Category Archives: Ocean Hills

A Note From Jeff Pries

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You know it’s been hot when the thing I’m most looking forward to is that it’s not going to be 100 degrees. (That, or I need to get a life.) Hopefully the hottest days are behind us and all we have to look forward to now is that electric bill that breaks the bank. And, because the heat is supposed to be over, the barbecue is on! So join us this Sunday as we continue our series on Proverbs and then celebrate with a barbecue. It’s a great weekend to invite a friend.

Last night was so fun as we kicked off our fall session of Rooted. It is a group of people just like you who are looking to be in community and grow closer to God. We still have a few spaces left if you want to jump in. Interested? If so, email Cole Beshore.

Some of our other ministries will be launching soon as well. For women, we’ll be starting: Women of Passion, MOPS, and Holy Yoga. All are great ministries designed to move you into community, point you to God, and help you navigate life. Our men are kicking off their Tuesday night and Thursday morning Bible studies with a Men’s Breakfast, so be sure to check out our website for more information.

As you can tell, there are a lot of easy ways to get plugged in here at Mariners Ocean Hills. As great as Sunday morning may be, it is that other point of contact that will help you grow in your relationship with God and with others. I hope you are having a wonderful week. I look forward to seeing you Sunday!

Blessings,
Jeff

You Make The Call

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Do you ever feel like you’re making bad calls in the game of life?

We’re blowing the whistle on bad decisions. Join us for this empowering series about victory through God’s playbook of life so you can win through wisdom.

A couple good decisions could change everything.

during the weekend service, Ocean Hills Campus
Sunday, 10a

A Note From Jeff Pries

MessageFrom-OH

I hope you enjoyed our kick off to fall last week with our new series, You Make the Call. We had nachos, and big screen TV’s with football. We even had goal posts up so the kids (and even some adults) could kick field goals. It’s going to be a great series as we look at the Book of Proverbs. This week will be another fun weekend as we continue with our football theme. I do however want to let you know of a change of plans. We had planned on a BBQ this Sunday, but it seems like ice cream weather is in the forecast! So instead, we will have ice cream cookie sandwiches and lemonade on the patio. That way we can have the BBQ next week when the weather is cooler.

Fall at Mariners Church Ocean Hills means the launch of Rooted and Life Groups. We believe that life change happens in circles not rows, so although Sunday mornings are great, we value what community can bring to your life. Please be thinking and praying about joining a Rooted Group or a Life Group. I know we are all busy and have so much going on, but it is so important to do life with others. Attaching yourself to people who will encourage you, hold you accountable, laugh with you, and point you towards God is invaluable. We will give you opportunity to jump into groups, or better yet, form your own group, and we will train your leader and give you curriculum to go through.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, even if it is hot, rest assured we will have the A/C pumping and it will be a weekend you won’t want to miss. As always, invite someone to join you. Bring a friend, a family member, a co-worker or a neighbor.

Take Care,
Jeff

A Note From Jeff Pries

MessageFrom-OH

Well, I can’t believe it, summer is over. I hope you had a great few months. I have been off from speaking the last four weekends and I have used the time to visit other churches, prepare for the fall and give others an opportunity to teach. This last week Rob (our youth pastor) had an opportunity to speak and I heard he did a great job. The youth took over the service with great energy and fun stories from youth camp.

This week, I will be back to kick off our new series You Make the Call, a series through Proverbs. Because it is the fall, you will notice some goal posts and footballs and a kind of high school homecoming theme. If you are worried that you will miss your favorite football games, don’t worry, we will have a satellite dish and big screen. We also will have a few nacho bars and fun games for the kids. It’s going to be a fun weekend!

Part of fall is the kick off to community. We’ll be rolling out Rooted (a ten week group experience) as well as Life Groups. Please be praying about jumping into community life. We believe that life change happens in circles not rows, so as great as a Sunday service may be, it is that smaller community experience that leads to a deeper growth.

I can’t wait to see you this Sunday!
Blessings,
Jeff

Rooted Fall 2014 Session

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In only five years, thousands of lives have been changed through Rooted at Mariners. Rooted provokes questions and conversations and offers beyond-what-is-comfortable group experiences designed to give you a glimpse of your story in God’s story.

Click on a link below for Kick Off info and weekly meeting days and times.

Huntington Beach
Irvine
Mission Viejo
Ocean Hills

A Note From Rob Fernandez

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This weekend, Student Ministries takes over main service!

We’re going to share stories of the way God has moved in the lives of high school and junior high students throughout this summer and at camp! If you have a student, or have a friend whose kids are students–this is the week to bring them to our 10a service! We’re all together for music, games, celebrating life change and baptisms, and most importantly, hearing the truth of God’s Word.

See you there!
Rob

School Supply Drive

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Help students in need in the San Juan Capistrano Elementary Schools start the year off right!

Please purchase form the following list:
Pens – blue, black, red
Pencils
Spiral notebooks
Two-pocket folders
1″ binder
Loose leaf paper
Glue sticks
Colored pencils
Crayola markers-thick
Crayola markers-thin
Highlighters

Next Steps:
Turn in your donation at the collection bins on the patio at Mariners Church Ocean Hills during the weekend services:
Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31

Join us for a Sorting Party after the service on Sun, Aug 31.
For more info contact Jon, jramsay@marinerschurch.org or 949.769.8155