Monthly Archives: January 2013

Mission Viejo

A Note From Kyle

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Hey friends,

Wasn’t last week amazing with our friend Prashan De Visser? Hopefully this week you’ve been able to remember your true identity–created in the image of God–loved and adored by Him–in order for you to love and change the world around you.

This week, I’m so excited as we start our Relationology series. Jeff Maguire will be back kicking things off for us as we learn to navigate the primary source of  beauty and pain in our lives–and that is the relationships with those around us. So, make sure you come hang out with us and be sure to invite your friends, because we all need this truth in our lives.

Also, if you are looking for more about your identity in Jesus, how you were made, who we are as a church, your purpose for life, there’s still time to jump into Rooted. Visit our website, sign up, and get involved. It’s the best way for you to take the plunge into the river of community that is Mariners MV.

peace

kyle

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb

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So, the new year is also the end of a season–the football season. Stay with me. Gladiators of the gridiron face off for championships: NCAA and NFL. The NCAA (BCS) title game left a lot to be desired as Alabama mopped the floor with the not-so-lucky Irish. I’m hopeful that the NFL showdowns will provide more drama and excitement.

Why? There’s something beautiful about people giving everything they have to a cause–even if the cause is a shallow sporting event. Every week, these guys lay it all on the line. And the loser goes home, so you can’t be half-hearted…you can’t be unprepared or unwilling to sacrifice. These champions come at a great cost.

When I was a kid, I’d watch an inspiring game–football, volleyball, basketball–and then I’d be motivated to go out in the front yard and practice my own skills. Today I’m under no delusions of grandeur. I will not become a professional athlete, but I still want to be inspired. I still want to give my life to something. I still want to feel like I’m  a part of a team that’s doing something unique, something special in the world. And you do, too.

Today is full of opportunity. What will you do with it?

This Sunday I will introduce you to a special guest, Prashan De Visser. He is part of a movement that is changing the country of Sri Lanka. At his young age, he is putting it all on the line–and God is blessing his life.

Don’t miss this Sunday. You will be inspired. You will be challenged. And you’ll want to run into your front yard and practice changing the world.

See you Sunday.

Caleb

P.S.: It’s not too late to sign up for Rooted. We have groups on Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Don’t be scared. And if you’ve done Rooted already, who can you get to sign up?

As always, here’s last week’s message in case you missed it.