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, Jesica Specht and her Contemporary Worship Band is back with us to lead our worship segment of the evening. Jesica always brings a fantabulous worship set!

After our worship experience, we have with us Special Guest Speaker Pastor John Blue from Pacific Pointe Church, in Costa Mesa, CA. He will be speaking on "Enter the Story".

After our Formal Time, you are encouraged to stay for as long as you desire (9:15 pm to 11:30 pm) and enjoy various activities such as Karaoke, Ping Pong, or just meeting new friends in our auditorium.

Our Point of Contact is Thomas at trose@ocsfc1.org

See YOU this coming Friday Night, 08-08-2025

SATURDAY 10:00 BIKE SCENIC TRAILS – SOCIAL EXERCISING – PICNIC
Saturday 10:00 – Newport Beach. casual social exercise. 20+/- miles of social, casual exercise with positive like-minded people. Great for first timers, shy people, and expert riders. Open for all levels but should have a basic level of fitness and be Willing and Able to ride as part of a supportive group. Are you ready for a beautiful fun day? We have scheduled stops along the way to ‘Group Up’ and hydrate. Any kind of bike or rent one. (EZ Bike Rentals – Liam delivers your rental to the start of our ride at the Galley Café - see end of post)
TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT – SOCIAL EXERCISE ON THE MOVE.
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 a very social exercise in the beauty of where we live.
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 350+ 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.
LEADER
Roz – 714-728-2033
Text with questions.
If motivated to support these rides the Zelle is rbileszelle@gmail.com
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 water and a bike in good working order or rent a bike. (see end of post)
START
10:00 Leaving the Galley Cafe - 829 Harbor Island Dr in Newport Beach 92660. Come early to eat, relax and meditate.
RETURN BY
3:00+/- Route is designed to be individually shortened as needed.
BIKE RENTALS
Yes – If you do not have a bike - see the end of this post for all the details.
THE RIDE
Plan for 4+/- hours and 20+/- miles casual biking. Leave from the Galley Café to the Dunes and then the Back Bay trail. We do a climb up to East Bluff neighborhoods and meander over to the top of Corona del Mar and Harbor View Shopping Center for a lunch picnic 1610 San Miguel Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660. After lunch we drop down to Corona del Mar and navigate back to the finish. This will be a well-organized, relaxed, social day of fun.
PICNIC LUNCH
We will pause for lunch / picnic Harbor View Shopping Center. Pack your lunch or there are many places in this shopping center to buy food. We break for lunch and complete the ride. There is no need for a bike lock.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Bike outings are rewarding and pleasant activities, but there are certain dangers you should be aware of including Covid 19. Those include, but are not limited to, impact or fall injuries, broken or dislocated bones. By signing up for this bike tour and showing up as a result of reading this Meet Up post, 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!
Check your bike’s condition and pump your tires before coming to the start.
Positive Attitude
BIKE RENTALS
CALL LIAM (owner) before FRIDAY at 12:00 to schedule a rental. Liam brings the rental to our starting place at the Galley Café. What Service!
Sports Rents – Liam: 714-600-9941
Balboa Island

SOUL CENTER OC - GUIDED GROUP MEDITATION - AGAPE IN THE OC!
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.