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What if it were possible to do all the right things and still get it wrong? Over the next few weeks through our …& Nothing More series, we’ll look at the early church in Galatia and talk about a freedom that can only be received and not earned.
…& NOTHING MORE
Sunday: 9a, 11a & 5p
Worship Center
HSM (High School Ministry) has relaunched on Thursday Nights! Join us for worship, games, teaching, and a community of your friends. After the first hour of our HSM Gathering, we then head to Life Groups. We believe they are the best way for students to start a journey of discipleship. We strive to help students build depth in their friendships, not only with each other but with Jesus. For more information, contact: jbachman@marinerschurch.org
HSM: THURSDAY NIGHT LIFE GROUPS
Thursdays, 7-9p, Upper Room
Behind every song, every message, every creative moment, you will find a team of awesome volunteers, determined to meet the need.
Interested in running the stage, lights, audio, cameras or directing? This is the place for you; no experience necessary. Sign up here or contact Erin, estone@marinerschurch.org
Join us this Sunday as we focus on what God is calling us to as a church in the year ahead.
VISION SUNDAY
Sunday: 9a, 11a & 5p
Worship Center
Kick off 2017 by rethinking your relationships. All of life (and the entire Bible) is ultimately about relationships. But in our culture of speed, social media, and artificial connections, what God says about how relationships flourish or fail might surprise you. Don’t miss this provocative teaching series.
SOCIAL RESET
Sunday: 8:30, 10, 11:30a & 6p
Huntington Beach Central Library Theater
7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
I love it when I leave our church thinking, “now that’s what church is all about.” I felt that way Tuesday night when I left Community Nights. It was so great just sitting down and eating together and having time to talk and laugh with each other. Then, seeing it continue as we moved into the main room where we sat around tables and shared about life and the Bible – it’s a good thing. It’s so much of what church should be about: community and personal growth with God and others. It’s not too late to jump in! Join us this Tuesday at 6p. And of course, the taco bar is amazing.
The other fun part of Community Nights is the fact that we talk about the weekend message. It’s a great time to circle back on what we heard, and drive it into our hearts even deeper. We’re in the second week of our Follow Me series, and this Sunday, we’ll be wrestling with one of the things Jesus wants to do in our lives when we follow him. If you’ve ever had challenges, experienced fear or felt like your back was against the wall, this message is for you.
As always, you have people in your life who are looking to follow something. Invite them and introduce them to someone worth following… Jesus. I hope your week is going great.
Blessings to you,
Jeff
Below is an encouraging verse and thought for your week. But first, don’t miss this Sunday as we conclude our Social Reset series. See you then!
caleb
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I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 91:2 (NIV)
If the singer/psalmist is saying the above, then it means there is good reason for him to say something else. And it’s likely that outside voices are shouting something else at him. Perhaps something like,
“Why don’t you defend yourself?”
“Why don’t you fight your enemy?”
“Why don’t you run away and hide and forget all of this? Abandon your pipe dream!”
But our guy sings a song. Songs are sticky–they have a way of sticking in your mind. We hum them while we work. We sing them in the shower and in the car. They just come out of us when we’re excited and sometimes anxious. These are the kind of words that the author wanted on his lips. So he put them to a melody. A melody that was in contrast to the stress and insecurity he was wrestling with.
He was reminding himself, his friends, his family, and billions more who would read these words that there is an invisible God who is more trustworthy than swords and spears–bombs and bank accounts.
We like to trust in things we can touch. Which is fine. But there are times when even those things are exposed as not enough. Then, where do you turn? Who is your hope?
Sing a song… let it stir your invisible and eternal soul to the truth… there is a God just beyond your sight who has everything–EVERYTHING–in the palm of his hand.
Oh, and this God made you, breathes life into you, and really loves you a lot.
Grab a friend and join us… come be encouraged and inspired, meet new friends, enjoy coffee and muffins and catch up on all that’s going on in Women’s Ministry here at Mariners HB! Click here to register or for more info email Beth at hbwomen@marinerschurch.org.
WOMEN’S COFFEE CONNECT
Sat, Mar 4, 9-11a
Location given upon registration
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Ash Wednesday is the official start of Lent — a season to prepare our hearts for Easter. Join us for worship service and distribution of ashes as we reflect upon the transforming power of the cross. More info here or email estone@marinerschurch.org with questions.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wed, Mar 1, 6:30-7:30p
Worship Center
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Refreshing Your Marriage is a two-day conference that offers a yearly tune-up for your marriage, giving you valuable tools and perspective to keep your relationship growing in the right direction. To register or for more information, click here.
REFRESHING YOUR MARRIAGE
February 24-25, Calvary Church Santa Ana
1010 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705