Join us as we pray through Scripture related to the theme of “Redeeming the Time.”
Monday, July 28
6:30p refreshments & community
7-8p prayer
Contact Jennifer Hammond for address of her home.
Monthly Archives: July 2014
HSM Summer Camp: Lost Canyon
If you like meeting people, having fun, learning more about God, zip lines and water slides, you don’t want to miss this! Open to all high school students. Fore more info and to register click here.
August 4 – 8, Lost Canyon Summer Camp in Arizona.
A Note From Shelly Juskiewicz
As the Community Life Pastor, I love summer! Summer is all about community. There are so many wonderful things happening in local neighborhoods we can be a part of, it’s the perfect time to get together with those around us and build relationships. We were meant to live in community. Our Life Groups have gone mobile this summer and are meeting around Orange County at local parks for concerts and movies. Last Saturday night, we were all at The Great Park and it was so much fun! The sun was setting, there was an array of food trucks and it felt like the whole community came out just to see a movie on the lawn together. Partnering with Outreach Ministries, we also collected school supplies to help local schools and students in need.
On July 31 we will be at Fairview Park in Costa Mesa for the Stone Soul Concert, followed by The Mike Ward Community Park in Irvine for the Springsteen Tribute Concert on August 10. And finally, we’ll be at Centennial Park in Tustin on August 21 to watch the movie Frozen. Invite your neighbors and join us – look for the Mariners Church banner. Or, find out what’s happening in your own neighborhood and jump in! I want to encourage you to get out there and meet some new people.
If you are new to Mariners Church, this summer is the perfect time to join us on Saturday nights for our Summer Concert Series. Grab dinner, bring a blanket and take a seat on the lawn. Sit back and enjoy the music and introduce yourself to someone sitting next to you. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to bring a friend or coworker. Invite them to our new weekend message series EPIC – Heroes and Villains of the Bible. Come to church, then stay for dinner and a concert. If you have not done this yet…you are missing out!
Wherever you are this summer, my prayer is that you would look at the world through a new set of glasses and look to meet new people around you to share life with and the love of Jesus.
Blessings,
Shelly
Community Life Pastor
A Note From Jeff Pries
Wow, VBS is in full force and it is amazing to see 400 kids on campus, singing, playing, dancing, learning and having fun, all centered around Jesus. What an incredible time! Our children’s staff is doing an amazing job and none of this would be possible without all of our extraordinary volunteers. It’s so fun seeing the campus all decorated in this year’s theme, “Shipwreck Island.” I don’t know how things were when you were a kid, but this is sure a huge upgrade from the flannel graph board I experienced. And the fun just keeps coming as tomorrow may be the best day of all…Water Day! Oh to be a kid again (I feel like I say that a lot).
If you joined us last week, you know we are in a new series titled EPIC. We talked about the over-arching message of the Bible and learned that the Bible is an epic story about God’s redemption, His love for us and His incredible pursuit for mankind. If you look at the world and wonder why so many things go wrong, why things don’t seem to work in the world or in your life and where God is the midst of it all, then this week is for you. Remember, these aren’t just questions you have, but questions everyone has. So be thinking of someone in your life that needs to hear this and invite them this weekend as we look at one of the most foundational concepts of God and life.
Don’t forget, Beach Day this Sunday afternoon at Doheny. Come and barbecue, hang out and play. It will be a low-key time of being together.
Blessings,
Jeff
A Note From Jeff Maguire
“Come on, let’s go back to God…” – Hosea 6:1
There are few people in the world who have never heard of LeBron James. He’s a 4-time NBA most valuable player. From the time he entered high school, the experts were already touting him “King James.” And, now that he’s ripening with age (he’s old now – 29), there’s a lot to consider. After appearing in the NBA finals four times in a row and amassing a couple of championships, the king will return to his first NBA home in Cleveland.
LeBron’s first major contract announcement, declaring his decision to notoriously “take his talents to South Beach” (the home of the Miami Heat) garnered a massive amount of largely negative media attention. His latest announcement, however, came with a far more mixed reaction. As James released a statement about coming home to his native Ohio, the cynics decried his heartfelt emotion another “decision” media stunt. But, the fans in Cleveland, once burning James jerseys in effigy, have clearly embraced what they consider their own lost son’s homecoming.
We have a natural affinity for people who, regardless of their missteps, find their way back. We like the idea that there is a home – no matter where anyone might wind up. I recall that verse from the hymn, Come Thou Fount: “prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” It seems that no matter how much we might pretend otherwise, we wander. And, yet, no matter how far we get, there will always be a seat at the table – a place for wanderers like us.
Where has your heart begun to wander? What do you do with those who have wandered (or are wandering) from you? What do we do with those people who aren’t yet aware that they’ve wandered at all? How do we tenderly invite people to return to a place they may not know they need?
See you Sunday,
Jeff
A Note from Jairus Williams
Hey Mariners HB!
Hope you guys enjoyed week one of EPIC! I loved seeing all of the superheroes on the patio! My favorite superhero as a kid was The Hulk! Lou Ferrigno was the man! I had a special pair of Hulk pajamas that I would put on and then run around picking up and throwing chairs while growling loudly. HAHA! (No….I will not share pictures of that!)
I learned something this weekend that stuck with me. All of my strengths come with inherent weaknesses that I need to be aware of. My gifts and talents can lead to arrogance or laziness, or when I don’t feel I measure up, they can lead to feelings of insecurity and isolation. I’ve been praying that God would protect and lead me this week to rely on HIS strength and not my own. I hope you have too.
This weekend, we continue in our EPIC series and you do NOT want to miss it. We’ll tackle another great person in the Bible and learn from their story. Also, we have many great ways to connect this summer that are coming up, so join us and be sure to bring a friend with you!
Hang with us THIS SATURDAY at the Angels game! Contact Ericka or purchase tickets at the MCHB office.
Also, Diane is going to be hosting a movie night in the park on Thursday, July 31 at 7p. Come out and enjoy some free snacks and watch a great movie with your family. Click here for more info.
I am so excited about what God is doing in our church! Show up ready to worship together this weekend. I’ll see you there!
Jairus
Military Ministry
Military Ministry Volunteer Needed
Volunteers needed for the 1st Regiment BBQ. There will also be a chosen Reservoir Vet speaking at the Regimental Chapel.
July 18th, 10:15a – 1:00p, Camp Horno Chapel
Movie night for the 5th Marine Families
July 18th, 6:00 – 9:00p, 5th Marines Parade Deck
Women’s Be Well
Join a community of women as they connect with Christ through His Word, worship and Holy Yoga. All levels welcome. Bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Register online or contact Shiloh.
Sat, July 19, 9a – 12p
Community Center, $5
Angels Game
Camping Getaway
Get ready for a fun-filled camping adventure! Grab your gear and head out to O’Neil park for 2 nights of sleeping under the stars. Click here for more info and to register.
Friday, August 1, 5p – Sunday, August 3, 12p
O’Neil Park/Campground, $25