Wear the ugliest Christmas sweater you can find (or make). Prizes to the ugliest sweaters. Games, Christmas cookie decorating, and much more! Dinner provided, so come hungry!
Contact Hilary with questions.
Friday, Dec 14 6:30 – 8:30p
Mariners MV Jr. High Room, $5
“On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…” Oh – My – Goodness!…what an amazing time it was launching the Christmas season with you all last Sunday night at Tree Lighting. Snow, a lounge for the students, crafts for the kids, food, warm beverages, carols, the Grinch, and of course, plenty of laughs.:) Experiencing something like this with family and friends is truly the only way to find all the joy God has in store for us during this season. (BTW, I’ve heard it’s going to be snowing on the patio again this Saturday night – be sure to join us – and bring your kids and friends.)
Speaking of joy, how’s that going? Are you receiving the comfort and joy this season promises? Or, are you still chasing it? Are you embracing Jesus as your Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and the promises those names provide? Invite a friend with you this weekend as we continue our journey of Comfort & Joy. Doug Fields will be back, aiming our hearts at the depth and truth God has for us this Christmas.
peace…
kyle
Kick off the Christmas season with family and friends at Mariners Church Tree Lighting.
Sunday, December 2
6:30-7:30p, program, free
Mission Viejo Campus
Festivities begin at 5p so be sure to come early and enjoy crafts, food and SNOW!
Irvine Campus
Shop our Christmas marketplace from 4:30-8p, enjoy specialty foods, crafts and activities for the kids.
Hey church! Jesus > everything. That is the overwhelming truth I pray that has been shaping your thoughts and identity this week. If you read through the rest of chapters 3 and 4 in Colossians, you know Paul continues to dive deeper and more practically into our relationships and how we are to love and serve one another. I invite and encourage you to do so, because this week…
…It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (sing that line – it’s more fun:) Join us as we head toward Christmas and launch into our weekend series “Comfort and Joy.” This week, we’ll be aiming our hearts and lives at the truth of this season so we get started on the right path, and consider what we’re truly looking for this year. And don’t forget, our Tree Lighting this Sunday night. I know there are many opportunities out there during the Christmas season (like Tree Lighting), but we want (and need) those around us to see and experience the simplicity, joy, and honesty of launching into the truth of this special season together.
This is one of my absolute favorite gatherings of the year – I guarantee good times and laughs, so join me and bring some friends!
Looking forward to being with you guys this weekend.
peace…
kyle
Serve at-risk families in South County this holiday. Register online.
Sat, Dec 8, 9a-1p
meet at MCMV
Contact Barb with questions.
Hey guys – I can’t tell you how excited I am to be with you tonight for our Thanksgiving service. This is one of my favorite experiences of the year as we share stories of how God has shown up in our lives this past year. If you have experienced God in a profound way, come and say thanks with us as we aim our hearts at gratitude. If you have experienced a difficult season and are looking to find thankfulness, join us and be encouraged by your church community.
Also, looking forward to being back with you guys this weekend as we finish our Greater Than series where we’ve been remembering our identity, who Jesus is and all He’s done for us. This weekend, we’ll dig a little deeper and see how that shapes our everyday thinking and living as we become all He created us to be.
peace…
kyle
Come, pause and worship God before the Christmas season begins. Hear stories of God’s work over the last year and share what you are thankful for. Childcare available through age 5.
Irvine & Mission Viejo Campuses
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
Wed, Nov 21, 6:30p
Worship Center
It’s better to give than to receive. We believe there are many creative ways to show generosity to others this season. What could be better than a gift that makes a difference to those in need?
Hey guys – this past week I’ve been leading a group from Mariners Church through the Holy Land…around Galilee where Jesus spent His time teaching, healing, leading people to freedom and helping them become all they were created to be, through the wilderness by the Dead Sea where David hid in caves from Saul, writing so many of the Psalms – crying out to God with honesty and resilience. And now, I’m writing this from Jerusalem where Jesus ultimately surrendered His will to the Father, giving His life as a sacrifice for our sin, brokenness, shame, and guilt. We visited the traditional site of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial today and guess what – He wasn”t there! The Good News that Jesus came to redeem, restore, reconcile, and heal, to bring freedom and love and joy and abundance into our lives is true, alive and active. This is why we gather as a church family – to remember that Jesus is alive – that He still brings healing and freedom, leading and guiding us to abundance and joy.
We have so much to be thankful for, and this is why I’m so excited for our Thanksgiving services. We will gather to simply remember the profound truth of God’s story, and to share examples of how we’ve seen Him show up in our lives this past season. Whether you have a story of gratitude to share, or are walking through a difficult season and need to be encouraged, I promise this will be an amazing time of truth, honesty, community, and vision. Plan on joining me as we walk with Jesus and each other in thankfulness…
peace…
kyle
Join us for the Child Sponsorship and Christmas celebration! All ages welcome!
Saturday, Dec 8, 6a-8p
$40/adult, $20/kid