Fall Growth Groups
Growth Groups at South Shores meet throughout the week on campus or in the community. The theme of Growth Groups is – Growing Together....
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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....
August 20, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Growth Groups | Tags: south shores, growth groups, small groups, fall, south shores church, fall 2015
Growth Groups at South Shores meet throughout the week on campus or in the community. The theme of Growth Groups is – Growing Together....
Keep ReadingAugust 19, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: #JESUSIS | Tags: sermon series, south shores church, 2015, #jesusis, fall 2015
You can't turn on the TV , read the paper or check social media without someone saying something about Jesus. He's touted as a good man or a moral teacher, yet that doesn't add up with what the Bible says. Everyone, it seems, believes something about who Jesus is, and most are willing to let you know their opinion, but it's time to let you know their opinion, but it's time...
Keep ReadingAugust 11, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: YMCA | Tags: YMCA, backpacks, south shores church, 2015, backpack drive, packing party, august
By helping us collect 200 backpacks it helps, 200 kids in Orange County be prepared for school. South Shores Church has recently partnered with the YMCA in Laguna Niguel to help provide Christian assistance and programming through a new program called C.A.R.E.S. This program aims to help the staff, members and community by meeting individual needs, providing classes and d...
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 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. ...
Keep ReadingJune 30, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: VBS 2015 | Tags: south shores, vbs, South Shores Kids, children's ministry
Day 2 - God Has the Power to Comfort Delete VBS Day 2 - 2015 It's been a busy day here at Everest VBS. We've been learning about God's power to comfort us. We started the day with a sick Trek who was in need of some powerful comfort to help him feel better.Throughout the day, we learned that God has the power to comfort us so that we can comfort others. Bible...
Keep ReadingJune 30, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: VBS 2015 | Tags: south shores, children, Summer, vbs, 2015, children's ministry
Day 1 at Everest has been an amazing adventure where we learned that God has the power to provided! ...
Keep ReadingApril 9, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Wednesday Night at the Shores | Tags: south shores, wednesday, wednesday night at the shores, Wide Angle
Your worldview consists of the beliefs you build your life on. It determines how you view God, yourself, and other people. It includes your thoughts about life and death, good and evil, pain and suffering, the past, the present and the future. It determines how you think about your relationships, your time, and your money. Everything you think about life is shaped by you...
Keep ReadingMarch 11, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Easter Eggstravaganza | Tags: south shores, san juan, dana point, Easter, easter fair, easter eggstravaganza
Join us as South Shores celebrates Easter with a little bit of fun with our Easter Eggstravaganza and Easter Fair events at both our San Juan and Dana Point campuses on April 4, 10 AM - 1 PM. This event is fun for the whole family including: Easter story told in the tomb, egg hunt, carnival games, bounce houses, crafts, lunch, music, and much more! ...
Keep ReadingMarch 4, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Reach Nepal | Tags: south shores, reach nepal, nepal
Join us as we seek to reach into two of the most unengaged people groups of Nepal. Hidden in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, are people groups that have no known believers, no Scripture in the native language and no churches. With God's spirit leading us, and the commitment of the people of South Shores Church we want to REACH NEPAL. ...
Keep ReadingMarch 4, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Music Ministry | Tags: south shores, worship, Easter, Ragman, Easter at the Shores
This year's theme for the Easter at the Shores Concert is "The Ragman: New Rags from Old" based off the dramatization of the famous 1930s "Ragman Story". This concert features the 70 voice Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, all under the the direction of Robert Perry. This concert also features the amazing soloists from the Sanctuary Choir that help tell the story of Easter t...
Keep ReadingFebruary 17, 2015 by Alina Pop | Category: Reach Nepal | Tags: gospel, south shores church, reach nepal, nepal, missions, Bible, global
Join us as we seek to reach into two of the most unengaged people groups of Nepal. Hidden in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains, are people groups that have no known believers, no Scripture in the native language and no churches. With God's spirit leading us, and the commitment of the people of South Shores Church we want to REACH NEPAL. ...
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