Ladies' Book Club: April 29, 2023

Ladies, join us on Saturday, April 29 at 2:00 p.m. for our next Ladies’ Book Club. At this meeting we will be discussing Nancy Guthrie’s book, Even Better than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your Story. For additional information please contact the church office at urcanaheim@aol.com.

Experienced Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie traces 9 themes throughout the Bible, revealing how God’s plan for the new creation will be far more glorious than the original. But this new creation glory isn’t just reserved for the future. The hope of God’s plan for his people transforms everything about our lives today.Our location is to be determined. We hope that you will join us for a great time of fellowship and discussion.

Lord's Day Worship: April 30, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 16:16–24, “Your Sorrow Will Turn Into Joy.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Canons of Dort, First Main Point of Doctrine, Article 3; “God’s Merciful Means.”

Lord's Day Worship: April 23, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from Exodus 7:1–13, “God’s Prophet, Egypt’s Pharaoh, Israel’s LORD.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Canons of Dort, First Main Point of Doctrine, Articles 1-2; “The Ugly Truth & The Good News.”

Lord's Day Worship: April 16, 2023

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 Ventura will be preaching from Luke 18:15-17, “They Are Weak, but He is Strong.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Ventura will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 1; “Does God Change?”

Easter Week Services - 2023

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

Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 (10:30 a.m.)

The Old Testament Lesson: Zechariah 9:9-13

The New Testament Lesson: Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon: “Behold, Your King Is Coming to You, Humble”

Maundy Thursday Service: April 6, 2023 (7:30 p.m.)

The Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 16:1-18

The New Testament Lesson: John 6:53-63

The Sermon: “True Food and True Drink”

Good Friday Service, April 7, 2023 (7:30 p.m.)

The Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 25:10-22

Psalter Lesson: Psalm 22

The New Testament Lesson: Romans 3:25-26

The Sermon: “Propitiation by His Blood”

Easter Sunday Service, April 9, 2023 (10:30 a.m.)

The Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 52:13–53:12

The New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:1–11

The Sermon: “He Was Raised on the Third Day”

Ordination Service for Dr. Charles Lee Irons - First Chino URC, April 15, 2023

Ordination Service for Dr. Charles Lee Irons — The Consistory of the First United Reformed Church of Chino, California, is pleased to announce the planned ordination/installation service for candidate Dr. Irons. Dr. Irons accepted our call  to be the part-time church planter for the Santa Clarita United Reformed Church. The service will take place at our church on Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 in the morning. Please pray for God's blessing upon Dr. Irons and the Santa Clarita congregation.

Lord's Day Worship: Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from Matthew 21:1–11, “Behold, Your King Is Coming to You, Humble.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Canons of Dort, Third and Fourth Main Points of Doctrine, Articles 8–11; “The Lord Opened Her Heart.”

Lord's Day Worship: March 26, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 16:4–15, “He Will Guide You into All the Truth.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Canons of Dort, Third and Fourth Main Point of Doctrine, Articles 1-3; “None is Righteous, No, Not One.”

Lord's Day Worship: March 19, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. William Godfrey will be preaching from Mark 4:35–41, “Does Jesus Care?”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Godfrey will be teaching from the Heideberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 36, “Blasphemy and Blessing.”

Lord's Day Worship: March 12, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from Psalm 2, “I Have Set My King on Zion.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Canons of Dort, The Second Main Point of Doctrine: Articles 1-2, 8-9; “The Saving Effectiveness of Christ’s Death.”

Lord's Day Worship: March 5, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Chuck Tedrick will be preaching from Luke 9:1–20, “Dinner Impossible.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Tedrick will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 43; “What Is Truth?”

Lord's Day Worship: February 26, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Dr. Scott Clark will be preaching from Psalm 110 and Hebrews 7:14–28, “Subduing, Saving, Signifying.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Dr. Clark will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 9; “Father, Creator, Provider.”

Lord's Day Worship: February 19, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 14:40; 2 Timothy 4:2; Acts 14:21–23; Acts 6:1–7; “Good Order.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Canons of Dort: The First Main Point of Doctrine, Article 7. The sermon is entitled: “Unconditionally Elected In Christ before Time.”

Congregational Meeting: February 12, 2023

The congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, February 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the sanctuary.

The consistory asks that all members of Christ Reformed church make plans to attend this meeting.

We plan to elect officers, ratify the 2023 budget, and discuss the state of the church during this time. There will also be a council-approved revision of the church bylaws presented for ratification. This will allow the council to select the Treasurer from among members of the congregation (not just from among the serving deacons as required now), as long as he is a current or former elder or deacon.

The following two men have been nominated as candidates to fill the (2) three-year terms for the office of elder: Kenneth Drost and Dr. Joshua Parsons. The following five men have been nominated to fill the (3) three-year terms for the office of deacon: Les Connard, Michael Russell, Barrett Taylor, Robert Vasquez and William Webright. If you are not acquainted with these men, we encourage you to take the opportunity to speak with them and get to know them.

Lord's Day Worship: February 5, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 15:9–17, “Abide in My Love.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 52. The sermon is entitled: “Uphold Us and Make Us Strong.” 

Ladies' Book Club: February 4, 2023

Saturday, February 4, the Ladies’ Book Club will discuss the Introduction Essay to John Owen's The Death of Death in the Death of Christ. The Introduction is by J. I. Packer, whose name you will recognize from his book, Knowing God. This Essay is available free from www.monergism.com.  We will meet at the home of Mario and Jennyn Herrera: 25Corte Riveria, Lake Elsinore, CA 92532. Please join us for this wonderful time of fellowship and discussion.

Lord's Day Worship: January 29, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 15:1–8, “I Am the True Vine.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 51. The sermon is entitled: ““Forgive Us Our Debts.”

Lord's Day Worship: January 22, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 14:25–31, “‘I Am Going Away, and I Will Come to You.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 50. The sermon is entitled: “Our Daily Bread.”

A Note of Thanks to our Choir, Choir Director and Organist!

A Note of Thanks to our Choir, Choir Director and Organist!

We wish to thank our Choir, Choir Director, and Organist for their tireless efforts to bring us beautiful, Christ centered hymns and Psalms during our Worship services throughout this past year. You are truly appreciated.

Director: Brian Hogan

Organist: Agatha Teague

Sopranos: Joy Dudley, Alicia Silva, Emily and Judy Yamada

Altos: Julie Carson, Michelle Hogan and Roberta Scherbarth

Tenors: Drew Brouwer, Gregg Geary, Joseph Ratzlaff and John Woodward

Bass: Timothy Chen, Martin Mushik and Mark Russell

Lord's Day Worship: January 15, 2023

Sunday Morning:  The worship service is held in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m., and available via Livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from Psalm 10, “Why, O LORD, Do You Stand Far Away?”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service is held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via Livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Heidelberg Catechism, Lord's Day 49. The sermon is entitled: ““Thy Will Be Done.”