Photos taken on 2 June 2022. It's a one story, modern building at the south easter corner of the Ortega Ranch industrial complex. It's located adjacent to the 1860 Old Mission Cemetery. When I visited, the building and parking lot were void of people.
What the church's community believes in: "Taken from the website, The Bible
The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is truth without any mixture of error and is completely relevant to our daily lives.
Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalms 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39; 16:13-15; 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2; 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 3:16
The Trinity
God has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. He exists as one substance in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 1:35; John 5:21-23; 14:10, 16; Romans 8:9-11; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 13:14; Hebrews 1:8-10; James 2:19
The Father
God is great: He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, Holy. It is in Him that we live, move and exist. God is good. He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.
Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4
The Son
Jesus Christ is completely human but, at the same time, completely God. He is the only plan for bringing people who are far from God back into a right relationship with God. He lived a perfect life, so that He could be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demands for perfection. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we can have life.
Isaiah 7:14; 53; Matthew 1:18-23; 3:17; 8:29; 14:33; 16:16; 28:5-6; Luke 22:70; 24:46-47; John 1:1, 14; 10:30; 11:25-27; 17:1-5; Acts 1:9; 2:22-24; 7:55-56; Romans 1:3-4; 3:23-26; 8:1-3; 10:4; 1 Corinthians 8:6; 2 Corinthians 5:19-21; Gal 4:4-5; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 1:15; 2:9; 1 Timothy 2:5-6; 3:16
The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit’s presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth and exalts Christ. He convicts people of their sin, God’s righteousness, and the coming judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ.
Genesis 1:2; Psalm 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Lk 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21;
Eternity
Man was created to exist forever. He will exist either eternally separated from God by sin or in union with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence.
John 3:16, 36; Romans 6:23; 1 John 2:25; 5:11-13; Revelation 20:15
Man
Man is made in the image of God and is the supreme object of His creation. Man was created to have fellowship with God but became separated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, man cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort. Every human personality is uniquely created, possesses dignity, and is worthy of respect and Christian love.
Genesis 1:26-30; 2:7, 18-22; 3; Psalms 8:3-6; 32:1-5; 51:5; Isaiah 6:5; Jeremiah 17:5; Acts 17:26-31; Romans 1:19-32; 3:10-18, 23; 5:6; 6:6; 7:14-25; 1 Corinthians 1:21-31; 15:19, 21-22; Ephesians 2; Colossians 1:21-22; 3:9-11
Salvation
The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.
Isaiah 1:18; 53:5-6; 55:7; Matthew 1:21; 27:22-66, 28:1-6; Luke 1:68-69; 2:28-32; John 1:12; 3:16, 36; 5:24; Acts 2:21; 4:12; 16:30-31; Romans 1:16-18; 3:23-25; 5:8-10; 6; 1 Corinthians 1:18; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Galatians 2:20; 3:13; Ephesians 2:8-10; Philippians 2:12-13; Hebrews 9:24-28; Revelation 3:20"
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About the history of the church, taken from the website, "t is no secret that Orange County, California, is one of the most beautiful locations in the United States. After all, it is home to the happiest place on earth: Disneyland. However, when people ask me why we chose to start a church in South Orange County, the response has nothing to do with the geographical beauty, but rather the deep spiritual need. We believe that some of the most difficult people to reach in the world are the ones that already seem to have everything. The gospel isn't solely for the down and out, but is equally needed for those that are up and out. Means can express meaning but never give it - only God can do that.
Growing up in Southern California, I knew first hand that many would claim to have some form of belief or faith in God. It just didn't seem to affect the way they lived their everyday lives. I didn't become a Christian until I was 18 years old, so my understanding of Jesus based upon what I saw growing up was that he was kind of like your insurance agent - the person contacted only when you got into an accident or after you made a big decision you wanted him to insure and bless. I merely thought of faith as eternal fire insurance. When I moved to Idaho and started following Jesus, I realized that Christ did not simply come to provide a means to Heaven, but to put Heaven into us. Through the local church, I discovered that I could really KNOW GOD, FIND FREEDOM, DISCOVER PURPOSE, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE in this life after all. Now, this is all I want for all people.
By 2010, Rachelle and I knew, because of multiple confirmations, that we would one day move to California and start a life-giving church. We didn't know where exactly, so we took a vacation with our (at the time) two-year-old daughter, Kenzie. We drove all over Southern California, praying we made it to the last stop on the list: South Orange County. I’ll never forget driving into Laguna Niguel when, in an instant, something like a water balloon simultaneously burst inside of our hearts. With tears streaming down our cheeks, we pulled off the road for about an hour to process it all. It is difficult to put into words holy moments like these, but we knew then and there that God was putting His love for these people and for that place in our hearts. I once heard Chris Hodges say that one way you know your called to a city is when you are ready to buy your cemetery plot there. That's how we have felt since that very day.
Although we have a long and challenging road ahead of us, we have never been more convinced that this is God’s will for us and that, through our faithfulness, sacrifice, and obedience, He is going to do something special.1.6 million + people have no church/faith within forty miles of where we will plant. The need is massive, even overwhelming, but we know God does some of His greatest work when the odds are stacked against us. Sharing God's love and building a community that honors His power and presence is what we are committed to spending the rest of our lives doing.
We have an incredible life in Idaho. The majority of our family is here, we are part of a marvelous church, a beautiful house, and amazing friends. The comfortable and convenient thing to do would be to stay put. Jesus doesn't call us to comfort, though. He calls us to mission. I am a Christian today with thousands of others because of a young married couple from Portland, Oregon. They were living a ‘good life’, but made the decision in 1983 to pack up all they owned, their three babies, and risk everything to obey God's call to start a life-giving church in Boise, Idaho. 21 years later, I married one of their daughters. I often wonder where I would be, along with countless others, if Ken and Connie Wilde opted for a comfortable and convenient life. We believe there are a multitude of people and destinies connected to our willingness to take that same risk.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for believing in this God dream with us. Your partnership in this Kingdom endeavor is so greatly appreciated. We count it a privilege to serve God along side you all. The best days of the church are ahead of us and a global awakening has already begun. Lord, let your grace be upon all of us. Amen.
Mark Francey Oceans Church"
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