1 Corinthians 12:27 "Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it." Our church would not be a church without YOU, the body. For our Easter celebration, we’re making a giant mosaic of Jesus, made up of the photos of every Saddleback member. So, we need your photo as soon as possible!

Please understand that your photo will be dropped in a square. So if it isn’t easily cropped in a square format, it will cut off some of your image. Also, make sure that your image is high enough resolution, so it will look good when printed. We’ll unveil this special mosaic at Angel Stadium on April 4. You’re a part of the Saddleback story, so don’t miss out on this!

Upload Your Photo Here: http://www.saddleback.com/mosaic

It’s time to get away and let God revive your heart! You’re encouraged to spend as much time as you want in the House of Prayer leading up to Easter Sunday April 4. The plan is to keep it going 24 hours a day for all 40 days.

The Pre-Launch Celebration is coming up on Monday, February 22, at 7:00pm in the Green Room behind Saddleback's Main Worship Center. You’ll hear more about the vision for the House of Prayer, enjoy a time of worship and have a chance to tour the newly designed House of Prayer as we dedicate it to God. Join us and bring a friend! This will also be your last chance to sign up for the 40 days.

What will we do in the House of Prayer? You might feel led to play worship music, or worship with your guitar or read Scripture in the resting area. You might want to kneel at the foot of the cross and talk to God or write a note of praise on the Praise Wall. You might want to just sit and soak in God’s presence for the hour. It’s up to you! You’re free to worship however the Holy Spirit leads you. The idea is to maintain a reverent atmosphere of prayer, praise and worship for 40 days straight.

If you’re planning to fast with us, there are several ways to do so. You may choose to fast on Tuesdays as some have been doing or you may choose to do a partial fast for all 40 days. Fasting is something you’ll want to do at the Lord’s direction. It’s not required.

Some important things to keep in mind during the 40 days:
1. Please turn off your phone while in the House of Prayer. If you need to have a conversation with someone, we ask that you step outside.
2. If you’re coming or going after dark and would like an escort to your car, you may call security at (949) 235-3147.
3. Please refrain from bringing food into the House of Prayer. Bottled water is OK.
4. You are free to bring in your own music, but we ask that you only play worship music.
5. We’d love to hear about your experience! You are encouraged to leave a message in the guest book on your way out.

"These I will bring to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer…for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations."  Isaiah 56:7

Blessings,
Kristine Noelle
Saddleback House of Prayer Leader
kristinen@saddleback.com

We're having a BIG "THANK YOU" PARTY for all of our FUEL Volunteers on Saturday, March 6 at 6pm! Food, drinks and gifts will complement fun games and great conversations!

If you're currently volunteering or have volunteered for FUEL/FUSE in the past, we'd love for you to meet up with us at Pastor Chris' house to be honored! We understand that FUEL couldn't have and still can't happen without you and want to celebrate your service!

Please RSVP with your Team Leader or email Rommel Manio rjmanio11@gmail.com

We think you're WONDERFUL!!
FUEL Team

Join our FUEL family as we bring bags of food this Sunday night (Feb 21) in support of the Food Pantry Ministry.

We'll be having a contest between the 4:30, 6:30 and 8:30 services with a cool prize to the service who brings the most food. Bring all bags of food with you to FUEL this Sunday night to The Refinery Theater and place it all right in front of our stage. 

Last year, we had the privilege of launching the Saddleback Food Pantry. Each month, our Food Pantry helps over 400 families in our community! We couldn’t, and still can’t, do it without you. In order to continue serving needy families in our community, we still need some essential items.

Here’s what we’re looking for:
• Canned meat
• Instant potatoes
• Rice
• Canned fruit
• Peanut Butter
• Jelly
• Pasta
• Spaghetti sauce
• Pancake/Bisquick® mix
• Syrup
• Hot cereal
• Granola bars
• Cake or muffin mix
• Canned Vegetables
• Soup
• Hamburger and Tuna Helper
• Crackers
• Fruit juice
• Baby Wipes
• Toiletries

“I tell you the truth, anything you did for even the least of my people here, you
also did for me.”  Matthew 25:40