Get away from the hustle and bustle of this busy season for an evening of praise, prayer and inspiration. In the middle of our year of jubilee, join in as we celebrate our Savior in reverence and revelry. Invite the women in your life to join you as we prepare our hearts to receive the priceless gifts He has for each of us. More info here.
Tue, Dec 8, 6:30-8:30p, Chapel
Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty- and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
Psalm 145:3-5
I love our church verse this year and how it calls us to thankfulness and gratitude. It reminds us to speak and to tell of God’s faithfulness and goodness; to proclaim His mighty acts to one another so that we are encouraged and inspired to live our lives for Him, even in the most desperate of times. I’m praying for you as you celebrate Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Be sure to share with one another why you are grateful this year.
This weekend I invite you to join us as we turn the page on Thanksgiving and head towards Christmas together. We’ll begin our Advent series together, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Jesus while considering this question – What are you hoping for? Not a particular gift, present or vacation, but what is the deep longing that you would love to see fulfilled this season?
We’ll consider this question together and the treasure that we have in Jesus as we aim our hearts towards the truth and power of Christmas. Hope to see you this weekend!
Peace,
Kyle
Join us for a time of giving thanks, reflecting on the year and worshiping God together.
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Wed, Nov 25, 6:30p, Worship Center
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with others from our community. Email thanksgiving@marinerschurch.org with questions.
Thu, Nov 26, 12-3p, Community Center
TAG, BAG, SERVE and GIVE this Christmas and Celebrate Differently.
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 13.
CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
Gifts for someone in need
Take a gift tag from a Christmas tree on the patio. Buy the gift and return it to the collection bins on campus during weekend services through Dec 6.
SIGN UP TO SERVE
Serve the poor and marginalized in our community
Click here for upcoming Celebrate Differently serve opportunities.
GIVE
To give to Outreach Ministries, text “celebrate” to 949-267-3131 and a link will be sent to your phone or you can GIVE ONLINE HERE.
Our Weekend Experience team would like to invite you to join the upcoming CHRISTMAS CHOIR that will sing in all of our Christmas Eve services on Dec 23 & 24. Rehearsals will take place on three consecutive Wednesdays: Dec 2, 9 & 16. NO AUDITION necessary! Reserve your spot and receive more information by emailing worship@marinerschurch.org.
Christmas Choir Rehearsals
Dec 2 & 9, 7-9p; Dec 16, 6-9p
Greetings from Israel!
Hear from Irvine Lead Pastor, Kyle Zimmerman. Click here to learn more about next year’s Israel trip.
Sing in “Big Church” services the weekend of Dec 12&13. Children must be available for all four rehearsals and three performances. $10/student. Space is limited! Register online. Contact Sheri with questions. Open to kids, K-5th grade.
Rehearsal Dates and Times: Dec 1, 2, 8, 4p-5p; Dec 9, 4p-5:30p
Performance Dates: Sat, Dec 12, 3p – 6:30p and Sunday, Dec 13, 8a-12p
All 4/5 grade students are invited to skate the night away at Retro Skate Night! Dress up in your grooviest attire. Bring out those tie dye shirts, bell-bottoms, and sweatbands! We’ll have a prize for Best Dressed! Come ready to skate the night away! More info and register. Contact Emily with questions.
Fri, Nov 20, 5:30-7:30p, $12 (includes dinner)
Holiday Skate 175 N Wayfield St, Orange, CA 92867
Celebrate Differently!
I love how over the next two months we have the privilege to celebrate differently and lead the charge against the consumerism and materialism that surrounds us. We have the opportunity to declare to the world (and ourselves:) that we have enough, and because of the unconditional, abundant love we’ve received from God, we get to unleash that love through generosity to those who need it most.
Last week was a beautiful beginning to this season as over 2000 tags (representing gifts) were taken for children who would otherwise not receive anything this Christmas. Over 2000 lists (to provide much needed hygiene items as well as a small toy) were picked up for Syrian Refugee Children. And, hundreds of you have already gone online and signed up to serve our community over the next two months. That is awesome and we’re just beginning! This isn’t about a weekend – or even a week – this is about making a mark of love and generosity on the world around us. We get to live out the gospel that Jesus modeled for us – one that is relational and generous. There’s still time to walk through this season together with me and the 1000’s of us from our church… just go online to CelebrateDifferently.org and Give, Tag, Bag, and Serve generously. Let’s make Jesus and His Church famous in our lifetime!
This weekend is going to be great – James Choung will be here to teach us. James is a great communicator of the truth and grace of the gospel. He has spoken on many occasions to our staff and I can’t wait for you to meet him. It’s a great weekend to invite friends and family to come and hear the hope that’s found in a relationship with Jesus.
Praying for you this week as we love our community together this season by Celebrating Differently!
Peace,
Kyle
