of Orange, and City of Anaheim, and in light of the CDC's recommendation about avoiding groups and assemblies, and the need for social distancing, all Lord's Day services and week classes are cancelled for Easter Sunday, April 12.

This Easter Week (Good Friday, and Easter Sunday) we will focus upon Mark's gospel and his account of the climax of Jesus' messianic mission.

On Good Friday (April 10), we will consider Mark's account of Jesus' crucifixion and its meaning for us (Texts:  Mark 15:21-41; Psalm 22:1-31)

On Easter Sunday (April 12), we will take up Mark's account of our Lord's resurrection in light of Isaiah's prophecy concerning the defeat of death (Texts:  Mark 16:1-8, and Isaiah 25:1-12).

Please pray that the spread of the Covid-19 virus is contained by such measures staying at home, social distancing, and the regular washing of hands.  Pray for your fellow church members.  Be sure to check-up on any of your neighbors who may be in need.  More importantly, pray that Jesus Christ be glorified in all that we say and do during this unprecedented public health crisis.

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This Week's Plan at Christ Reformed Church (April 5)

Week Four of the Covid-19 Exile

At the direction of the Governor of California, the County of Orange, and City of Anaheim, and in light of the CDC's recommendation about avoiding groups and assemblies, and the need for social distancing, all Lord's Day services and week classes are cancelled the next two Sundays (Palm Sunday, April 5, and Easter Sunday, April 12).

This Easter Week (Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday) we will focus upon Mark's gospel and his account of the climax of Jesus' messianic mission.

On Palm Sunday (April 5), we will consider Jesus' kingly office in connection with his entrance into Jerusalem (Texts:  2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 11:1-11)

On Good Friday (April 10), we will consider Mark's account of Jesus' crucifixion and its meaning for us (Texts:  Mark 15:21-41; Psalm 22:1-31)

On Easter Sunday (April 12), we will take up Mark's account of our Lord's resurrection in light of Isaiah's prophecy concerning the defeat of death (Texts:  Mark 16:1-8, and Isaiah 25:1-12).

We are asking you to pray that the spread of the Covid-19 virus is contained by such measures staying at home, social distancing, and the regular washing of hands.  Pray for your fellow church members.  Be sure to check-up on your neighbors who may be in need.  More importantly, may Jesus Christ be glorified in all that we say and do during this unprecedented public health crisis.

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This Week's Plan at Christ Reformed Church (March 29)

Week Three of the Covid-19 Exile

At the direction of the Governor of California, the County of Orange, and City of Anaheim, and in light of the CDC's recommendation about avoiding groups and assemblies, and the need for social distancing, all Lord's Day services and classes are cancelled next Lord's Day March 29.

I will continue our series on Romans by video/audio as we move into the "good news section" of Paul's letter to the church in Rome.  Our text will be Romans 3:21-31, "One Is Justified By Faith, Apart from Works."

We are asking you to pray that the spread of the Covid-19 virus is contained by such measures staying at home, social distancing, and the regular washing of hands.  Pray for your fellow church members.  Be sure to check-up on your neighbors who may be in need.  More importantly, may Jesus Christ be glorified in all that we say and do during this unprecedented public health crisis.

Check here for regular updates:  Christ Reformed Church, or Christ Reformed on Facebook.

This Week's Plan at Christ Reformed Church (March 22)

Week Two of the Covid-19 Exile

At the request of the Governor of California, the City of Anaheim, and in light of the CDC's recommendation about avoiding groups and assemblies, all Lord's Day services and classes will be cancelled next Lord's Day March 22.

We will be posting a sermon on Sunday, March 22 -- I will be returning to our series on Romans and covering chapter 3:9-20 as we wrap up the "bad news" section of Romans.

Pray that the spread of the Covid-19 virus is contained by these measures.  Pray for your fellow church members.  Be sure to check-up on your neighbors who may be in need.  More importantly, may Jesus Christ be glorified in all that we say and do during this unprecedented public health crisis.

Return here for updates:  Christ Reformed Church, or Christ Reformed on Facebook.

All Services at Christ Reformed Church Are Cancelled March 15 and 22

Dear Saints:

In light of Governor Newsom’s call to suspend all public gatherings attended by more than 250 people, Christ Reformed Church is cancelling morning and afternoon worship services this coming Lord’s Day (March 15) and the next (March 22). The Academy will not meet this week (March 13) and will resume in April (after Easter, TBD). The Wednesday night Bible Study, Gems and Cadets, and choir practice will be cancelled on March 18 and 25.

A sermon will be posted on the Christ Reformed Church website (Christ Reformed News) each Lord’s Day services are cancelled. We encourage you to listen to the sermon on Sunday morning, read through the liturgy, and pray for the needs of our church, as well as for those impacted by Covid-19.

Covid-19 presents a significant challenge to public safety–especially to the elderly and those in ill-health. The situation is very fluid and we will update you when regular worship services will resume, as well as the safety precautions we will be taking.

Additional updates will be posted on the church website and Facebook pages as they become available.

The words of Psalm 46 remind us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of trial

Psalm 46

1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. 6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire. 10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” 11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

This Week at Christ Reformed Church (March 9-15)

Sunday Morning, March 8:  The Gentiles suppress the knowledge of the truth.  The Jews self-righteously judge the Gentiles.  Now, Paul demonstrates that there are none righteous, and that no one one seeks God,  Our text is Romans 3:9-20.  Our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.   

Afternoon Service:  In our study of the Heidelberg Catechism, we come to the final articles of the Apostles Creed (Lord's Day 21, Q & A, 54-56).  Why do Protestants confess "one holy, catholic, and apostolic church"?  Our afternoon catechism service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  March 11 @ 7:30 p.m.  We continue our series, "Reading the Bible with Paul:  How Paul Interprets the Old Testament."  We take up a new passage (Galatians 3:15-25) and consider the question, "Why the law?  Does Moses supersede Abraham?"

Friday Night Academy:  March 13, @ 7:30 p.m.  We are continuing our study of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.  We are discussing Christ's three-fold office (page 492).

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (March 2-8)

Sunday Morning, March 8:  There is no good good news of the gospel, without the bad news of human sin.  We are working our way through Paul's indictment of those who seek righteousness through obedience to the law.  Our text is Romans 2:17-3:8.  Our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.   

Afternoon Service:  As we continue our study of the Heidelberg Catechism, we come to Lord's Day 20, Q & A 53, and the catechism's discussion of the Holy Spirit.  Our afternoon catechism service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  March 4 @ 7:30 p.m.  We continue our series, "Reading the Bible with Paul:  How Paul Interprets the Old Testament."  We will undertake an exposition of Romans 5:14-21.

Friday Night Academy:  March 6, @ 7:30 p.m.  We are continuing our study of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.  We are discussing Christ's three-fold office (page 492).

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (February 24-March 1)

Sunday Morning, March 1:  As we continue our study of the Book of Romans, we move into Romans chapter 2, and Paul's indictment of those who seek righteousness through obedience to the law.  Our text is Romans 2:1-16.  Our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.   

Afternoon Service:  In our study of the Heidelberg Catechism, we take up Lord's Day 19 (Q & A 50-52) and Christ's kingly office.  Our afternoon catechism service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  February 26 @ 7:30 p.m.  We continue our series, "Reading the Bible with Paul:  How Paul Interprets the Old Testament."  We will undertake an exposition of Romans 5:12-21.

Friday Night Academy:  February 28, @ 7:30 p.m.  We are continuing our study of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.  We begin a discussion of Christ's three-fold office (page 483).

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (February 17-23)

Sunday Morning, February 23:  We resume our series on the Book of Romans.  This coming Lord's Day, we will consider Paul's discussion of our propensity to suppress the truth in unrighteousness.  Our text will be Romans 1:18-32.  Our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.   

Afternoon Service:  Rev. Lenzner will be conducting our afternoon catechism service, which begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  February 19 @ 7:30 p.m.  We continue our series, "Reading the Bible with Paul:  How Paul Interprets the Old Testament."  We are currently focusing upon Romans 5:12-21, and considering "original sin" in Romans 5:12, 18-19.

Friday Night Academy:  February 21, @ 7:30.  We are continuing our study of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.  We pick up with our discussion of the incarnation (page 479).

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This Week at Christ Reformed Church (February 10-16)

Sunday Morning, February 16:  We will ordain and install new elders and deacons.  Our text for this coming Lord's Day is 1 Peter 5:1-11, and Peter's exhortation to elders to "shepherd the flock."  Our worship service begins at 10:30 a.m.   

Afternoon Service:  We continue our discussion of Lord's Day 18 of the Heidelberg Catechism (Q & A 46-49) looking at Christ's Ascension.  Our afternoon service begins @ 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study:  February 12 @ 7:30 p.m.  We continue our series, "Reading the Bible with Paul:  How Paul Interprets the Old Testament."  We are currently focusing upon Romans 5:12-21, and the meaning of "because all sinned" (v. 12).

Friday Night Academy:  February 14, @ 7:30.  We are continuing our study of Mike Horton's theology text, The Christian Faith.  We pick up with our discussion of the incarnation (page 476).

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