Women’s Abuse Support
Tuesdays, Sep 15-Dec 15, 6:30-9p, Life Development Building 3rd Floor Executive Offices
This group gives adult women freedom from silence about past or present physical, psychological or verbal abuse through a study based on the book Safe People. Register online.

Grief Support
Mondays, Sep 14-Oct 26, 1-3p, $20
Tuesdays, Sep 15-Oct 27, 6:30-8:30p, $20
A community of individuals working to process similar experiences with a caring leader and curriculum as trusted guides. Register online.

We’ll travel to the California Science Discovery Museum in LA for this significant exhibition. Introductory teaching on the bus and IMAX Jerusalem. Space is limited. More info and register.

Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit
Sat, Aug 29, 10a-5p, $46

This week I was reminded how critical it is for us to invest in our relationships with the people that matter most to us. And I love that we’re committed to this as a church. Hundreds of you have been joining us on Friday nights as we invest in our marriages together. This Friday (Aug 21) we’re concluding our series on the “Fun Factor” in marriage with guest speaker, Doug Fields. You’re not going to want to miss this night as we gather to hear from Doug about how to build thriving, healthy marriages.

Then, this weekend, I’ll be back with you and we’ll continue in our summer series. We’ll look at God’s Word together and learn how to build our lives on the foundational qualities we need in order to be the people God wants us to be and go the places He’s calling us to go. I believe we will encounter and see the restorative power of the gospel as we gather together in community around God’s Word and promises.

I’m looking forward to being with you all once again.

Peace,

Kyle

Guest speaker Doug Fields joins us this week (Aug 21) to talk about building healthy marriages and fun memories. Register here. Childcare available in Port Mariners for $20/family.

Building Healthy Marriages: Fun Factor Series
Friday, Aug 21, 6:30-8p, Community Center (Irvine Campus)

Host International Students
Find out more about about becoming a host family for international students. Contact Jordan, jwashington@marinerschurch.org

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) a place for moms to find community, support, and encouragement. For more info, contact Carmella, chansberger@marinerschurch.org or register online.

Thursdays, Sep 17-Dec 3 & Fridays, Sep 18-Dec 4, 9-11:30a, Port Mariners r221

Come to our annual Catalina retreat where we’ll kayak around the island, camp, and enjoy God’s creation. Get ready for a great adventure as we get away from the fast-pace of life. More info and register here.

Men’s Kayak Retreat
Fri, Sep 18-Sun, Sep 20, $275, Catalina

JHM Life Groups kick off September 13-17 in homes for 6th-8th grade students! We are looking for leaders to invest in a small group of students midweek during the school year. Interested? Contact us.

JHM LIFE GROUP LEADERS 
Girls: Jessica Gulino, jgulino@marinerschurch.org
Guys: Adam Kingston at akingston@marinerschurch.org

This is a crazy week for me as a pastor, husband and new father. My wife went back to work at her school district in Riverside as a psychologist, my son recently turned four months old and is discovering his toes, and my team and I are getting ready to take 489 students and leaders (and still counting) from all our campuses to summer camp next week. We are a church that values the next generation so we make sure to take the time, have the staff and leaders and allow God to lead the way in how we reach and disciple them. That whole process takes on new meaning for me now as a pastor because I’m a parent too. Think about this verse from Solomon on families in Psalm 127.

Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their opponents in court. Psalm 127:4-5

How great is it to have children and students in our lives? How thankful are we for the opportunities to shape and influence them, helping them grow into who God is calling them to be? Solomon is saying when we take the responsibility of this to heart and see our children and students growing in their faith, it’s like many arrows in the hand of a mighty man.

If you’re a parent, it’s a treasure to be the person God chose to mold that young person you call son or daughter. You have so much time, influence and opportunity with them, not wasting a moment to help them mature and grow.

If you’re a leader, thank you. Weekends – life groups and camp – couldn’t be done without you. Thank you for taking on the significant task of influencing and loving others’ sons and daughters.

We are a blessed church in a blessed season of Jubilee. Our quiver is full of children and students who are living out their calling because great parents and leaders are helping them identify it. Our children and students are fearless and effective; they hit their mark on this world like an arrow with purpose.

Enjoy your week and hope to see you around our church this weekend.

Justin

We believe education is an important part of child development and that all children should have the supplies and the help they need to succeed. Join us as we collect back to school supplies for children living in low-income communities around Orange County. Pick up a supply list from the patio this weekend (or visit our website), shop with your kids, family or friends and bring the supplies back to Mariners at one of the drop-off bins!

August 1&2, 8&9, and 15&16