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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....
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 9, 2015 by Becky Perez | Category: Family Ministry | Tags: Jesus, Prayer, Max Lucado, amen, before
Join Pastor Rob as we study the Bible together and fellowship with your church family on the Dana Point campus. In this study, we will join best-selling author, Max Lucado on a journey to the very heart of biblical prayer and the power unleashed with five simple sentences. He will show you how to let go of uncertainties about prayer, trust that God hears us, and embrace a ...
Keep ReadingAugust 25, 2015 by Derick Zeulner | Category: YMCA | Tags: school, YMCA, supplies, backpacks, compassion, local
We partnered with the YMCA to provide backpacks and school supplies for kids in need. Last year we had a goal of filling 100 backpacks and we filled 161. This year our goal was 200 backpacks and we filled ......
Keep ReadingAugust 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 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:...
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