Singles Odyssey

Our formal part of the evening starts promptly at 7:27pm sharp. If you can't be there in person, you can watch the program via ONLINE LIVE-STREAMING: Use this Link: https://ocsinglesforchrist.online.church

At 7:30pm, Joel Valiente and his fabulous contemporary worship band are back with us to lead our worship segment of the evening.

After our worship experience, we have with us Pastor Thomas Rose. Thomas will be speaking on "The Impact of Our Impact". This is part 3 of our Thanksgiving Month messages. How massive is your impact in the world around you? Let's find out Friday Night!

Also, we have a breakout class led by Pastor Mark Presley. Pastor Mark will be speaking on "I Am the Resurrection and the Life", from the Gospel of John Chapter 11. This amazing chapter deals with our Disappointments, Love, Faith & Hope in God.

Help the Financially Challenged with a Food Donation
Thanksgiving Food Drive thru November 22nd
Help us support Orange County Rescue Mission!! In feeding the Financially Challenged, bring any Canned Food item on Friday nights. PLEASE don’t bring “out of date” product.

After our Formal Time, you are encouraged to stay for as long as you desire (9:00pm to 11:45pm) and enjoy various activities such as; Free Dance Lessons with Professional Instructor Bribe Foster, Ping Pong, Karaoke, Free Jewelry making with materials provided, or just plain meeting new friends in our auditorium.

See YOU this coming Friday Night, 11-15-2024

AGAPE IN ORANGE COUNTY! – SOUL CENTER OC (Since 2014)
GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - Give yourself permission to relax and rejuvenate. 40+ Attendees also streamed Live at 10:00 (Details Below)
Come in-person – relax - we sit in chairs. Experience a group guided meditation where all you need to do is relax. Whether a beginner or having a daily meditation practice, come sit, relax and travel within to the quiet place that is always there. The Most Important Trip You Can Take Is The Journey Within.
PARENTS WHO WANT TO MEDITATE AND HAVE KIDS
BRING YOUR KIDS! Soul Center Kids’ program during meditation and as well as service is for busy parents to have peace of mind and a relaxed time for meditation. Conscious parenting is an important part of Soul Center and check out our kids, youth and young adult programs.
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/sunday-service/youth-program/
FEELING SPIRITUAL - NOT RELIGIOUS
Is life a series of random events or is there a way the universe works? Join Soul Center and the consciousness crowd on Sundays for meditation, inspiration and deepening your spiritual connection. Feeling Spiritual but not religious? Go within or Go Without.
SEEKING COMMUNITY
Meet like-minded people for casual social connections in a safe place. Come early, stay for a nosh and chat with people about the meditation, your experience, ideas, and inspiration received. The community you seek is seeking you.
10:00 - MEDITATION
Guided Group Meditation
(Doors close promptly at 10:00 for meditation to preserve quiet space and reopens at 10:25)
10:30 - MESSAGE & MUSIC
Inspirational – Motivating – Encouraging – Positive – Stimulating
Special musical guest artist every Sunday
LOCATION
Soul Center
2082 Business Center Drive
Irvine, CA. 92612
SOUL CENTER
See you at the Welcome Table. Dress casual. Come early, stay after, hang around for coffee, finger food and chat with people about the meditation, ideas and inspiration received. Live and love. Simply, we are a group of people who gather to meditate together, get inspired regularly from each other for living in higher consciousness.
GUIDED MEDITATION AND SPEAKER
Rev. Keith is a Licensed Practitioner, Minister and Faculty member at the Agape International Spiritual Center in Culver City, CA. Rev. Keith is a huge advocate of self-care and empowerment and regularly facilitates classes throughout the U.S.A. focusing on Divine energy medicine, holistic wellness, science & spirituality, meditation and nature retreats. Rev. Keith believes that all paths can lead to spiritual liberation, and that practicing the cornerstones of meditation, affirmative living and prayer, and gratitude on a regular basis cultivates the experience of wellness and joy.
LIVESTREAM ON SUNDAYS 10:00
Join us on FB Live:
https://www.facebook.com/soulcenteroc
Or live stream here:
https://www.soulcenteroc.com/watch/
COST
There is no cost or fee, but you can donate if you so choose. As the value in the experience resonates with you, invest in your own spiritual growth. Supporting Soul Center for more of the same and for you to come again.
MEDITATION
We have heard and read of the positive benefits from Meditation. Meditation can help slow the mind and open the heart. The only thing we control is our attitude. Personal changes and transformation are an ‘Inside Job’. Go within as we attract not what we want but what we are.
Physical Benefits of Meditation
With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more energy. This results in joy, peace, enthusiasm as the level of energy in the body increases.
On a physical level, meditation:
· Lowers high blood pressure
· Lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
· Decreases tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems
· Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior
· Improves the immune system
· Increases the energy level, as you gain an inner source of energy
Mental Benefits of Meditation
Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into a relaxed state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. With regular practice of meditation:
· Anxiety decreases
· Emotional stability improves
· Creativity increases
· Happiness increases
· Intuition develops
· Gain clarity
· Problems become smaller
Meditation sharpens the mind by increasing focus and expands through relaxation
A sharp mind without expansion causes tension, anger and frustration
An expanded consciousness without sharpness can lead to lack of action/progress
The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection
Meditation makes you aware - that your inner attitude determines your happiness.

CASUAL BICYCLING – SOCIAL EXERCISE – PICNIC
10:00 –Ocean trails bicycle tour along the coast and to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary. Haven’t ridden a bike in a while? Bike rentals are EZ, and our rides are great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but must have a basic level of fitness and be willing and able to ride as part of a supportive group. We are well organized, informal, and have fun exercising while socializing.
We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Bring any kind of bike or rent one. Bikes with gears are recommended. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day?
JUST SHOW UP
If this seems too challenging or uncertain – just come and do the first part. This is how the ride is designed. The point is to get out and show up for social exercise in the beauty of where we live. (EZ Bike Rentals – see end of post)
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions. If you care to Support these Rides the Zelle is [email protected]
A MICRODOSING LIFE RIDE.
If you are in a hurry to get somewhere – this is not the ride for you because the journey IS the destination.
We plan the ride you bring the enthusiasm.
- Socialize
- Exercise
- Meet New People
- Sightsee
- Be outdoors and by the ocean.
HISTORY OF OCEAN BIKE TOURS
We have led over 370 bike tours over recent years on bike paths, side roads and paved trails (No PCH) along the ocean from Laguna Beach to the Queen Mary. Meet new friends, like-minded people, exercise and enjoy the beauty of where we live. Please read the entire post.
SELF REGULATED FUN
We ride as a safe, supportive group for casual exercise in well-organized rides and everyone is Self-Responsible. You should have a basic level of fitness and show up with a bike in good working order or rent a bike.
START
10:00 Leaving from the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS - EZ
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for ALL the details.
THE RIDE
NOT a ‘pack ride’ and no PCH, keeping to trails and side streets. Plan for 4+/- hours and 22+/- miles. Leave from the Galley Café to Bayside Drive to Corona del Mar Heights. After lunch we take a route through UCI to the San Joaquin Wildlife Sanctuary and return back to Newport Beach via the Back Bay trail along Irvine Avenue into neighborhoods and on to Castaway Park and the Galley Cafe. A few hills and a bike with gears is highly recommended.
PICNIC
We will pause for a picnic at Harbor View Shopping Center. Pack your lunch or many places to buy food. 1610 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Biking and running activities and all outdoor sports outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are common dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. By signing up for this bike trip, you assume the risks of the outing and agree to release the organization, the trip organizer and other participants from claims for any and all injuries or other losses sustained during this trip. Helmets highly recommended.
BEHAVIOR
Please! – No creepy, negative types, anger issues or controlling behavior invited. This is always a supportive group of like-minded people, and it is important that people feel safe. Some adventurous people are trying Meet Up and a bike ride for the first time and we plan with this in mind.
THE NO’s
No boom boxes
No politics
No using your phone while riding. (No accidents)
No complaining
THE YES’s
Helmets
Shoes – Protect your feet
Pump your tires before
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTAL PARKING
Park in the Bayside Center Shopping Plaza at Jamboree and Bayside Dr. Walk across the bridge onto Balboa Island on the right-hand sidewalk. 1st building on the right is Sports Rent.
Come early to rent a bike and peddle up Bayside Drive to the Galley Café to be ready for the 10:00 start. As you leave the rental place just stay on the left-hand sidewalk over the bridge and all the way to a left on Harbor Island Drive.
BIKE RENTALS
Call Liam to schedule a rental.
Sports Rents – 714-600-9941
333 Marine Ave
Newport Beach, CA 92662
www.sportsrentsonline.com