Sunday School Classes Resumed: April 18, 2021

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The Consistory is pleased to announce that Sunday school classes, preschool through adult, have resumed at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday.

The same disinfecting procedures will be used in the classrooms as in areas of worship, and facemasks will be required. The Consistory encourages families to attend Sunday school regularly as a way to more fully involve parents and their children in the life of the church.

Lord's Day Worship: April 25, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be leading the morning service preaching from John 5:19–30; “Whoever Hears and Believes Has Eternal Life.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 17: “God Set Out to Find Man And He comforted Him.”

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. We recommend that you bring a face covering for each member of your family. If you forget, we will provide one for you. We ask that face coverings be worn when you enter and leave the sanctuary / fellowship hall, singing, speaking, and walking up for communion.

If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

New Member's Class: April 18, 2021

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We will be conducting a six-week new members class beginning Sunday, April 18 at 9:00 a.m.  If you are considering membership or just want to know more about our church, this is an excellent way to get to know us.  Please note that even if you are transferring your membership from another church, this class is a prerequisite for membership here at Christ Reformed Church.  Our former pastor, Dr. Kim Riddlebarger will be the instructor. 

If you are interested in attending either class please contact our secretary at the church office, urcanaheim@aol.com so that she may add your name to the registration list.

Lord's Day Worship: April 18, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Chuck Tedrick will be leading the morning service and preaching from Luke 10:25–37; “Lovers and Doers of Mercy.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Tedrick will be teaching from the Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 36; “Guardians of God's Reputation.”

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. We recommend that you bring a face covering for each member of your family. If you forget, we will provide one for you. We ask that face coverings be worn when you enter and leave the sanctuary / fellowship hall, singing, speaking, and walking up for communion.

If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: April 11, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Brad Lenzner will be leading our service, preaching from John 5:1–18, “I am working”.

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Heidelberg Catechism: Lord’s Day 21, Q & A 54; “Praise the LORD, All Nations!”

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Easter Week Service: March 28 - April 4, 2021

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Easter Week Services – We invite you to join us for our Easter week services here at Christ Reformed Church.  Reservations for our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday service began on Saturday, March 27 at 5:00 p.m. 

Reserve a Seat for In-Person Worship — Christ Reformed Church

If you have questions or need assistance with your reservation, please contact us at the church office (urcanaheim@aol.com)

Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 (10:20 a.m.)

Old Testament Lesson:  1 Kings 17:8–16

New Testament Lesson:  John 4:43–54

Sermon title – “The Word that Jesus Spoke”

Maundy Thursday, April 1, 2021 (7:30 p.m.)

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 12:1–13

New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:23–26

Sermon title – “Our Pilgrim Meal”

Good Friday, April 2, 2021 (7:30 p.m.)

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 53:4–6

Psalter Lesson: Psalm 22

New Testament Lesson: Mark 15:33–39

Sermon title – “Intentionally Forsaken and Killed”

Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 (please arrive by 10:20 a.m.)

Lord's Day Worship: April 4, 2021 (Easter Sunday)

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. and available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Brad Lenzner will be leading our service, preaching from Matthew 28:1-20, “He Has Risen as He Said”.

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Belgic Confession, Article 16.

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: March 28, 2021 (Palm Sunday)

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Brad Lenzner will be leading our service, preaching from John 4:43-54, “The Word that Jesus Spoke.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Belgic Confession.

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Ladies' Book Club: March 27, 2021

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The Ladies’ Book Club hopes that you will join our study of Michael Hortons’ book Core Christianity on Saturday, March 27, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.  We will talk about Chapters 3-5  including discussions regarding the problem of evil, the inerrancy of Scripture, and why we need a savior (total depravity). 

For additional information or to RSVP for the book club please send an email to the church office, urcanaheim@aol.com.

Lord's Day Worship: March 21, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be available via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. William Godfrey will be leading our service, preaching from Genesis 17:1–14, “The Sign of the Covenant.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. William Godfrey will be teaching from the Heidelberg catechism: Lord’s Day 1, Q & A 1.

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: March 14, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be via livestream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 4:27–42, “The Savior of the World.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism service will be held at 1:15 p.m. in the sanctuary and available via livestream. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 14.

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: March 7, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be available via live-stream. This Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 4:16–26, “The True Worship.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:15 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 13; “The Unspeakable Comfort of Providence.”

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Ladies' Book Club: February 27, 2021

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The Ladies’ Book Club will resume meetings (via zoom) on Saturday, February 27 at 2:00 PM. We will begin with Dr. Michael Horton’s book, Core Christianity. This is geared to the lay person but will certainly be both challenging and a wonderful reminder of the truths in God's Word. Our focus will begin with chapters 1 and 2, “Jesus is God” and “God is 3 persons.”  If you are interested in joining the Ladies’ book club please contact the church office at urcanaheim@aol.com.

Lord's Day Worship: February 28, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be live-streamed. This coming Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be leading us in worship. Rev. Lenzner will be preaching from John 4:1–26, “The Living Water.”

Afternoon Catechism Service:  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 12; “The Father Created All Things by His Word.”

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/fellowship hall and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: February 21, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will also be live-streamed.  This coming Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be leading us in worship. Rev.Lenzner will be preaching from John 3:31–36, “The Spirit-filled Son of the Father.”

Afternoon Catechism Service (1:00 PM):  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from Belgic Confession, Article 11; “The Divine Holy Spirit of Truth.

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the sanctuary/courtyard and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: February 14, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard and the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  We have moved back to one service on Sunday mornings. The service will be live-streamed.  This coming Lord’s Day, Rev. Brian Lee will be leading us in worship. Rev. Lee will be preaching from Deuteronomy 6:1 – 9 and 1 Timothy 2:1 – 7, his sermon is entitled: “Politics and the Mission of the Church.”

Afternoon Catechism Service (1:00 PM):  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the sanctuary. Rev. Lee will be teaching from the Heidelberg catechism, Lord’s Day 8; “The Triune Shape of Our Faith.”

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. Face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Congregational Meeting: February 10, 2021

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Due to the extraordinary circumstances that we find ourselves in our annual congregational meeting this year will be held on Wednesday, February 10 at 7:30 p.m. 

A private link for the livestream of the meeting will be E-mailed to church members only.  If you do not receive this E-mail please check your spam folders and contact Winona at the church office urcanaheim@aol.com.

We plan to elect officers, ratify the 2021 budget, and discuss the state of the church during this time. We will be making all needed documents available via E-mail and onsite at the church on January 31, February 3 and 10. Ballots to vote for new officers will be available online February 7 through February 14, details regarding an online voting link to follow. The consistory asks that all members of Christ Reformed church make plans to attend this meeting as they are able. Reservations will be open and available online to all church members beginning February 1st until 6:00 p.m. on February 10th.  

Officer Candidates — The following four men have been nominated as candidates to fill the (3) three-year terms for the office of elder, to replace Eric Akiyoshi, Henry Hernandez and Kim Pridmore whose three-year terms are completed: Nicholas Coleman, Robert Reeves, Jeff Tyler and Elijah Villafana. The following five men have been nominated to fill the (3) three-year terms for the office of deacon, to replace John Bejarano, David Gill and Jeff Phillips whose three-year terms are completed: Michael Chen, James Guan, Dennis Nichols, Ed Nichols, and Joseph Ratzlaff.  If you have any questions please feel free to send an email (urcanaheim@aol.com) to the church office for assistance. While this year’s congregational meeting will, hopefully, be a unique experience, we appreciate your efforts to be in attendance to participate in these important matters.

Lord's Day Worship: February 7, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  This coming Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 3:22–30. His sermon is entitled: “The Completed Joy.”

Afternoon Catechism Service (1:00 PM):  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the courtyard. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Belgic Confession, Article 10; “Jesus Christ Is the True and Eternal God.”

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: January 31, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  This coming Lord’s Day, Rev. Brad Lenzner will be preaching from John 3:16–21. His sermon is entitled: “For God So Loved the World.”

Afternoon Catechism Service (1:00 PM):  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the courtyard. Rev. Lenzner will be teaching from the Belgic Confession, Articles 8 and 9; “The Trinity & Its Witness in Scripture.”

Reservations are open to the entire congregation and required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.

Lord's Day Worship: January 24, 2021

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Sunday Morning:  Worship services will be held in the courtyard at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.  The 9:00 a.m. service will be live-streamed.  This coming Lord’s Day Rev. Chuck Tedrick will be our guest pastor. Rev. Tedrick’s sermon is entitled A Tale of Two Righteousnesses; Philippians 3:1–11.

Afternoon Catechism Service (1:00 PM):  Our Sunday afternoon catechism lesson will be held at 1:00 PM in the courtyard. Rev. Tedrick will be teaching from the Heidelberg catechism: Lord’s Day 45, Q&A 116-119.

Reservations are required each week so that we may prepare the outdoor space and maintain social-distancing. To RSVP, go the link at the top of this page “please reserve a seat.”

Attendance at each service will be limited due to social distancing requirements. face coverings are required for all attendees. If you have any Covid-19 like symptoms, or feel ill, please remain home and watch the service via livestream.