We are
Our church family is made up of like-minded disciples of Jesus who are committed to following Him, serving Him, and sharing Him with others. We have been worshipping together and serving our community together for over 50 years. We are an independent congregation, not affiliated with any denomination. We are committed simply to following the examples of the earliest Christians as recorded for us in Scripture. Those early believers were not perfect, and neither are we, but we have learned to rely entirely on the steadfast love and mercy of our God and Savior in order that His grace and love might be clearly illustrated though our weaknesses. Our simple prayer is that God’s will might be done and that His name might be glorified though our service to Him.
And vision
Our purpose is to create a welcoming and inclusive community where people can explore and deepen their faith in Christ Jesus in a supportive environment. We strive to provide meaningful worship experiences, engaging educational opportunities, and compassionate outreach initiatives that positively impact the lives of our members and the broader community. Our vision is to be a beacon of hope, love, and transformation, inspiring individuals to live out their faith in Christ Jesus in practical ways while fostering a sense of belonging and spiritual growth for all who seek it. Through our commitment to authenticity, discipleship, and service, we aim to make a lasting difference in the lives of those we encounter, sharing Jesus with them in a way that helps to open their eyes to the powerful, redeeming love of our Heavenly Father.
Believe…
In God the Father, who created heaven and earth and everything in them(Genesis 1:1; Acts 4:24). He is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (Exodus 34:6).
In Jesus, his Son, our Lord and Savior, who was with God in the beginning, who took on human flesh (John 1:1-3, 14), who lived and died and rose again so that we might live forever through Him (John 6:51; 1 Cor. 15:1-8), and who is seated at the right hand of the Father in heaven (Hebrews 1:1-4).
That Jesus Christ is the only hope of Salvation (John 14:6; Acts 4:11-12). He has all authority and deserves our recognition as Lord and Savior (Matt. 28:18-20), and he will return again to judge the living and the dead (Acts 10:42).
In the Holy Spirit, who lives inside all believers (1 Cor. 6:19-20) and guides us into all truth, convicting us of sin and righteousness (John 16:7-15).
That the Bible is the inspired word of God (2 Tim. 3:16), and it is a book like no other. It reveals our salvation as a precious gift of grace through the sacrifice of Christ (Rom. 3:21-26). We have no other creed, just the Bible.
That the church is the body of Christ (Col. 1:18). It is made up of those who believe and obey Christ and have the Holy Spirit living in them (Acts 2:36-41; Rom. 8:9).
That salvation is by the grace of God, which produces faith in Jesus Christ that results in repentance, confession and baptism for the forgiveness of sins (Eph. 2:8-9; Acts 2:36-41; Rom. 6:1-4, Gal. 3:27).
That the church is led by elders (I Tim. 3:1-7), served by deacons (I Tim. 3:8-13), and encourages the involvement of all its members.
History
1970
Five families feel the call to plant a church in Mission Viejo and begin meeting in one of their homes.
1982
Construction begins on the church building in April, and the first worship service is held in the new building in September.
2005
Construction is completed on a new auditorium, fellowship hall, and classrooms, expanding our ability to worship, meet, and serve together.
1974
The first elders are appointed to serve, the first full-time minister is employed, and a property is purchased.
1992
The Marguerite Christian School is opened, serving families with young children in Mission Viejo and the surrounding communities.