Adoption 101

If you are interested in adoption, join us at the Adoption Info Seminar to learn about different types of adoption. Get answers to your questions about adoption, and/or becoming a foster parent. Questions?

Wednesday, July 17, 6 – 8p
Life Development Bld, r200C (Irvine Campus)

A Note From Kyle

I have the privilege of writing to you this week from Kenya! I’m here with Kenton and a team from Mariners participating with Mavuno, our sister church, in their leadership conference, Fearless. Kenton is speaking and encouraging leaders from all over Africa and around the world. Caleb will be leading worship later this week, and all of us are getting to experience the global church in action, bringing the hope of the gospel to some of the most desperate places in Kenya. Please be praying for us – that God will use us to encourage His Church, and the people of this country to become all He designed and created them to be.

Wasn’t last weekend amazing as we celebrated, and even experienced VBS together?! I love how God has called us to reach OC with the love of Jesus. This weekend is another great opportunity to bring family and friends as we move toward becoming an unstoppable community. We’ll continue in our Bible series looking at some of the most profound stories in God’s Word, and the lessons that shape our lives. Don’t forget our Summer Saturday Nights where we share food, fun, and great music this week from the Pawnshop Kings!

Enjoy the gift of relationship with Jesus and one another. I can’t wait to tell you the stories from Kenya and hear about how God is changing and shaping you…

Peace,

kyle

A Note From Jeff

It’s nearly ten o’clock in the evening, I’m writing this note from my hotel room in Nairobi, Kenya. Today, leaders from around the globe gathered to share in the experience of serving and leading together in a conference called the FEARLESS SUMMIT. We sang songs in languages we don’t speak. We danced awkwardly. We clapped concertedly, but conspicuously. And, we realized we’re a part of a global community. Every country, every worship style, and every language represented pointed to one thing: Jesus.

Today, I led a small breakout session about building and teaching messages that call people to live counter-culturally. I couldn’t help but to think about you. I thought about last Sunday. I recalled Joshua’s words to his people as he renewed their covenant with God: “Now then… throw away the foreign gods that are among you and yield your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” There is nothing more counter-cultural than to yield to Jesus and his call to love, to reconciliation, to forgiveness, and to humility.

You can continue to pray for our team as Mariners senior pastor, Kenton Beshore, will teach all the gathered leaders in tomorrow morning’s general session.

Looking forward to God’s continued work here in Nairobi and back home at Mariners Mission Viejo,

Jeff

VBS The Big Top

A thrilling summer camp experience for kids, K-5th grade in the fall. Enjoy a week of games, fun surprises and live music. Contact Becky for more info or click here to register.

Mission Viejo and Ocean Hills 
July 8 – 12, 8:45a – 12:00p
Ocean Hills Campus, $55

Thank you for an amazing response to VBS.  There are still items needed.  Check out our website for updated list of things we still need!  Click here to see the list and donate.

HSM Guys Day

Guys trip is CHANGED! Sorry people, we are no longer going to Big Bear. BUT – we are going on a day trip to Six Flags instead. So get ready for thrills and to have the wind hipping through your hair – its going to be awesome! Sign up ASAP to ensure the discounted ticket price! Space and transportation limited! HSM dudes only, drop off and pick up at Mariners Church, Irvine. To sign up click here! Questions? Contact Alex. 

Tuesday, July 09,  8:00a – 11:59p