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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. The women of Maranatha are currently studying the Book of Hebrews together. We meet every other Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Maranatha Pickerington building for fellowship, group discussion, and teaching. This study will cover Hebrews 1-8. We will study the remainder of Hebrews together in 2025. In addition, the WDC will hold two workshop days centered around the topics of Sabbath and Lament. QUESTIONS? Part 1: Supremacy & Superiority This is a teaching on Hebrews 1:1-2:4 from Hannah McCarthy given on 3/2/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 1: Supremacy & Superiority Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 32:51 Part 2: Subjection & Salvation This is a teaching on Hebrews 2:5-18 from Ellen Vail given on 3/16/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 2: Subjection & Salvation Ellen Vail 00:00 / 41:41 Part 3: Faithfulness This is a teaching on Hebrews 3 from Jen Beisel given on 3/30/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 3: Faithfulness Jen Beisel 00:00 / 52:56 Part 4: Rest This is a teaching on Hebrews 4:1-5:10 from Stephanie Johnson given on 4/13/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 4: Rest Stephanie Johnson 00:00 / 32:12 Part 5: Abandonment & Assurance This is a teaching on Hebrews 5:11-6:12 from Karen Stevens given on 4/27/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 5: Abandonment and Assurance Karen Stevens 00:00 / 38:28 Part 6: Priest Forever This is a teaching on Hebrews 6:13-7:28 from Hannah McCarthy given on 5/11/2024 covering part one of the WDC Hebrews Bible Study. Part 6: Priest Forever Hannah McCarthy 00:00 / 39:52 Part 7: Better Available 5/25/24 Join us Click below to learn about all the topics we will be covering this calendar year and RSVP for the ones you can join us for. SIGN UP

Upcoming Events May 2024 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 9:00 AM Women's Discipleship Cohort +1 more 26 6:00 PM Student Ministry +1 more 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 5:00 PM Members Meeting +1 more 3 4 5 6 7 8 Sat, May 25 Women's Discipleship Cohort / Pickerington RSVP May 25, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA The women of Maranatha will be studying the Book of Hebrews together. We will meet every other Saturday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Sun, May 26 Student Ministry / Pickerington May 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Jun 02 Members Meeting / Pickerington RSVP Jun 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Sun, Jun 09 Student Ministry / Pickerington Jun 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Fri, Jun 21 Men's Discipleship Cohort / Pickerington RSVP Jun 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA This year, the men of Maranatha are learning about Habits of Grace — namely, the Word of God, prayer, and fellowship. Sun, Jun 23 Student Ministry / Pickerington Jun 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Tue, Jun 25 Super Summer Camp (Student Ministry) / For more info visit the registration link. Jun 25, 2024, 8:00 AM – Jun 29, 2024, 8:00 PM For more info visit the registration link. Sun, Jun 30 Student Ministry / Pickerington Jun 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Jul 14 Student Ministry / Pickerington Jul 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Jul 21 Prayer Gathering / Pickerington Jul 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA 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. Sun, Jul 28 Student Ministry / Pickerington Jul 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Aug 04 Foundations Class / Pickerington RSVP Aug 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA 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. Sat, Aug 10 WDC Workshop / Pickerington RSVP Aug 10, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Sun, Aug 11 Student Ministry / Pickerington Aug 11, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Aug 25 Student Ministry / Pickerington Aug 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Sun, Sep 01 Members Meeting- Canal Winchester / Canal Winchester RSVP Sep 01, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Canal Winchester, 83 E Columbus St, Canal Winchester, OH 43110, USA Sun, Sep 01 Members Meeting- Pickerington / Pickerington RSVP Sep 01, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Sun, Sep 08 Student Ministry / Pickerington Sep 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Pickerington, 170 E Columbus St, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA Maranatha's student ministry seeks to foster a love for the church and the gospel of Jesus Christ through purposeful discipleship relationships. Load More

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. SIGN UP 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 register for the next MDC meet up. 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

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 Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Kyle Bafia and Walter & Bonnie Herbst whe2400715@aol.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Kyle Bafia and Walter & Bonnie Herbst kyle.bafia@maranathaohio.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Jeff & Jen Beisel jeff.beisel@maranathaohio.com jenniferbeisel725@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Justin & Jenna Bubar jbubar84@gmail.com jennabubar112@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Kevin & Hannah McCarthy kevin.mccarthy@maranathaohio.com hannah.mccarthy@maranathaohio.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Randy & Sarah Surface randy.surface@maranathaohio.com surface.sarah@gmail.com WEDNESDAY NIGHT GROUPS Meets in Grove City at 6:30 PM Andrew & Kayleigh Appelt ajappelt@gmail.com kayleigh.werling@gmail.com Meets in Canal Winchester at 6:30 PM David & Rachel Appelt david.appelt@maranathaohio.com rachelegroh@gmail.com Meets in Groveport at 6:00 PM Jordan & Fadia Hicks and Adam & Julia Towell jordan.hicks91@gmail.com fadia.hicks@gmail.com Meets in Groveport at 6:00 PM Jordan & Fadia Hicks and Adam & Julia Towell atowell@gmail.com juliag947@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Justin & Sarah Rolston justinrolston@gmail.com sarah.rolston@maranathaohio.com Meets in Circleville at 6:30 PM Jarrod & Betty Thompson ccbball77@yahoo.com lthompson325@gmail.com THURSDAY NIGHT GROUPS Meets in Canal Winchester at 6:30 PM Jeremy & Faith Appelt jeremy.appelt@gmail.com faithy4800@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 7:00 PM Scott & Linda Clifton scott.clifton83@gmail.com lindabclifton20@gmail.com Meets in Lithopolis at 6:30 PM Adam & Alex Hintz and Wes & Moriah Allen adamjhintz@gmail.com alhintz7@gmail.com Meets in Lithopolis at 6:30 PM Adam & Alex Hintz and Wes & Moriah Allen wballen2017@gmail.com mwallen716@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM AJ & Elaina Johns aj.johns3256@gmail.com johns.elaina@gmail.com Meets in Pickerington at 6:30 PM Nate & Stephanie Johnson pele_johnson@yahoo.com stephanie.lee.johnson@gmail.com

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 CONTACT US Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch! S E N D Your message was sent! 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

OUR BUILDING PROJECT With an estimated population of 25,342 in 2023, Pickerington is one of the fastest-growing communities in central Ohio. It has grown 139% between 2000 and 2022. It is expanding faster than 94% of similarly-sized cities. 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 Our church desires to be hospitable to the people who come through our doors every week. Currently, we have exceeded our building’s capacity. The only growth options available to us are adding additional gatherings or pursuing a larger building space. Additional gatherings put an inevitable 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 future building site has nearly doubled in value since we closed in April 2023. The estimated total for this project, building and land, is $10 million. Completing the project in two phases would increase the total cost by $2 million, not including building cost inflation. THE GOAL We plan to fundraise $5 million of the $10 million needed 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. By raising $5 million, we can sell our current building and take on a $4 million mortgage. This would amount to a monthly payment of $26,000. Currently, we have a monthly mortgage payment of $19,000. This includes the $1,500 mortgage on our current building and the $17,500 we are paying on the land, which will allow us to pay it off in five years. This means we will only need an additional $7,000 monthly to meet the $4 million mortgage requirements. This will be achievable with our projected growth. 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 $5 million. GIVE Our church body has already begun to raise financial giving and support for this project. From April 2023 to December 2023, we have internally raised just under $80,000 internally for this initiative. Would you consider partnering with us financially 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

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 five 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 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 wish to support our Building Fund in addition to your monthly tithing, please select the Building Fund drop-down. 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

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. These three expressions of God 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 a cross paid the penalty for sin. He was raised from the dead in bodily form, He ascended into Heaven, and He will return again 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- Lead Pastor of Pickerington JEFF BEISEL Jeff and his wife Jen met in Orlando Florida and have since put down roots in Pickerington which is Jen’s hometown. Jeff has been serving in different ministry positions since 2005. It was in 2008 that Jeff and Jen began to process the desire to plant a church. After years of prayer and preparation, God led Jeff to begin Maranatha Community Church in the summer of 2016. Over the next year Jeff and a group of other faithful members sought to officially open Maranatha on September 17th 2017. Jeff and Jen have four daughters and see it as a blessing that God has given them the opportunity to raise them within this church community. Elder- Lead Pastor of Canal Winchester DAVID APPELT David, a Southeast Columbus native, met his wife Rachel in 2015 while he was attending Capital University and she Cedarville University. They were married in 2017 and have continued to call central Ohio home ever since. ​ David has been involved in ministry since 2015 and has a specific passion for the Word of God being preached through singing. He has helped lead, administrate, and grow various church music ministries with the aim of equipping the saints. In addition to seeing the Word of God preached, David is also passionate about writing and men’s ministry. ​ David and Rachel are eager to join God’s mission through the local church and are desirous to help plant churches that go on to keep planting churches. Together, they are passionate about building deep, discipleship friendships and strong families that help share the gospel and extend the kingdom! Elder- Music Ministry & Discipleship Director RANDY SURFACE Randy has been serving in ministry since shortly after he accepted Christ at the age of 18. In addition to his passion for leading the Church to worship God through music, Randy also loves to equip leaders, disciple young adult men, and encourage believers to use their giftings to glorify Christ and edify the body. He and his wife, Sarah, met at Ohio University, where they were both involved with the worship team for Cru, a parachurch ministry. Together, Randy and Sarah have a heart for hospitality and helping people connect in a local church community. They have been married for over 16 years and became parents through adoption when their son Preston was born in 2015. Elder JUSTIN ROLSTON Over the past fifteen years, Justin has been involved in various church leadership positions and ministries. He has served as a deacon, community group leader, and teacher. He has also served in children’s ministries for all ages, volunteering in nursery and school-age classrooms, as well as leading as a youth group director. Justin is eager to serve those around him, both inside and outside of the church—by meeting needs, sharing the gospel, practicing hospitality, and cultivating discipleship. He is passionate about investing in deep and authentic friendships, aimed at building up the body and spreading the gospel. As an elder, Justin desires to encourage and support the leadership of Maranatha, while caring for and helping the body through "servant leadership" (Mark 10:42-45). His hope is that Maranatha’s congregation would be saturated in gospel-centric, Christ-exalting teaching and discipleship. Operations Director HANNAH MCCARTHY Hannah and her husband Kevin were a part of Maranatha’s core planting team. They met in college, at The Ohio State University, while leading Young Life at Pickerington High School North. Through this parachurch ministry, they gained a heart for the community of Pickerington. Before planting Maranatha, Hannah and Kevin were actively involved in Veritas Community Church. This church played a significant role in their understanding of church community, biblical teaching, and leadership. ​ Since graduating college, Hannah has spent time studying biblical counseling and is passionate about Bible literacy, women’s ministry, discipleship, and writing. Hannah and Kevin have enjoyed leading a community group—working to foster healthy relationships that equip individuals and build up the body of Christ. Family Ministry Director KYLE BAFIA Kyle graduated from the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago in 2017 with a major in Bible and Youth Ministry. He began attending Maranatha after a spontaneous conversation in a coffee shop with Jeff Beisel about Bible commentators and reformed theology. ​ Over the last several years, Kyle has served in various ministries focused on communicating the Gospel and building Christ-centered relationships. His experience has taken the form of street evangelism, outreach at public high schools in Chicago, Christian summer camp in Georgia, and traditional youth ministry in Ohio. He is passionate about biblical exposition, student ministry focused on practical theology, and building community within the local church.

SERMON AUDIO Can't find the sermon series you're looking for? Explore a complete catalog of sermon archives sorted by topical series below. Click on the series image to be directed to the sermon audio. BROWSE SERMONS FROM PICKERINGTON Acts Apr 2023 - present Easter 2024 Advent Dec 2023 Easter Apr 2023 Hebrews March 2023 Ruth Feb 2023 - March 2023 Romans Feb 2023 Jonah Jan 2023 Advent December 2022 Revelation Oct - Nov 2022 Jude Oct 2022 1 Peter 2022 At Our Core May - June 2022 Easter Apr - May 2022 Ecclesiastes Jan - Apr 2022 Philemon Jan 2022 Philippians Dec 2021 Advent Nov - Dec 2021 Colossians Aug - Nov 2021 Titus Jun - July 2021 Psalm 111 Jun 2021 Malachi Apr - Jun 2021 Easter Apr 2021 John May 2020 - Mar 2021 Advent Dec 2020 BROWSE SERMONS FROM CANAL WINCHESTER Acts Apr 2023 - present Easter 2024 Advent Dec 2023 Easter Apr 2023 Hebrews March 2023 Ruth Feb 2023 - March 2023 Romans Feb 2023 Ephesians Feb 2023 Jonah Jan 2023 Jeremiah Jan 2023 Advent December 2022 Revelation Oct - Nov 2022

JOINING US FOR THE FIRST TIME? VISITOR INFO TIMES AND DIRECTIONS 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 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. 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. WHEELCHAIR ACCESS There is a wheelchair ramp located on the east side of the building that can be accessed from the rear parking lot. 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 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

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! JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST FOLLOW ON SOCIAL UPCOMING EVENTS