Crave College Age Ministry

Spring Break Retreat to Yosemite! Early Bird Price ends 2/17!!

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 03:15:00 GMT

You don't have to study the words of Jesus very long before you're faced with a massive crossroads; His way or your way.� His way or what you've always known.�� His way or what's comfortable.� His way or what makes sense to you.� His way or what everybody else is doing.� If we're honest, we might admit that Jesus both intrigues and repels us.� We know there is something unmistakably glorious about him, like nothing we've experienced before, but at the same time we know that to follow him means everything must change.�

The contents of the this retreat are not meant for those content with the status quo.� Its ingredients are not safe for those interested in following the masses.� We cannot guarantee the safety of individuals who attempt to live out the teachings of the radical revolutionary called the Messiah.� Jesus and his teachings aren't safe, but rest assured they lead to Life as it was meant to be experienced.�

This retreat is for those of us not content and satisfied with the�life we know, but what our life can become because of Jesus!

Dates of retreat: Sunday, March 11-Wednesday, March 14

Early bird price ENDS FEB 17^TH!�

Early Bird Price: $279 if you pay in full before the 17^th

Regular price = $299

Crave sweatshirt = $20

Crave Core Gathering Monday, January 30th!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

2 questions:� Do you�currently serve�at Crave?� OR...are you interested in helping serve here at Crave but not sure how to or where to serve?

If you answered yes to either question, then you need to be at our Crave Core Gathering on Monday night at 8pm!� We'll partake in some sweet treats and Pastor Brad will share some vision about what's in store for the Crave community this year...and how we can be part of it!

Once again, the meeting is Monday, January 30 at 8pm in Ministry Office 2 (the church offices).

Questions?� E-mail Lisa Bee for questions: lisab@saddleback.com.

Sign Up for our Spring Break Retreat to Yosemite!!

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:44:00 GMT

This March 11-14, we are going to Yosemite National Park for Crave's First Annual Spring Break Retreat!!� We are really excited to spend a few days in Yosemite making friends, worshiping God, and studying God's Word.� We will be staying in cabins in the shadow of Glacier Point and Half Dome as we experience God's glory together in the midst of His beautiful creation!� Whether you don't know anyone, or have been a part of the Crave community for a while, join us for an incredible time together!

PRICE:

Early Bird: $279 if you pay in full by 2/17/12.

Regular Price: $299

$20 sweatshirt

A $100 nonrefundable deposit secures your spot!�

Please e-mail Lisab@saddleback.com for details about payments!� Payments cannot be made online.

Ladies! Join the 40 Days in the Word study Monday nights!!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Ladies, I went to this study last night and had an amazing time.� There was incredible worship and a spoken word performance, a great lesson taught by Saddleback's director of women's ministries, Debbie Eaton, and table discussion time amongst the women of Saddleback Church.

If you're looking for a place to study 40 Days in the Word, come join the women of Saddleback Church for the next six weeks.

The study is every Monday night from 6:30-8pm in the main worship center at our Lake Forest campus.� This study is FREE and includes a great workbook and other goodies!!

Questions?� E-mail me at�Lisab@saddleback.com.

Join a Small Group for WORD!!

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:08:00 GMT

Everyone needs a small group!

Crave small groups start up this week as we kick off our latest series, called�"WORD."� But it's not too late to sign up!!

Small Groups are a great way to get to know people better and to help grow in your walk with Christ. Email Jim (jims@saddleback.com) or Cody (codyd@saddleback.com) to get plugged in!

Serve at Kimberly Gardens this Saturday

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:04:00 GMT

A local mobile home community is in need of assistance�with gardening, painting, and other misc. home projects.� This is a perfect opportunity for you and your small group to be a light in the community and to fellowship together!�

The serve opportunity is from 9am to 1pm this Saturday (the 28^th).� If you or anyone in your small group is interested, please contact Saddleback local PEACE Pastor Matt Bruce at 949-609-8277 or at mattb@saddleback.com. �

WORD!! New Series Starts THIS WEEK!!

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:29:00 GMT

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly."� Col. 3:15 (NIV)� Do you know the Bible well enough to allow it to transform you?� Join us this week as we start a brand-new series called WORD.� If you desire to learn, grow, and become spiritually healthy, you don't want to miss this series. In the weeks ahead, we will discover how to learn, love, and live the Word of God so our influence will have greater impact in our homes, schools, relationships, and community.

Jesus said, "If you continue in my Word, then you are my disciples indeed; And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free!"� John 8: 31-32 (KJV)

See you at 7:15pm this Thursday in the Refinery!� Questions?� E-mail Lisab@saddleback.com.

Want to Sing at Saddleback?

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Want to sing at Saddleback? We would love to have you join us! Come out for our vocal auditions and learn what opportunities are available!

When: �Monday, January 16, 2012 at 6:30 pm

Where: Worship Center

***Bring a 3x5" photo of yourself

***Prepare a 1-minute solo (you may sing along with an accompaniment track, piano, or bring a guitar)

If you have any questions, please e-mail Maila at: �mailaf@saddleback.com

Share Your Story!!

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.� Ephesians 2:10.�

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God made you unique, and your life is a story that he has authored.� God is the "author and perfecter of our faith." (Hebrews 12:2)� Did you know that God uses our past experiences, spiritual experiences, and even the pain and conflict in our lives to shape our ministry and reflect his love and power to others? What story does God want to tell through your life?�

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If you're interested in sharing your story at Crave, e-mail Lisab@saddleback.com for more information.� Sharing your story is a powerful experience for you and for our community, and a great journey of reflection on how God has revealed himself to you in your life!� NOW is the time...e-mail Lisa today to get started!

SMALL GROUP SIGN-UPS START THIS WEEK!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Time to sign up for a Crave small group!

Crave believes in small groups for many reasons. The top 3 would probably be to 1) connect with friends and build relationships 2) understand God's Word and learn to apply the Bible to your life 3) pray together and encourage one another. On top of that, Saddleback Church is focusing for the next 6 weeks on a study specifically on studying the Word of God.� Pastor Rick is going to teach us how to become "self feeders" of God's Word!

You won't want to miss out on this! Sign up at Crave on Thursday or contact Jim at jims@saddleback.com.� Get connected today!

FREE DONUTS THIS THURSDAY AT SADDLEBACK COLLEGE

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:16:00 GMT

Like, seriously though...is there anything better than a FREE donut?!

Don't miss out as the Crave Team will be giving away FREE KRISPY KREME DONUTS this Thursday morning at Saddleback College! We will be at the quad from 9am-12pm.� Hopefully this will make your first week back to school a little sweeter!

So stop by and grab one of 1200 glazed donuts that we will be handing out. (Yep...seriously.� 1200.� We're not messing around!)�

Bring a friend and a cup of coffee! Mmmmmmm...donuts...

BAPTISMS THIS WEEK!!

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 05:29:00 GMT

Crave's next baptisms are this week after the message on January 12th.� We provide towels, shorts, photographer, shirt, and plenty of friends to celebrate with!� If you'd like to declare your faith through baptism, come to Crave on Thursday and get DUNKED!�

Here are some reasons why getting baptized is important:

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--To follow Christ's example-"At that time Jesus came from Nazareth and was baptized by John in the river."� Mark 1:9.

--Because Christ commanded it-"Jesus said, 'Go then to all people everywhere and make them my disciples, baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and then teach them to obey everything I have commanded you.'"� Matthew 28: 19-20.

--Because it shows you are a believer-".many of the Corinthians who heard him believed and were baptized."� Acts 18:8.

--Because obeying Christ's command shows you know Him-"We know that we have come to know Him, if we obey His commands."� 1 John 2:3

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Baptism is a symbol of Christ's burial and resurrection and a symbol of your new life as a Christian.��E-mail Lisab@saddleback.com�if you have any questions!!

Beautify Saddleback Lake Forest!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Our next "Beautify Saddleback Lake Forest" serve day will be Saturday, January 7th, 2012, from 8am to noon.� Come plant, sweep, paint, and help beautify the campus.

Bring your family, small group, and friends and enjoy the great outdoors as you help beautify the campus at Saddleback Lake Forest.

Questions?� E-mail Janna at info@saddleback.org.�

NEW SERIES STARTS TOMORROW!!

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:21:00 GMT

Join us this week for our first Crave gathering of the year as we kick-off a brand new series called "Leaving Neverland" and discuss the transition into adulthood.

Are you an adult?�� A recent survey highlighted by Time Magazine revealed that nearly half� of 18-24 year olds answered that question with a confident 'no'.� Sociologists tell us that people are waiting longer to get married, have kids, and graduate from college.� Transition to the so-called 'adult world' takes longer and as is perhaps more daunting than ever before for the typical twenty-something.� If you've ever looked around at your life and saw more questions than answers, this series is for you.� The final transition from late adolescence into adult can be brutal.� Add to the pressure of deciding who to marry and what to major in, questions about truth, reality and identity--and your head starts to spin.� This 3-week series is designed to help you make sense of your life right now and perhaps even see it from an entirely new perspective.

See you at 7:15pm in the Refinery!� Questions?� E-mail Lisab@saddleback.com.

No Crave Gathering This Week Or Next Week!!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Remember, there is no Crave on Thursday, the 22nd, or Thursday, the 29th.� Our next Thursday night gathering will be January 5th.

Enjoy celebrating Christmas at Saddleback Fullerton, a brand-new venue specifically for 18-30 year olds, or at any of our campuses--find service times and directions here.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Christmas Eve at Saddleback Fullerton!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:26:00 GMT

Come enjoy Christmas Eve with us at Saddleback Fullerton, the newest venue of Saddleback Church.

Enjoy worship led by Keeley Reed (who's newly released EP is #10 on Noisetrade.com's frontpage today!) and a message from Pastor Rick Warren. We will also be sharing about the vision for the venue, which will be geared toward 18-30 year olds.

We want YOUR input and would love for YOU to be a part of it from the beginning! Christmas Eve service will be at 5pm in the Historic Ballroom in the Williams Building, corner of Harbor and Commonwealth.

If you have any questions, check out www.facebook.com/saddlebackfullerton or @SB_Fullerton on twitter.� You can also e-mail CodyD@saddleback.com for more information!�

CHRISTMAS AT SADDLEBACK

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:27:00 GMT

Celebrate the Christmas season with your Saddleback Family!� Click�here to view the times and locations�of our Christmas services at all of our Saddleback Church campuses.

Remember, there is no Thursday night Crave service this week or next week (the 29th).�

Enjoy celebrating Christmas at Saddleback!

"The Roots of Compassion" continues tonight!!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:46:00 GMT

Have you ever wondered if there is anything more to the story of Jonah aside from the storm, the fish, and Jonah running from God?

Oddly enough, the story isn't really about any of those things. They point to something much greater... something that has significant, even eternal, implications for every person on the planet.� Join the discussion tonight as we explore what God really wants us to learn from the life of Jonah.

Join us tonight at Crave's weekly worship experience as Pastor Brad continues week 2 of "The Roots of Compassion" series.

Tonight's Festivities!

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:32:00 GMT

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!!!

In celebration of the (almost) end of the semester, and the birth of Jesus, our AfterGLOW fun this week is a Christmas Extravaganza!� Don't miss the fun after our last Thursday service of 2011!

Come clad in your ugliest Christmas sweaters (the winner will get an awesome prize!), enjoy some festive snacks and holiday drinks, and enjoy the sweet tunes of Keeley Reed, who will be performing live in the Refinery cafe area after our gathering! We're excited to celebrate Christmas together with you as we head into�the break!

See you tonight at 7:15 in the Refinery!

GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FINALS!!

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:09:00 GMT

Saddleback College students--this is for YOU!!

Come to the campus bookstore on Monday and Tuesday to snag FREE scantrons, blue books, and extra sharp #2 pencils!��Bring your friends, too!!� The Crave Team will be there to wish you luck on your finals!

Happy exams week!� (Okay, not really, but you know what we mean!!!)