Celebrate Differently

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This Christmas, as a church, we are committing to caring for people experiencing poverty or crisis through our time and resources: giving Christmas gifts locally, caring for Syrian refugees globally, and serving in our community.

COMFORT & JOY
For Syrian Refugee Children
Provide much needed hygiene basics and small toys for children affected by the Syrian Refugee Crisis. Pick up a list and shop with your kids, family or friends. Return items to the collection bins during weekend services through Dec 20.

SIGN UP TO SERVE
Oak View Christmas Festival & Holiday Store
Sat, Dec 19, 9a-5p (volunteer shifts vary), Oak View Family Resource Center
In our continued partnership with the Oak View Community, we will be hosting a Christmas store and party for families in need. Come serve with us as a store volunteer or in the many other stations of gift wrapping, snacks, games & crafts. Contact Monica, mbannister@marinerschurch.org

Syrian Refugee “Comfort & Joy Box” Packing Event
Sun, Dec 20, 12:45p, HB Library Parking Lot (after 11:30a service)
Family friendly! Join us to pack boxes with the donated supplies to bless Syrian refugee children. Lunch will be provided!

GIVE
To give to Outreach Ministries, text “celebratehb” to 949-267-3131 and a link will be sent to your phone or you can GIVE ONLINE HERE.

Children’s Volunteers Needed for Christmas Services

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Join the fun and help out in Port Mariners Children’s Ministry during one of our Christmas Eve services. We are offering a children’s program for birth-5 years old. Serve the many visitors that will be coming to Mariners MV for Christmas! Contact Susan, shulse@marinerschurch.org

Children’s Ministry Volunteers Needed for Christmas Eve Services
Wed, Dec 23, 6p and Thu, Dec 24, 4&6p

Care and Recovery

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RECOVERY MINISTRY
Mondays, 6-7p, Program, Chapel; 7-8p, Breakout Groups
A wide variety of both Christian Recovery Groups and traditional anonymous meetings where the redemption of the Cross and power of the 12-step model can create transformations in every area of life. More info here.