Have you ever wrestled with what makes you unique? What does God have uniquely for YOU in this life? Join us Sunday for Week 3 of MY NEAR DEATH EXPERIMENT: “Youlogy.” [Eulogy, your unique story – you get it.]

This is the last Sunday to jump into a Rooted Group. Please contact Ericka Goodrich, if you’re still not signed up.

If you’ve done Rooted, but you’re still not connected to a Life Group, go through the “Experiment” with others in our church! Email Mike Myers. He’ll help you jump into an existing group or even start your own.

We’ve had a number of people ask about where their friends and family can buy MY NEAR DEATH EXPERIMENT. We’ll have them each Sunday at church. They are also sold at a discount at myneardeathexperiment.com. And the Kindle version will be up on Amazon any day now.

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Listen to past messages here.

Give to Mariners Huntington Beach here.

MY NEAR DEATH EXPERIMENT is in full swing this weekend. If you missed last week’s message, listen here.

This week we’ll be talking about what matters most, and why we tend to lose sight of what matters most. Reach out and invite anyone who has told you in the past year that they need to re-prioritize their life–or that life is chaotic. If you’re reading along in the book, read a couple chapters from the “Ordering Affairs” section.

Next, if you’re still not in a Life Group, now’s the time. All our groups a going through MY NEAR DEATH EXPERIMENT, and this is an easy way to test one out and make some new friends. Email Mike Myers and he’ll get you plugged in.

Finally, if you still haven’t experienced Rooted, sign-up today. Rooted is the foundation for all our groups and growth material. You gotta jump in!

See you Sunday!
8:30 | 10:00 | 11:30am

caleb

Hi Friend,

PLEASE READ THIS WHOLE EMAIL!!

We’re moving to three services THIS Sunday!

– 8:30am (for the efficient, productive, morning people… and the guys who like to watch all their football in real-time)
– 10:00am (for the mid-morning-magic-hour types)
– 11:30am (for sleeping beauties or brunch before Bible saints)

Every service will be the same great experience, and we look forward to seeing you there. And a big THANK YOU to all of you who are stepping up in and serving at one or more of these services. You make a difference!

My Near Death Experiment
We’ll be starting a series this weekend based on a book I wrote called “My Near Death Experiment.” The idea is that life-change is better by design than disaster. I hope and pray this series will ignite something in you and encourage you to take a new step of faith in your life. I also hope that you will engage a friend, a family member, a neighbor, and your life group for the journey. We’ll give you everything you need. All I ask is that you extend the invitations.

The books will be on sale each Sunday for $10. (The publisher sells them to us at a discount for $9, but $10 is an easier cash transaction. The profit goes to our Outreach efforts in Huntington Beach.) PLEASE BRING CASH or check to speed up the purchase process on the patio. We’ll have card-swipers, but cash is fastest. Also, if you can buy books for yourself and others before the service it would help.

I want EVERYONE to have a book. If you can’t afford it, talk to Hilary, Christen, or Monica–we’ll get you a book.

Life Groups
We’re encouraging ALL life groups to go through the book and the discussion questions that we’ll provide each week. If you’ve already gone through Rooted and you’re not yet in a Life Group, we’re going to help you connect to a new life group. Email my cousin and pastor-in-training, Mike Myers.

Rooted
Don’t forget to signup for Rooted right here. In fact, copy this link and send it out to others who need to be in Rooted this session!

Parents of Students
We are shifting to offer two special services for students: Junior High at 10am, Senior High at 11:30am. Both will meet in the Tabby Theater (signs and volunteers will lead the way). Both will mirror the adult service–in music and message–but with an approach to speak relevantly your students. We’re setting you up for lunch-time conversations with your kids.

I totally support Jordan and his team in this transition and I believe it’s a great thing for the following reasons:
1. one service means more energy, enthusiasm, and momentum
2. we can meet the new kids who come with parents and slip out without connections
3. midweek meetings can shift to building deeper relationships and have real conversations
4. if a kid comes at a different time we have plans in place to get them serving–or they can always sit in the main theater

Change can be hard, but these changes are GOOD. Things are getting better and better around here.

See you Sunday!
caleb

If you missed either of the past three messages, click here.

We’re going to three services starting September 8. There will be lots of opportunities to welcome and serve our community. Stop by the patio table this weekend or visit our website to find out how you can do your part.

HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

I hope that you are able to rest and enjoy family and friends. In fact, someone told me of their idea to shift the focus of Labor Day to NEIGHBOR DAY. What if you and I looked for opportunities to be a good neighbor this weekend? What if we lingered in the driveway? What if we asked a question instead of just saying “hi”? What if we took over some cookies? What if we invited someone new to the BBQ? What if…?

I love you, pray for you often, and look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

To catch up on past messages, click here.

If you haven’t told us what service you plan to attend or serve (monthly or bimonthly) please click here.

caleb

How’s today going?

Peaches? Pain? Somewhere between?

Could you use some support with the stress and confusion of life? An advocate to help show you the way, and to help you connect with God and be who you were designed to be…?

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever–the Spirit of Truth.  John 1416-17a

Sunday, I’m talking about the mysterious, yet knowable, Spirit of God. Some people panic when we talk about the Spirit of God, but you shouldn’t. He’s exactly who you want on your side. And He is–on your side.

Also this Sunday, I’m going tell you about our fall series starting Sept 8th and the impact it could have on your life.

Don’t forget to tell us which service you plan to attend and when you plan to serve on Sundays.

LADIES: Don’t forget the Women’s Meet and Greet Monday Night at the Library–Talbert Room, 6:30p

And click here for past messages.

caleb

Beat the heat and bring the kids (preschool – 5th grade) to the water park to cool down. Contact Diane with questions.

Thu, Aug 29, 10a-2p
Sigler Park, Westminster