A Note From Jeff

As we started our “Christian?” series this past week, we got such a great response. I’m so encouraged by the questions that so many of you have about Jesus. I love that Mariners Church Mission Viejo is a community of people willing to wrestle with truly meaningful questions about faith and life. Even more so, I love that so many of you are willing to include your friends and neighbors (who also have questions about faith) in that same journey.

The way Jesus talked about and advocated for the poor is a powerful and magnetic force for people who are curious about faith. Even the most hardened skeptics are drawn to Jesus’ compassion for the people living in the margins of society. This week, “Outreach Weekend”, we’ll take a look at some of what it means to join Jesus in his work among the poor. Jesus is beautifully made apparent when his people (his followers) take seriously what it means to serve and bless the poor among us.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend,

Jeff

A Note From Kyle

This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa? Romans 8:15 (The Message)

Christian – follower of Jesus: have you been waking each day, moving through life with the kind of anticipation expressed in Romans 8? I loved kicking off the Christian? series last weekend as we began our journey remembering the profound beauty and power in becoming like the One we follow – Jesus. It was wonderful hearing stories of how you connected here at Mariners and how God has been transforming you. I loved meeting the friends and family you invited so they could experience the relationships and encouragement we get to find in The Church each week. You’re not going to want to miss this weekend as we begin to dig deeper into what it truly means to live a life following Jesus and impact the world the way Jesus has called and equipped us. This is a great weekend series for those of us who have been Christians for years or anyone who is looking to understand more, so join us and be thinking of who you can bring with you.

Don’t miss Rooted – if you’re new to our church or have been here for years and you’re looking to understand a more complete picture of who God is and who you are, make sure you jump into Rooted. You’ll get together with a smaller group of people to have conversations around God, humanity, good, evil, the Holy Spirit, and our purpose. We believe that God has created and designed us to move through life with a group of people who know and love us, and Rooted is the launching pad to discover that life together. We have a new session beginning next Wednesday and we’d love for you to join us on the journey.

Looking forward to seeing you all this weekend…

Peace…

kyle

A Note From Caleb

Dang, I’m excited for Sunday! We’re about to do something you’ll remember for a long time…something powerful…something bold…something newsworthy… And, most importantly, something that represents who followers of Jesus truly are.

Whether you’ve been part of our church community for two years or two weeks, you’re along for quite a ride!

We are committed to helping you becoming all that God made you to be. We’re committed to reaching more and more people with a message of hope and love. And we’re committed to changing the community around us.

You’ll get a glimpse of all three of these commitments in a big, bold way this Sunday. I can’t wait to be together! Don’t miss this!!

caleb

PS. One other thing: Remember how Kasey Harrison inspired us on Sunday to invite and pay for our friends to go through Rooted? Who can you get to Rooted this session? Let Christen know and she’ll help you sign them up!

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Child Dedication

Family matters–and your commitment to raise your children in a God-honoring way is the beginning of their journey toward the life God intends for them. We’d love to encourage you on this journey. And, Pastor Caleb would love to coach you on this important commitment, and then join you in dedicating your child(ren) back to the Lord. Please contact Cayce Korhonen to sign up your family.

Sunday, Apr 21, before and after the services