What happens when the most important things are interrupted by the Most Important Thing?

I loved the challenge last weekend from Christian Mungai, our Global Outreach Pastor, to embrace compassion and justice. Because of the message, my family is committing to Celebrate Differently by taking a Christmas gift TAG; joining a SERVE opportunity; and choosing to GIVE to our Outreach Team’s work in the community. I am grateful for our church and the opportunity we have to step out and serve others with the love of Jesus this holiday season. If you haven’t jumped in yet, there’s still time! Head out to the patio after services this weekend or visit our website.

This weekend Kenton finishes our Favor With Kings series in the Book of Nehemiah. We will also take another step in our BEYOND campaign with Commitment Weekend, where we’ll celebrate God’s faithfulness to our church throughout the years, and look to the future to see how we can better serve His heart by meeting the needs of those around us through the Community Resource Center. Bring your commitment card and envelope – it’s going to be a powerful time together.

This is a week when your friends and neighbors will be glad you invited them to church!

Joe Hays
Experience Pastor

How do you feel about interruptions? Sometimes they may not feel like interruptions if it’s great news or comes at the perfect time, but more often than not, it seems like it’s bad news and comes at the worst possible time.

What if God interrupted your life with great news? What if this were news that could develop in you the foundational character attributes that would change, shape, and transform your relationships as well as the world around you?

This is the heart of the message this weekend as God interrupts our story with great and challenging news from His Word. This weekend is the perfect weekend to invite your friends, neighbors and family members who don’t know Jesus to come hear and see God’s heart on display and witness the beauty of who The Church is called to be.

Looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend!

Peace,

Kyle

On October 4, 2016, Matthew roared across southern Haiti as a Category 4 hurricane, dumping up to 40 inches of rain in some places with winds of 140 miles an hour. Please join us as we spend time in worship and prayer, thanking the Lord for the hand of protection He extended our Haitian family during the storm, and asking for His continued protection and provision for Pastor Samuel, the kids at  Glory Glory Center, and the Haitian nation. For more info click here or search “Haiti” on our website.

HAITI PRAYER NIGHT 
Wed, Nov 9, 7-9p
Upper Room

Baptism is an important step in your journey as a follower of Christ and an outward symbol of the work He has already done in your life. If you would like to be baptized, please attend our upcoming Baptism class. More info here or search “Baptism” on our website.

BAPTISM CLASS
Sun, Nov 6, 9a, Life Dev Bld Library (3rd floor)
Baptisms will take place after 9 & 11a services

Join us as we dive deep into Given to Give from Romans 1:5 and usher in the Christmas season by embracing the gift of the Son and the gifts of His Spirit. You will not want to miss this year’s Christmas Brunch featuring pastor, leader, writer, wife & mom, Jo Saxton. Individual and group tickets available. More info here.

WOMEN’S BRUNCH: GIVEN TO GIVE
Sat, Dec 3, 9:30a-12p, $35pp, Community Center
childcare: $15/child up to age 7

Every year we throw one of the most amazing parties for our community with our annual Harvest Carnival! Our campus is buzzing right now as the preparation has already begun: bringing in the rides, setting up the games, preparing for the food, the music and the fun that we get to enjoy tomorrow night. This is one of the best opportunities of the year to invite your neighbors, friends and families to come and experience the beauty of joyful, loving relationships – the gospel on display at our church campus! Rain or shine it is going to happen so I hope you are making plans to join us and bring somebody with you tomorrow night (for details click here).

This weekend our journey through Nehemiah and our FAVOR WITH KINGS series continues. Kenton will be with us, using Nehemiah’s story to teach us more about who we want to become as loving followers of Jesus.

Also, we had a great turnout and feedback from our Saturday night Beyond spotlight events, so we’re adding more after the 9 & 11a services this Sunday! The services will be slightly shorter (and we’ll take care of your kids so we can gather immediately afterward at the Community Center to talk through the story God has been writing to move us Beyond ourselves into this exciting opportunity to love, serve, and reach our community in new and profound ways. Find out more about BEYOND here and be sure to join us this weekend!

I am looking forward to seeing and being with you guys as we continue to walk into this great adventure God has for us.

Peace,

Kyle

Bring your family and friends for a night of fun at Harvest Carnival. Enjoy fall festivities, carnival rides and many other fun activities for families. Everyone is welcome! Find out more here.

HARVEST CARNIVAL
Fri, Oct 28, 5-9p, on campus
Rain or shine, Harvest Carnival is happening. Please note: some rides may be unavailable due to weather.

Sign up to volunteer and help bring this fun event to our community!

Join us to hear from our Congolese Church partners Camille and Esther Ntoto about how God is creating a bright future in a country with a brutal past. For more info, click here or search “Congo” on our website.

CONGO LUNCHEON: Stories of Hope and Restoration
Sun, Oct 30, 12:30-2:30p
Upper Room, Lunch Provided

Parents are invited to go over the steps involved with dedicating a child, including choosing a life verse and the importance of a spiritual walk with their child. Register here or search “dedication” on our website. Contact Karen with questions, kmeier@marinerschurch.org

CHILD DEDICATION CLASS
Sun, Oct 30, 9-10:15a
Life Development Building Room 208