Join us to prepare crafts for our sponsored children from Rojo Gomez, during Mexico’s upcoming National Children’s Day. Questions? mexico@marinerschurch.org
Wednesday, Apr 17, 7-8:30p
Worship Center, meet at stage
Irvine Campus
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A Note From Kyle
Romans 8:32-39
Since he did not spare even his own Son but gave him up for us all, won’t he also give us everything else? Who dares accuse us whom God has chosen for his own? No one—for God himself has given us right standing with himself. Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to life for us, and he is sitting in the place of honor at God’s right hand, pleading for us.
Can anything ever separate us from Christ’s love? Does it mean he no longer loves us if we have trouble or calamity, or are persecuted, or hungry, or destitute, or in danger, or threatened with death? (As the Scriptures say, “For your sake we are killed every day; we are being slaughtered like sheep.”) No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
I love the way this passage expresses the heart of God for us, His people…generous, loving, sacrificial. God, the Creator of everything, the Author of life, did all the work in overcoming the distance that exists because of our sin by sending His own Son as a sacrifice. I love the power put on display in conquering death, giving us hope that nothing is truly impossible with God and His power within us. When we are confronted by our own brokenness and failure, we can hold to these truths and remember that God brings dead things to life…nothing is beyond His love and power. Victory is ours in Jesus!
This is the message we live out, and this is the season where we get to invite all the world to hear and be transformed by this profound truth. I can’t wait to remember the victory of Good Friday and the power of Easter together with you all. Bring your family and friends and join us…
peace…
kyle
Easter Services at Mariners
Come celebrate Easter with Mariners this year.
Good Friday: March 29, 12, 3, 4:30, 6 & 7:30p
Easter Services: Saturday, March 30, 4 & 6p & Sunday, March 31, 8:30, 10 & 11:30a
Irvine Campus
Easter Scramble
Celebrate Easter with over 50,000 eggs, face painting, crafts for kids, cookie decorating and lots of other fun stuff! Invite your friends and neighbors to this family friendly event.
Saturday, March 30, 3:15 & 7:15p
Irvine Campus
Men’s Monthly Breakfast
The Men’s Monthly Breakfast is a time to connect with other men from the church and community, enjoy a great meal together, and be challenged by nationally recognized speakers. Click here for more details.
Saturday, May 4, 8 -9:30a
Upper Room, Irvine Campus, 10$
Therapy Dog Certification Class
Mariners Therapy Dogs (MTD) serve alongside other ministries to provide comfort, companionship and unconditional love. Certification class is the first step to get involved MTD. For more info and to register contact Helen.
Mondays, April 8 – May 10, 6:30 – 8p
Irvine Campus, Upper Lawn
A Note From Kyle
How have you expressed fearless generosity in your life this week? Are you trusting a God of abundance? Giving generously to those in need? Loving a stranger as if he or she was simply a friend you hadn’t met yet? Or perhaps, you have completely surrendered — praying the courageous prayer of Jesus from the Garden of Gethsemane, “Not my will, but Your will.”
This week, we continue our journey of Fearless Generosity by remembering and celebrating Palm Sunday – the day Jesus rode triumphantly into Jerusalem as the people shouted, “Hosanna! Save us!” We’ll get to experience the joy and power of the day as a family (with some surprises from our kids), as well as reflect on why it still matters for us over 2000 years later.
Over this next week, the whole world will start to pay attention to the story we celebrate in Jesus everyday. So be listening – listen for God and who He wants you to invite to Easter!
peace…
kyle
CODA – Women
Women’s Group offers support to overcome dependency on others while building and maintaining healthy relationships. Questions? Email or call 949.769.8349
Wednesdays, 6 – 7:30p
Life Dev Bld 204
Irvine Campus
A Note From Kyle
Do ever wonder about the most dangerous place in the Bible? Or why it’s the most dangerous place? We are a culture fascinated with danger and living on the edge. This weekend, Kenton will be back to answer these questions and the implications they have on our lives today. Bring a friend with you – maybe someone who is a thrill-seeker??
Last week I had several conversations with many of you wresting with what it looks like to completely trust a God of abundance, to forgive sacrificially, and to love one another, your neighbor, or even enemies and strangers with a fearless, generous love. I am humbled to see how God is using our Fearless Generosity series to remind us of who He is, how He sees us as His children, and how He is transforming us into the people He created us to be – fearless followers of Jesus that are changing the world.
peace…
kyle
JHM Summer Camp Save The Date
Junior high students are invited to an incredible weekend away at summer camp. Sign up coming soon! For questions contact Diane.
Save the date!
August 14-18, Oakbridge