Community Nights is a five-week small group experience where you will get connected into a group. We will be journeying through Favor with Kings out of the Book of Nehemiah. Share a meal together from 6-7p, then join your group for great discussion. Learn more and register here.
COMMUNITY NIGHTS
Tuesdays through Nov 1, 6-8p, on campus
Join us to hear from our Congolese Church partners Camille and Esther Ntoto about how God is creating a bright future in a country with a brutal past. For more info, click here or search “Congo” on our website.
CONGO LUNCHEON: Stories of Hope and Restoration
Sun, Oct 30, 12:30-2:30p
Upper Room, Lunch Provided
Join us for our first All Church Movie Night as we gather to watch Finding Dory! We’ll have dinner for $1 (includes pizza, popcorn and a soda)! Be sure to BYO blanket! Invite your friends and family – you won’t want to miss this! More info here.
MOVIE NIGHT
Sun, Oct 30, after 5p service
Worship Center
We have a great opportunity to spend an hour with kids to make the difference of a life time. Come be a tutor at a neighborhood school to make an impact in the classroom or after school. Various days and times available. Contact Mindy for more information, mindy@marinerschurch.org
Join us for a weekend of camping at San Onofre State Beach! This JHM Adventure weekend will be an opportunity to connect with other junior high students, have an epic weekend, and learn more about your relationship with God all while getting to spend time by the beach! Click here to register or for questions, email Julie: jdenouden@marinerschurch.org
JHM ADVENTURE
Fri, Nov 4, 3p – Sun, Nov 6, 10a
Parents are invited to go over the steps involved with dedicating a child, including choosing a life verse and the importance of a spiritual walk with their child. Register here or search “dedication” on our website. Contact Karen with questions, kmeier@marinerschurch.org
CHILD DEDICATION CLASS
Sun, Oct 30, 9-10:15a
Life Development Building Room 208
JHM students – enjoy one last time to load up on candy, have fun with friends and wear your costume. 3 HOURS of epic fun, our yearly Sugarfest is better than ever. This year, our friends from Thousand Pines are coming down to run the event. Click here for more info or search “Sugarfest” on our website.
JHM SUGARFEST
Fri, Nov 4, 7-10p
Cost: 1 bag of candy
*Winter Camp sign ups start after Sugarfest
The Revolution
Some years ago I was invited to go on a retreat with a dozen younger leaders. There were a few men from a generation above us that wanted to invest in our futures. One of those men was Os Guinness.
Os is a philosopher and author with global influence who follows Jesus. He is also an heir of the Guinness beer family.
One evening on our retreat, Os was speaking and he said something that has stuck with me for the years since.
He was describing his friendship with another guy – a business leader from New York. They had been friends for years and both were committed to their respective missions in the world – leveraging their influence and expertise to make Jesus known in the larger culture.
The two men have committed to meeting together twice a year somewhere in the world – given that the two live in different countries. Whether a restaurant in the states or a pub in Europe, when the two connect they catch up, they share stories, and they always ask each other one question:
“Is the revolution still on?”
This question represents a lot of other questions:
Their answer every meeting so far… YES.
Stay the course.
It’s worth it.
Good wins.
God is love.
Love finds a way.
God is with you.
You’re on a mission from God. His grace is sufficient for you. Stay the course.
The revolution is still on.
caleb
P.S.: More FAVOR WITH KINGS resources here.
P.P.S.: Listen to past messages here and give to Mariners HB here.
We just bought two new cabinets for our workroom in the offices. The good news is we don’t have to put our supplies on the floor anymore. The bad news is that the furniture is from IKEA, which means it’s in boxes and needs to be assembled. I will do what I always do with IKEA, try to put it together on my own and then, after a time of frustration, find the instructions. It’s always easier when we bring out the instructions. But unlike IKEA, life doesn’t always come with instructions.
In our series on Nehemiah, we’ve been talking about being people who follow our dreams of becoming difference makers. This week, we’ll see how Nehemiah gives us some bread crumbs to follow for success–instructions on how to be a great leader and people who get things done. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we continue to discover more truths from Nehemiah.
A great part of the series is what is happening on Tuesday nights. Community Nights have been a great success and a ton of fun. So many of you have jumped in to experience community. Let’s keep it going and finish strong in our last two weeks together. If you haven’t jumped in, it is never too late. And of course, I know this isn’t your motivation, but the taco truck will be back. Additionally the Dodger game will be on prior to our meeting, if they are still alive. 
Now as much as I love Community Nights, I love the Harvest Carnival even more. Don’t forget, in two weeks (Oct 30), Sunday Together will be happening followed by Harvest Carnival. It will be a great time for all with a petting zoo, games for kids, fun food, and of course, our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off! It will be a great day, so plan on being there and invite some friends. (FYI, the festival is immediately after our 10a service on Oct 30.)
As always, it is great doing ministry and life together.
Blessings,
Jeff
Mark Twain once said, “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Our Orange County version of that witticism is probably that some of our hottest, summer-like days fall smack in the middle of fall.
Shorts and beach weather aside, make no mistake – fall is here – and this weekend we will be celebrating to the fullest:
Friday night, we’re hosting Date Night to give couples an opportunity connect while the kids stay with our Children’s Ministry for fall-themed activities. Kids are invited to wear a costume, although nothing scary or gory, please.
On Sunday, Pumpkin Fest will be taking over the patio with games, photo booth and a pumpkin patch after each of our three services at 9a, 11a, and 5p.
Read on for more information about Date Night and other ways to get connected or visit marinerschurch.org/mv