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A Note From Caleb

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It’s another beautiful week to be alive! Are you Lenting? (That’s not a word) Are you preparing for Easter? Are you praying for your friends and neighbors? We are people who make a big deal about Easter! It’s a Sunday when your friends, family, and neighbors will likely join you at one of our services. Start thinking and praying now…

We have some other fun things happening between now and Easter.

  1. Fearless Generosity – we’re starting a new series that will encourage, and challenge you. Don’t be afraid to bring your friends. People will be inspired by what our church is doing in our community. Finances are just one part of generosity. We need to stretch our thinking. This week: the generosity of God. It will blow your mind.
  2. Women’s Time Out – if you’re a mom with younger children, see our information about this event. It will be awesome!
  3. Men’s Bible Study – if you’re a guy looking to meet other guys from the community, join this group on Wednesday mornings at our offices (2124 Main St #260, in HB)
  4. Serve our church and community – this is another great way to give back and to meet more people in our church. Contact Monica.
  5. Open House – stop by during our open house next Thursday!
  6. Good Friday Experience – on Good Friday we’ll be hosting a dynamic experience in our office complex. It will be a powerful time for our church community. Let us know if you would like to volunteer.

For more information, please contact Cayce.

As always, you can listen to past messages here.

caleb

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb

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One of my mentors, Eric Boles, told me that, as a speaker, people rarely remember the things I say, but they’ll always remember how I made them feel. As much as I’d like to believe that you go over Sunday’s message in your mind all week long, I know the reality is that our minds are filled with all kinds of thoughts and ideas, and we’re constantly receiving new information and input. But we are relational people. We like and dislike certain people, and often can’t explain why. Here’s an explanation:

People remember how you make them feel! The problem is, you’re usually not aware of, or intentional about, how you come across to others.

There is one reality at the center of all the dysfunction in our relationships. It’s the thing that prevents us from knowing (or caring) how we make others feel. It’s the thing that keeps getting in the way of your relationships (all of them). And I’ll tell you what it is…….. on Sunday.

I’m also going to tell you a little bit about what Lent means, and the road to Easter–the most celebrated event of our faith. We’re nearly 40 days from Easter, and it’s time to start thinking about it. You’ll see why.

Enjoy today,
caleb

 

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Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb

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Three things you MUST read immediately!!

  1. Life Group Connection Event is tonight! If you’re not connected in a Life Group, come make new friends. 7-8:30pm (you can leave early if you need to)…2124 Main St #260. Just show up.
  2. Surf City Marathon + Super Bowl Chaos. The Super Bowl is a terrible excuse not to join us for church Sunday AM (the game is not until 3:30p). So when you come, at 9 or 11a, drive to the Gothard/Talbert entrance, as Goldenwest will be congested with skinny humans in short shorts.
  3. Love and Marriage. Some say they go together like a horse and carriage. Others would beg to differ. Still others have never seen a horse and carriage in real life. Sunday, I’ll be talking about marriage and about how most of us misunderstand it. If you’re married, you’ll be encouraged and challenged. If you’re single, you could save yourself a lot of trouble if you pay attention.

If you’re reading this, I’ve prayed for you today… that God would show Himself to you in obvious ways… and that you’d experience His peace.

See you tonight and Sunday!
caleb

PS. If you missed last week’s message, you can watch it here.

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A Note From Caleb

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President Obama was sworn in for his second term this week. I received an email today about “Social Media etiquette” brought on by the polarizing Tweet of a pastor in the northwest. He spoke very critically, questioning the integrity of the event and doubting the faith of Obama. I think the Tweet was in very poor taste. And many, many others were enraged.

Communication matters. What you say, when you say it, and how you say it can be the difference in building someone up or tearing them down. And, in most cases, there is a ripple effect to your words that you can’t anticipate.

This week we’re talking about the most dangerous muscle in the body: the tongue. You can’t have the relationships you want, or the influence you want, without learning what God says about the words you choose. I hope this message will challenge the way  you think about the things you say.

Remember that we’re hosting a Life Group Connection Event on Thursday, January 31, at 7p in our HB offices. Don’t walk through this new year without meaningful, encouraging relationships. There’s no excuse. Ours is a community of CONNECTION.

See you Sunday!
caleb

side note: I want to encourage you to pick up your Bible and read at home. I’ll be teaching from the first half of James 3 (toward the end of the New Testament) this week, so that’s a good option for personal study and reflection.

And, as always, you can listen to past messages here

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A Note From Caleb

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Hope you’re enjoying a 70+ degree day in January. I have some friends here from out of town and it reminds me to be grateful for where we live.

I’m also grateful for our church–and for you! God is doing a special thing in our community. Can you feel it?

Our Rooted Groups launched this week and we had 80 people sign up. We pulling out over-flow seating homes and offices…and it’s awesome!

If you have already completed the 10-week Rooted Experience, but are not currently involved in a Life Group, we want to change that. We’re hosting a Life Group Connection Event January 31st at 7p at the Mariners HB offices (2124 Main St #260). This is a great time to get the vision of Life Groups, meet Life Group Leaders, and start new Life Groups.

Sunday we’re starting our Relationology series. This week, learn about the origin of all relationships and why everybody has daddy issues. The whole series will be both practical and challenging. Don’t miss a week.

caleb

Huntington Beach

Reach 10,000

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Reach 10,000 is our intentional focus between now and Easter to let our community know that we are here, and that we care. We are a church of love in action. Join us in making a difference– one life at time!

Come to services this weekend and find out how we’re making this happen in our community.