This Sunday is the last day in April. Then, it’s May. May, people!

Spring (and pollen) is in the air. And summer is coming.

This summer will bring with it connection events, new opportunities, and exciting building progress. Stay tuned. You might receive a separate email from me with just theater construction updates.

Did you miss the kick off to our “Church Detox” series last Sunday? If so—or if you want to share the message with someone else—click here.

Our series will continue this weekend. And I have an important announcement to make this Sunday. Do your best to be there.

Here is an encouragement for you today—a prayer I’m praying for you:

I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there?
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth!
—Psalm 121:1-2

Where are you looking today? Who are you looking to? Where do you think your help will arrive from?

God is your hope today. He’s the Creator—over everything. Nothing is beyond His reach. He sees you… He’s with you… He’s for you.

May God bless you and keep you and be your help today.

caleb

P.S.: Give to Mariners HB or our Step In Building campaign here.

Be Fearless with your time and resources by choosing to GIVE and SERVE. Find out more here.

Upcoming BE FEARLESS events:

The revolution is still on! And it’s based on a resurrection.

The RESURRECTION we celebrated at Easter set in motion a restoration plan that we’re still living out to this day. Religion doesn’t cut it. Self-help isn’t enough. The resurrection changed everything… then… and now. This Sunday we continue to explore the implications of the resurrection and how many of us may be left confused about God and Church because of past experiences.

Join us for our series, based in the book of Acts:

CHURCH DETOX
Starting this Sunday—8:30, 10, 11:30a  & 6p

Bring someone with you who suffers from religionitus (I’m making that word up)—or who has been turned off from God because of misguided religion.

Oh, and BTW:

We have a Taco Cart after every service this Sunday.

…and…

Rob Jones will be leading us, musically.

It will be a great day. I hope to see you!

caleb

PS: Listen to recent messages here.

Rooted provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church community and your purpose in unexpected life-changing ways. This 10-week series is one of the most important experiences we do here at Mariners, especially if you are new to Mariners or new to your relationship with God. Click here for more info and to see all of the groups.

ROOTED LAUNCH (FOR ALL GROUPS)
Mon, Apr 17, 6:30p, Senior Center in the Park
18041 Goldenwest Ave. HB

Join us for a weekend of camping at Lake Hemet! This HSM Adventure Weekend will be an opportunity to connect with other high school students, have an epic weekend, and learn more about your relationship with God all while getting to spend time at the lake! Click here to register or for questions, email jdenouden@marinerschurch.org

HSM SPRING ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Apr 28-30, Lake Hemet

If you missed last Sunday’s message, you might want to catch up here. It’s a helpful set-up for Easter.

I was just in the HB Central Park this morning walking and praying for all the people who will gather there this weekend to celebrate the event that changed everything. The significance of Jesus’ resurrection can’t be overstated. That’s why people all over the world gather every single year to celebrate a death that didn’t end in death. Jesus is risen.

Please join us for one of our Easter services:

Saturday 5p – HB Central Park Bandstand
Sunday 8:30, 10, & 11:30a – HB Central Library Theater

And bring someone with you… Someone who needs a fresh dose of hope… Someone who needs a reminder of God’s love… Someone who needs to know that forgiveness is for them.

This will be a special weekend. (Our last Easter at the Library.) Don’t miss it!

I love you, and I pray you experience God’s generous grace and peace this weekend.

See you soon,

caleb

Easter is a celebration of life. Death conquered. Hope realized and victory offered to all. Jesus is alive – and that changes everything.

Come celebrate the hope of new life this Easter.

EASTER IN THE PARK
Sat, Apr 15: 5p
HB Central Park Bandstand
Family Friendly Activities

EASTER AT THE LIBRARY
Sun, Apr 16: 8:30, 10 & 11:30a
in the HB Central Library Theater
(please note, no 6p service)

More info here.

40 baptisms!

Between last Sunday and the recent Rooted Celebration, we baptized 40 people from our community. 40 people celebrating life change and their desire to follow Jesus. It’s amazing what God is continuing to do in our church.

Easter is coming! Easter is why we follow Jesus. Sadly, most people think faith is about rules and regulations. It’s not. It’s about RESURRECTION. Who can you bring with you to an Easter service that could use some GOOD NEWS in their life?

Easter services:
– Saturday, 4/15, 5p at the HB Central Park Bandstand
– Sunday, 4/16, 8:30, 10 & 11:30a in the HB Central Library Theater

This Sunday we conclude our series Looking for Miracles and look at one more of Jesus’ mind-blowing ministry moments. Don’t miss it!

May God bless you and may He give you PEACE today,

Caleb

P.S.: Listen to recent messages here.

P.P.S.: Give to Mariners HB or our Step In Building campaign here.

Hang out with men from Mariners HB and hear an encouraging message, enjoy the “best breakfast in town” and get to know other guys from Mariners HB. For more info, click here.

MEN’S BREAKFAST
Sat, Apr 8, 8-10a
Surf City Church
(2721 Delaware Street, Huntington Beach)