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Our Compassion Ministry was created out of a belief that Jesus has directly called his followers to love and care for individuals in need. The Compassion Ministry seeks to provide ongoing outreach opportunities for the people of Maranatha to participate in so that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to these individuals. Through this ministry, we are given opportunities as the body to step out in faith into uncomfortable spaces and be obedient to Christ's commands. Compassion Ministry Our Compassion Ministry was created out of a belief that Jesus has directly called his followers to love and care for individuals in need. The Compassion Ministry seeks to provide ongoing outreach opportunities for the people of Maranatha to participate in so that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to these individuals. Through this ministry, we are given opportunities as the body to step out in faith into uncomfortable spaces and be obedient to Christ's commands. GET INVOLVED Monthly Outreaches Each month, we extend care and support to individuals in need throughout the Central Ohio area by serving meals and distributing essential items, including hygiene kits, food bags, and necessities such as socks. Donations are accepted year-round to support these efforts. Our monthly outreach events are scheduled through the Planning Center app. If you are interested in participating, please reach out directly to our Compassion Ministry leaders by clicking here . Ongoing Needed Items: Granola bars Cereal bars Peanut butter/cheese crackers Raisins Capri-suns/Kool-aid pouches Water bottles We will accept other food items, provided they are non-perishable and do not require refrigeration. Toiletry Bag Items: Travel-sized toothpaste Travel-sized shampoo Soap Washcloths Floss Combs Wet wipes Lotion Socks Items for Winter: Hats Gloves Gently used coats Boots/shoes Hand warmers Winter socks Bags Blankets Foundation Dinners On the third Saturday of every other month, we serve at a local soup kitchen in Lancaster from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. During this time, we provide a warm meal and fellowship to those in need. For this event we need four volunteers to assist with setup and meal service. If you are interested in serving, please reach out directly to our Compassion Ministry leaders by clicking here . On the third Saturday of every other month, we serve at a local soup kitchen in Lancaster from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. During this time, we provide a warm meal and fellowship to those in need. For this event we need four volunteers to assist with setup and meal service. If you are interested in serving, please reach out directly to our Compassion Ministry leaders by clicking here . On the third Saturday of every other month, we serve at a local soup kitchen in Lancaster from 3:30 to 5:00 PM. During this time, we provide a warm meal and fellowship to those in need. For this event we need four volunteers to assist with setup and meal service. If you are interested in serving, please reach out directly to our Compassion Ministry leaders by clicking here . Outreach Ministries Partnership Each month, Maranatha partners with Outreach Ministries —a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting men overcoming addiction and substance abuse—by collecting groceries to help meet their daily needs. The ministry is led by one of our members, Josh Clatty, who serves as Director. To participate, sign up through our SignUpGenius page , where you can select the grocery items they wish to contribute. Once items are selected, a pickup time will be coordinated. More details are available here . Care Portal We partner with CarePortal, a ministry of the Global Orphan Project , to serve vulnerable families right here in our local community—including Pickerington and Canal Winchester. CarePortal is a platform that connects churches with real-time, local needs submitted by child welfare agencies and community organizations. These needs often come from families who are on the brink of crisis—such as a single mother in need of a bed to keep her child at home, or a grandparent needing assistance with utility bills while caring for grandchildren. When a request is submitted, it's shared with local churches who can choose to respond and meet the need. When someone from Maranatha responds to a physical need, we have the opportunity to deliver the item ourselves—creating a chance for personal connection and ministry. Ways You Can Get Involved: 1. Become a Responder Sign up to receive email notifications about current needs in our area. There are only a few requests each week, and there's no pressure to respond if you're unable. When you're able to help—whether by donating an item, giving financially, or referring someone who can—you simply click "I Can Help." If it’s a physical need, we’ll coordinate the details with you. Sign up here . 2. Become a Connector Help deliver donated items and build relationships with the families we serve. From time to time, we may need volunteers with a truck to help transport larger items. Sign up to be a connector here . 3. Do Both! Many of our volunteers choose to serve as both Responders and Connectors, helping to meet needs and make meaningful connections in our community. To learn more about the CarePortal ministry, visit www.careportal.org . More Info Have questions? Click below to connect with our Compassion Ministry Leaders. CONTACT US

Maranatha's purpose is to foster and develop gospel clarity, biblical depth, and a noticeable Christian community in the local areas God has placed us. The biblical word Maranatha, means "Come, Lord." We chose this to be our name because it continually centers our attention on our returning King Jesus while we pursue the coming of his kingdom here on earth. MARANATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH The word Maranatha, means “Come, Lord.” We chose this to be our name because it continually centers our attention on our returning King Jesus while we pursue the coming of his kingdom here on earth. PLAN YOUR VISIT WHAT WE BELIEVE NEW? START HERE! LEARN MORE SERMON ARCHIVES LISTEN NOW SUPPORT BY GIVING GIVE HERE SUNDAY GATHERINGS We are a church seeking to love, serve, and share the whole gospel of Jesus Christ with people in Pickerington, Canal Winchester, and the surrounding areas. We strive to introduce the gospel to those who have never heard it and build on the foundation that has been given to those who already have salvation in Christ. MARANATHA PICKERINGTON SUNDAYS AT 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 PM 170 E Columbus Street Pickerington, OH 43147 MARANATHA CANAL WINCHESTER SUNDAYS AT 11:30 AM 83 E Columbus Street Canal Winchester, OH 43110 WHAT TO EXPECT WE VALUE COMMUNITY Church is not merely a weekly gathering, but a body of believers living together in intentional relationships. Community groups are the heart of our church body. We gather weekly in individual’s homes to discuss the sermon text and grow deeper in relationship with one another. We are a church of community groups, not just a church with community groups. JOIN A GROUP MORE WAYS TO JOIN IN ON WHAT'S HAPPENING PRAY Join us, by praying for Pickerington, Canal, and the surrounding communities. We are praying that the gospel of Jesus Christ would go forth powerfully in our communities, through the preaching of God's word, that God would be glorified. PRAYER REQUESTS JOIN Let us know who you are and how we can be praying for you by filling out a Connect Card. We would love to connect with you and help you get involved in both the community and mission of our church. CONNECT CARD SERVE As a church, we desire to be people who serve graciously, knowing that we have received all that we need from Christ. We invite you to join us by volunteering on a Sunday morning. Click below for more information. MORE INFO GIVE As believers in Christ, God calls us to give generously and joyfully of our time, talents and finances. Consider partnering with us financially as we follow God's call to reach our community with the gospel of Christ. GIVE HERE GET CONNECTED Become a part of our community. Get involved through classes, groups, serving and more! GET OUR NEWSLETTER FOLLOW ON SOCIAL UPCOMING EVENTS

Learn more about how to get involved in the ministries at church. View upcoming events, sign up to join a community group, step out in faith to serve alongside the Compassion Ministry, attend a Prayer Gathering, find out more about Membership through our Foundations Class, or get more information on our Family Ministries. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED UPCOMING EVENTS COMMUNITY GROUPS Church is not merely a weekly gathering, but a body of believers living together in intentional relationship. Community groups are the heart of our church body. We gather weekly in individual’s homes to discuss the sermon text and grow deeper in relationship with one another. Our community groups meet weekly, Tuesday through Thursday, at 6:30 pm. JOIN A GROUP PRAYER GATHERINGS Join us, at Pickerington for our quarterly Prayer Gathering from 6:00 to 7:00 pm or in Canal Winchester the third Sunday of every month after the gathering as we pray together as a body. We desire to be a body of believers who trust in the power of prayer, are shaped by the habit of prayer, and are edified by God's faithfulness in prayer. These gatherings guide us through different models of prayer and help us engage meaningfully with the needs of our church and world. JOIN US COMPASSION MINISTRY Our Compassion Ministry was created out of a belief that Jesus has directly called his followers to love and care for individuals in need. The Compassion Ministry seeks to provide ongoing outreach opportunities for the people of Maranatha to participate in so that they can be the hands and feet of Jesus to these individuals. Through this ministry, we are given opportunities as the body to step out in faith into uncomfortable spaces and be obedient to Christ's commands. MORE INFO FOUNDATIONS CLASS If you are interested in becoming a member of Maranatha Community Church, or are just looking to learn more about what we believe and how we operate as a church, we would invite you to attend this class. This class is held quarterly and walks through our beliefs, core values, church membership, church governance, and how to get involved in our church community. SIGN UP KIDS MINISTRY The mission of Maranatha’s Kids Ministry is to assist families in imparting gospel truths that speak directly to the hearts of children. Our aim is to provide children and families with a God-centered, Christ-exalting, Scripture-saturated view of themselves and the world around them. Our desire is to teach and encourage our children in the truth of Scripture so that they may grow up into faithful men and women of God. LEARN MORE MEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT Our goal is that Maranatha is filled with men who love and obey Jesus as they serve people and share the gospel. The Men's Discipleship Cohort seeks to equip men to order their lives and world in a way that bears godly fruit. Click below to see when our next MDC meet up is. JOIN US STUDENT MINISTRY Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships with a focus on what it looks like to pursue spiritual disciplines and engage meaningfully in the life of the church body. Students ages 13 to 18 from Pickerington and Canal are invited to attend our Student Ministry every 2nd and 4th Sunday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Maranatha Pickerington. MORE INFO WOMEN'S DISCIPLESHIP COHORT During our time together we will seek to grow in our Bible reading skills as well as focused time on spiritual disciplines like prayer, Scripture memory, meditation and rest. In addition, the WDC will hold two workshop days centered around the topics of Sabbath and Lament. Click below to learn about all the topics we will be covering this calendar year and sign up for the ones you can join us for. MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL FOLLOW