2018 Vacation Bible School (July 16-20)

This year’s program is SonTreasure Island, a week of treasure-hunting adventure in the Caribbean Islands! Through their adventures children will discover that God’s Love Is Giving, God’s Love Is Kind, God’s Love Is Caring, God’s Love Is Forgiving and God’s Love Is Forever!

We will have a great time with lively songs, creative crafts, exciting games, Bible stories and tasty snacks—all of the things that make Vacation Bible Camp so much fun for children. On top of that, we will be helping children learn about God’s amazing love.

If you know any parents of elementary age kids in the area, they can learn more and even pre-register at: http://coltonchurch.com/vbs/

Our SCSC Team is coming! (June 21)

Well, it is finally upon us … our 2018 SCSC team will soon be on their way to training and then arriving here in Colton June 21st.  This means we are also in “preparation mode” now —

1. We have lots of ministry activities planned for the team. But one of their favorite highlights each year is getting to meet Maranatha families one by one. If you would like to host the team for one or more fellowship meals with your family, please sign up here.

2. The schedule of SCSC events is posted (and updated) here at our Calendar page. Want to know details about a particular event? Best to check on this page at the info will be updated real time.

3. We have lots of ways to be involved as the team ministers alongside Maranatha regulars —

   • We’re hosting an all-church welcome party Friday night, June 22.

   • Right after our ministry job fair on June 23, the team will be attending the largest Christian concert in California – Spirit West Coast.

   • Interested in serving the largest homeless population the United States? We’ll be at Union Rescue Mission July 1 and 2 (with a day trip to Los Angeles tourist spots to follow.)

   • Want to celebrate and honor our hometown heroes? On the morning of July 4th we’ll be dropping by the area police and fire stations to thank them for serving us on what is a normal holiday for the rest of us.

   • We’ll be taking a couple of weeks going door-to-door asking how our church can best serve our neighbors and inviting kids to our evening Vacation Bible Camp the week of July 16-19 … followed by a carnival in the park to cap it all off on Friday the 20th!

   • The next day, the whole church will celebrate Sabbath afternoon with “Church at the Beach” with a beach baptism planned.

4. Please pray God will use the 2018 SCSC Team in a mighty and miraculous way!

Pastor George

Come Party With our SCSC Team! (June 22)

Friends! In less than two weeks our SCSCers are going to be here and we want to start their summer off with a blast! On June 22, time TBD, the Stevens have offered to host a Welcome Party at their house for the team! We are having a potluck, so click the link below to sign up for a dish to share and come out to meet the team (:

www.perfectpotluck.com/MMSS2731

Ministry Fair (June 23)

Want to learn more about our ministries or find a place to serve? Please let us help you get connected!

Our first ever Maranatha Ministry Fair will be held right after church on June 23. In addition to team ministry opportunities, there will be free food, games and prizes!

One of the fastest ways to form deeper connections with God and others is through serving. Maranatha has a wide range of volunteer opportunities that will allow you or your small group get involved, grow spiritually, and give back to the community. From volunteering on campus to reaching out to neighbors in need, we have a ministry that matches your interests and schedule.

Each of our ministries will provide information about ways to get connected with others, places to serve, information about services they offer to the congregation, and more. You can sign up to participate, volunteer to help out, or just get more information about our wonderful Maranatha community.

I hope you will join us after church to explore a variety of ministry opportunities and to discover where God might be calling you!

Game Night (July 8)

Come to Maranatha every 2nd Saturday evening starting at 6:00 pm for a night of family fun, fellowship and food! Games galore for adults and kids … board games, card games, action games, etc.

Loma Linda Bible Study (Thursday Evenings)

Our 20/20 Vision Statement proposes we add 4 neighborhood Bible studies each year, and already we have begun our first! Come check out our new Loma Linda Bible Study every Thursday evening from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We are meeting at Heritage Gardens. This one is extra special as we are also able to fellowship with our friends in the assisted living facility!