Hey there Mariners HB!

We’re in the midst of a great Summer! It was amazing to see so many people at the 4th of July Parade this year! This was my 7th Summer attending, and like always, I had a great time.I want to share what I observe year after year,  so that you don’t miss it next year!

Friendships & Community
It’s a space where we have extra time to talk, laugh, and introduce ourselves to people we may have seen before, but haven’t gotten to know yet–over great food, made by amazing volunteers!

Servanthood
There are people who stake this spot out days in advance every year and get up super early to cook breakfast for hundreds of people. It gives us a chance to invite people who don’t go to our church to have breakfast with us in community. This goes a long way, because we get to reflect the Gospel in community with others, just as Jesus did when He would hang out and get to know people in community. It’s a great environment and an amazing spot on the parade route to invite people to hang out.

Celebration & Honor
We live in an amazing country, with amazing people who have served fearlessly and faithfully. I love seeing our church hoop and holler, clap and chant “USA! USA!” to the service men and women who go by! It’s so beautiful to be a part of honoring them and our country. It makes me more proud to be an American.

Don’t let this Summer go by without connecting with people. It could be the chance you’re looking for to get to know someone and make new friendships. Check out our Summer Calendar for a list of events coming up by clicking here, or grab one at the Welcome Center this Sunday!

On a final note, this Sunday is my last Sunday leading worship at Mariners HB. I can hardly believe it. What an honor it has been to serve with you, grow with you, and do life together with you these last 6 years. Stacey, myself, and our family have grown up here. Our children accepted Jesus here and some of our most cherished friendships in the world reside here. You are our home. We will miss the amazing friendships and your smiling faces each week. I will miss hearing you pour out your hearts in worship. Do not stop! Most of all, I want you to know I am proud of you; for welcoming people in no matter their past, for worshipping with your whole hearts, for trusting and following our leadership, for being a church of inviters!

I can’t tell you how important it is to be willing to put yourself, and this church, and most importantly Jesus, on display by inviting people to hear about Him! The best God has for you and this church lies in front of you. I’m your biggest fan, and I’ll be cheering you guys on from afar! I know beyond a shadow of a doubt this church will change the world, because it changed my world!

Be open to His voice and His leading.
Live a life of Adventure.
All great things start by being close to Him.

I love you all,

Jairus

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