Easter Week Services 2024

You, your family and friends are invited to join us for our Easter week services at Christ Reformed Church.

Maundy Thursday (7:30 p.m.) - March 28, 2024

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 12:14-28

New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Sermon: “The Lamb's Feast”

Good Friday (7:30 p.m.) - March 29, 2024

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53:1-12

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 7:26-28

Psalter Lesson: Psalm 22:1-31 (Sermon Text)

Sermon: “He Has Done It”

Easter Sunday (10:30 a.m.) - March 31, 2024

Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 31:1-24

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 12:1-3, 18-29

Sermon: “The Suffering King”

Lord's Day Worship: March 24, 2024 (Palm Sunday)

Sunday Morning:  Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The service is held in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Simon Jooste will be preaching from 2 Corinthians 4:7-15, “Crucified psychology.”

Afternoon Catechism Service: Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 13.

Lord's Day Worship: March 17, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from 1 Peter 5:6-14, “Christian Suffering.”

Afternoon Catechism Service: Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 12.

Lord's Day Worship: March 10, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 4:35-41, “The King Over Nature.”

Afternoon Catechism Service

PLEASE NOTE OUR 1:00 PM START TIME

Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 11.

Lord's Day Worship: March 3, 2024

A boost up to see the pastor Preaching

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 4:21-34, “Parables of the Kingdom.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 10.

Lord's Day Worship: February 25, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 4:1-20, ““The Parable of the Sower,” Part 2.

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 9.

Lord's Day Worship: February 18, 2024

Installation of Elders and Deacons

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 4:1-20, ““The Parable of the Sower,” Part 1.

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 8.

Abounding Grace Radio: February 7, 2024

What is True Contentment?

Follow your dreams! Find your truth! Live your best life now! You’ve probably heard these inspirational phrases countless times. In this week’s episode, guest Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan joins Pastor Chris Gordon to discuss how to balance these constant messages of self with the truth of being content in Jesus Christ. They discuss how easy it can be to want more, during the good times and the bad, and address how lack of trust in the Lord can often lead to anxiety and discontent. They turn to the Bible and the writings of the Apostle Paul to address contentment on the job, in a marriage and in family life. Watch this episode for a look at the proper perspective on the true “pursuit of happiness” and the opportunity to re-focus on what the scriptures are teaching. What is True Contentment

Lord's Day Worship: February 11, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 3:20-35, “Citizenship in the Kingdom”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 7.

Congregational Meeting: February 11, 2024

The congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.  We plan to elect officers, ratify the 2024 budget, and discuss the state of the church during this time. The consistory asks that all members of Christ Reformed church make plans to attend this meeting. The following four men have been nominated as elder candidates: Steve Irons, Steven Ornee, Elijah Villafana and Pat Yamada. Three of these elder nominees will serve in office for 3 years, and one candidate will serve in office for 2 years. The following five men have been nominated for the office of deacon: Dr. Tony Bae, Les Connard, Matthew Gevergiz, Wes Hoffmaster, and John Woodward. Three of these elected deacon nominees will serve in office for 3 years, and one elected nominee will serve in office for 1 year. If you are not acquainted with these men, we encourage you to take the opportunity to speak with them and get to know them.

January 31, 2024: The Purpose of the Sacraments

In this week’s episode, Pastor Chris Gordon welcomes guest Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan back to the studio to discuss the final two marks of a true church: the sacraments and church discipline. They go over why the sacraments are sacred and shouldn’t be taken lightly, and dive into the sensitive issue of church discipline. They discuss how many people have trouble submitting to church authority and sometimes don’t know what to do when a loved one falls away. They speak candidly about the importance of administering discipline in a loving, biblical way in order to bring those who have gone astray back into the church, and back to the Lord. They discuss the importance of finding a true church and the step-by step process of how to leave a church that lacks these all-important marks. The Purpose of the Sacraments

Lord's Day Worship: February 4, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 3:7-19 ““Who is Jesus?”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Articles 5-6.

January 24, 2024: "The Marks of a True Church"

In the latest episode on Abounding Grace Radio, Pastor Chris Gordon welcomes guest Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan to discuss the three marks of a true church. They begin with the all-important first mark, preaching the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ. As they break that down, the conversation inevitably turns to how some churches miss that first mark, and in doing so, can literally end up “off road”. They discuss their experiences and analyze the dangers of gimmicky churches, and how easy it is to fall prey to that seeker sensitive/entertainment approach to worship. Stay tuned for part two and three of this compelling conversation as they make their way through the second and third marks of a true church. The Marks of a True Church

Lord's Day Worship: January 28, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 3:1-6 “The Invading King.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Articles 3-4.

Sunday School, January 28, 2024: Rev. Chris Coleman

Pastor Chris Coleman is our former pastor, and currently a church-planter in Vancouver, WA. Pastor and Mrs. Coleman will be at Christ Reformed Church this Sunday, January 28. Chris will be speaking about the church plant (Peace URC) that he has been pastoring since May 2019 during our Sunday school hour in the Fellowship hall. Please join us for this informative update on Peace URC with Pastor Coleman.

Lord's Day Worship: January 21, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 2:23-28; “Lord of the Sabbath.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Borvan will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Articles 2.

Emergency Response Training (ERT): January 21, 2024

The CRef deacons will be holding an Emergency Response Training session on Sunday, January 21, at 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.

This training session will be presented in lieu of Sunday School. This training is recommended for all those who serve and volunteer here at Christ Reformed, as well as any other interested members of the church. We will cover our Emergency Response Team, Emergency Operations Plan, and work through a slideshow about emergency preparedness and security awareness. The training will take approximately one hour, including time for questions. If you have any questions about the training, please contact the church office, urcanaheim@aol.com.

Lord's Day Worship: January 14, 2024

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Daniel Borvan will be preaching from Mark 2:18–22; “Out With the Old, In With the New.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Daniel Borvan will be teaching Belgic Confession, Article 1.