Our Worship Pastor, Caleb Clements, has a new EP available on iTunes and in the Bookstore. The CD is $5 and their family has decided to donate all proceeds to one of their favorite local outreaches, Royal Family Kids Camp, an outreach that supports abused and neglected children.
Kids K-5th grade are invited to join us for summer fun! Come with rumbly tummies and ready hands for this slightly messy day preparing food. For more info and to register, click here.
Cooking Day
Thu, Aug 13, 1:30-3:30p, 2nd floor of Port Mariners
Incoming 6th – 8th graders are invited to join us for a week of adventure, building relationships with others and learning about God. Find out more and sign up at marinerschurch.org/jhmsummercamp.
Mon-Fri, Aug 17-21
Thousand Pines Christian Camp, $391.93 pp
Like many of you have or will do this summer, I spent the past couple weeks on vacation – connecting with my family, chasing adventure, laughing, and remembering that creating fun and memories is hard work (and totally worth it). I’ve got stories to share about the crazy adventures we’ve taken and all that God has been teaching me in the midst, but for now, as I’ve been thinking about and praying for you, this is a passage that came to mind…
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:3-6
God has been at work in and through our church for over 50 years – Jubilee! He has brought freedom, forgiveness, redemption, healing, hope, and life to thousands in OC and around the world and the best news is – He’s not done. In fact, I believe He’s just getting started. I believe the future story of our church is even brighter than the past. I believe God wants to put His love and power on display in ways we can’t even imagine yet, and the great part is that He is choosing you! That’s right – He sees you, knows you, loves you, and has chosen you to help write this amazing story with Him in this next season. I can’t wait to discover all that God has for us together!
Holiday and I will be at Date Night tomorrow night – I’d love to see you guys there. And this weekend, I love that we get to welcome back Doug Fields. He always shares inspiring truth from God’s Word in such a relevant way – this is a great weekend to invite friends and family you’ve been hanging with this summer to join you.
Peace…
Kyle
Mariners Church is again privileged to host the annual 3/5 Battalion Marine Family Day BBQ for the Camp Pendleton Marines and their families. Volunteers are needed to help with the following activities: football, tug-o-war, mechanical bull, rock wall, bounce houses, crafts, photo station, and much more. Register and learn more. Questions? Contact Nicole at ntait@marinerschurch.org
Saturday, August 15, 12-3p, Irvine Campus Upper Lawn
Join a group of volunteers for the day in Mexico at the Back to School Party for the 350 children in the Mariners’ sponsorship program. Volunteers will help with lunch, games, crafts and photos of each sponsored child. Spanish is not required. Online registration and passports are required. More info and register.
Child Sponsorship Mexico Trip
Saturday, August 15, 6:30a – 9p
Monthly support group forum for sharing stories of caregiving and learning techniques from Silverado (provider of dementia hospice care) and others who have experience. For more info, visit the website or contact Katie, kballou@marinerschurch.org
Dementia Caregivers Support
Mon, Aug 3, 10a-12:30p Life Development Bld r204
Come check out your local farmers’ market hosted here at Mariners Church every Saturday! For questions regarding the farmers’ market, call (714) 573-0374 or visit orange.cfbf.com. For volunteer opportunities, email Kacy, kacyku@marinerschurch.org
Saturdays 8a-12p, lower parking lot off Bonita Canyon
I can hardly believe summer is about to hit the halfway mark, and what a summer it has been so far! As I reflect on this past month, our family has already packed in so many memories including beach trips, pool time, a family trip to the desert (one word: HOT), an Angels game, BBQs, summer nights and rain (what?!). It has been a joy to see summer through the eyes of my kids, who see adventure in everything from water balloons, or trips to the fair, to having a lemonade stand outside of our house. I am sure so many of you have had a full summer so far, as this time of year always brings new adventures and fun memories. As I look back on the past few months, and even look forward to what is to come, I am reminded and grateful for God’s presence in each step. For the community He has surrounded my family with, the things He teaches me through parenting and relationships, and for how He is leading me in my marriage, life and ministry. I am thankful for a God who guides our steps and cares about the big and little things in our lives. So I encourage each of us, as we find ourselves on a summer adventure, or just enjoying a warm evening outside; may we be grateful and reminded of His presence, His guidance and that He watches over us each step of the way.
This weekend, we will continue in our series, Oh! The Places We’ll Go, as we find our way forward and discover the pathway for our life. I know God will continue to speak powerfully this weekend through Kenton and the weekend worship experience. You won’t want to miss Saturday night, as we play Beach Blanket Bingo after service. Come play games. win prizes, enjoy food from The Burnt Truck, The California Grill Truck, Burgers and pizza. And what summer night would be complete without some refreshing dessert from Scooters Italian Ice! I look forward to seeing you (and your kids!) this weekend.
Jen Epperson
Children’s Pastor
