March - Orange Coast Church

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20/40 Luncheon
Saturday, March 22
After Church
14376 Culver Drive
Irvine
20/40
Dinner
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Thursdays
Bowling @ Irvine Lanes
Sunday, March 16, 6 PM
7:00 PM
Quail Hill
Food Court
Irvine
Meet at Irvine Lanes, 3415 Michelson Dr, Irvine at 6 PM. Enjoy bowling,
pizza and an evening of fellowship!
Newsletter
March, 2014
Good News…
Stress Management...
By Pastor Ken Studer
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and
asked, "How heavy is this glass of water?"
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn’t
matter. It depends on how long I try to hold it. If I
hold it for a minute, that’s not a problem. If I hold it
for an hour, I’ll have an ache in my right arm. If I
hold it for a day, you’ll have to call an ambulance.
In each case, it’s the same weight, but the longer
I hold it, the heavier it becomes."
He continued, "And that’s the way it is with
stress management. If we carry our burdens all
the time, sooner or later, as the burden becomes
increasingly heavy, we won’t be able to carry on."
"As with the glass of water, you have to put it
down for a while and rest before holding it again.
When we’re refreshed, we can carry on with the
burden."
That’s one reason I like the idea of Sabbath. It
gives everyone, especially workaholics, a chance
to relax and rest for a whole day.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all
of you who are weary and carry
heavy burdens, and I will give
you rest. Matthew 11:28 NLT
It is true, some days you are
the pigeon and some days you
are the statue. Life isn’t always
fair. Sometimes we need to just
let go, and let God. Of course
that is easier said than done. But
it works!
When we learn to trust God
and lean on God instead of our
own understandings (See Proverbs 3:5) we discover that what
Jesus said is true, For my yoke
is easy to bear, and the burden I
give you is light.” Matthew 11:30
NLT.
A truly happy person is one
who can enjoy the scenery on a
detour. This is the person who
has learned to lay down his/her
burdens and trust in Christ.
The Good News is that we
can “Lean on the God of Israel;
The Lord of Hosts is His name.”
Isaiah 48:2 NASB
Discussion Series @ 10 AM in the Sanctuary
MARCH SCHEDULE:
On March 1, we will continue Tony Moore’s series,
The Footsteps of Jesus. Beginning on March 8 we will
join award winning author Phillip Yancey in our study
of prayer. Prayer is a priceless point of contact between us and the God of the Universe. But sometimes we can feel confused and frustrated over what is
the purpose of prayer and ask will it make any difference? Learn how to make your prayer life more satisfying. Join us each week at 10:00 AM in the Church
Sanctuary for Viewpoints!
March 01:
Before Herod & Pilate
March 08:
Why Should We Pray?
March 15:
Keeping Company With God
March 22:
How To Pray
March 29:
Does Prayer Solve Anything?
March Worship Schedule
This month pastor Ken begins a new sermon series which focuses on the believer’s position in relationship with God.
03/01 THROUGH Christ
03/08 ON Christ
03/15 Guest Speaker: Sam Leonor
03/22 IN Christ
03/29 UNDER Christ
I Love Lucy
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Segerstrom Hall—1PM
This month, Orange Coast Church’s social event is the play, I Love Lucy. I
LOVE LUCY® LIVE ON STAGE is the brand-new hit stage show adapted from
the most beloved program in television history! America’s favorite foursome –
Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel – is live on stage and in color for the very first time!
It’s 1952 and you are a
member of the studio audience awaiting the filming of
two hilarious and oh-sofamiliar I LOVE LUCY® episodes.
Imagine stepping back in
time onto the Desilu Playhouse soundstage where a
charming host entertains and
enlightens you to the behindthe-scenes filming process,
the 1950s hi-fidelity technology and this brand-new thing called “television.”
The episodes begin and you witness, firsthand, the side-splitting antics of that
crazy redhead in the Ricardo’s New York apartment and thrill to the Cuban
sounds of “The Ricky Ricardo Orchestra” at the famed Tropicana Nightclub.
In-between scenes, The Crystaltone Singers perform live advertising jingles of
the show’s newest sponsors in perfect 50s style harmony. Can you say
“Brylcreem?!”
Tickets are $35 each. You must sign up in the hub and pay to reserve your
seat. Seats are limited. Sign up now! Segerstrom Hall is located at 600 Town
Center Dr., Costa Mesa.
YOUTH EVENTS
Youth baptismal classes will be held after
church on March 8, 15 and 22. Meet in the church
office. Remember to bring your Bible.
Youth Dinner & Movie
Saturday
March 29
5 PM
March 8, 5 PM
Youth Game Night
Irvine Spectrum
Cost:$10
Youth Meeting
Friday, March 14
7 PM, @ Church Office
Bring your favorite card,
board, dice, or domino game.
Meet at the church office, 41
Post, Irvine. Food Provided.
Cost: $5.
For More Information
about youth activities
Contact Nick Grubbs.
March Birthdays
Jacqueline Ngo
Robert Smith
Cherie Byfield
Taiko Lacey
Jhonny Moreno
Tim Azuogu
Theo Do
Marissa Bolz
Gage Meyer
Aria Cohen
Agustina Riffel
Norman Roberts
Kalpana Roy
Jim Schulze
Sofia Sideris
Luke Chang
Deonna Frichtl
Vicki Grubbs
Kara Martin
Chris Mamoulelis
Lucy Seboek
Alexis Beitz
Bola Ola
Geoff Fraizer
Geraldine Gopen
Michelle Daniel
Stefan Caputo
Will Chappell
Christine Degennaro
Lorna Reid-Martin
Brendon Brockmann
Geoff Farley
Kevin Hszieh
Mira Anderson
David Byfield
Garret Chambers
Anthony Njroge
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Aidyn Carlson
Carole McDonough
Patrick Bitzer
Allen Galera
Archana Roy
Alex Sims
Emily Jones
Jesus Camacho
Eli Ghelfi
Gigi Kirshman
Natsuko Noguchi
Halle Joy Black
Jenny Diaz
Cathy Escalante
Daniel Chung
David Cory
Gary Jones
James Lii
Joseph Seboek
Natasha Green
Alexis Jeanine Prado
Osvaldo Marinotti
Eniyan Ravindran
Delicia Ramos
Geoffrey Spellen
Evyn Barb-Mingo
Samantha Chang
Adrian Rivera
Brook Tooma
Lauren Ysseldyke
Caroline Jensen
Paula Becker
Priscilla Butaya
Nader Nasralla
Connor Seaman
George Sideris
Carlos Castillo
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SAC Lunch
Fiji Organizational Meeting
Warehouse 41
Youth Baptismal Class Begins
Laguna Niguel Jr. Academy at OCC
Youth Game Night
Daylight Savings Time Begins
Church Board at 6 PM
Youth InTouch
Guest Speaker: Sam Leonor
20/40 Bowling at Irvine Lanes
St. Patrick’s Day
Warehouse 41
20/40 Luncheon
I Love Lucy at Segerstrom Hall
Finance Committee & Church Board
Youth Dinner & Movie
Saturday After Church Lunch
Saturday, March 1
Fiji Organizational Meeting
26951 Moulton Pkwy
Aliso Viejo
Tuesday, March 4, 6 PM @ Church Office
Orange Coast Church Office
41 Post
Irvine, CA 92618
(949) 769-6777
www.orangecoastchurch.org
Saturday Night
March 8
Church Board Meetings
Tuesdays, March 11 & 25
6 PM & 6:30 PM
College group, 1st & 3rd Fridays
March Calendar
Fridays, 7 & 21, 7 PM
church office (41 Post)