Christmas Eve Service Times
Wednesday, December 24: 2, 4 & 6p
Childcare available for infant through age 5 at all services

THREE THINGS TO KEEP FRONT-OF-MIND THIS CHRISTMAS….

1. Sweaters can be itchy, but when else will you wear them? You’re living in SoCal after all. There’s something about sweaters in December. Think of an excuse to go outside. Now put on a sweater.
2. Three out of five chocolate candies are disappointing, so skip them and pour a glass of chocolate milk. I know, you think it’s a kid’s drink. But you get your chocolate fix, plus natural protein! It’s a justifiable indulgence.
3. The easiest way to keep yourself and your loved ones in tune with the real melody of Christmas is to bring people with you to a Christmas Eve service (or two). Here’s why:

• There’s something about being together, remembering together, celebrating together…
• Inviting someone else opens up your heart and fills up someone else’s…
• Mariners HB does Christmas Eve right

So join us! You ARE us, after all…

Tuesday (23rd) at 4 and 6p
Wednesday (24th) at 2, 4, and 6p (all services at our usual spot – HB Central Library Theater)

There’s a 75% chance that whomever you invite and offer to sit with will actually come. So flex your ’tis-the-season muscles and let’s do this!

Note: We also have our normal services on Dec 21st and Dec 28th. And by normal I mean awesome. I’ll see you Sunday… and then Tuesday… and why not Wednesday, too?!

Merry Christmas,

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

Volunteer at our Christmas Eve services and help us bring Christmas to our community. Greeting, bulletin stuffing, caring for children in Port Mariners are just a few ways you can help. Contact Ericka for more info.

We know that you need a night out to do your Christmas shopping…or maybe you just need a night out! We want to help! Come, bring our child in their jammies for a fun PJ party, movies, crafts and food. We will provide the fun while you play Santa. For more info, click here.

Fri, Dec 19, 6-9p, $5/child, food included
HB Offices, 2124 Main Street, Suite 260

So… what’s the Christmas season without a little drama? I went in for a minor surgery last week but the result was slightly more intensive than we thought. Thus, I’ve been on my back for a full week now. Not ideal, but it could be worse. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. I’m really looking forward to being back in action!

In the meantime, even in less than ideal circumstances, I’m trying to enjoy each day. I’m so grateful for my wife, Hilary, and our growing boy, Jack (and our son who’s on the way). They bring me so much joy and love. God’s greatest gifts are right in front of us. Sometimes we just need to be slowed down enough to really appreciate all that we have.

Take a breath. Take inventory. Whisper gratitude for your many blessings. Even if your life is physically uncomfortable right now (like mine), or emotionally painful these days, you can still trust that God is good. All the time. And He loves you.

Make sure you join us TONIGHT (Dec 11) between 6 and 7:30p at Bella Terra for a very special Christmas Tree Lighting. Seriously. This is probably the coolest event we’ve ever done. Don’t miss it. Bring friends, family, and neighbors with you. Most of them will be very open to your invitations this time of year.

God bless you, and may you know His peace… His hope… and His joy this special season. See you soon…

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

Join MCHB for a Tree Lighting and a fun filled night of Christmas Cheer! Bring your family for snow, hot chocolate, crafts, glitter tattoos, photo booth, caroling and more. Festivities from 6p, Tree Lighting from 7-7:30p at the Bella Terra Amphitheatre (in front of the movie theater). More info here.

Thursday, December 11, festivities begin at 6p
Bella Terra Amphitheatre