M.F.W.C. Church of God In Christ
MARANATHA FAMILY WORSHIP CENTER
Monday, September 06, 2010

About Maranatha

 
 
Maranatha Family Worship Center is a growing body of believers on the Eastside of Tacoma who believe that the church should be driven by the 5 purposes of the church spelled out in the "Great Commission," Matthew 28:18-20, and the "Great Commandment," Matthew 22:37-40.  These five purposes for the church are:
  • Worship:  We are to worship our Lord by loving him passionately with all our heart, lifting up our hands and voices to him.    
  • Fellowship:  We belong to each other through our common belief, therefore we gather together as a congregation for fellowship.
  • Discipleship:  We are to grow in our faith and understanding of God and his grace that he freely and loving gives to us.
  • MinistryWe are to serve the body of Christ.  Every member needs to find and area of service in the church and begin ministering.
  • Evangelism:   We are to reach out with the life changing gospel to a world that desparately needs it.   
As a church family, Maranatha seeks to be guided, controlled, and directed by these purposes.   
 
 
 
Our Dream
 
It is the dream of a place where the hurting, the hopeless, the discouraged, the depressed, the frustrated and confused can find love, acceptance, guidance and encouragement.
 
It is the dream of sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with hundreds of residents in the County of Pierce.
 
It is the dream of 500 members growing together in spiritual maturity through Bible studies, seminars, retreats and fellowship.
 
It is the dream of a place where the congregation is loving, laughing, and learning together to understand God’s wonderful plan and purpose.
 
It is the dream of a place where members can give birth to their creative ideas and live life to their fullest and greatest potential.
 
It is the dream of a place where the community can receive healthy resources to impact and change lives through:
                          Counseling
                                Teaching & Preaching
                                Youth & Teen Outreach
                                Community & Homeless Resources
 
It is the dream of 5 acres of land on which will be built a Church with beautiful & efficient facilities….including but not limited to, a worship center (seating hundreds), classrooms for bible study and training, a child care/youth/teen center, counseling and prayer center, a book store, and a Gym that includes recreational and dining facilities…