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March 9, 2022 by Derick Zeulner
As we discover more from Bogdan Mazur and our partners from Lifesong in Ukraine we'll post it here....
July 20, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
It’s not always easy to know how to talk to our kids about the big topics. And yet, instinctively we know that we can’t avoid them because the culture around us is ready to fill in the blanks. In Proverbs 5 and 7, King Solomon broaches the tough topics of sex and temptations, in and out of marriage, with his sons with profound insight. But how are you going to tackle these topics with your kids? ...
May 13, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
To help enrich this season, we want to help you bring God's Word into the week by giving you the opportunity to study along and uncover God's truth at home. This guide has helpful introductions to the series and Book of Acts, 5-a-day readings, discussion questions for groups, and a place for your sermon notes. ...
January 21, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
What are we supposed to do with passages of scripture that seemed to condone the killing of other people? Even more, what are we supposed to do with a God that would command such actions? Discover 4 great resources to better understand what God was doing in the Canaanite conquest and judgment....
January 14, 2021 by Derick Zeulner
We created a ten-week guide with 5-a-week readings in the Scriptures, group questions, and other spiritual experiences to make sure we not only reject the bad, but fill ourselves up with the good that God has for us -- replacing the 'likes' of the world, with God's own heart....
December 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Join us as we celebrate what is truly important at Christmas in songs and stories. We will gather outdoors to sing and hear from God's Word. This short service is a perfect companion to your Christmas celebrations....
October 1, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:11-22. Week 4 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
September 24, 2020 by Derick Zeulner
Questions out of Ephesians 2:1-10. Week 3 of Leaving Normal Behind series....
April 8, 2020 by Rachael Heinsen
With so many questions going around, many unanswered, Rachael encourages us to rediscover lament -- the biblical practice of bringing your pain to the Lord so that you can rest in the fact that He is there with you....
March 24, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell takes a different look at the time we are in; one that sees an opportunity to love....
March 18, 2020 by Sean McDowell
South Shores Church member, Dr. Sean McDowell tackles the difficult question of why God would allow the coronavirus pandemic. Originally published on his blog at Seanmcdowell.org...
September 25, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
We live in a beautiful world, but rather than get stuck on what was created, scripture takes us to Jesus to have greater awe, peace and understanding in our world....
July 30, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
We want South Shores Church to be a safe place for broken people to find healing, in our bodies and our souls, with our ultimate healing found in Jesus Christ. Dr. JP Moreland's book, "Finding Quiet" can help....
June 13, 2019 by Derick Zeulner
A message of hope for dads who simply don't feel like they're enough....
July 23, 2015 by | Category: Kids | Tags: south shores, kids, san juan capistrano, vbs, wacky, Summer, Science
It has been quite the three wacky days at South Shores San Juan’s first VBS. Each day the wacky Dr. Petri and his lovely lab assistant, Sally, revealed through exciting and mega-powered science experiments God’s wonderful plan for us....
Keep ReadingJuly 9, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Family Ministry | Tags: south shores, community, Summer, suumer blast
Summer Blast 2015 Thursday, July 9 - Doheny Beach Bonfire | 5:30 – 8:00 PM - Doheny State Beach – Site #13 Monday, July 20 – Angel Game Family Night | 7:05 PM Game vs. Boston Red Sox – Tickets are $20 Tuesday, August 11 – Bowling Night |6:30-8:30 PM – Saddleback Lanes - $15 ...
Keep ReadingJuly 8, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: VBS 2015 | Tags: children, vbs, south shores church, children's ministry, VBS 2015
Day 4 – God Has the Power to Forgive It’s been another full day at Everest VBS. We found Trek hiding from his trekking buddies. After making them sick he was afraid that they would be angry and not forgive him. It’s a good day to learn about God’s power to forgive us so that we can forgive others. ...
Keep ReadingJuly 8, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: VBS 2015 | Tags: south shores, vbs, south shores church, children's ministry, VBS 2015
Day 5 – God Has the Power to Love Us Forever What a wonderful end to a very full week! Trek and his climbing crew have recovered and are ready to climb to the top of Everest. Throughout the week we’ve experienced God’s provision, comfort, healing and forgiveness. Today we’ve learned the wonderful truth that His love is forever! ...
Keep ReadingJuly 7, 2015 | Category: Resources | Tags: God, marriage, church, Bible
Here is the statement issued by the National Association of Evangelicals, which summarizes South Shores Church's response to the Supreme Court decision and our continuing mission as Christians in the United States:...
Keep ReadingJuly 1, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: VBS 2015 | Tags: south shores church, children's ministry, VBS 2015, summer 2015
Day 3 - God Has the Power to Heal We had a great day here at Everest VBS! Trek was feeling much better today, although now his team members are all coming down with colds. If they don’t feel better soon they won’t be able to climb Mt. Everest. Throughout the day we learned that God has the power to heal us both physically and emotionally. ...
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