Come and recharge your marriage! We’ll spend a day and a half together hearing from incredible speakers who will offer practical relationship insights and encourage us in our marriages. Speakers include: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, Bob Goff, John Mark Comer, & Joy Eggerichs. For more info visit rechargeyourmarriage.com (use promo code: oceanhills). Email Jaclyn, jrisser@marinerschurch.org, with questions.
Recharge Your Marriage
Oct 9-10, Ocean Hills Campus
With Fall Kick Off in full swing, we hope you have been enjoying your experience on Sunday mornings. Many of our ministries have launched: Rooted, Men, Women and Youth. Community Nights will be kicking off in two weeks; it’s going to be a great time, so please plan on jumping in. This week, we’ll be finishing up our fall series, then starting a new series on Romans. We’ll be looking at ways to continue bringing life change into our lives.
Now that summer is fully over, I want to say “way to go!” Summer involves a lot of things for many of us and especially for churches. Oftentimes, summer means lower attendance and a decline in giving. Well, our numbers grew in the summer, and our giving exceeded our budget. You have continued to be incredibly generous to the Church and obedient to God. Thank you! You are making a difference. Ministry is happening because of your generosity and God’s blessing. God is using you in amazing ways!
Blessings,
Jeff
Last week at church was a beautiful picture of what the Church is all about. It was a group of people who were saying I can use some encouragement, and a group of people coming around them to pray. It was a great response to what God is doing in the hearts of us, and what He is doing in the heart of our church. We will continue in Fall Kick Off this week. My idea of peppermint sticks in lemons has been shelved for some simpler fun snacks. It was our well-meaning attempt to bring “the fair” into our patio experience. Either way, we’ll have some fun, family-friendly activities this weekend.
If last week’s message of encouragement felt like it hit home, this week will probably feel similar. We’ll talk about what to do when we feel like we’re losing control in life and want to throw our hands up in the air and give up. The good news is God has something to say about that, and it may or may not surprise you.
A couple things to remember: Community Nights kick off in a of couple weeks; Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday and Mops and Women of Passion are kicking off as well. There is a lot going on, so I encourage you to find a way to get plugged in. I believe God will bless you in a mighty way.
Great doing life and ministry with you,
Jeff
Celebrate fall and a new season after the crazy, fun summer vacation. Ministries will be launching and there are many ways for you and your family to get connected! Contact Jaclyn, jrisser@marinerschurch.org
Sundays, Sep 13, 20 & 27, after services, Ocean Hills Campus
Sep 13: BBQ, Beach Boys Tribute Band, bubbles for the kids
Sep 20: Ministry fair, carnival treats, bounce houses for the kids
Sept 27: Sports fun, chips & salsa
Join us to eat man food, connect with the men of Mariners Church Ocean Hills and hear from a great speaker. This is an awesome chance to get connected. For more info, click here or contact Cole, cbeshore@marinerschurch.org
Sat, Sep 26, 8a, Worship Center Building
This is the place for every high school student who is looking for a fun and welcoming community. We believe God’s plan for our students is to see them be a movement for Jesus on their campuses. Contact Rob for more info, rfernandez@marinerschurch.org
HSM Midweek
Wednesdays through Nov 18, 6:30p, room 226
Our JHM Life Groups exist to give students a place to connect with other Christians and to grow deeply as authentic followers of Jesus. Contact Rob for more info, rfernandez@marinerschurch.org
JHM Life Groups
Tuesdays through Nov 17, 6:30p, room 226
As we jump into fall, we all struggle with the same thing, getting out of our summer schedule and into a new fall rhythm. It’s our hope Sunday morning will become a regular part of your fall schedule.
Last Sunday evening, we held an elder meeting with all of the elders and our wives. It was so much fun and I had the blessing of sharing all of the highlights from the summer. And here is the best part – we have just as many exciting things planned for fall. There is never a dull moment during Fall Kick Off! From last week’s fun Beach Boys band to our Ministry Fair this week, we’ll be highlighting all of the great ministry opportunities here at Ocean Hills. I think you’re really going to like our fair-themed patio this weekend because that means…cotton candy, peppermint lemons, shaved ice, deep-fried Twinkies and Student Ministry’s famous “Jitter Juice.” We’ll be looking at the Book of Acts and finding out what it means to be a community of people following Jesus.
We’ll also be talking about Community Nights, which will be kicking off on Tuesday, October 13. This will be a great time to build community, while at the same time learning how to be in healthy relationships. We’ll hear from great speakers including Roger and Becky Tirabassi, Dr. Buddy Mendez, and Dr. Monte Pries. It will be an encouraging and fun six-week series.
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday at 9 or 11a.
Blessings,
Jeff
Dedicating your child is more than a ritual. It is a commitment on the part of the parents to honor the will and Word of God. Parents must attend class to take part in dedications on Sep 27. Contact Diane for more information, djones@marinerschurch.org
Dedication Class
Sun, Sep 20, following the 11a service
With the temperature hitting 100 degrees and football season starting, you might say this is a great week for fans. I am a big fan of this Sunday, because it’s Fall Kick Off! We will have a tasty barbecue and a fun “Beach Boys” band, along with games and fun things for the kids. Fall Kick Off is the time when we start to share all of the ways to get connected here at Mariners Ocean Hills. As always in the fall, Rooted will be a big focus for us, because we believe it’s the best way to find community, purpose and a deeper relationship God.
We know that God has something great for each of us and this Sunday we will look at what that is. We’ll be looking at the gospels and I’m confident you will see that God has invited you into something exciting. Also, I trust that even though it has been hot, you have had time to fish (you will only get that if you were here last weekend). Remember, you have people in your life who need a relationship with Jesus and are hoping to find meaningful community. This is a great weekend to extend an invitation.
Blessings to you and see you Sunday.
Jeff
