Caregiving doesn’t come with instructions. Come learn tips, find community and support. Search “caregivers” on our website or click here for info.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Thu, Apr 7 (1st Thu of the month), 6:30-9p, 3rd Floor Lobby

Mariners Church is committed to helping couples build strong and lasting, Christ-centered marriages. One of the key areas where many couples struggle is empathetic communication. That’s why we’re offering three unique opportunities in 2016 for couples to attend “Created for Connection.” Leading this session will be licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Patti Shambrook and Lindsay Golden. For more info, search “connection” on our website or click here for registration and times.

CREATED FOR CONNECTION
Fri, Apr 22 – Sun, Apr 24
Life Dev Bld, r206
$350/couple

For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his.
Romans 6:5 (NIV)

This is the truth we walk in and celebrate uniquely this week…Holy Week is here! Prayer and planning are complete, and now campus preparations are well underway as we gather with thousands from our community this week for Good Friday and Easter Celebration services and our annual Egg Scrambles. Happy Easter!

We begin with our Good Friday services where we’ll remember, reflect and respond to the sacrifice of Jesus on our behalf. Good Friday invites us to truly reflect on the weight of sin, and more importantly, the opportunity to embrace the freedom and forgiveness that’s found because of the death of Jesus. Good Friday amplifies the extravagant hope and joy we experience in the resurrection, so make plans to invite a friend and join us this Friday at one of our five Good Friday services.

Then, we turn the page, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus – the power of God to bring dead things back to life! This is the hope we all need in our lives…hope the world is desperate to experience. We have services available for every person in your life at every life stage. Join us on Saturday night for our Egg Scrambles and our Saturday night experiences. These are great services for friends and family with kids to experience the beauty of relationship and the gospel on display. And, joining us on Saturday frees up space for our community on Sunday!

For those early risers, join me at our at 8:15a Easter service. This will be a beautiful time as we start the day aiming our hearts at the truth of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus (and, we create space for more from our community at our later service times). Or, if your friends are only available to join you at 9:45 or 11:30a, that’s perfect too! We’ve spaced out the service times to allow for a bit more breathing room between experiences (and in the parking lot). I can’t wait to see you and meet your friends and family who are joining you this weekend as we walk through Holy Week together.

Peace,

Kyle

Celebrate how Jesus conquered death and made it possible for us to have a future and a new life. For more info, click here or search “Easter” on our website.

Sat: Mar 26, 3:30 & 5:30p (worship center)
Sun: Mar 27, 8:15, 9:45 & 11:30a (worship center)
Sun: Mar 27, 7p (community center)

Join us for a time of reflection and expression as we consider His sacrifice for us on the cross. More info here or search “Good Friday” on our website.

IRVINE CAMPUS
Friday, March 25
12, 3, 4:30, 6 and 7:30p, Worship Center

Come for an afternoon of fun at our Easter Egg Scramble. Enjoy face painting, crazy hair, food, games, and other family-friendly activities for toddlers – 5th grade! Find out more here or search “Easter.”

Saturday, March 26
2:45 & 6:45p, Upper & Lower Lawn

Join us as we provide free medical and dental care to those in need! Medical/dental providers and general volunteers are needed to serve at the Anaheim Health Fair. Registration is required. Must be over 18 to volunteer. For more information or to register click here or search “Clinic” on our website.

MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC
Sunday, April 1-3, shifts vary

Tomorrow night, we’ll celebrate a new class of Rooted graduates! Hundreds will gather to celebrate a deeper understanding of who God is, who the church is, and the purpose they are called to live out in this world. Hundreds have experienced community and friendship over the past 10 weeks and learned what it means to be truly encouraged and known in a profound way. Hundreds have made powerful decisions to find freedom and trust in God with their lives and will be baptized as a symbol and expression of faith and belief in who Jesus is. Through Rooted, hundreds are now living generously, serving and loving others in sacrificial ways. I know that many of you have experienced the journey of Rooted and you know the power of this night. Please be praying for this graduating class as they continue to hear from Jesus and follow Him in community with us. (And if you haven’t or know someone who hasn’t experienced Rooted, another session begins after Easter…sign up now

This weekend is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus triumphantly rode into Jerusalem, when thousands of people rallied around Him knowing that He was the Messiah, the Chosen One bringing life and freedom to a broken world. This weekend we celebrate Jesus together, our Savior, who brings dead things back to life! It will be a powerful weekend as we reflect on God’s Word and the truth of who Jesus is. Kenton will be giving people an opportunity to stand and say, “I Believe” that Jesus is God’s Son, the Savior of the world, and I want to make Him my Savior.

I want you to join me in praying for this weekend and also to invite your friends, your family, your neighbors – anyone who needs the hope and true life that comes from a relationship with Jesus. I can’t wait to experience the power, encouragement and the hope that we will experience together as God changes lives this Easter week!

Peace,

Kyle

Come to our Haiti Global Vision luncheon and celebration as we welcome our ministry partner, Pastor Samuel Metelus. Hear about how God is moving in Haiti, and how you can get involved! More info and register or search “Haiti” on our website.

HAITI MINISTRY CELEBRATION LUNCHEON
Sun, Mar 20, 12:30p, Upper Room
Lunch provided

Enter into the resurrection power of Easter as we pray together and experience the anointing power of the Holy Spirit. Find out more or search “pray” on our website.

WOMEN’S EASTER PRAYER GATHERING: A Spiritual Refreshing
Sat, Mar 19, 8:30-10:30a, Chapel, free