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PARKING LOT FUNDRAISER We warmly welcome you to Maranatha Worship Centre. ​ Maranatha means our Lord Comes! May His glorious presence come to you today. If you have never invited the Lord into your heart as Savior and Lord, today is your opportunity. Bishop Truman & Pastor Beverly Martin Maranatha Worship Centre Prayer Convocation 7pm - 8pm 605-313-4819 access code 996352# Join Us! Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00AM EST Join us each Sunday in-person or Live via Facebook ​ Wednesday Bible Study In-Person 12:00Noon EST ​ Live via Facebook 7PM EST LEARN MORE

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Upcoming Events Date Change!!! See March 18th Event Mar 17, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dayton, 4331 Seiber Ave, Dayton, OH 45405, USA Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and fellowship at our Unmarried Fellowship Gathering for Young Adults. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships. Details Love Is The Key Marriage Enrichment Event Mar 17, 7:30 PM EDT – Mar 18, 4:00 PM EDT Holiday Inn Dayton/Fairborn I-675, 2800 Presidential Dr, Fairborn, OH 45324, USA This weekend is a time for couples to reflect on and renew their marriage vows. The theme of the event is Love Is The Key, and is based on 1 Corinthians 16:14 which states "Let all that you do be done in love". Register & Pay Unmarried Fellowship Gathering - Mature Adults Mar 18, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dayton, 4331 Seiber Ave, Dayton, OH 45405, USA Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, fun, and fellowship at our Unmarried Fellowship Gathering for Mature Adults. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and build meaningful relationships. Register & Pay

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POWERKIDZ MINISTRY POWER TRAINING with POWERKIDZ We provide ministry opportunities to adults so they can exercise their spiritual gifts. As they guide children, leaders learn valuable ministry skills and encourage one another to bring honor and glory to Christ (1 Peter 4:10-11). Biblical Teaching At the heart of The PowerKidz Children Ministry is basic bible teaching which is designed to clearly present to every child their need for the Savior, Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23; 5:8). Power Parentz Ministry - Coming Soon Maranatha Christian Fellowship is committed to assisting parents in fulfilling the scriptural admonition to train their children in a way that honors the Lord (Ephesians 6:4; Deuteronomy 6:6-9). Parent Application Free Movies Learning Modules KEY POINTS OF KNOWLEDGE How am I Saved? - Romans 10:9-10 The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13 23rd Psalms Prayer 66 Books of the Bible 10 Commandments - Exodus 20 The Full Armor of God- Ephesians 6:11-14 5 Fold Ministries of God The Great Commission - Mark 16:15-20 Romans 6:23 - From Death to Life POWER RULES P articipate and have fun O bey those in authority W alk upright before the Lord E xit room/seat with permission R espect yourself and others FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5:22 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law ​

LAWN & GARDEN Lawn Care Ministry Lawn maintenance includes every aspect of keeping your grass healthy and your grounds attractive. A beautifully lit church adds curb appeal, an inviting feel, and an impressive church entryway. Lawn irrigation and watering keeps every part of our property properly watered to assure consistent growth. What we expect from you: 1. Ability to learn, progress, and produce consistent results 2. Be dependable, self-motivated, with a strong work ethic 3. Complete tasks efficiently while not sacrificing quality 4. Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times 5. Flexibility when weather issues arise 6. Treat and operate all equipment in a safe, responsible manner 7. Have reliable transportation and a valid drivers license 8. Ability to walk, sit, or be on your feet for extended periods of time when needed 9. Have a good awareness of your surrounding's to ensure safety, especially when working in tight spaces or around people 10. Willingness to work weekends when needed due to weather delays, or in preparation for holidays Job Overview: Work with team members to ensure daily mowing routes are performed in an efficient and safe manner. Tasks include but are not limited to striping lawns, string trimming around obstacles, picking up debris/sticks, mowing, and blowing grass clippings off hard surfaces to ensure a clean, manicured appearance. Would also help with seasonal leaf cleanups during the spring and fall.

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Dear Maranatha Family, The Corona Virus has become a worldwide concern and is on everybody’s mind. We want you to know as a church staff, we are continuing to monitor the situation closely. We do not have any plans to cancel any of our regularly scheduled services or gatherings. However, various events around the country being postponed or canceled to contain the spread of the virus. Again, we are focused on staying updated on the latest information in regard to COVID-19. The staff already does a terrific job of maintaining cleanliness at our facilities. We will continue to disinfect and clean each item in the children’s room, HYPE, Chapel and sanctuary before services. We will be spraying and disinfecting highly trafficked surfaces like door handles, countertops, etc. Several bottles of hand sanitizers at various locations around the church will be available for use. Please partner with us to make sure MWC remains a safe and healthy place for people to gather. If you are not feeling well feel free to stay home and call for the Elders of the church to pray with you. You are advised to cover your mouth with your forearm when coughing or sneezing. Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds at a time with soap. Use good common sense and hygiene products. We will keep you updated should we need to take any additional measures in response to the Coronavirus. Be on the lookout for more information in the weeks to come. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. This is the time that God will prove Himself strong and mighty. We speak peace and comfort to you. Fear Not, Pastors Truman and Beverly Martin Close

OUR CHURCH At Maranatha Worship Centre our beliefs are rooted in the Bible and centered on Jesus Christ. Our mission is very simple: The church that meets the total need of man; Spirit, Soul & Body. At Maranatha we are not about a denomination or a building or some complicated religious system, but about helping people from all different backgrounds discover the joy and freedom that comes from having a relationship with Jesus Christ. We invite you to come and check us out this week at one of our services. We know that going to a new church can be confusing and intimidating, so we try to do things in a way where you’ll feel welcome and not like an outsider. When you come, you can participate or just sit back and observe. Key Milestones: •1991 purchased new church building at 4501 Wolf Road. •1993, Maranatha purchases an additional 23.1 acres of land. •1996, Mortgage paid in full •1998, Maranatha Family Youth & Cultural Center construction began •2001 Maranatha Family Youth & Cultural Center construction is completed.

OUR HISTORY OUR HISTORY ​ Maranatha Faith Temple Church (Maranatha Christian Fellowship) was founded in 1977, as a result of a vision from the Lord to the founder and Pastor. Dr. Truman L. Martin. "Little is much when God is in it" and God certainly was in the beginnings of Maranatha. This little congregation of only (7) seven members not including children had very humble beginnings. The church has experienced several renovations and location changes. In November of 1977, services were held in a little Cabin on Hanover St. (Dayton). Without any heat (except for that from a kerosene heater that filled the place with smoke and fumes). The little congregation decided to move services from home to home and later held all services in the home of Pastor & Mrs. Martin. Church in the Martin home was like being in a real church. The stained glass panels, the carpeting, the piano in place, even the shape of the windows gave the appearance of an Ultra-Modern Church. It was there in the pastor's home that the real spirit of Maranatha was born. The spirit of love, peace, friendliness, warmth and prayer. Mrs. Beverly Martin organized the choir and became the first minister of music. Mrs. Earnestine Lenoir became the first superintendent of Sunday School and her husband, Lee, the first Deacon. Always praying and looking for a more permanent Church home, a condemned building which at one time housed a dry cleaner and beauty shop was located at the corner of Hoover and Leland Avenues. Pastor Martin ordained and installed three deacons. The first baptism was on August 10, 1980 and the first wedding was February 7, 1981. What seemed at that time an impossible renovation project, a project of "Faith" began in 1978. On Mother's Day 1980, the church opened its doors at the new location of Hoover and Leland Streets. In 1985, the second renovation project was completed a Children s Church was formed. A baptism pool was added after a building fund project in 1988. Due to continued growth and prosperity two Sunday morning services were held beginning the first Sunday in April 1990. Because this did not meet all the needs of the congregation, on October 6, 1991, the congregation moved to a new home at 4501 Wolf Road. The congregation has continued to grow and within six months the new sanctuary was filled and we now have two Sunday morning services, again. In addition, to fulfill the vision that the Lord has placed in the Pastor's heart, in 1993, the church purchased 23.1 acres of land adjacent to the church. The vision has begun answering the vision that God has placed in the hearts of hope, and determination to press on in the quest set before us. Key Milestones: •1981 Maranatha Faith Temple changed to Maranatha Christian Fellowship •October, 1991 purchased new church building at 4501 Wolf Road. •1993, first missionary trip to Africa •1993, Maranatha purchases an additional 23.1 acres of land adjacent to the Church •1996, Mortgage paid in full •1998, Maranatha Family Youth & Cultural Center construction began •2001 Maranatha Family Youth & Cultural Center construction is completed.

OUR VISION WORSHIP SANCTUARY The Maranatha Worship Centre will be located in the centre of the complex. It will be located at the centre , because of its significance to the vision and its importance. The Worship Center will be totally dedicated to prayer. praise and worship. The Worship Center will be circular in design with a seating capacity of approximately 2000, classrooms for about .500, and a state of the art studio for audio and video needs. MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY The Maranatha Christian Academy will be the educational component of the vision. The school will offer unique learning process with a curriculum which has a Christian perspective. The school will offer education requirements for grades K-12. Offering tutorial Services as well as test-preparation and scholarships MARANATHA MISSION OUTREACH CENTER 1995 Bishop Truman Martin was confirmed as Chief of Progress and Development in Adukrom, Ghana, in West Africa. In this position, he is responsible for establishing a clinic, school, and a place of worship for the residents of several villages near Adukrom, Ghana. As Chief of Progress and Development, he will also be a leader and coordinator for economic development and growth in this area as well as in Accra, Cape Coast, Petpom, to list a few. He is also instrumental in supporting mission work in Kenya, East Africa. Bishop Truman Martin D.D.S. has been active in missions for a long time with over 40 trips to Africa. He spends several weeks every year in places like Ghana, Nigeria, and Haiti. Having experienced the benefits of missions work firsthand, Bishop Truman hopes this site will encourage you to give to our missions projects FAMILY YOUTH & CULTURAL CENTER The Maranatha Recreation Center will be the facility that enables us to focus on the physical man. This facility will house a gymnasium, exercise rooms, training rooms, equipment, and classrooms. There will be special classes on aerobics, exercising for kids and adults, nutrition, dieting, weight-lifting, running and many other activities. This facility will also be able to be converted into a Fellowship Hall for banquets. receptions, plays and other facilities to the ministry. It represents our belief and focus of prayer and worship being the center of our life and the church's vision. The Maranatha Worship Centre HEALTH CENTRE Maranatha Health Center will focus on the physical health and wellness of our members and community. At this facility, individuals will be able to receive educational information, basic health screening, counselling, and physician referrals. The focus of the facility will be on prevention and education with a biblical focus based on what the word says concerning your body. This facility is a much-needed addition to the community in order to address the unique and special needs of its people. MARANATHA GOLDEN AGE CENTER The Maranatha Golden Age Center is a housing complex for senior citizens. This facility wilt offer safe. affordable housing to the senior citizens of our community, especially members of our congregation. The Golden Age Center will give our senior members the security of having a safe, affordable place to live when they reach their golden years.

MIGHTY MEN OF VALOR Maranatha's Men’s Department has one goal and vision: to assist men with their walk with Christ. Our desire is to help men have the courage to explore and begin their walk with Christ, the strength to develop the lifestyle that enhances the discipleship patterns of Christ, and the endurance to live a victorious life that allows their family, friends, colleagues and the younger generations to find their fulfillment in Christ.

WELCOMING MINISTRY MARANATHA's WELCOMING MINISTRY strives to create a welcoming environment by showing love and to create a friendly atmosphere to all those who enter the worship center to be greeted with a warm welcome. VISION: the vision of Maranatha Welcoming Ministry is “to develop the spirit of excellence in commitment, service, friendliness, and love towards others that we might win souls to Christ.” MISSION: as greeters, we are here to show the love of Christ and to make everyone feel welcomed as they enter the church. Our goal is to ensure that their worship experience with us is a memorable one. We encourage the love of Christ by greeting individuals with a beautiful smile, a loving handshake or a brief hug and a kind word of welcome to our church. We serve on Sunday morning service, Wednesday Bible class, on special Sundays, for conferences, at funerals and anytime we are called to serve. We serve with a willing heart and a purpose of reaching souls. We greet anyone entering the church and encourage them to come again. Greeters are to always be dressed appropriately with their name badges so that visitors would be able to identify who they are. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Sis Simon or any member of the Welcoming Ministry. We work together as a team and do support one another. If anyone is interested in becoming a Greeter please talk to any member of the Welcoming Ministry. We Love You.

Senior Saints RESPECT The Bible has a lot to say about respecting those who are older. Job 12:12 says, “Wisdom is with aged men, with long life is understanding.” Proverbs 16:31 says, “The glory of young men is their strength and the honor of old men is their gray hair.” Proverbs 20:29 says, “A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness.” First Timothy 5:1-2 says, “Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father . . . to the older women as mothers.” The Bible also has a lot to say about caring for those who are older. Psalm 68:5 says, “A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows is God in His holy habitation.” James 1:27 says, “Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress.” First Timothy 5:3 says, “Honor widows who are widows indeed.”

Visit us Sunday Morning Worship 10AM EST There are two ways to join us Sundays for worship and the word. Tune in via Facebook Live or Attend in-person ​ MWC follows the CDC guidelines. We provide temperature checks upon entry, practice social distancing and ask that all wear masks. ​ HYPE Student Ministries and PowerKidz services are available for those attending in-person. ​ ​ Bible Study 12PM EST Noon Day Bible Study is held Wednesdays in-person at the MWC Chapel. ​ Bible Study 7PM EST Evening Bible Study is held Wednesdays via live stream. Watch on Facebook Live or YouTube .

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Praise & Worship Maranatha services always start with prayer the reading of the Word of God and Praise and Worship. ​ Praise in the original Greek means to sing, to tell of, to give, or to confess.* In simpler terms, it means to be thankful for God’s blessings, and to declare that good news to God and to others. ​ Psalm 79:13 tells us to praise God by passing from generation to generation the knowledge of His goodness, grace, and mercy. Worship, in both the original Greek and Hebrew, convey the idea of: “to prostrate oneself, to bow down, to fall face down, to pay homage and to pay respect.”* In other words, worship is the highest form of honor and respect that we can show towards God. While worship can be done in public, its main directive is very different from praise. Worship is a direct conversation between you and God. It is highly intimate and personal. Here are some examples in Scripture: ​ Luke 17:15-16, 7:36-38 explain that by worshipping, we are putting God first in our lives. This coincides with what Jesus said in Matthew 22:35-40 when He quoted the greatest commandment from the Old Testament. ​

FOOD PANTRY Our Food Pantry Ministry Maranatha Worship Centre located at 4501 Wolf Rd. serves food to the Trotwood and Dayton community with its partners to individuals and families in the 45416 zip codes doors will open (please call 937-279-0913 for times) please bring a photo ID and have the birth dates of all household members if you want to volunteer or need more information please contact Evangelist Marcia Smith we hope to see you soon at Maranatha Worship Centre where we meet the total need of man, spirit, soul, and body. We can always use canned goods and non-perishable foods for giving out to those in need. The pantry also needs those plastic bags that you get when purchasing groceries. Please help us to help our community. ​

HYPE URBAN DANCE TEAM HYPE Urban Dance Team, our dance team use urban dance to connect with young people in a dynamic way in loads of settings, as a creative way to share the gospel with young people. We will use unique and innovative urban dance styles when performing and will deliver a wide range of performances in schools, churches, at community days, festivals and events.

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EVANGELISM EVANGELISM Prayer is the foundation upon which all evangelism strategies should be built. By focusing the strategy upon prayer, Maranatha's strategy is connected to the source of the Holy Spirit. Regular prayer meetings should be conducted and primarily focused on reaching the unbelievers in your communities. Organise prayer times where you confront territorial spirits in your area. We believe that we need to be very keen on prayer meetings focused on unbelievers. Bishop Truman often organizes prayer walks in the neighborhood. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday night, and Saturday morning Men's prayer. Download The Audio As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send My messenger before your FACE, which shall PREPARE Your way before You. The VOICE of one CRYING in the WILDERNESS, Prepare you the WAY of the Lord, make His paths STRAIGHT (Mark 1:2, 3).