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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.
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 the sign up button below.
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.
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Ways You Can Get Involved:
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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.
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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. ​
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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.
OHIO DISASTER RELIEF
When disaster strikes, Ohio Disaster Relief has been trained to be some of the first on the scene to bring Help, Hope, and Healing. We train to bring a skillset that’s more than just showing up and lending a hand.
If you are looking to experience, first-hand, what it means to help people who have been through some of the toughest times in their lives, then Ohio Disaster Relief is for you.
