beyond ourselves : serving others

MARINERSCHURCH

Land Celebration during the IMAGINE campaign

Fifty years ago, God began writing the story of Mariners Church through a small group of people committed to bringing Jesus to their friends and neighbors. Our mission hasn’t changed. In 1998, God provided the opportunity for our church to purchase the land we now call “home.” It took thousands of families sacrificially giving over 16 years to provide the place where we worship, serve others, and connect in community today.

Since 2000, we’ve believed and we’ve imagined. And God provided. Throughout our journey, God’s faithfulness has been undeniable and we have remained steadfast in our commitment to reach out to our community with Jesus’ love.

We celebrate the generosity of all who have given to fulfill God’s vision for Mariners Church. Thank you! We prayed that our neighbors, moving into 6,000 new homes in our area, would want to call Mariners “home.” You are all a part of this history, God’s story for Mariners Church.

Through us, God continues to do more than we can imagine. Now He is calling us to go BEYOND ourselves and into this community.

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Now to Him who is able to do

far more abundantly BEYOND

all that we ask or IMAGINE,

according to His power

that is at work within us,

to Him be glory in the

church and in Christ Jesus

throughout all generations,

for ever and ever! Amen.”

Ephesians 3:20-21 [NASB/NIV]

HOW WE accOmplisH tHis

Inspire people to follow Jesusand fearlessly change the world…

Our missiOn

outreachserving others

experienceweekend services

community lifeRooted and Life Groups

culture/faiththe intersectionof opportunity

in the communityfor the community

•TeachGod’sWord

•BeGod’slovingfamily

•Recognizethateverybelieveris a minister with a ministry

•Beinnovativeinourministryand RELEVANT IN OUR COMMUNITY•BecontagiousinsharingJesusChrist

Our ValuEs WE EnVisiOn

a place where physical, emotional, and relational needs are met, creating an

environment for spiritual transformation.

BEYOND is the next chapter in the story God is writing in and through Mariners Church. It’s our opportunity to create a clear front door to our community! Our desire is that Mariners would become a vital resource to those around us - a place of inclusion where physical, emotional and everyday needs of people can be met and the rich diversity of our community is reflected in our ministries. We have the opportunity to be a catalyst in bridging the generations, cultures, and socio-economic gaps in our community through relational rescue and connection.

Riskofdivorceandhomelessness,addiction,languageandculturalbarriersarejust a few of the issues we face. We need tangible solutions for our community– ones that support, equip, create inclusion for people and provide hope.

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• OurResource Center serves 23,000 customers a year and is a source of funding for other Outreach Ministries

• TheSaturdayFarmers Market on our campus welcomes over 7,500 people each week

• ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes led by volunteers have over 300 students—enough to be an ESL school

• Community organizations use space provided by our church for hundreds of events like school graduations, banquets and youth sports team events

• Throughouttheyear,thousandsofpeoplecallorwalkinseekingassistance during personal or family crisis and pastoral staff is able to provide guidance, prayer and resources

WElcOming tHE cOmmunity

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A new opportunity to serve the growing needs of the community

rE-purpOsE tHE cOmmunity cEntEr

• Vastlyimprove accessibilityoftheResourceCenterwithdoorsthatfaceBonitaCanyonDrive

• CreateaninvitingInformation Center and Reception area to welcome people to our campus

• Developsmaller meeting spaces for individuals and couples seeking information and counseling

• Providethreemulti-functional use/gathering spaces for up to 200 seats each or 500-600 seats total

• Reconfigure existing auditorium as an event venue seating 1,200 or 600 seated at tables

• AnExpanded Resource Center provides additional support for individuals and families through extended hours and increased space for even more donations

• Expanded ESL class offerings means greater capacity to serve more students and families and break down cultural and language barriers

• After school tutoring programs help kids succeed by offering academic and social support for students

• AWalk-in center for people who need help or are in crisis allows us to meet their needs face to face, not just over the phone

• Expanded space for community organizations provides greater opportunity to serve and host more events

• Hospitality and Welcome Center where the community can receive information on Mariners Church, Mariners Kids, and Outreach programs

• Parenting, marriage enrichment and financial literacy classes offered to the community

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Our goal is 100% of our church praying for BEYOND1. Pray for the needs of the community and for God’s healing for those

struggling with marriage/family relationships, finances, homelessness, joblessness, addiction, domestic violence, neighborhood crime, or physical and mental disabilities.

2. Pray that together, the people of Mariners Church can serve and authentically connect with our community in ways that will open their hearts to spiritual transformation and faith in Jesus.

3. Pray… “Lord, what would You have me give to fulfill Your will for the MarinersChurchCommunityResourceCenter?”

It’s not about equal gifts,but equal sacrifice.

It’s about doing this together, all in, at every level, because this shows our heart to serve our community and share Jesus’ love.

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gEt inVOlVED

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Monthly Gift for2 yrs.

Total Given at this Level

0 41,667$ 1,000,000$ -$ 2 20,834$ 500,000$ 1,000,000$ 8 10,417$ 250,000$ 2,000,000$ 12 4,167$ 100,000$ 1,200,000$

22 = 4,200,000 $

20 3,125$ 75,000$ 1,500,000$ 20 2,084$ 50,000$ 1,000,000$ 30 1,042$ 25,000$ 750,000$ 40 625$ 15,000$ 600,000$ 50 500$ 12,000$ 600,000$

160 = 4,450,000 $

70 417$ 10,000$ 700,000$ 75 313$ 7,500$ 562,500$

100 208$ 5,000$ 500,000$ 125 150$ 3,600$ 450,000$ 175 100$ 2,400$ 420,000$ 250 75$ 1,800$ 450,000$ 300 38$ 900$ 270,000$

1,095 = 3,352,500 $

= 12,002,500$

Number of Gifts

Potential Commitments

Total Gift

Total Potential Commitments

Potential Commitments

Potential Commitments

Every gift to Beyond is important because it represents the heart of everyone at Mariners Church – to be generous andtoloveothersasourselves.Wecan’tmeetthisneedwithoutgiftsofallsizes.Every gift counts and makes a difference. In this spirit, please prayerfully consider offeringapledge-givingfinanciallyovertwoyearsthroughDecember2018tomakeourCommunityResourceCenterareality.

$12 millionDo Less,

Give MoreWhat am I willing to give up

overthenext2years?

giVE

a family vacation$2,000

a daily cup$1,460

financing a new car$12,000

2 movies a month$1,150

dinner for 2 each week$3,600

cableTV$1,200

amusement park passport$1,600

Pleasefilloutapledgecardorgiveonlineatbeyond.marinerschurch.org

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NO EYE HAS SEEN , NO E AR HAS HE ARDAND NO MIND HAS IMAGINED

WHAT GOD HAS PRE PAREDFOR THOSE WHO

LOVE H IM1 COR INTH IANS 2 :9

beyond.marinerschurch.org

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