| Church Phone | (909) 533-4645 |
| Meeting Address: | 937 S. Via Lata Avenue #300 Colton, CA 92324 |
| From I-10: | Exit on Washington/Mt. Vernon (Exit #71) and proceed south for about a mile. Turn left onto Cooley Drive. Turn at the very next left, Via Lata Avenue. Meeting location will be on the left side of the road (#300) |
| From I-215: | Exit on Mt. Vernon Avenue (Exit #39) and turn left onto Mt. Vernon (at end of offramp). Turn left onto Washington Street, right onto Mt. Vernon, and then right onto Cooley Drive. Turn at the very next left, Via Lata Avenue. Meeting location will be on the left side of the road (#300) |
| Mailing Address: | 1040 S. Mt. Vernon Ave #G123 Colton, CA 92324 |
| Affiliation: | Baptist |
| Denomination: | Seventh Day Baptist |
| Service Times: AWANA: Coffee Fellowship: Worship: |
Saturday (9:00 am) Saturday (10:30 am) Saturday (11:00 am) |
| Other Locations: | None |
| Leadership: | George Lawson (Pastor) |
| Language(s): | English |
| Bible(s) Used: | KJV, NIV, ESB, NLT |
| Worship Style: | Contemporary |
| Website: | ColtonChurch.com |
| Live Worship: | ColtonChurch.TV |
General Description …
Maranatha is a family-friendly church … we believe it is possible for church to be the highlight of the week for the entire family. We know this happens when we focus everything on Jesus, connect in community, and learn straight from the Bible.
At Maranatha, our doors are wide open to people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. We don’t expect anyone to show up as a “super Christian”. And certainly there are no super Christians here! We admit we need God and each other to fulfill our God given destinies. Come as you are and enjoy our worship services that offer biblical truth in creative and practical ways.
It won’t take you long to discover that we’re a small, intimate group. Together, we’re striving to become the kind of church described in the Bible, where there’s down to earth teaching, heart-felt worship, honest friendships, earnest prayer, and compassionate care for those in need. In short, we’d like to have the kind of contagious Christianity that can influence and encourage the entire community, one life at a time.
So whether you’re a spiritual seeker who’s just starting to ask questions about God, or a committed Christian who wants to use your gifts, you can find a home here at Maranatha. We invite you to worship with us this Saturday!
Our Purpose …
Maranatha Community Church exists to reach people for Christ, raise them to become devoted followers of Christ, and release them to live their God-given purpose.
Our Vision …
Our vision is to lead people to a vital and personal faith in Jesus Christ and help them grow in maturity so they might become involved in meaningful ministry in order to glorify God, multiply disciples, and build up both our local community of believers and those outside.
Bible Studies …
Small groups meet once a week throughout the Inland Empire and are designed to provide deeper understanding of the Gospel, and encouragement in living the Christian life. Our studies are informal and conducted in small groups to provide opportunity for questions, answers, and discussion.
Children’s Ministries …
At Maranatha Community Church our AWANA clubs offer a comfortable place to learn and grow along with peers who share their faith. AWANA is an excellent choice for parents who would like their children to learn Christian values while participating in a club setting. Open to all From two Years Old through sixth Grade.
Van Ministry …
Each weekend, we have vans that drive around the immediate area to pick up those who have no means of coming to church. The children love the energetic games and singing, but We pick up grade school children, junior high, high school, and adults for Church. We would love to have you come and worship with us! If you would like to ride the van with us, call the church office and see if we houve routes opening in your neighborhood!
What We Believe …
1. The Bible
We believe that the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God and is our final authority in matters of faith and practice. We believe that Jesus Christ, in His life and teachings as recorded in the Bible, is the supreme interpreter of God’s will for mankind.
2. God
We believe in one God, infinite and perfect, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe who exists eternally in three persons—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and desires to share His love in a personal relationship with everyone.
—The Father
We believe in God the Father, who is sovereign over all, and is loving and just as He forgives the repentant and condemns the unrepentant.
—The Son
We believe in God the Son, who became incarnate in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He gave Himself on the cross as the complete and final sacrifice for sin. As our Risen Lord, He is the mediator between God the Father and mankind.
—The Holy Spirit
We believe in God the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, who gives spiritual birth to believers lives within them, and empowers them for witnessing and service. We believe the Holy Spirit inspired the Scriptures, convicts of sin and instructs in righteousness.
3. Mankind
We believe that mankind was created in the image of God and is therefore the noblest work of creation. We believe that human beings have moral responsibility and are created to enjoy both divine and human fellowship as children of God.
4. Sin and Salvation
We believe that sin is disobedience to God and failure to live according to His will. Because of sin all people have separated themselves from God. We believe that because we are sinners, we are in need of a Savior.
We believe that salvation from sin and death is the gift of God by redeeming love accomplished by Christ’s death and resurrection, and is received only by repentance and faith in Him. We believe that all who repent of their sin and receive Christ as Savior will not be punished at the final judgment but enjoy eternal life.
5. Eternal Life
We believe that Jesus rose from the dead and lives eternally with the Father, and that He will come again with power and great glory. We believe that eternal life begins in knowing God through a commitment to Jesus Christ. We believe that because He died and lives again, resurrection with spiritual and imperishable bodies is the gift of God to believers.
6. The Church
We believe that the church of God is all believers gathered by the Holy Spirit and joined into one body, of which Christ is the Head. We believe that the local church is a community of believers organized in covenant relationship for worship, fellowship and service, practicing and proclaiming common convictions, while growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We believe in the priesthood of all believers and practice the autonomy of the local congregation, as we seek to work in association with others for more effective witness.
7. Baptism
We believe that baptism of believers in obedience to Christ’s command is a witness to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. We believe in baptism by immersion as a symbol of death to sin, a pledge to a new life in Him.
8. The Lord’s Supper
We believe that the Lord’s Supper commemorates the suffering and death of our Redeemer until He comes, and is a symbol of union in Christ and a pledge of renewed allegiance to our risen Lord.
9. Sabbath
We believe that the Sabbath of the Bible, the seventh day of the week, is sacred time, a gift of God to all people, instituted at creation, affirmed in the Ten Commandments and reaffirmed in the teaching and example of Jesus and the apostles.
We believe that the gift of Sabbath rest is an experience of God’s eternal presence with His people.
We believe that in obedience to God and in loving response to His grace in Christ, the Sabbath should be faithfully observed as a day of rest, worship, and celebration.
10. Evangelism
We believe that Jesus Christ commissions us to proclaim the Gospel, to make disciples, to baptize and to teach observance of all that He has commanded. We are called to be witnesses for Christ throughout the world and in all human relationships.