We are a community of faith who follow Jesus Christ.  We affirm that Jesus is "God with us," the living expression of God.  While we turn to the stories of Jesus' life and ministry for inspiration and guidance, we follow a living Jesus who continues to come among us in our present day world.  Just as he invited people to follow him in ancient times, we have heard and accepted his invitation to follow him today.

Jesus still comes to people today and we invite you to get to know him. The following suggestions may be helpful to you in coming to know Jesus better.

1. Read the book of Mark from the Bible.  Use a modern translation for a more readable account.  We can assist you in getting a Bible if you don't have one.  Mark's account is the shortest and most action oriented.  Remember that you are not reading a biography or a history, but Mark's witness or testimony about his and other people's experiences with Jesus.

2. .Reflect on what you have read and pray about it.  Possibly the word prayer brings to mind rhyming children's prayers or long, formal prayers in worship services.  But prayer is really just sharing conversation and sometimes silence with God.

3. Sometimes it's helpful to talk to someone else.  If you have questions or want to explore Jesus in deeper ways, we can arrange for someone to call you or for someone to exchange letters or e-mails with you.

4. As with most things, Jesus and religion can be approached abstractly and at a distance. We can learn a lot about Jesus and yet never really experience him. While Jesus can be experienced in a private, personal way, Jesus is also experienced in community with other people as they worship and study and serve together.  We would invite you, when you feel comfortable, to experience Jesus in this new way and share with us in worship. You may do so without any pressure or commitments.

Please feel free to e-mail us at  greg@cofchristanaheim.org if you need a Bible, would like A Seeker's Guide, or would like someone to discuss things with. And you are always welcome to share with us in our worship and in any of our other activities.