Monthly Archives: December 2015

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb Anderson

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We’re about to begin a whole new year!

I’m so grateful for miracles, lives changed, and even the challenges of 2015. How about you?

Socrates said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” He might be going a tad-bit far there, but his point is valid. We want to be people of REFLECTION. Reflect on your year. Express gratitude and celebrate. Then turn to a new year and listen…pray…prepare. God has more for you.

Hopefully, you can carve out 30 minutes this week and reflect on 2015. What did God do? What happened unexpectedly? What didn’t happen that you thought would? What do you hope for in 2016? What are your prayers? What prayers are you afraid to pray? What is your path? What in your path needs to be removed?

Those are just a few questions to get you started. You’ll probably think of better ones.

I’m grateful for you, for our church, and God’s generous blessings in the past year. And I’ve got some clear, intentional plans for 2016. See you on the other side…

caleb

P.S.: Please give year-end gifts by 12/31 here.
P.P.S: Listen to recent messages here.

Irvine, Mariners Church

A Note From Kyle Zimmerman

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Happy New Year! I hope you guys enjoyed Christmas with your family and friends, soaking in the truth of who Jesus really is. Now we look forward to the New Year and the opportunity to reset our lives, our rhythms, and our relationships around the things that truly matter.

This weekend, I am excited as we launch our new Tune In series together. What’s the one thing you could do that would aim and change your life this year? The one thing that would guide you, encourage you, challenge you and even inspire you? This is what we will discover together as we meet this weekend.

I also want to invite you to join Rooted. Now is the time to jump in if you haven’t already! Rooted is a journey where you get to experience what it’s like to hear from God, connect with others in a loving community and be reminded of the purpose, dreams and passions God has given you. Rooted will change your life as you connect with God and others. Don’t miss out, sign up now!

Looking forward to being with you all this weekend as we start off the New Year together!

Peace,

Kyle

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb Anderson

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Merry Christmas!

I just saw someone purchase a meal for a near-stranger at a restaurant. ‘Tis the season.

This is a special and unique time of year. It’s not just special for other people whose lives are working out better. And it’s not just special for you and your nuclear family. Christmas is about GOOD NEWS for all people. And there’s good news in the air.

Bring someone with you to a Christmas Eve service.

23rd: 4 & 6p
24th: 2, 4 & 6p

I just invited the server at the place I was eating. She said, “I do yoga. I’m just more spiritual. But the rest of my family goes to church.” “Perfect,” I told her. “I’m more spiritual too.” (Everyone is spiritual—whether they know it or not.) And it turns out that her parents live in Newport and go to Mariners Irvine. I’m praying that Nicole and her boyfriend will join us for a Christmas Eve service.

Who are you praying for?

I’m also praying for YOU. I believe that God has something for YOU this week. Be looking. Be listening. And be there.

23rd: 4 & 6p
24th: 2, 4 & 6p

caleb

P.S.: Please give year-end gifts by 12/31 here.
P.P.S: Listen to recent messages here.

Irvine

A Note From Kyle Zimmerman

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For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.  Isaiah 9:6

Merry Christmas! It’s here! Christmas has arrived! I’m so excited to celebrate the arrival of Jesus, the Light and the Hope of the world, invading our darkness and restoring us with His peace. The worship team has prepared a beautiful and powerful experience  for us as we gather and remember to celebrate this truth. Yesterday, our staff gathered to pray for one another, for you and for our community as we get to embrace the hope and light of Jesus.

I can’t wait to see you, your family and friends, as we gather in the next couple of days with anticipation that God, through His Son, will transform our hearts and lives this Christmas with the light of Jesus. May you find and celebrate His light in new ways this Christmas.

Merry Christmas,
Kyle

Mission Viejo

A Note From Jeff Maguire

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The “good news of great joy” is that God came to dwell among us. This Christmas, take a moment, before (or between) all the crazy, and read aloud this most famous passage about Christmas: the birth announcement of Jesus…

Luke 2:1-12
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. And everyone went to their own town to register. So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Merry Christmas!
Jeff

Irvine

Christmas Services

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The Light of the World arrives in the darkness bringing hope, joy, peace and love. Join us this Christmas to experience the beauty and wonder offered by the presence of Jesus.

Christmas at Mariners Irvine
Wed, Dec 23 @ 4 & 6p
Thu, Dec 24 @ 2, 4 & 6p
candlelight service @ 11p