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Partner with us through giving. As believers in Christ, God calls us to give generously and joyfully of our time, talents and finances. PARTNER WITH US GENEROUS GIVING 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. DONATE NOW FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS GIVING How do I know what fund to select? The six funds we currently have open are: Giving from an Individual - Pickerington Giving from an Individual - Canal Winchester Giving from a Church/Organization - Pickerington Giving from a Church/Organization - Canal Winchester Building Fund Church Plant For your general tithing, you will want to select "Giving from an Individual" and the congregation you frequent most. All giving should be marked as "from an individual," unless you are giving from a business account. If you are one of our partnering businesses or churches, giving from your business/church account, please select Giving from a Church/Organization and the congregation you wish to support. If you are not giving from a business account you should not use either of the Church/Organization funds. If you are one of our partnering businesses or churches, giving from your business/church account, please select Giving from a Church/Organization and the congregation you wish to support. If you are not giving from a business account, you should not use either of the Church/Organization funds. How do I edit my giving fund? If you have recurring giving set up with Maranatha you can edit the fund/s you are currently giving to by logging onto your GivingFire account . Once logged in, click on your name in the upper right-hand corner and select "My Reoccurring" from the drop-down. Click the blue "view" button. On the right side of the page, there will be a green button that says, "Change Giving Amount/Fund." You'll be able to select the appropriate fund here. What if my giving has been going to the wrong fund? If you find that your giving has been going to the wrong fund, there is no reason to worry. We are one church, with one operating budget. These systems are in place to help us track and meet the needs of each congregation. For this reason, we ask that you take the time to check that your giving is going to the appropriate fund. If you do not currently have giving set up you can quickly access each of our funds by clicking on them below. Giving from an Individual - Pickerington Giving from an Individual - Canal Winchester Building Fund

Times and directions for visiting Maranatha Community Church. We gather in Pickerington Sundays at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM and Canal Winchester on Sundays at 11:30 AM. Have a question? Contact us. TIMES & DIRECTIONS GATHERING INFO Have a question? We would love to connect with you personally. CONTACT FORM MARANATHA PICKERINGTON EVERY SUNDAY AT 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM AND 12:00 PM OUR ADDRESS: 170 East Columbus Street Pickerington, OH 43147 OUR PHONE NUMBER: (614) 462-0335 MARANATHA CANAL WINCHESTER EVERY SUNDAY AT 11:30 AM OUR ADDRESS: 83 East Columbus Street Canal Winchester, OH 43110 OUR PHONE NUMBER: (614) 214-6034 DIRECTIONS WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Fill out the connect form by clicking below and we'll be in touch! CONTACT US YOUR FIRST VISIT We want your first visit to be welcoming and comfortable . Let us know when and where you'll be joining us and our Connect Coordinator will make plans to greet you, show you around, answer any questions and help you get your kids checked in. We're excited to meet you! LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING MORE VISITOR INFO MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH MINISTRIES UPCOMING EVENTS LISTEN TO SERMONS WHAT TO EXPECT BUILDING PROJECT

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. View meeting times and locations or contact group leaders for more information. 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. JOIN A GROUP Please use the information below to contact any community group leader with questions about their community group and/or their address to plan a visit. TUESDAY NIGHT GROUPS Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Kyle & Debbie Bafia and Walter & Bonnie Herbst kyle.bafia@maranathaohio.com whe2400715@aol.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Jeff & Jen Beisel jeff.beisel@maranathaohio.com jenniferbeisel725@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Justin & Jenna Bubar jbubar84@gmail.com jennabubar112@gmail.com Maranatha Baltimore Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Dan & Keela Case dan.case@maranathaohio.com keelalines@hotmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 7:00 PM Kevin & Hannah McCarthy kevin.mccarthy@maranathaohio.com hannah.mccarthy@maranathaohio.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Chris & Kristin Motz chrisLmotz@gmail.com kristinmotz1@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Randy & Sarah Surface randy.surface@maranathaohio.com surface.sarah@gmail.com WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Canal Winchester at 6:30 PM David & Rachel Appelt david.appelt@maranathaohio.com rachelegroh@gmail.com Maranatha Baltimore Group Meets in Baltimore at 6:30 PM Cory & Brianna Cunningham corycunningham2010@gmail.com briannarcunningham@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Groveport at 6:00 PM Jordan & Fadia Hicks and Adam & Julia Towell jordan.hicks91@gmail.com fadia.hicks@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Groveport at 6:00 PM Jordan & Fadia Hicks and Adam & Julia Towell atowell@gmail.com juliag947@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Barrett & Jen Piper barrettpiper@gmail.com jenniferpiper33@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Justin & Sarah Rolston justinrolston@gmail.com sarahrolston@gmail.com Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Circleville at 6:30 PM Jarrod & Betty Thompson ccbball77@yahoo.com blthompson325@gmail.com THURSDAY NIGHT GROUPS Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Grove City at 6:30 PM Andrew & Kayleigh Appelt ajappelt@gmail.com kayleigh.werling@gmail.com Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Canal Winchester at 6:30 PM Jeremy & Faith Appelt jeremy.appelt@gmail.com faithy4800@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 7:00 PM Scott & Linda Clifton scott.clifton83@gmail.com lindabclifton20@gmail.com Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Lithopolis at 6:30 PM Adam & Alex Hintz and Wes & Moriah Allen adamjhintz@gmail.com alhintz7@gmail.com Maranatha Canal Group Meets in Lithopolis at 6:30 PM Adam & Alex Hintz and Wes & Moriah Allen wballen2017@gmail.com mwallen716@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Nate & Stephanie Johnson pele_johnson@yahoo.com stephanie.lee.johnson@gmail.com Maranatha Pickerington Group Meets in Pickerington at 7:00 PM Tim & Monica Pribe and Jonathan & Kathryn Edwards timpribe@gmail.com monica.pribe@gmail.com jonathanedwardsfullrev@gmail.com kestreicher51@gmail.com Maranatha Canal Winchester Group Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Jon & Antoinette Pullins thepullinsgroup@gmail.com antoinettepullins@gmail.com

The Men’s Discipleship Cohort was born out of a desire to fill our church with men who love and obey Jesus as they serve people and share the gospel. Men's Discipleship Cohort The Men’s Discipleship Cohort was born out of a desire to fill our church with men who love and obey Jesus as they serve people and share the gospel. Meetings are held throughout the year and are aimed at equipping men to order their lives for the glory of God. This is carried out by providing Biblical wisdom as well as space for practical conversation. CONTACT Book Club Meets Every Monday at 6:30 am. SIGN UP Meets Every Friday at 6:00 am. SIGN UP Men's Retreat The Men’s Retreat exists to call men into deeper love and obedience to Jesus as they grow in gospel-shaped community. Our retreats offer biblical teaching, intentional conversation, and space to be strengthened in your walk with Christ. Details to come for our 2026 dates.

Joining us for the first time? Let us know you're coming. We gather corporately every Sunday morning in Pickerington and Canal Winchester. Find parking information, gathering times and directions here. JOINING US FOR THE FIRST TIME? VISITOR INFO SUNDAY GATHERINGS We gather together corporately every Sunday morning at 8:00 am, 10:00 am, and 12:00 pm in Pickerington and 11:30 am in Canal Winchester. Our gatherings are casual and you should feel free to come as you are, whether you prefer jeans and t-shirt or a tie and jacket. The purpose of our gathering together is that God would be glorified and the body would be edified through the preaching of the Word. Our Sunday Gatherings follow a liturgical order, in which we seek to worship God through confession, adoration, hearing the Word of God preached, and committing ourselves to the mission of God. It is our hope that the structure of our Sunday Gatherings would lead you to experience the gospel mercies of Christ and worship of God abundantly. GATHERING TIMES AND DIRECTIONS PARKING AT PICKERINGTON Maranatha Pickerington is located at 170 East Columbus Street in downtown Pickerington. Parking for guests, families with small children, and those needing special assistance is available behind the church building. Additional parking is available in the two lots across the street. Street parking is also available on the side of the street near the building. On Sunday mornings, parking attendants are stationed near the back lot as well as the lots across the street. These individuals are here to assist you in finding parking and crossing Columbus Street safely. ACCOMODATIONS If you or your child have accessibility or special needs, please contact us so we can connect with you and explore how our team can best provide support. In Pickerington there is a wheelchair ramp located on the east side of the building that can be accessed from the rear parking lot. In Canal Winchester the wheelchair ramp is located on the east side of the building. At our Canal Winchester gathering, an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is available during our gathering to help ensure that our Deaf and hard-of-hearing guests can fully participate in worship and teaching. KIDS MINISTRY 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. We desire to provide children and families with a God-centered, Christ-exalting, Scripture-saturated view of themselves and the world around them. We are currently offering three classes at all of our gatherings and at both locations. Toddler (Ages 1-3) Pre-School Age (Ages 4-7) School Age (Ages 8-12) When you arrive at Maranatha, look for the kids check-in booth in the Welcome Room. Here you will sign your child/children into the appropriate classroom. At the kids check-in booth you will have the opportunity to meet our volunteers and receive more details about our Kids Ministry. We value family integrated worship at Maranatha, for this reason, our children remain in our main gathering space with their families until after the first set of songs. Kids are dismissed to their classrooms during the passing of the peace. Kids Ministry Volunteers will form lines for all three classrooms in the Welcome Room during this time and walk the children to their appropriate classroom. During class time, we utilize “The Gospel Project ” curriculum. Kids will study the Bible chronologically and see the gospel of Jesus Christ revealed throughout all of scripture with weekly Bible lessons, activities, and crafts. When the gathering has concluded, parents should report to the Kids booth and sign their child out. Kids are not permitted to leave the classroom until a parent/authorized guardian has signed them out. All Kids Ministry Volunteers must be members of Maranatha Community Church. Additionally, every Kids Ministry Volunteer has a background check on file with the church. For more information about our Kids Ministry please contact kyle.bafia@maranathaohio.com SIGN UP FOR WEEKLY FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE STUDENT MINISTRY STUDENT MINISTRY Our Student Ministry seeks to pursue a culture of holistic discipleship in the gospel. We focus on expounding Scripture to compliment the Word of God that was preached that Sunday, and commit to being a community that both knows and pursues one another. The Student Ministry meets at Maranatha Pickerington every second and fourth Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. All Student Ministry Volunteers must be members of Maranatha Community Church. Additionally, every Student Ministry volunteer has a background check on file with the church. For more information please contact our Family Ministry Director at kyle.bafia@maranathaohio.com MEMBERSHIP & FOUNDATIONS CLASS Church membership is a declaration of an individual’s citizenship in the kingdom of God. It is a formal covenant between the local church and the Christian, in which the church affirms an individual’s proclamation of faith and commits to shepherd them toward maturity in Christ, and the individual submits themselves under the care and leadership of the church. 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 our Foundations 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. CONTACT US SIGN UP YOUR FIRST VISIT We want your first visit to be welcoming and comfortable . Let us know when and where you'll be joining us and our Connect Coordinator will make plans to greet you, show you around, answer any questions and help you get your kids checked in. We're excited to meet you! LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING MORE INFO ABOUT OUR CHURCH MINISTRIES UPCOMING EVENTS LISTEN TO SERMONS WHAT TO EXPECT BUILDING PROJECT

Learn how our church is committed to planting gospel-centered churches that glorify God, serve communities, and make disciples of Jesus. CHURCH PLANTING WHY WE PLANT The reason Maranatha exists is to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ--and that is why we plant churches. Our cities and towns need the gospel, and the presence of gospel-proclaiming churches. As God as blessed us in our first eight years of being a church, he has also provided opportunities for his congregation to grow by stepping into more areas to tell more people about the good news of Jesus. WHY WE GO WHERE WE ARE PLANTING CANAL WINCHESTER We began meeting as Maranatha Canal Winchester in 2022. In the first 3 years, we have seen evidence of God’s grace as He has allowed us to steadily grow and begin to invest and work in the city of Canal Winchester. We are grateful for how he has prepared us to begin this work, and sustained us the first 3 years. Please keep praying for us and for God to continue to be at work in the city and surrounding area of Canal Winchester. ETNA/PATASKALA We are now looking at the Pataskala/Reynoldsburg area because our neighbors, like us, need a Savior. By God's grace, we want to bring a gospel-focused, Word-focused, and fellowship focused community to our surrounding areas. We want to help bring a clear gospel witness, deep Biblical teaching that opens the entirety of the scriptures up for the entirety of our lives, and a noticeable Christian community that shows the love, unity, and power of Christ to those around us. We want to help one another grow, that we would be ready to go and reach our world as we follow Jesus in His Kingdom work. Learn More - Newsletter Give to the Church Plant CORE VALUES DAVID APPELT God moved in David's heart to pursue local church ministry in 2012. As he and his wife were both serving in various roles in the church, God made it clear in 2018 that He had church planting in store for them. God brought them to join Maranatha and they began to experience what life in a church plant was like. David was installed as a pastor in 2020. A year later, Maranatha's eldership began to look ahead to a church plant. It was clear God had been preparing them to go and serve the community David grew up in, went to school in, lived in and loved. Maranatha Canal Winchester has continued to see God's faithfulness as they teach the Bible deeply and practice meaningful Christian community. DAN CASE Dan and Keela Case have been processing the calling to plant a church in the Etna/Pataskala area for the past 2 years. They have been at Maranatha since July of 2024 and have been affirmed by the Elders to plant a third Maranatha congregation sometime in 2026. They have been married for eight years and they are parents to two adopted daughters. Riley age 8 and Ari age 2. They are excited about the work the Lord has been doing during their time at Maranatha as Dan is completing his residency. They currently lead a community group and look forward to continuing to serve the body in various ways.

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. We desire to provide children and families with a God-centered, Christ-exalting, Scripture-saturated view of themselves and the world around them. We are currently offering three classes at all of our gatherings and at both locations. Toddler (Ages 1-3) Pre-School Age (Ages 4-7) School Age (Ages 8-12) When you arrive at Maranatha, look for the kids check-in booth in the Welcome Room. Here you will sign your child/children into the appropriate classroom. At the kids check-in booth you will have the opportunity to meet our volunteers and receive more details about our Kids Ministry. We value family integrated worship at Maranatha, for this reason, our children remain in our main gathering space with their families until after the first set of songs. Kids are dismissed to their classrooms during the passing of the peace. Kids Ministry Volunteers will form lines for all three classrooms in the Welcome Room during this time and walk the children to their appropriate classroom. During class time, we utilize “The Gospel Project” curriculum. Kids will study the Bible chronologically and see the gospel of Jesus Christ revealed throughout all of scripture with weekly Bible lessons, activities, and crafts. When the gathering has concluded, parents should report to the Kids booth and sign their child out. Kids are not permitted to leave the classroom until a parent/authorized guardian has signed them out. All Kids Ministry Volunteers must be members of Maranatha Community Church. Additionally, every Kids Ministry Volunteer has a background check on file with the church. For more information about our Kids Ministry please contact kyle.bafia@maranathaohio.com SIGN UP FOR THE FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE

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. You can also visit and shop our Amazon Wish List . 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 Shop Wish List Sign Up Upcoming Dates 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. Upcoming Dates More Info Sign Up More Info 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. 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. 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 . 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. Contact Sam Ridenour to get involved. To learn more about Ohio Disaster Relief, visit www.scbo.org/dr . Learn More More Info Have questions? Click below to connect with our Compassion Ministry Leaders. CONTACT US

Get to know our staff and leadership team. Discover our core values, beliefs, and the meaning behind our name. ABOUT US WHO WE ARE 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. We teach God’s Word faithfully and passionately. We pray fervently for His will to be done in and through our church. We expectantly share the gospel in hope. We desire that those who are lost will be saved and that those who are saved will be strengthened in faith by Jesus. We purposely care for all people—displaying the love of Christ and endeavoring to equip the whole church body to join in the mission of the kingdom. What we believe WHAT WE BELIEVE THE TRINITY. We believe that the true God is one, triune God, who reveals Himself as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The three persons of the Godhead possess distinct attributes but do not mean any division of nature, essence, or being in God. GOD THE FATHER. We believe that God the Father reigns with providential care over His entire universe, according to the purposes of His grace. He is all-powerful, all-knowing, all-loving, and all-wise. GOD THE SON. We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who was born of a virgin and is both fully God and fully man. He lived a sinless life, and His substitutionary death on the cross paid the penalty for sin. He was raised from the dead in bodily form, ascended into Heaven, and will return in power and judgment. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT. We believe that the Holy Spirit is God’s presence within Christians. He convicts, cultivates, and comforts the believer and is the guarantee that God will bring the Christian into the fullness of Christ. THE BIBLE. We believe that the Scriptures are divinely inspired and are God’s revelation of Himself to man. The Bible is true and trustworthy, and sufficient to teach and instruct the believer. MAN. We believe that God created mankind in His image. He created them male and female to be equal in personhood, but distinct in role. All mankind has transgressed against God and is guilty of sin. SALVATION. We believe that salvation means the redemption of the believer and the restoration to relationship with God. Salvation is only by the grace of God, and through personal faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. THE CHURCH. We believe that the Church is God’s vehicle to extend the gospel to the ends of the earth. Under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the Church practices baptism and the Lord’s Supper. As members of local churches, believers are called to give of their time, talent and finances. END TIMES. We believe that God will bring the world to an end in His own time and in His own way. At that time, Jesus Christ will return to the earth to judge all mankind in righteousness. The righteous will exist with God in Heaven forever, while the unrighteous will spend eternity in Hell, separated from God. EVANGELISM. We believe that it is the duty and privilege of every follower of Christ to witness to the Gospel, in an effort to make disciples of all nations. In addition, some believers are called to the work of global missions--to take the Gospel to unreached people groups. FULL STATEMENT OF FAITH WHAT OUR NAME MEANS WHAT OUR NAME MEANS Maranatha is an Aramaic word that means, "Come, Lord." As the early church faced intense persecution, believers in Jesus Christ found comfort in the promise of Christ’s return. The greeting "Maranatha" became a common encouragement among Christians during times of hardship. The writer of the book of Hebrews refers to the Christian’s life on earth as an exile. As we endure the effects of a broken world we long for our heavenly home. We long for the end of suffering and sin. We long for Christ to return and establish his kingdom. We long to be united with God. Until that day, the cry, “Maranatha,” compels us to live urgently on mission, encouraging others to come to the Lord and find the joy, purpose, and life they long for. CORE VALUES CORE VALUES The core values that guide Maranatha Community Church are founded in Acts 2:42-47. Here we see the early church relentlessly worshiping God and devoting themselves to teaching, prayer, community, and service. We seek to uphold these values as guideposts, learning from the new covenant church, which is established by Christ. [42] “And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. [43] And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. [44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common. [45] And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. [46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, [47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [ACTS 2:42-47] WORSHIP The human heart was created for worship. We are constantly worshiping what we love most, but God is the only one worthy of our unending affection. Worshiping God means first knowing him and then honoring him in everything we do. As a church, we proclaim God to be our good portion and our greatest treasure, that he would be glorified and we would be satisfied in him. TEACHING Biblical teaching is meant to build up and protect the church in order that everyone may be presented as mature in Christ. As a church, we submit ourselves to the teaching of the Word, believing that “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). PRAYER God has called us to pray. Through our prayers we demonstrate our dependence on God, our trust in God, and our worship of God as the all-sustaining and satisfying creator of the universe. Through Jesus Christ, we are able to come to God in prayer with full assurance that he hears us and will work for the good of those who love him. COMMUNITY We are designed to carry out our faith within the community of the church. If you have been saved by the gospel of Jesus Christ, you have been saved into the people of God. Within community, believers are equipped for ministry and spurred on toward love and good deeds. We bear one another’s burdens and encourage one another toward maturity in Christ. It is through our love for one another that individuals will know that we are his disciples. SERVICE As believers we emulate the servant-heart of Christ, not because God needs anything from us but that our heart might be set on that which is eternal and that our hope might be set on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. We serve by practicing sacrificial love toward our neighbor, the stranger, the widow, the hungry, the sick, the imprisoned, etc. Through our serving, we testify to God’s sufficiency and abundant grace in our lives. STAFF MEET OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP TEAM Elder JEFF BEISEL LEAD PASTOR PICKERINGTON Elder DAVID APPELT LEAD PASTOR CANAL WINCHESTER Elder RANDY SURFACE MUSIC & DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR PICKERINGTON Deacon HANNAH MCCARTHY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR PICKERINGTON Deacon KYLE BAFIA FAMILY MINISTRY DIRECTOR PICKERINGTON Elder DAN CASE LEAD PASTOR CHURCH PLANT BALTIMORE Elder JUSTIN ROLSTON DIRECTIONAL PASTOR Elder JUSTIN BUBAR CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR PICKERINGTON Elder NATE JOHNSON CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR PICKERINGTON Elder JEREMY APPELT CONGREGATIONAL PASTOR CANAL WINCHESTER Volunteer TIM IANNI CONNECT COORDINATOR PICKERINGTON Elder & Deacon NATE & STEPHANIE JOHNSON COMPASSION MINISTRY PICKERINGTON Volunteer TIM PRIBE MISSIONS MINISTRY PICKERINGTON Volunteer ELLEN VAIL PRAYER MINISTRY PICKERINGTON

Discover the heart behind our building project as we share our journey, purpose, and vision. Find ways to get involved with what God is doing in and through Maranatha. OUR BUILDING PROJECT With an estimated population of 25,921 in 2024, the Pickerington community has grown in size by over 13% since we officially launched in the area. This makes Pickerington one of the fastest-growing areas in Ohio. Due to the growth of our city and the multiplication of our church body, we see much benefit in continuing to pursue a new building space. DOWNLOAD PROSPECTUS A LETTER FROM OUR PASTOR It is with great joy and excitement that I share with you that the population surrounding Maranatha—both in Pickerington and in Canal Winchester—is growing quickly. Therefore, we must not only focus on how well we are caring for one another at Maranatha but also on how we can minister to the new people who are joining our communities. One of the ways to work towards accomplishing this is to continue our pursuit of a new building in Pickerington. We know that this would not be the only way forward, but pursuing a larger facility and gathering space is what the Lord has continued to make clear to us. It’s been exhilarating for us as a church to follow the Lord as He advances this movement. Not only will this space provide more room for the church in Pickerington to gather as one body on Sundays, but this project will also allow us to more effectively train ministry leaders, raise up additional church planters, and creatively serve our community. We hope that the people of Maranatha, as well as individuals, churches, companies, and business owners, would be willing to invest in this project financially, in prayer, and in helping us spread the word to others who may desire to come alongside what God is doing in our community for His glory. I want to thank you for taking the time to learn about our vision for Maranatha’s future. Our prayer is that this building will stand as a testimony to the holiness of God and be a sanctuary that represents Christ to our community for generations to come. Jeff Beisel Lead Pastor, Maranatha Community Church jeff.beisel@maranathaohio.com (614) 462-0336 ABOUT US OUR PURPOSE 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. OUR MISSION We are pursuing this purpose by displaying God’s holiness and goodness in all areas of life. We teach God’s Word faithfully and passionately. We pray fervently for His will to be done in and through our church. We expectantly share the gospel in hope. We desire that those who are lost will be saved and that those who are saved will be strengthened in faith by Jesus. We purposely care for all people—displaying the love of Christ and endeavoring to equip the whole church body to join in the mission of the kingdom. OUR VISION 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. TIMELINE ATTENDANCE GROWTH CHART Our church desires to be hospitable to the people who come through our doors every week. Currently, we have exceeded our building’s capacity three times over. The only growth options available to us are adding additional gatherings or pursuing a larger building space. Additional gatherings put a continued strain on Maranatha’s community and culture. For this reason, we are pursuing this building project as a means of meeting the developing needs of our entire church body. With a bigger space, we will be able to creatively serve our community through more outreach opportunities. This will assist our goal of supporting external ministries and community needs. Some examples of this include a beautiful facility to host weddings and funerals, gym and field space to be used for community events, and additional classrooms that could serve home-school co-ops. This space will allow us to more effectively train ministry leaders within Maranatha and assist other churches in equipping leaders. We will be able to develop a learning environment to raise up church planters and planting teams to be sent out with greater stability. Our Canal Winchester congregation will be able to leverage this asset for their future facility needs. Ultimately, we see this building as an opportunity to help us answer the call to equip the saints for the work of ministry. DESIGNED WITH A PURPOSE The reason Maranatha has chosen a more traditional building design is that we desire to create a monument for the Lord that will always display His holiness. We hope to create a space that is both functional and beautiful so that both vibrant worship and fruitful ministry can flourish. Our hope is that this structure would serve our current church body and that it would stand as a witness of truth for generations to come. We desire to create a building that will always be recognized as a church. If for some unforeseen reason this building became inhabited by an organization that is not a church, it will always look like a place where Jesus Christ was worshiped. If that were to happen, our hope would be that eventually another gospel-centered church would be moved to re-acquire this place and recommission it as a proper place for worship of our Creator God. WHAT IT WILL TAKE Our current Pickerington building is worth an estimated $1 million. The land for our future building site has nearly doubled in value since we closed in April 2023. The estimated total for phase one building is $4.9 million. Phase two is anticipated to be $4.5 million due to estimated reconstruction and inflation. THE GOAL We plan to fundraise $3 million of the $5 million needed for phase one through the giving of our members, visitors, and outside supporters. The graphic shows the type and number of gifts we need to accomplish this goal. Along with raising the funds mentioned, we are prepared to leverage our current building and take on a $2 million mortgage for the new building. These steps will allow us to complete phase one while also preventing us from going over our set 25% budget threshold. Under our current budget we make monthly payments of $19,000 toward our property-related expenses. This includes the $1,500 mortgage on our current building and a $6,500 a month payment for the land we will build on. The additional $11,000 a month we put toward the land loan as a way to aggressively pay it off in five years. PRAY Will you join us in fervently praying for Maranatha as we follow the mission and vision God has given us? Specific things to pray for: Wisdom and clarity in each step that we take towards our hopeful future. Our church to creatively raise our financial giving and support for this project. The Lord to bring forward businesses, organizations, and other churches to assist us in reaching this goal. Opportunities for our church to reach our primary fundraising goal of $3 million. GIVE Though we don't currently have a formal fundraising campaign, the people of Maranatha have already generously contributed $200,000 in financial support for this project. Our hope is that you would also consider financially partnering with us as we prayerfully follow where God is leading us. JOIN If you feel compelled to do more than pray or give financially, please reach out to us at contact@maranathaohio.com . We desire to connect with you and help you get involved in both the community and the mission of our church body. Make checks payable to Maranatha Community Church and mail to: 1209 Hill Road North #136 Pickerington, OH 43147 Click here to make a donation through our GivingFire account. In the section YOUR DONATION, use the drop down menu to select 'Building Fund'. This project is not going to be accomplished simply by Maranatha. It will require the cheerful generosity of the broader universal church and her people. Visit: maranathaohio.com/buildingproject or download our Building Prospectus to share with friends, family or local organizations that might be interested in partnering with us. CURRENT GATHERINGS AND TIMES PICKERINGTON SUNDAYS AT 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM AND 12:00 PM CANAL WINCHESTER SUNDAYS AT 11:30 AM

The Women's Discipleship Cohort seeks to grow the women of Maranatha in their Bible reading skills as well as focused time on spiritual disciplines like prayer, Scripture memory, meditation and rest. Women's Discipleship Cohort The Women’s Discipleship Cohort is focused on equipping and training the women of our church to both grow in spiritual maturity and to use the gifts God has given each of us to do the work of ministry among both believers and unbelievers. Every year, the WDC provides an opportunity for the women of Maranatha to participate in a Bible study together. These studies are aimed at growing Bible reading skills, developing consistency in spiritual disciplines, and building community. Over the past six years, our women have studied Genesis, Exodus, and Hebrews. Stay tuned for our next Bible study starting in January 2026! In addition to our yearly Bible study, the WDC meets a few times a year for workshops on specific topics. During these workshops, we have covered topics such as teaching the Word, discipleship, evangelism, sabbath, lament., and repentance with God and others. These mornings are aimed at providing our women with teaching and practical skills to grow in godly disciplines. QUESTIONS? JOIN US AT OUR WDC Christmas Party Our next WDC event is Saturday, December 13th, from 9:00 to 11:00 am. We will be gathering for our yearly Christmas party. Click the button below and let us know you're coming! Let us know you're coming! Workshop Resources Explore a catalog of WDC resources below. Download Worksheet Repentance with Others - WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Repentance with Others from Hannah McCarthy given on 11/8/2025 at a WDC Workshop. Repentance with Others Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 31:45 Repentance with Others Panel - WDC Workshop Hear from a panel of women from Maranatha on Repentance with Others during our WDC workshop on 11/8/2025 at Maranatha Pickerington. Repentance with Others Panel (November 8, 2025) Hannah McCarthy, Bri Cunningham, Kalley Allenstein, Jen Beisel 00:00 / 48:59 Repentance with God - WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Repentance with God from Hannah McCarthy given on 8/9/2025 at a WDC Workshop. Repentance with God - Psalm 32 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 24:32 Sabbath Rest- WDC Workshop This is a teaching on Sabbath Rest from Hannah McCarthy given on 8/10/2024 at a WDC Workshop. Sabbath Rest Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 34:29 Sabbath Rest Panel- WDC Workshop Hear from a panel of women from Maranatha on Sabbath Rest during our WDC workshop on 8/10/2024 at Maranatha Pickerington. Sabbath Panel Jen Beisel, Brianna Cunningham, Julia Towell, Madison Maze, Maggie Shepherd 00:00 / 36:43 Download Worksheet Lament - WDC Workshop Here is the Lament workshop worksheet from a teaching given on 11/9/2024. Download Worksheet Hebrews Teaching Series Hebrews 1:1-2:4 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 32:51 Hebrews 1-2:4 - Supremacy & Superiority This is a teaching on Hebrews 1:1-2:4 from Hannah McCarthy given on 3/2/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 4:1-5:10 Stephanie Johnson 00:00 / 32:12 Hebrews 4-5:10 - Rest This is a teaching on Hebrews 4:1-5:10 from Stephanie Johnson given on 4/13/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 8 Kalley Allenstein 00:00 / 40:35 Hebrews 8 - Better This is a teaching on Hebrews 8 from Kalley Allenstein given on 5/25/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 10 Ellen Vail 00:00 / 31:42 Hebrews 10 - Sacrifice & Assurance This is a teaching on Hebrews 10 from Ellen Vail, given on 2/8/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 13 Karen Stevens 00:00 / 35:27 Hebrews 13 - Holiness This is a teaching on Hebrews 13 from Karen Stevens given on 3/22/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 2:5-18 Ellen Vail 00:00 / 41:41 Hebrews 2:5-18 - Subjection & Salvation This is a teaching on Hebrews 2:5-18 from Ellen Vail given on 3/16/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 5:11-6:12 Karen Stevens 00:00 / 38:28 Hebrews 5:11-6:12 - Abandonment & Assurance This is a teaching on Hebrews 5:11-6:12 from Karen Stevens given on 4/27/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 1-8 Recap Kalley Allenstein 00:00 / 30:40 Hebrews 1-8 Recap This is a teaching on Hebrews 1-8 from Kalley Allenstein, given on 1/11/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 11 Jen Beisel 00:00 / 49:27 Hebrews 11 - Faith This is a teaching on Hebrews 11 from Jen Beisel, given on 2/22/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 3 Jen Beisel 00:00 / 52:56 Hebrews 3 - Faithfulness This is a teaching on Hebrews 3 from Jen Beisel given on 3/30/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 6:13-7:28 Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 39:52 Hebrews 6:13-7:28 - Priest Forever This is a teaching on Hebrews 6:13-7:28 from Hannah McCarthy given on 5/11/2024 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 9 Stephanie Johnson 00:00 / 29:35 Hebrews 9 - Worship & Redemption This is a teaching on Hebrews 9 from Stephanie Johnson, given on 1/25/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Hebrews 12 - Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 34:32 Hebrews 12 - Endurance This is a teaching on Hebrews 12 from Hannah McCarthy given on 3/8/2025 for the WDC Hebrews Bible Study.