In the Spirit
Address: 792 Victoria St., Costa Mesa
Phone: (949) 548-3468
Fax: (949) 548-3469
E-mail: JerroldAHollobaugh@juno.com
Denomination: Christian Church -- there are about 6,000 congregations
worldwide
Year established: 1956
Service times: Praise and worship is Sunday at 10:15 a.m.; Sunday school
for all ages is at 9 a.m.; Sunday Night Life is at 6 p.m.
Senior pastor: Jerrold A. Hollobaugh has been the minister since May
1995. He holds several degrees, including a master’s in pastoral
psychology and counseling and a master’s in marriage and family therapy.
Pastoral staff: Kay Nelson, choir director and pianist; Bob Hall, morning
worship leader; Kenn Holt, organist and Sunday Evening Live worship
leader; Judy Molson, nursery worker; Brett Miller, sound technician;
Shirley Hilsabeck, secretary.
Size of congregation: 85
Makeup of congregation: Ages range from 1 month to 102 years; singles,
couples and families, primarily from Costa Mesa, Fountain Valley, Irvine
and Newport Beach.
Child care: Provided Sunday at 9 and 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. services, and
as needed for other activities. The church has a baby nursery at the rear
of the auditorium, in a room with a viewing window and sound to hear the
services. This is a convenience to parents who wish to stay with their
infants. Nursery care is provided for children older than 1 1/2. Bible
classes are provided for children older than 6.
Type of worship: All services are composed of praise choruses,
traditional hymns, prayer, a sermon and the Lord’s Supper.
Type of sermon: Sermons are expository and topical, though more
frequently expository. Sermons are sometimes part of a series, such as
the current one on Old Testament characters. Hollobaugh tries to teach
simply, in the sense of clarity, and attempts to present Bible truths in
easy-to-understand language, calling for a decision and definite action
on the part of the hearer.
Recent sermons: The series on Old Testament characters, which began Jan.
9, will conclude April 9.
Upcoming sermons: The April 30 sermon will be the first of an exposition
of the New Testament and will focus on 1 Peter. Peter’s letters tell of
suffering and persecution because of loyalty to Christ, and how to turn
such trials into triumphs for the glory of God by preparing for the best
of God’s blessings rather than fearing the worst of man’s hatred. Sermon
titles include: “Where There Is Christ, There Is Hope,” “It’s Glory All
The Way,” “Staying Clean in aPolluted World,” “Christian Togetherness”
and “Somebody’s Watching You!”
Welcome wagon: The people of the church are friendly, hospitable and
community-minded. They welcome anyone from the community to their worship
and activities. Each week following the morning service, there is a table
in the Fellowship Hall. Refreshments are provided and everyone is welcome
to linger there to get to know each other.
Outreach programs: The church supports missionaries in Australia, India,
Indonesia, Mexico, the Philippines and Oklahoma.
Dress: Informal
Church design: The auditorium is traditional, with a center aisle, pews,
a Communion table and a pulpit.
Mission statement: South Coast Christian Church exists to reach and
teach. To reach people with the hope and love of the Gospel in order to
win people to Christ and help them grow in Him. To teach God’s word and
through fellowship and prayer to prepare God’s people to serve the
church, the community and the world.
Interesting note: The church has men’s and women’s Bible study groups.
They meet Tuesdays at 1 p.m. The women meet in thechurch’s Fellowship
Hall and they are studying the book of Hebrews. The men meet in the
Minister’s Study and are studying the book of Colossians. A men’s prayer
breakfast is held in the Fellowship Hall bi-monthly on the first
Saturday.
-- Compiled by Michele M. Marr
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