Summer in November 6th through 12th graders are invited to a pool party and BBQ at the Shoreline pool on Nov 21st, starting at 2:30. $5 and two release forms are required to participate. Email Reagan for forms or info.

Vision House Dec 3rd | 7-9 am Mars Hill Shoreline is joining together with Northend churches to build transitional housing for homeess moms & kids. Please attend this info meeting to find out how you can help. Those involved in the construction industry are especially encouraged to attend. Go to buildjacobswell.blogspot.com for more info.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Baby Dedications November 29th At all Sunday services. Mars Hill, we celebrate the birth of children with their parents by allowing them to bring their little ones up on stage to publicly dedicate them to the Lord and introduce them to the church. Click Here to register or email Shoreline with questions.

Get Baptized! December 13th Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Click here to sign up.

Redemption | Wednesdays | 7pm-9pm | Schirmer For counseling, please contact your Campus Shepherding Coordinator, a community group leader, or connect with a Pastor/Counselor during Post-Service Prayer. Email shorelinecare@marshillchurh.org for an appointment.

Lots of People Have Lots of Kids With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people bringing their kids to Children’s Ministry, especially at the 5 pm service. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

My wife Judi and I are grandparents to nine grandchildren ranging in ages form 1 to 15 years old. During the holidays we want to help teach these little ones to celebrate like Christians. So Thanksgiving day we herd our progeny onto the living room floor and explain to them that the very word thanksgiving has two parts-thanks and giving. We tell them that Christians are givers because God is a giver, and we are to express His character to the world. Then we handed out the following letter, complete with $50 stuffed inside.

Happy Thanks-Giving
Dear grandchild,
Mema & PaPa would like you to take this money and decide how to best use it. Our wish is that you would find a way that shows generosity and feelings to someone or something. It can be one gift or divided into many little gifts. Our prayer is that God will direct you in this endeavor. We would like you to keep track of how it is used and to share that with all of us on Christmas. Please keep this letter and record what you do on the bottom of this page and return it to us.Please sign your letter.
Love,
Mema & PaPa

Judy & I are excited at the prospect of saving these letters in a binder to be able to go back and read with the children as they grow older-seems a bit more meaningful than collecting ties or mugs.

WED 11/11		Mens Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
WED 11/11		Redemption Night | 7pm
WED 11/11		Kids Kore 45 | 7pm
SUN 11/15		Luke #8 | Christ the Lord | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm

Summer in November 6th through 12th graders are invited to a pool party and BBQ at the Shoreline pool on Nov 21st, starting at 2:30. $5 and two release forms are required to participate. Facebook it! Email Reagan for forms or info.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Baby Dedications November 29th At all Sunday services. Mars Hill, we celebrate the birth of children with their parents by allowing them to bring their little ones up on stage to publicly dedicate them to the Lord and introduce them to the church. Click Here to register or email Shoreline with questions.

Get Baptized! December 13th Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Click here to sign up.

Redemption | Wednesdays | 7pm-9pm | Schirmer For counseling, please contact your Campus Shepherding Coordinator, a community group leader, or connect with a Pastor/Counselor during Post-Service Prayer. Email shorelinecare@marshillchurh.org for an appointment.

Lots of People Have Lots of Kids With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people bringing their kids to Children’s Ministry, especially at the 5 pm service. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund as of 11/8/09	$500,000	$107,659	$243,329	$256,671

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

WED 11/4		Mens Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
WED 11/4		Redemption Night | 7pm
WED 11/4		Kids Kore 45 | 7pm
THUR 10/15		Theology Happy Hour | Big E Ales | 5pm
SUN 11/8		Luke #6 | The Birth of John the Baptizer | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Baby Dedications November 29th At all Sunday services. Mars Hill, we celebrate the birth of children with their parents by allowing them to bring their little ones up on stage to publicly dedicate them to the Lord and introduce them to the church. Click Here to register or email Shoreline with questions.

Get Baptized! December 13th Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Click here to sign up.

Redemption | Wednesdays | 7pm-9pm | Schirmer For counseling, please contact your Campus Shepherding Coordinator, a community group leader, or connect with a Pastor/Counselor during Post-Service Prayer. Emailshorelinecare@marshillchurh.org for an appointment.

Lots of People Have Lots of Kids With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people bringing their kids to Children’s Ministry, especially at the 5 pm service. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund as of 8/5/09	$500,000	$107,659	$243,329	$256,671

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

WED 10/28		Mens Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
WED 10/28		Redemption Night | 7pm
WED 10/28		Kids Kore 45 | 7pm
SUN 11/1		Luke #6 | The Birth of John the Baptizer | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm
SUN 11/1		Blood Drive | 10:30am-4:30pm

Blood Drive November 1st | 10:30-4:30 Mars Hill Shoreline will be hosting a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center from 10:30am-4:30pm outside Schirmer Auditorium. Your donation could save a life! We need 35 people to pre-register. RSVP here or at the Serve Desk in Schirmer on Sundays. Email shoreline@marshillchurch.org for more info.

Baby Dedications November 29th At all Sunday services. Mars Hill, we celebrate the birth of children with their parents by allowing them to bring their little ones up on stage to publicly dedicate them to the Lord and introduce them to the church. Click Here to register or email Shoreline with questions.

Get Baptized! December 13th Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Click here to sign up.

Lots of People Have Lots of Kids With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people bringing their kids to Children’s Ministry, especially at the 5 pm service. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Redemption | Wednesdays | 7pm-9pm | Schirmer For counseling, please contact your Campus Shepherding Coordinator, a community group leader, or connect with a Pastor/Counselor during Post-Service Prayer. Emailshorelinecare@marshillchurh.org for an appointment.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund as of 8/5/09	$500,000	$107,659	$222,132	$277,868

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

WED 10/7		Mens Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
WED 10/7		Redemption Night | 7pm
WED 10/7		Kids Kore 45 | 7pm
SUN 10/11		Luke #5 | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm

Redemption | Wednesdays | 7pm-9pm | Schirmer For counseling, please contact your Campus Shepherding Coordinator, a community group leader, or connect with a Pastor/Counselor during Post-Service Prayer. Emailshorelinecare@marshillchurh.org for an appointment.

Blood Drive Sunday, November 1th | 10:30-4:30 Mars Hill Shoreline will be hosting a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center from 10:30am-4:30pm outside Schirmer Auditorium. Your donation could save a life! We need 35 people to pre-register. RSVP here or at the Serve Desk in Schirmer on Sundays. Email shoreline@marshillchurch.org for more info.

Baby Dedications At all Sunday services. Mars Hill, we celebrate the birth of children with their parents by allowing them to bring their little ones up on stage to publicly dedicate them to the Lord and introduce them to the church. Click Here to register or email Shoreline with questions.

Get Baptized! Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Acts 2:38 Click here to sign up.

Lots of People Need Lots of Ushers With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people pouring in our doors at the 9am, 11:15am, and the 5pm. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund as of 8/5/09	$500,000	$107,659	$222,132	$277,868

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

This past week we introduced a new song to the good folks at Shoreline. There were a number of requests for the chord sheet and so I figured I’d post it here, along with an mp3 and the story behind the song.

I have been listening to the Psalms on my commute to and from work and have been struck by a few key things.

Psalms are songs
Psalms are the word of God (in other words, inspired by the Holy Spirit)
Psalms are a spectrum of expression and emotional response to God

Simply, these songs in scripture teach us about God and what it means to offer our hearts to him. They instruct us in responding to God. They inform us of who God is and what He desires.

Who ever thought a song could do all of that?

So, listening to the Psalms has inspired a lot of ideas for me, and this song came out of that inspiration. Particularly it is a song of praise, highlighting the unwarranted and seeming impossibility of a holy and perfect God loving unholy and imperfect people. That salvation isn’t something I can achieve through merit, but something that God in his kindness provides in Jesus.

My hope with this song is that it may be a great reminder of God’s love in salvation. That He elected you, loved you, called you & saved you; that you would be reminded of the depths of His love and compelled to sing it back to Him; that you would be full of His love to give it freely to your families, coworkers and neighbors.

Over the few weeks after I wrote the song I found myself singing the last line over and over again as I went about my day. And I think if there’s one line you should walk away singing, it’s that line:

“the gift you give is love”

Listen on in the inline player below or click here to listen in a new page.

I was talking with a parent the other day about a conversation they had with their child regarding Jesus’ return and what life in our resurrection bodies would be like. Their child, who is 6, became really excited at the possibility of going up to meet Jesus in the clouds.

The conversation went something like this: “Daddy, I think Christians are going to get to fly up to be with Jesus in the clouds.” The dad replied, “Wow, buddy! That’s right! The Bible actually tells us that we will be caught up with Jesus as He comes down to earth when He returns one day (1 Thes 4:16-18).” “Really!” shouted the child, “We get to fly!” “Uh huh,” said dad. “What if I’m in the house and I fly up? Will I bonk my head on the ceiling?” Dad responded, “I don’t think so bud, I think God will make it so our bodies can go through the ceiling.” “Whoa! I want to see Jesus! I can’t wait to see Jesus! When I see Him I’m going to hug Him all day! Can I hug Him all the way through breakfast and all the way through lunch?” shouted the boy. “Yeah, I’m sure you can,” said the dad. Wanting to gauge his child’s heart he asked, “Why do you want to hug Jesus so much? What do you love about Him?” “I love Him because He died for my sins so I could go be with Him in Heaven!” answered the boy.

If you’re a parent, does your child want to see Jesus? Do they know and understand what Jesus has done for them on the cross? Are they being taught unmerited favor (grace) or to earn favor by being a “good” little boy or girl? Does your child know what it means to be a Christian? Do you know what your child believes?

Obviously, to know the above you’ve got to spend time with your child in the Bible and conversation that drills deeper than how they did on their test or how to develop their soccer skills. How often do you spend time with your child in prayer, the Bible, and Christ-centered conversation? Let me back up. Do you really have a heart to see your children raised as true, heartfelt disciples of Jesus? How high of value do you place on the condition and eternal destination of their soul verses your comfort and lifestyle?

Deuteronomy 6 calls us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and strength; AND to impress that love for God and His commandments upon our children’s hearts. It calls us to speak of God and His commandments, including (with a Christ-centered/NT twist) our inability to meet those commandments and His grace, as you “walk by the way” or in modern day context—when you’re in the car, when you’re kicking the soccer ball around, when you’re tucking them into bed at night, or when you’re getting beat by them on their favorite video game system.

The Bible calls us to do everything to the glory of God (1 Cor 10:31). Could you explain to your child how to eat a jelly bean to the glory of God? How about raking up leaves to the glory of God?  Jelly beans taste good. God gave us taste buds to enjoy food. What a good God we serve. Or raking up leaves takes work. God created man to work and till the earth and it was fun, but man rebelled against God. Thus God made the earth rebel against man so that his work is hard in order to show us how sad God is when we rebel against Him. The good news is we’re saved from our rebellion through Jesus. These could be a just a few ways to turn something seemingly normal into a God-glorifying event.

Parents, I challenge you to always be thinking about how you can turn a simple moment with your child into an engagement for Christ. I challenge you to spend time with your children in the Word and Christ-centered conversation. I implore you to know where your child is at in their relationship with God and to pray that God gives you the grace and wisdom to direct them towards Him.

Mars Hill provides many resources to do so. We’ve developed a set of family devotional questions to accompany the Luke Series. You can find these HERE and could discuss them at breakfast, dinner, or before bed. The Mars Hill Shoreline Children’s Ministry is handing out take home papers titled “By the Way” (Deut. 6) to reinforce what your child learned in class at home all week. We in children’s ministry have just a few hours with your child a week. We’re here to support parents—who have dozens of hours with their kids—in raising children on mission for Jesus. These take home papers are one way we’re doing so. There are other great devotional resources outside of Mars Hill. Bruce Ware offers this great family devotional resource for starters.

Children are a blessing from God. Parents have been tasked with training their children’s hearts and equipping their minds for Jesus (Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6). Jesus came to turn the hearts of the fathers towards their children in order to “make ready a people prepared for the Lord” (Malachi 4:6; Luke 1:17). It is my prayer that by the grace of Jesus and the love of God you as parents will do just that!

WED 10/14		Men’s Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
THUR 10/15		Theology Happy Hour | Big E Ales | 5pm
SUN 10/18		Luke #4 | Mary and Elizabeth – 1:39-45 | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm

Lots of People Need Lots of Ushers With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people pouring in our doors at the 9am, 11:15am, and the 5pm. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Prox-tober Saturday, October 17th | 2pm-8pm | $5 Junior Highers and High Schoolers welcome for Corn Maze, Pumpkin Carving, and Chili-Feed. Meet at Schirmer Auditorium at 2pm; pick up at Darbee’s house at 8pm. Email Reagan North to RSVP.

Blood Drive Sunday, November 1th | 10:30-4:30 Mars Hill Shoreline will be hosting a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center from 10:30am-4:30pm outside Schirmer Auditorium. Your donation could save a life! We need 35 people to pre-register. RSVP here or at the Serve Desk in Schirmer on Sundays. Email shoreline@marshillchurch.org for more info.

On Mission at the 5 Calling all Shoreline attendees on mission to see lives transformed to live for Jesus! We need to open up seats at our 9am & 11:15am services to accommodate fall growth with the start of the new Luke series. Please consider moving to the 5pm service to open up seats for Jesus’ fame.

Children’s Ministry Sunday Pre-Registration Click Here to pre-register your child during the week for Sunday services. A name tag and pager will be waiting for you the day of. Email Matt Grant for more info.

Shoreline Kids Kore & 45 Kid’s Kore and 45 are Mars Hill Shoreline’s midweek gospel community for children ages 5-8 (kids kore) & 4th and 5th graders (45). Kids learn about God’s story of redemption in a fresh way through storytelling, arts, Q&A, and games. Nursery and toddler room are also available for children 6months to 3 years. Click Here to register. Volunteers are also needed to help with acting, teaching, crafts, & games. shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Children’s Ministry Needs Help We need more teachers, room assistants, & service leads to help run this important ministry. Please consider serving once or twice each month to relieve our dedicated volunteers. Email Matt Grant to volunteer.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Men’s Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 7am | Shoreline Offices Our Purpose (Romans 15:30 paraphrased): I urge you brothers, by the Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayer to God the Father for the glory of the name of Jesus. All Men Welcome. Click here for more event info on the Shoreline Calendar.

Shoreline Building Campaign If you have not yet pledged please prayerfully consider how Jesus would have you participate. You can join those who have led the way in this campaign by pledging now. Click here to Give online to the Shoreline Building Fund. More info on the Building Campaign is available here.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund as of 8/5/09	$500,000	$107,659	$222,132	$277,868

Click here to give to the Building Fund.

WED 10/7		Men’s Morning Prayer | Shoreline Offices | 7am
SUN 10/11		Luke #4 | Mary and Elizabeth – 1:39-45 | 9am • 11:15am • 5pm

Lots of People Need Lots of Ushers With the start of the Luke Series our campus has had over 800 people in attendance on Sundays! We need all hands on deck to show hospitality to the people pouring in our doors at the 9am, 11:15am, and the 5pm. Click here or email Justin to volunteer.

Prox-tober Saturday, October 17th | 2pm-8pm | $5 Junior Highers and High Schoolers welcome for Corn Maze, Pumpkin Carving, and Chili-Feed. Meet at Schirmer Auditorium at 2pm; pick up at Darbee’s house at 8pm. Email Reagan North to RSVP.

On Mission at The 5pm Calling all Shoreline attendees on mission to see lives transformed to live for Jesus! We need to open up seats at our 9am & 11:15am services to accommodate fall growth with the start of the new Luke series. Please consider moving to the 5pm service to open up seats for Jesus’ fame.

Children’s Ministry Sunday Pre-Registration Click Here to pre-register your child during the week for Sunday services. A name tag and pager will be waiting for you the day of. Email Matt Grant for more info.

Shoreline Kids Kore & 45 Kid’s Kore and 45 are Mars Hill Shoreline’s midweek gospel community for children ages 5-8 (kids kore) & 4th and 5th graders (45). Kids learn about God’s story of redemption in a fresh way through storytelling, arts, Q&A, and games. Nursery and toddler room are also available for children 6months to 3 years. Click Here to register.

Children’s Ministry Needs Help We need more teachers, room assistants, & service leads to help run this important ministry. Please consider serving once or twice each month to relieve our dedicated volunteers. Email Matt Grant to volunteer.

Theology Happy Hour 1st & 3rd Thursday | Oct 15th | 5pm-7pm | Big E’s Ales Join us as we go through Wayne Grudem’s Systematic Theology together for doxology. Check the Event Calendar or join the Group on The City for location & meeting dates. For more info email shoreline@marshillchurch.org

Shoreline Building Campaign If you have not yet pledged please prayerfully consider how Jesus would have you participate. You can join those who have led the way in this campaign by pledging now. Click here to Give online to the Shoreline Building Fund. More info on the Building Campaign is available here.

Shoreline Building	City Gift	Pledged	Given	Remaining
Fund	$500,000	$107,659	$222,132	$277,868

Click here to give to the Building Fund.