New to MBC
Plan Your Visit
At Maranatha, you'll find people of all ages and stages of life seeking to follow Jesus together. From the moment you arrive, our Welcome Team is here to help you feel at home, answer any questions you may have, and help you find the right place for every member of your family. If you're planning to visit, we'd love for you to let us know you're coming so we can be ready to welcome you and help make your first Sunday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Helpful Information
Parking Information
As our guest, we’d love to make your arrival as easy as possible. After entering the property, continue down the driveway along the right side of the Worship Center. You’ll find designated guest parking directly in front of the covered overhang. If those spaces are full, additional parking is available in the lots directly in front of the church building on the left.
Start at the Welcome Center
Enter through the doors beneath the covered overhang into our main lobby. Once inside, you’ll find the Welcome Desk just ahead and to your left. Our greeters will be happy to answer your questions, help each member of your family find the right location, and provide a special gift for first-time guests.
Worship Service
Join us for worship each Sunday at 9:00 or 11:00 a.m. Both services include the same music, structure, and biblical teaching, but each has a slightly different atmosphere. The 9:00 service is smaller, more intimate, and often more interactive, with our pastor teaching closer to the congregation from the center aisle. The 11:00 service offers the same music and message in a larger gathering.
Each service begins with a welcome, announcements, and prayer, followed by 15–20 minutes of singing led by our worship team. Our pastor then teaches from the Bible for approximately 40 minutes. Afterward, we invite you to stay, meet others, and enjoy time together.
A Fun, Safe Environment for Your Kids
MBC Kids
During our Sunday morning services, childcare is available for children from newborn through age 3 in a safe and caring environment.
Our 2- and 3-year-olds enjoy a Bible lesson, free play, and a small snack while parents attend the service.
If you prefer, you are always welcome to keep your child with you during worship.
Our desire is to come alongside parents as they help their children know, love, and follow God.
Next Steps
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Pizza with the Pastors
Join us for a casual meal where you can meet our pastors and staff, learn more about Maranatha, and ask any questions you may have. It’s also an opportunity for us to get to know you and help you feel at home. We appreciate advance registration so we can prepare, but you are always welcome to come—even if you did not sign up. There’s always room for one more.
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Welcome to Maranatha Class
Welcome to Maranatha is the next step for those who want to learn more about our church. We’ll explore our mission and philosophy of ministry, discuss opportunities to grow and serve, and explain church membership. We’ll also help you prepare a testimony of God’s saving work in your life and pursue baptism, if needed, as you continue following Christ and connecting with the Maranatha family.
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Find your SHAPE and place to serve
Find Your SHAPE helps you discover how God has uniquely equipped you to serve His church. As you explore your spiritual gifts, personality, abilities, and experiences, we’ll help you identify ministry opportunities that may be a good fit. Our desire is to help every believer find a meaningful place to serve, use their God-given gifts to strengthen the church, and experience the joy of serving others.
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Attend a Community Group
BUILD Groups include Connect Groups, Small Groups, men’s and women’s Bible studies, prayer groups, and other gatherings throughout the church. Although each group meets in a different setting and serves a distinct purpose, all provide opportunities to grow in God’s Word, build meaningful relationships, pray for and encourage one another, and live out our faith together. We’ll help you find a group where you can take your next step.
Common Questions
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Our sermons are typically about 40 minutes long and are centered on the Bible. Most of the time, we work through books of the Bible passage by passage, allowing God's Word to set the agenda for what we study and apply. At certain times of the year—such as Christmas, Easter, or other special occasions—we may also teach a topical series focused on a particular biblical theme.
Each sermon seeks to explain the meaning of a particular passage, show how it fits within the larger story of Scripture, and apply its truths to everyday life. Our desire is not only to help people understand the Bible, but also to equip them to study it for themselves.
To help you follow along, we provide pew Bibles and often display sermon points and supporting Bible passages on the screen. If you don't own a Bible, we'd love for you to take one of our pew Bibles home as our gift to you.
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Our worship services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM are typically about one hour long. While service lengths can vary slightly from week to week, they usually conclude just a few minutes after the hour.
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Most of our attenders dress in business casual attire, though you'll find some who dress more formally and others who dress more casually. We encourage people to dress in a way that is modest, respectful, and doesn't draw unnecessary attention to themselves.
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We offer several age-appropriate opportunities for children on Sunday mornings. Nursery care is available during both worship services for children from birth through age 3.
Children ages 4 through 6th grade are welcome to participate in Sunday Kids from 9:00–10:30 AM, where they learn God's Word through Bible teaching, Scripture memory, music, and other activities. During the 11:00 AM service, children ages 4 through Kindergarten may attend Wee Worship, which includes games, singing, and a Bible lesson designed especially for them.
If you have questions when you arrive, we'd be happy to help you find the right place for your child. You're also welcome to keep your children with you during the worship service if you prefer.
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The safety of your children is one of our highest priorities. All of our children's ministry volunteers undergo a screening process that includes a background check and training designed to help provide a safe, caring environment for every child.
When you check your child into Nursery, MBC Kids, or Wee Worship, you'll receive a matching security sticker. To ensure children are released only to the appropriate parent or guardian, that sticker must be presented at pickup. Each ministry area also has a check-in attendant monitoring access to the children's wing throughout the morning.
In addition, members of our Safety Team regularly monitor the campus and maintain communication with ministry leaders throughout the building. We also follow ministry policies regarding classroom supervision, restroom assistance, and diaper changes, with female volunteers serving in roles that involve direct personal care for children.
If you have any questions about our safety procedures, we'd be happy to discuss them with you when you visit.
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Absolutely. Every one of us has wrestled with questions, doubts, fears, or skepticism at different points in life. You don't need to have everything figured out before you visit Maranatha.
We welcome people from all kinds of backgrounds and at all stages of their spiritual journey. Whether you're exploring Christianity for the first time, returning to church after many years away, or simply trying to make sense of what Christians believe, you're welcome here.
Our desire is not to pressure anyone, but to help people honestly consider who Jesus is and what the Bible teaches. We would be glad to have you join us, listen, ask questions, and explore these things alongside us.
