Mariners has a vision to be the most educated church on foster care and the challenging issues that families in our community are facing. In order to do that, we must educate and equip our volunteers with the tools necessary to serve and support these families and children.
Come to our mandatory training and take your first step towards serving in our Foster Youth and Families Ministry. Click here to register.
FOSTER YOUTH AND FAMILIES VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Sun, Jun 25, 11:30a-1p, HB Office
17011 Beach Blvd. Ste. 425, HB 92647
We are heading to Lake Arrowhead in the San Bernardino Mountains for four days of camping, new friends, memories, and hearing from God! Camp is a place for students to take their next step (or first) in their relationship with Jesus during an unforgettable camp experience. Click here for more info.
JHM SUMMER CAMP
Jul 13-16
Lake Arrowhead
Do you struggle starting and sticking with habits? I do.
In my desire to maximize my time and energy, I’ve been thinking differently about my habits. In fact, I seem to be talking to everyone I know this week about “Spark Habits.”
Spark Habits are what I call the one, central, domino habit that sparks more positive habits. Instead of trying to do 50 things, I want to make sure I do this one thing, routinely, because it leads me to making other positive and healthy choices.
For me, one Spark Habit is gratitude. I’ve noticed that when I am intentional about being grateful—thanking God for the big and little blessings in my life—my day goes better. Gratitude changes my attitude. It makes me more aware of God’s goodness. It makes me more grateful for His presence. It inspires me to be more present and energetic in my day.
What’s your Spark Habit? What do you do that sparks more good decisions?
Last Sunday, I talked about Sacred Pathways and spiritual “staying” habits that help us connect with God on an ongoing basis. Do you have a Spark Habit that helps you stay connected to God? If not, consider trying some out until you find your spark!
Looking forward to seeing you Sunday.
caleb
PS: Don’t forget the Prayer Event in our future ministry space Friday evening!
This Sunday, June 11 is ServeDay, an annual church beautification project that has become a community movement. This year, we will kick-off with ONE church service at the school to connect the church with the community. Then, we will spend the day painting, landscaping, and working on other projects as we transform our city together. Join us in mobilizing our WHOLE church to build a GREAT city. Click here to sign up.
SERVEDAY 2017
Sun, Jun 11
10a Service (Regular Sunday service schedule resumes Jun 18)
Gates Elementary School, 23882 Landisview Ave, Lake Forest
I sure missed being with you all on Sunday. I heard it was a great service with Cole and Roy. It always feels extra special when we partake in communion together. Also, it was a great weekend for the men at their annual retreat. Not only did I hear great stories of powerful ways that God worked in the lives of the men, but I am happy to say that our men won the award for the “mancathalon.” We will display their trophy proudly somewhere in the church. Probably in the basement (just kidding).
This weekend I will be kicking off a new series titled “Letters.” We will be focusing on the letters that Paul wrote to the early church. It will be a series of encouragement and direction for our lives. Please join us as we kick off the series. And, please be thinking of who you could invite. Eighty percent of all people who are invited to church say yes. This Sunday would be an encouraging Sunday for them to join us.
Finally, June is always an important month for our church. We close the books on the fiscal year, and we will be starting with a new budget in July. We are right on the cusp of making budget, and how we do in June financially will dictate where we end up financially for the year. Also, how we end up the year dictates what our budget will be set at for next year. I am really excited about how God wants to use our church this coming year, so this is an important time in the life of our church. Please be prayerfully considering how you may be able to participate in this important time in the life of our church.
As always, it is great doing life and ministry with you. Continued blessings. Thanks for your heart for God and your love for our church.
Jeff
Come join us as we pray over our new building. This will be a time of prayer and quiet reflection while listening to God and dreaming of our future. Childcare will not be provided. For more info, click here.
NIGHT OF PRAYER
Fri, Jun 9, 6:30-8p
Our New Home, 7822 Warner Ave., Huntington Beach
Child dedications gives families the opportunity to make a commitment before the church to raise their child in a Christ-centered home. If you have any questions about the dedication process, contact Diane at dhodgkins@marinerschurch.org. For more info, click here.
CHILD DEDICATIONS
Sun, Jun 18, during services
Connect with other couples, hear from a great speaker, and then enjoy a date night while the kids stay for fun activities and a Magic Show with our Mariners Kids Team. Childcare is $10/family and advanced registration is required by Fri, June 9 at noon. Contact Susan shulse@marinerschurch.org with questions. Click here to register!
DATE NIGHT
Fri, Jun 9, 6:30-9:00p
No cost. Childcare is available for $10/family
It should have failed. After its leader was publicly humiliated and executed, its first followers scattered. But then, something changed. Somehow, the early church became an unstoppable force. But why?
What is it about the early church that worked? What are the implications 2,000 years later? What is the church after all? Join us for the final week of our series, CHURCH IS________, as we explore these questions.
Sunday: 9a, 11a & 5p
