Monthly Archives: April 2015

Ocean Hills

A Note from Jeff Pries

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MessageFrom-OH
As summer is quickly approaching, there are a lot of things going on at Mariners Ocean Hills. Our prayer always is that you feel connected and have a great next step in your journey here. We say this all the time, but we truly believe life change happens in circles and not rows. We believe that when you step into a community of people who are looking to grow in relationship and further their walk with Christ, you will experience life change. For us, Rooted is that step. We encourage everyone who attends Ocean Hills to jump into Rooted, so if you have yet to go on the Rooted journey, now is the time. You will not be disappointed and can sign up here. 

If you are new to Mariners Ocean Hills in the last 3 or so months, we are having a Next Steps lunch for you. This is a way to hear what the church is all about and an opportunity to listen to all of the staff talk about ministry here at Mariners. So join us next weekend, April 26th at 12:30p. Also Thrive, our women’s retreat, is coming up, and we are so excited for what is being planned for the women of this church! You do not want to miss out, so talk to Christine this weekend on the patio about getting signed up! There is also more information below.

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we start our new series, Reset. We all have areas in our life that are either misconceptions or roads that we’ve gone down that don’t work, and we need a reset. It’s a new way of thinking about life’s biggest issues – an opportunity for a clean slate. See you this weekend!

Blessings,

Jeff

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb Anderson

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MessageFrom-HB

I’m so excited about our church! We launched another session of Rooted this week and over 100 more people are participating. Which means 100 more lives plugging into our church… 100 more people connecting in meaningful relationships… 100 more souls getting clearer about their life with God.

And it’s just the beginning.

God is doing something special in our church. New things are on the horizon, and you’ll be excited to see them unfold.

That’s all for now. Just know this: there’s a reason you’re here. We need you. Our community needs you. And it’s going to be a fun ride TOGETHER.

See you Sunday.

Caleb

P.S.: Catch up on past messages here.
P.P.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

Irvine

Coming Up in Outreach

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GLOBAL NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Sat, Apr 18, 6:30-8p, Upper Room (above the cafe)
We’re excited about this opportunity to gather in community to worship with our ministry partners from Mavuno Church in Kenya. We’ll hear from the pastoral team and how our partners are caring for cancer patients in Kenya. For more info contact Hailey, hharrington@marinerschurch.org

FAMILIES MEXICO HOME BUILD INFO & REGISTRATION MEETING
Sun, April 19, 12:30p, Upper Room
This is an amazing opportunity to serve with your family (singles welcome too), to build a home for a family with an average income of $80 a week. In this short time, even without building experience, you can change the lives of a deserving family. Contact us to learn more.

FOSTER BUS EXPERIENCE
Sun, Apr 19 12:30-3:30p
Walk the journey of a foster youth as we take you on an interactive, educational, spiritual adventure around Orange County. Learn how you can provide hope, and make a difference, in the lives of abused, abandoned and neglected children. Lunch included. To register or for more information, please contact Lauren, lstrauss@marinerschurch.org

Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Ocean Hills

Update Your Mariners Church Profile

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MinistryPlatform-Compass

We have recently transitioned to a new database called Ministry Platform. This robust new system will be an improved experience to help you sign up for events, learn more about opportunities, give online, manage your subscriptions, and much more. Children’s check in will also be easier and more efficient. However, in order to take advantage of all the new features, we need you to login, set up a new password, and update your profile: Click here to make updates!

Thank you for your help and patience during this transition and we believe you will have a much better experience as a result.

Mariners Church IT Team

Ocean Hills

A Note From Jeff Pries

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MessageFrom-OH

What a great weekend we had, as hundreds of people were on our campus to celebrate Easter. There is nothing like watching kids collect Easter eggs as though it is the last piece of candy they may ever have. We could not have done this weekend without the great work from all of our volunteers. Thank you so much!

We will be starting a new series called Reset in the coming weeks. We all have places in our lives where we would like to have a second chance. Join us as we see what that looks like in everyday life.

Jeff

Mission Viejo

A Note From Jeff Maguire

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MessageFrom-MV2

My friend once posed an energetic question to a few of us standing in her kitchen. She asked, in the midst of all of the things she was struggling to maintain and all the expectations she felt: “Don’t you guys wish you just be in a coma for a few weeks!?… Like, you could rest and recharge and no one could expect anything of you.” I don’t think she realized what she was revealing in that moment. After a stunned silent pause, followed by a curious laughter, we started to consider the depth of what she was saying. She was actually asking, as if it made complete sense, if we would rather suffer a serious medical trauma than have to continue in the demands placed on us by our everyday lives.

In truth, I find there are more and more people than I could’ve ever imagined who feel similarly. You might know them. You might be one of them. But, the story is the same. It sounds like this:

“I have no excuses. I don’t want to dodge any of my responsibilities. But, I don’t know how much longer I can sustain the amount of pressure I feel. And (perhaps more insidious), I’m not sure I’m allowed to feel like this.”

These are people in need of a “reset.” This weekend we start a new series of the same name (Reset). It’s for people who are struggling to keep everything together. It’s for people who wish there was a way to start things over and to do it (whatever “it” is) differently. Consider inviting people who may be feeling this way. Moms, co-workers, family members, students, fathers, and friends all tend to fall into this category from time to time. In truth, we all need a reset in some way or another. The ongoing story of God in the Bible is about His determination to put things that are out-of-sorts back to the way He intended them.

There is no more powerful representation of this kind of work than in baptism. This weekend, people will be baptized during our service. It’s a beautiful picture of the life-reset God gives to people who choose to follow Jesus. Baptism isn’t for perfect people. But, it is for people who want to put on display the truth of what God has done and is still doing in their lives through Jesus. It’s the best demonstration of an “Easter’d Life” — a life radically and unmistakably impacted by the resurrection power of God we talked about at Easter.

If you’d like to be baptized, email Wendi Kato to let us know. We’ll make sure you know what it all means beforehand.

It will be a great Sunday. I can’t wait to kick off this new RESET series with baptisms.

See you Sunday,
Jeff