Join Mariners Mission Viejo Men’s Ministry as we explore 6 passages in 6 weeks from the book of Mark. We’ll learn more about who Jesus is, how He interacts with His people and the love He has for us. For more info, click here.
Thursdays, Apr 30–Jun 4, 7-8a, Lobby
Thursdays, Apr 30–Jun 4, 7-8:30p, Children’s Theater
The Overnighter is JHM’s biggest event of the spring and we want YOU and YOUR FRIENDS to be there! For more info and to register click here. Questions? Contact Graeme Cowgill at gcowgill@marinerschurch.org
May 1-2, 8p-8a, Mariners Irvine Student Center
We want to make sure your student is well prepared for success as they transition into Junior High and High School Ministry for the next school year! All parents are welcome though Parent Night is highly recommended for parents of incoming 6th and 9th grade students. Please RSVP to Keelyn at kdennis@marinerschurch.org with the number of adults attending. No childcare available. Click here for more info.
Sat, May 9, 7-9p
Student Center Room 1
Come hang with some great men, eat some good food, worship to some music and listen to our guest speaker, Mark Boyer, former NFL player. Click here for info. Contact Neil, njansen@marinerschurch.org with questions.
Saturday, May 9, 8-10a, Grace Lutheran Church (6931 Edinger Ave)
This ‘stay-treat’ on our beautiful property is a time for you to connect with God and others and to learn the difference between surviving or thriving! Day includes lunch, Holy Yoga, and a whole lot more! Register online.
Sat, May 2, 9a-1:30p, Ocean Hills Campus, $45
Well, Easter is over, and we are in full spring mode. For some of us, it feels a bit like spring fever. We’ve made our way through winter (if we could call it a winter), and now we are excited for summer to kick in, when school is out and trips are planned and we hope that life can have a little more space and margin. For me, spring is my favorite time of year, where the temperature is warmer but not hot. Baseball is in full swing and the NBA and NHL are in the playoffs, and my kids are winding down and ready for a break.
I love THIS spring because I love the idea of our new series Reset, looking at a new way to live life and resetting our preconceived notions of what life is about. This Sunday, week two of the series, is a message for all of us. Do you ever want more out of life? Do you ever wonder if this is as good as you get or if this is all that God has for you? Do you ever give up the dream that God wants to do more for you and with you? Failure, fear, rejection or discouragement can cause you to lose heart and believe “I am what I am and I will never be more.” What if God has more for you? Don’t you want to be all that God has called you to be? And whether you say yes, or yes I think, or I’m not sure if I could, this Sunday you will find out how. I look forward to worshiping and celebrating with you.
Blessings,
Jeff
I’ve been praying for you this week – that your heart would be broken for what breaks God’s heart. I’ve been praying that you would see the relationships and people around you as opportunities to shine light and bring hope into dark places through the power of Jesus within you. I love the invitation Pastor Muriithi gave last week to be dangerous people…courageous people…fearless people who follow Jesus and bring His redemption into this world. This week, we’re continuing in our Reset series where we’ll remember that Jesus is our jubilee, our freedom…the One who can bring hope and life in every aspect of our journey. Invite your family and friends to join us!
Also, we’re committing to building healthy marriages. If you’re on your way to the alter or you’ve said, “I do,” join me tonight as we take some time to laugh together, encourage one another, and more importantly, spend some time with our spouse on a date night.
Look forward to seeing you there.
Peace,
Kyle
The next four weeks will forever change our church.
This Sunday I’m giving a message and making an announcement that will change everything. I’m going to tell you about the unprecedented things that God is doing in our midst that you probably don’t even realize. You’re part of something special, and I hope you’ll step in and play YOUR PART in this next season of our church.
Don’t miss it. Don’t miss this moment. Don’t miss any of the next four weeks, as I lay out the vision of our church—who we are, why we do what we do, and where we’re headed.
If you’ve wondered what our vision is, don’t miss these next four Sundays.
If you’ve been curious about what our next steps are, don’t miss these next four Sundays.
If you have friends who need their hope restored and need a connection to a local church, don’t let them miss these next four Sundays.
AND,
If you, personally, need a reset, refocus, and rekindling of the passion in your own life, don’t miss these next four Sundays.
If you missed either of the last two messages, you might want to listen here.
See you soon…
caleb
P.S.: I’d encourage you to read the Psalm below and ask yourself, if I wrote a song about God’s goodness, what would I sing?
I will exalt you, my God and King, and praise your name forever and ever. I will praise you every day; yes, I will praise you forever. Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power. I will meditate on your majestic, glorious splendor and your wonderful miracles. Your awe-inspiring deeds will be on every tongue; I will proclaim your greatness. Everyone will share the story of your wonderful goodness; they will sing with joy about your righteousness. Psalm 145:1-7 (NLT)
I want to talk to you about the biggest issue facing every church in Southern California…
Parking.
I know it’s a less-than-inspirational thought this week. But, it’s a critical piece of housekeeping that you need to be made aware of. Two of the three entrances to our parking lot are being resurfaced this weekend and cannot be used. So, our most popular entrance on Medical Center Dr. and the other, slightly further up on Crown Valley, at Los Altos, will be closed this Sunday. Please plan on a little extra patience as well as a few extra minutes to locate your favorite parking spot.
Here’s the scenario this Sunday:
From the 5, coming up Crown Valley:
Pass Medical Center Dr. and turn right into the parking lot after passing the bus stop. Follow the cones and signs into the parking structure.
From Ladera Ranch/Marguerite:
Come down Crown Valley and MAKE A U-TURN at Medical Center Dr. Then, turn right into the parking lot entrance immediately following the bus stop on the right. Look to the cones and signage to help you find your way into the parking structure.
This entrance doesn’t have a street name and is difficult to locate on a Google map. So, we’ve overlayed some directions on a map depicting this change below. Thanks for your patience this Sunday. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Help us by spreading the word. Make sure all the people you’re so good at inviting are made aware, too. Sometimes, it only takes an unexpected frustration or inconvenience to keep someone from coming to church.
Thanks for your understanding.
See you Sunday,
Jeff
Extra patience required this Sunday as the entrances off of Los Altos and Medical Center Drive will be closed. Please allow a few extra minutes to get to church and plan to enter from Crown Valley Parkway. The good news is all parking lots as well as the structure will be open!
Thank you for your understanding.
