There are over 40 students waiting to be sponsored through our Mexico Child Sponsorship Program and it’s only $25/month. Please stop by the patio table after services if you would like to become a sponsor, or contact Susan, susanmexicoministry@cox.net

We are taking a team to Kenya in November 2015 to serve alongside our partner, Mavuno Church. This is an incredible opportunity to experience God’s global church and to serve with our family in Kenya. We’ll be focusing on our cancer support ministry and film ministry under Mavuno. If you’re interested, please join us for a brief meeting to learn more and how to apply. Questions? Contact Pamela at pphilp@marinerschurch.org.

Sunday, July 26, 12:30p, Life Development Bld r209

Outreach Ministries is looking for volunteers to serve on their weekend special events and drives team! We have upcoming opportunities to help with our Back-To-School supply drive beginning August 1st, benefiting after school programs and ministries around Orange County. We are looking for volunteers to help receive and sort donations on the weekends. To sign up, please email Steve at outreach@marinerschurch.org

Join Truthworks this summer for You Asked for It Part 2. Teacher Ron Keller will be answering various questions regarding current world events and other Biblical topics. For more info, click here.

Sundays, August 2 – September 27, 11a-12p, Upper Room

Our family has been enjoying some time away this week at the Oregon Coast. This year we made it a priority to gather all of our families to celebrate my dad’s 70th birthday. I have three older brothers, and with all of our kids together, there are 22 people that have stayed in one beach house. Although at times we argue, and it can seem chaotic, it has been interesting to see how unique and valuable each member is to this family.

It reminds me of our church and how the family of God is meant to be. The Apostle Paul describes the church “body” twice in the New Testament, both in 1 Corinthians and also in Romans 12. Romans 12:4-8 most famously puts it this way:

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.

Mariners Church is a large church with increasing vision to change the world for Jesus Christ. If we truly want to see this vision realized, it will take all of us operating in the unique gifts God has given us. At times you may feel like your life is chaotic, but remember that you are important and have something valuable to offer those around you. Whether it’s leading, serving, teaching, encouraging, showing mercy, being generous… find your place in our church family and let’s see what God will do! I’m excited to be back this weekend and use the gift God has given me to lead our church in worship. What gift are you bringing this weekend?

Never settle,

Caleb Clements / worship pastor

Please join us for an informational meeting about our new English as a Second Language Ministry and find out how you can get involved! For info, please contact Jordan, jwashington@marinerschurch.org

Sunday, July 19, 12:30-1:30p, Life Development Bld r207

Get ready to get wet and have some fun for kindergarten-5th graders! Don’t forget to bring your towel and wear sunscreen. Space is limited so register here soon. Questions, contact Emily, epeterson@marinerschurch.org

WATER DAY
Thursday, July 23, 1:30-3:30p, upper lawn, $10

Also coming up…
COOKING DAY, Thursday Aug 13

Explore the Bible in the setting in which its writers lived and wrote. Understanding the Jewish history of the Scriptures makes the stories in the Bible come alive with fresh wonder and discovery… aimed at forever changing the way we read His story. For more info, click here, or contact Jen. Join the conversation and whatthenwhynow.org

Wednesdays, Jul 22 – Aug 26, 7-8:30p
Life Development Bld, r205, $5

My Compass note has gone to video this week! Enjoy and I hope to see you this weekend!

Peace,

Kyle