It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Join us tomorrow night at our annual Tree Lighting as we kick off the Christmas season with a fun evening experiencing the best of Christmas – the lights, songs, and most of the all, the relationships and the laughter! Tree Lighting aims our hearts toward the joy and hope found in the beauty of the gospel on display. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us…looking forward to laughing and spending time with you all tomorrow night!

This weekend, Kenton kicks off our GOD WITH US Christmas series. As we anticipate the arrival of Jesus in this Advent season, each weekend in December we’ll journey through the powerful qualities Jesus brings to this world and our lives: Hope, Joy, Peace and Love. It is so easy for the beauty of Christmas to be drowned out by the busyness of the season or the darkness of this world that creeps into our lives amplifying whatever pain we may be experiencing. We remember that Jesus came as a light and that Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love are present and possible even in the midst of the most challenging circumstances. We will gather this weekend and throughout this month to remember the truth, beauty, and power that is available to us through Jesus.

Our neighbors, family and friends are longing to know that hope is possible. I invite you to bring them this weekend as we begin our Advent journey together remembering God is with us!

See you tomorrow night at the Tree Lighting and this weekend as we celebrate the gift of Jesus together.

Peace,

Kyle

Ring in the Christmas season with our annual Tree Lighting! Enjoy an outdoor market, crafts for kids of all ages, food trucks and of course our Tree Lighting program, complete with Christmas caroling and tons of fun for the whole family! For more info click here or search “Tree Lighting” on our website.

TREE LIGHTING
Fri, Dec 2, 5-8p, Patio and Worship Center

Sign up to volunteer or to find out about being a vendor at our outdoor market, contact Autumn, amiddleton@marinerschurch.org

During the Christmas season, we celebrate how God saw us when we were far off and sent us the greatest gift; His Son Jesus. This Gift of love compels us to love and care for the poor and marginalized among us. As a church we are committed to caring for the thousands of people in our community experiencing poverty and crisis this season.

Click here to find out how you can CELEBRATE DIFFERENTLY with us this year or visit the patio after services this weekend.

Its time to spread some Christmas cheer on OC’s foster children! Join us as we host and serve hundreds of children and their caregivers, families and group homes! We need over 200 volunteers to help with food, crafts and gifts! To register click here or search “Foster” on our website.

FOSTER FAMILY CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sat, Dec 3, 11a-2p, on campus

Join us as we gather with the students and families from all three Lighthouse Community Centers for one big Christmas party! We will share a meal together, make crafts, play games, and celebrate all that God has done over the past year. For more info and register, click here, or contact Serena to sign up for a time to serve, smartinez@marinerschurch.org.

LCC CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sat, Dec 10, 12-3p
Kennedy Elementary School

Thank you to the hundreds of you who have prayed and pledged as a part of our Beyond campaign. Praise God for His provision as we get closer to the $12 million needed to make this vision a reality. We hope you’ll be a part of the next chapter God is writing in our story, bring your commitment cards and envelopes and join us for the service this weekend!

CELEBRATION WEEKEND
Sat, Dec 3: 5p
Sun, Dec 4: 9 & 11a

Learn more about BEYOND.

Every month, men from all over Orange County gather around to experience Godly community, delicious food, and hear God speak through Scripture! For this month’s barbecue we have the honor of welcoming CEO of Convene, Greg Leith. Find out more and register here.

MEN’S MONTHLY GATHERING: DECEMBER BBQ
Wed, Dec 7, 6:30-8:30p
Community Center