Ocean Hills will be hosting a Marriage Seminar for the 1st Marines/5th Battalion stationed at Camp Pendleton. The Marines recently returned from a six-month overseas deployment and this is the perfect marriage “tune-up”! In order to allow the couples to focus on the seminar, we need your help with childcare. For more info, contact Karen, karen@thepicards.org

Friday, March 13

We made it, our first Sunday with two services. It was an incredible Sunday on so many levels, and thank you to all of you who participated in making it work. You stepped up and served in incredible ways; you heard when we said “we can’t do it without you,” and you jumped in. And you invited! It was our biggest Sunday we have had outside of Christmas and Easter. Way to go. And of course, it was so great to have Jon and Deanna Ramsay on stage together to sing. They were incredible.

This is a Sunday you are not going to want to miss. If you go to any bookstore, you will see shelves full of books on this topic: Worry. Why? Because we all struggle with this, and we don’t know how to stop. So if you find yourself worrying, or have ever worried, or think that you may worry in the future, this weekend is for you. Here is the great thing. Jesus had a lot to say about it, so this Sunday it is about learning what He has to say. See you Sunday. Don’t forget, either 9 or 11a.

Blessings,

Jeff

We are have moved to two services. Our services are now at 9 & 11a! We hope to see you there!

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; His greatness no one can fathom.
One generation commends Your works to another; they tell of Your mighty acts.
They speak of the glorious splendor of Your majesty–
and I will meditate on Your wonderful works.
Psalm 145:3-5

Pick up a copy of this year’s church verse at the Welcome Center, or download from our website.

In community for community! Have you been through Rooted and are looking for your next step? We would love to help you get connected into a life group. We have groups for everyone, both life-stage specific and mixed. Two groups with space right now are young married couples who are looking for connection and mentoring, and families looking to learn and grow together. For more info, click here.

Be a Special Friend to a child (from birth to 5th grade) who needs assistance to participate in Kids Church. We’re looking for volunteers to assist children individually during regular service times. This allows parents to attend church, knowing their child is being cared for in a loving environment. For more info, contact Diane, djones@marinerschurch.org

Reminder!!

Starting this Sunday, we are so excited to have our first week of two services. We’ll be celebrating over the next few weekends with fun surprises after each service – starting with kettle corn and root beer floats this weekend! It will be a great opportunity for you to connect with all your church friends between and after services and enjoy delicious treats. As we continue to respond to what God wants to do through our church in our community, I would love for you to join me and pray about who we can be inviting.

See you Sunday at 9 & 11a, and if you forget and show up at 10a, enjoy some kettle corn and stay for the 11a service.

Jeff

I am really excited about this Sunday, it is a huge step for our church as we move to two services (9 & 11a).  This is happening because I really sense God’s blessing upon our church. A major step in the process is because you are great at inviting and you are great at serving, so thank you for your commitment to the church. This week, we will see you at a new time – and I know this may be challenging – but maybe even a new seat. I know you are going to want to be here to celebrate our big step, but I have to say this weekend’s service is going to be special. If you have ever wondered how to take a major step in your relationship with God, we will find that out together this weekend. And you are going to have to just trust me, but we are also going to have a moment in the service you are not going to want to miss.

Also, today is the start of what many refer to as the Lent(en) season. Lent—approximately 6 weeks prior to Easter—is kicked off by “Ash Wednesday” and is used by many as a preparation period leading up to Easter. Some people fast—going without food, junk food, media, etc. Some people pray—at specific times each day. Others participate in disciplines or behaviors that serve them. But the point is simple: prepare your heart for a very special time of the year—Easter. So I want to invite you to ask yourself, what can I do differently in the next six weeks? Is there some basic sacrifice you can make… or step you can take…? Is there something new you want to try? Or something old you want to go without?  Who knows how God might use this commitment. But you can know this: He’ll do something. (For daily expressions and prayers for Lent, you can download our Lent Journey card here.)

See you this Sunday at either 9 or 11a…Blessings,
Jeff