We have such a generous church! Thank you to all of you who are Celebrating Differently by buying gifts, filling food bags, and serving our community in a variety of ways. You are making a difference in people’s lives. And you’re part of a bigger movement that is changing our city. Let’s keep going!

As we prepare for another great Sunday, pause…take a breath… and consider these three questions for a moment…

– If you were going to write a thank you note to one person for giving you the gift of TIME, who would that be?

– As you look back on your most enjoyable memories as a young person, what/who did they involve?

– What PLACE, or whose home, has the best memories for you?

Maybe you should write that thank you note.

And you should DEFINITELY join us on Sunday for the next installment of the Love Where You Live series. I believe God will speak to you. And I believe that He has MORE for you than you yet realize.

Onward…

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

Two awesome things that have happened since last week:

1. Trunk or Treat was a wild success. THANK YOU to those of you who dressed up, decorated cars, served, or brought your friends. It was so much fun, and our turn-out doubled from last year.

2. This morning a small team of our staff and volunteers served breakfast to all of HB’s city employees! We partnered with our friends at the HB Police Dept and we fed about 300 city employees. People dressed up, there was a live band, and our city was GRATEFUL. It was a privilege. Plus, the city employees donated a bunch of goods to our Mariners Outreach Ministries going on in the city. A great relationship is developing.

And here’s one NEW thing that’s coming…

NEW HOME NOVEMBER: I asked you this past Sunday to be praying with us about a new door that God seems to be opening for us. This would be a space we could occupy 24/7 in the center of HB that would allow us to do more ministry and serve more people in our community.

So, over the course of November, I’m going to update you each week about the process and give you more information as it becomes available. Please continue to pray with us, because as Moses said to the Lord, “If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.” (Ex 33:15) This must be a God-thing or it’s nothing.

Lastly, regarding this Sunday… If you have ever asked yourself, “Is this a good week to bring my friend or family member to church?” The answer is YES!

In fact, 95% of our Sundays are great times to bring people to our church—because we’re intentional about welcoming and being accessible to them. But this Sunday is special.

This Sunday is “Outreach Sunday,” where we put on display some of the many things we do as a church in our community. We ARE the kind of church that your friends and neighbors think “the church” should be. So invite them to come and see!

Enjoy the rest of the week. Use Halloween as an excuse to meet new neighbors and LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE.

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

Looking for a fun way to connect with Mariners HB women? Please join us as we share journeys over coffee and muffins. Contact and RSVP Beth Russell.

Saturday, November 1,  8 – 10a

Hey friends…

TWO BIG THINGS:

1. I’m back this Sunday and introducing our church to my friend DOUG FIELDS. Doug is one of the best communicators around and you’re going to LOVE him. Don’t miss this Sunday. Really.
2. I have a unique announcement I’m making that I want you to hear. There is a new development we want to ask you to be praying about.

Now, a LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE check-in:

I’m writing this on Wednesday evening, and I’m just getting back from taking Jack to the park and playground near our house. I was reflecting on how I, personally, am loving where I live. Not including Sundays…

– Prayer by the beach
– Friendly with neighbors
– Invited someone to church
– Bought someone coffee
– Took a meal to a family
– Praying for city

…But I need to step up my game. I haven’t done anything creative or risky yet. And I want to.

Inspire me. What are you doing to LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE? Consider a few things I’ve heard from others this week:

– Taking light bulbs around and offering to replace dead bulbs (practical)
– Baking cookies for neighbors (Hilary would have to help me)
– Offering free handyman services (I’m useless)
– Filling up a random person’s gas tank

So, take pictures… tell us your stories… and get creative. You can email me or use Facebook | Instagram

We’re just getting started. Jump in and play…and love.

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.

What would happen if we got serious about loving the people in our communities – wherever that might be? What would happen if we broke through all the barriers that keep our communities as merely a collection of polite strangers? What would it look like if we stopped dreaming about our next move and…

…truly loved where we lived?

during the weekend services
Sun: 8:30, 10, 11:30a & 6p
map and directions

Click here to find out ways you can love where you live and love your community!

Are you LOVING WHERE YOU LIVE?

SHOW us the love!!

Take pictures… post to Instagram or Facebook… tag @marinershb and #LWYL

And join us for another message about what it looks like to actually be a blessing to the people around us. This series is helping us become the kind of church we want to be. I hope you’re committed to being part of this… because U help us be US! (Is that cheesy? I mean it sincerely… so I’m just going with it.)

caleb

P.S.: Listen to past messages here.

P.S.S.: Give to Mariners HB here.