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A Note From Caleb

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What a weekend!

Last week it was clear that the issue of comfort and joy (peace, contentment, happiness…) are critical issues for people in our community–especially this time of year. I was so proud of your expression of love and tangible comfort at the end of the service. I love our church!

This weekend we’re talking more specifically about JOY. Who else–besides you–needs joy this weekend? Sometimes they are people that you don’t want to be around. But would you consider inviting them this Sunday?

A few more things to keep in mind…

1. Candy canes started in the 1670’s when a minister was trying to keep kids quiet in church. He told a candy-maker to design something in the shape of a shepherd’s staff as an illustration of one of his messages.

2. FLASH MOB- this Tuesday, 6:00pm. We want to rally in force to Main Street and cause a scene of Christmas Cheer. Even if you don’t want to sing… you can still hand out invitations to our services! Get all the details on our Facebook page.

3. Every Sunday is special. Come expecting to encounter God. (Actually, EVERYDAY is special. You can encounter God right now. Right where you are.)

Yule tide greetings and what not…

See you Sunday!
caleb

Huntington Beach

A Note From Caleb

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Mariners HB…

It’s beginning to look (a little) like Christmas!

I took Hilary to Home Depot this weekend and we got our tree. She’s passionate about Christmas. So passionate, in fact, that she convinced me to bring an 8 ft tree into our condo! Our place is 1200 sq ft, and I think this tree occupies 200 of those sq ft. But, the lights and ornaments are up, and Christmas music plays.

I hope you’re getting excited about something in this special season. We are! As your church family, we are preparing to make this a Christmas to remember. A couple highlights to watch for:

  • Women’s Christmas Tea (Dec 1)
  • Flash Mob Christmas Carol, Downtown HB (Dec 11)
  • Family pics on the patio (Dec 16, 23, 24)
  • Mariners HB band at Bella Terra (Dec 21)
  • Live artist in service (Dec 16)
  • Cameo appearance of a (tall) Christmas Elf
  • Christmas Eve tamales
  • Four Christmas Eve services at convenient times for your family and friends (Dec 23, 24)

This weekend we kick off a December series called “Comfort & Joy.” Joy and comfort are two things we’re all desperate for, whether we realize it or not. But for many in this season, both comfort and joy become especially elusive. Join us this Sunday for an encouraging look at how we can receive genuine comfort and abundant joy.

Get pumped!

Don’t miss a week.

Start inviting. People in your life are desperate for comfort and joy…and community. Let’s welcome them.

God’s blessings on you and your family,
caleb

Mission Viejo

A Note From Kyle

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Hey church! Jesus > everything. That is the overwhelming truth I pray that has been shaping your thoughts and identity this week. If you read through the rest of chapters 3 and 4 in Colossians, you know Paul continues to dive deeper and more practically into our relationships and how we are to love and serve one another. I invite and encourage you to do so, because this week…

…It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! (sing that line – it’s more fun:) Join us as we head toward Christmas and launch into our weekend series “Comfort and Joy.” This week, we’ll be aiming our hearts and lives at the truth of this season so we get started on the right path, and consider what we’re truly looking for this year. And don’t forget, our Tree Lighting this Sunday night. I know there are many opportunities out there during the Christmas season (like Tree Lighting), but we want (and need) those around us to see and experience the simplicity, joy, and honesty of launching into the truth of this special season together.

This is one of my absolute favorite gatherings of the year – I guarantee good times and laughs, so join me and bring some friends!

Looking forward to being with you guys this weekend.

peace…

kyle