Maranatha Christian Center

Family Game Night
2023-08-27 17:00 - 18:30 UTC
Join us for Family Game Night! Bring your favorite finger food and your competitive side and get ready for some fun. We will have childcare for kids 3rd grade and under (they will have their own game night in the kids area) and your older kids can join in on the fun as well in designated youth game areas. There will be something for everyone so come join the fun!

Kids Camp
2023-07-23 - 2023-07-26
It’s time to start planning for Summer Camp 2023! The theme this year is “Set Apart”. Camp is always an impactful time in the lives of our children. We will be taking a limited number of students, ages 8-12, to camp July 23-26. The total cost is $250 including the deposit of $100 that is due by the end of February to secure your spot. The balance of $150 is due by May 1. To register please contact Leah Calhoun at 903-809-9998 or leah@maranathadekalb.org

MCC Karaoke Night!
2023-06-28 18:30 - 20:00
You asked….we answered! Join us for KARAOKE NIGHT at MCC!!! Come show off your dazzling vocal abilities! If you don’t want to sing, come be a part of the cheering section in the audience! Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite tunes or just be entertained, we hope you’ll join us, Wednesday, June 28th at 6:30 pm. This will be a family affair and we’ll let our kids join in on the fun and laughter as well.

*We will still have kids classes available for younger children ages 4 and under.

Maranatha Men's Ministry - FISH FRY
2023-06-25 18:00 - 19:30
Join us on June 25 at 6:00 PM under the church pavilion for a Fish Fry.Bring a friend and enjoy this time together.

Shine | Ladies Ministry
2023-03-09 09:30 - 2023-04-07 10:30
Shine, the Ladies Ministry at Maranatha Christian Center, is a place where women of all ages can come together to find encouragement, hope, love, and friendship. Shine consists of weekly bible studies and yearly events and outings. Join us each Thursday @9:30 am right here at MCC.
About This Month’s Study:
The Awe of God by John Bevere
Do you long for an intimate relationship with your Creator, but He seems elusive? Perhaps it is because something utterly essential is missing—the fear of the Lord. Don’t let this frighten you. Fearing God is very different than being afraid of God. It’s the key to everything.
Holy Fear is not a topic you’ll hear much about these days. But if you want to build a faith that stands strong through troubled times, you cannot afford to ignore this book.
In The Awe of God, John Bevere invites you to take a fresh look at what it means to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This healthy, holy, and largely forgotten virtue is the uncommon path to a more fulfilled and fruitful life. In this book you will see why godly fear is the foundation of:

Wisdom, understanding, and knowledge
Foresight, clarity, and divine direction
Maturity and conformity to the image of Jesus Christ
Building an eternal legacy
Confidence, fearlessness, and security
Freedom from the fear of man as all lesser fears are eclipsed

We encourage you to purchase the book to supplement this study.
“let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Adult Bunco Night
2023-02-11 17:00 - 19:00
Hey ADULTS, wouldn’t it be nice to take a break and have a little fun?! We thought so too! Thats why we are hosting an an adult BUNCO night just for you! So call the babysitter and leave the kids at home. Join us on February 11th from 5-7pm right here at MCC. Bring some snacks or drinks to share and get ready to have a good time! Again thats Adult Bunco Night, February 11th from 5-7pm!

Night Of Worship
2023-01-29 18:00 - 19:30
We are so excited for our next NIGHT OF WORSHIP! It’s one of our favorite things to do here at MCC! Join us on January 29th as we worship together and share testimonies of GOD’s GOODNESS! Save the Date, Sunday, Jan 29th at 6pm

Ladies Event - Pushing Forward
2023-01-15 17:00 - 18:30
Hey Ladies, on Sunday, Jan. 15th we are hosting a special event just for you! The theme of our night is, Pushing Forward. As we start a new year, many of us are ready and excited to walk in something NEW with the Lord, and others may be in a season where you are struggling or needing breakthrough in certain areas of your life. Whatever this new year looks like for you, we want to come together to encourage you and equip you to PUSH FORWARD! This event will be from 5-6:30pm and include dinner, fellowship, a time of worship and a word of encouragement from Ellen Eubanks!
*Unfortunately we will not be providing childcare for this particular event. We hope you’ll join us!

Holiday Schedule
2022-12-09 08:00 - 2023-01-01 17:00
It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year, right? We pray that during this Christmas season, you will feel the joy and peace of our Lord and Savior as we celebrate HIS birth and keep our focus on what truly matters. We know December can be a busy month and schedules change, so here are some important things for you to know about our service schedule for December.
We will meet for all of our mid week services. So Wednesday Nights DO NOT CHANGE. Join one of our kids classes or small groups here each Wednesday night at 6:30pm.

This year, Christmas Day and New Years Day both fall on a Sunday, so here is what those days will look like:
Sunday December 25th, we will NOT meet for our Sunday Morning Service. Enjoy time with your family and loved ones.

Sunday, Jan 1st – New Years Day We will NOT have service on Sunday, BUT….we are MOVING it to Saturday Night, New Years Eve! Thats right! New Years Eve starting at 5:30, We are having a full service including worship, communion, and a message to celebrate 2022 and LAUNCH into 2023…We are calling this our New Years Eve Kickoff! AND we are going to end the night with a FIREWORKS CELEBRATION! There really is no better way to wrap up the year and prepare our hearts for the NEW YEAR!!! So we encourage you to join us for this very special time!

Dream Team Christmas Party
2022-12-03 17:30 - 20:00
At MCC we have the BEST DREAM TEAM Volunteers! We see you serving and giving of yourselves each week! We want you to know that we truly appreciate you and all that you do to serve MCC and others in our community. We work hard but we also like to play hard! So on Saturday, December 3rd we are celebrating YOU with a DREAM TEAM Christmas Party!!!!
What you need to know:
When: December 3, 2022
Time: 5:30pm-8pm
Where: Maranatha Christian Center
What’s included: Dinner, Childcare, Giveaways, & MORE!
Additional info: Wear your UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER for our UGLIEST Christmas Sweater Contest!!!! (Prize for winner!)
We know that serving often involves the whole family so this is a family friendly event! We will provide dinner, games, and fun for your kids in the children’s area!
***As a reminder, this event is for CURRENT Dream Team members and their immediate families.
Register HERE!

FRIENDSGIVING
2022-11-16 18:30 - 19:30
Hey MCC FAM! Let’s CELEBRATE Thanksgiving a few days early together!!! This Wednesday night, bring your favorite chili, side, or dessert and let’s have a meal!
We won’t have our regular Wednesday night kids, youth, or adult classes so we can all join in on the fun together as one big family!
Feel free to invite your friends and meet us outside under the pavilion! You may also want to bring a lawn chair. Can’t wait to see you!

Men's Outdoor Sportsman's Dinner
2022-10-30 18:30 - 19:30
HEY MEN! BRING A FRIEND AND JOIN RIGHT IN
WHAT: Men’s Outdoor Sportsman’s Potluck
WHERE: MCC Covered Pavillion
WHEN: October 30, 2022. 6:30 PM
Bring your favorite Wild Game Dish or Camp Food.
If you don’t have any wild game, bring side dishes, Potatoes, Beans, Salad, etc.
Ladies please help us out with some of your favorite desserts.
FOOD——DEVO——GIVE AWAYS

Pastor Appreciation Month
2022-10-30
October is Pastor Appreciation Month.
This is a special time set aside to honor our pastors and their families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication and the love they provide.
There are many ways you can show your love through. Cards of appreciation, gift cards, Facebook messages of thanks, etc. are just a few ideas of ways we can show them how much we appreciate all they do. Your encouraging words and prayers go a long way to fueling the fire of ministry in their hearts.
Just so you know, we have 9 pastors at MCC.
Pastors Steve and Mechele McMichael- Senior Pastors
Pastors Pablo and Christa Chinchilla – NextGen Pastors
Pastors Manny and Rose Awuku – Worship Pastors
Pastors Zach and Tristen Burks- Youth Pastors
Pastor Leah Calhoun- Children’s Pastor
Each pastor has a unique gift and anointing to minister to our congregation. Let’s bless them in the month of October for their commitment to pray for us and lead us to a closer walk with Christ!

MCC Kids Sunday Morning Takeover
2022-10-24 10:30 - 11:00
Come worship with us this morning as our MCC Kids lead us in an exciting time of worship!!! You’ll be blessed by this amazing worship team and their hearts to worship the Lord! We are so excited! Can’t wait to see you!

Family Night - Watermelon Bash
2022-08-10 18:30 - 19:30
Building community and friendships is something that we are passionate about at MCC! We believe that we weren’t meant to do life alone! MCC Family Night is all about coming together and enjoying life with friends and family! This month we are celebrating summer with a watermelon bash! So bring the whole family and maybe a lawn chair or two, and join us Wednesday, August 10th at 6:30 pm under the pavilion.
*We will not have our regular Wednesday night adult or kids classes so that everyone can join in on the fun!

Gateway Student Conference
2022-07-20 - 2022-07-22
High school students won’t want to miss this AMAZING and LIFE CHANGING event! Register today! $50 Deposit due by April 9th. Remaining balance due by April 30th. Includes, hotel, meals, transportation and conference

COST: $200
DATE
July 20—22, 2022
VENUE
Gateway Church | Southlake Campus
700 Blessed Way
Southlake, TX 76092
Text Tristen @ 903-949-9959 or
Email tristen@maranathadekalb.org for more info

Register NOW

VBS 2022 - Go Forth
2022-06-13 09:00 - 2022-06-15 11:30
Join us for 3 power packed days of VBS fun! June 13th-15th from 9:00am – 11:30am. This year’s theme is “GO FORTH!” We were created in the image of God and are called to be his representatives on the earth. We will explore the idea of being an image bearer from Genesis to Revelation. Join us as we prepare to “GO FORTH” and spread the good news of Jesus.
Mark your calendars and make plans now to attend!!
VBS is for ages 5 yrs – 6th Grade
Register Here!

Epic End - End of the Year Student Event!
2022-05-15 16:00 - 19:00
MREGE and FUSE Students!!!! We are so exited to ANNOUNCE…Epic End …OUR end of the school year event! And just like the name says, it’s going to be EPIC! Bring all your friends for the ultimate LASER TAG Competition! Plus we will have volleyball, gaga ball, wiffle ball…. AND PIZZA & Ice Cream….It’s gonna be AMAZING! Don’t miss out! May 15th from 4-7pm. Happening right here at MCC.

Contact merge@maranathadekalb.org for more info

Mother's Day Breakfast
2022-05-08 09:00 - 10:15
Mothers Day is right around the corner and we want to show our love and appreciation for all of our amazing Mothers! So Moms, please join us May 8th for a special breakfast in your honor. It will be a come and go from 9:00 – 10:15. And we will even provide childcare and breakfast for your kids, so you can have a minute to sit and eat in peace….just drop your kids off at the check in area and we’ll take care of the rest! Thank you to all of our amazing moms, we love you and we hope you’ll join us.

Men's Outdoor Chili Supper
2022-05-01 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for great food and fellowship at 6pm!

ABIDE Women's Ministry
2022-04-02 09:00 - 15:00
You’re invited to a one-day women’s conference called ABIDE! This event will take place AT Siloam Baptist Church in Simms, Texas.
This event is Saturday April 2nd. Two of our very own, Pastor Mechele McMichael and Melissa Motes, will be speaking at the breakout sessions. Featuring special guest speaker and worship leader, Debbie Reed.
The cost of the conference is $20 and includes lunch. You may pay and register at the door.

Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 9am-3pm (doors open at 8:15 for coffee and donuts)
Location: 3436 FM 561 Simms, TX 75574

contact mechele@maranathadekalb.org for more info

Crazy In Love Event
2022-03-26 17:00 - 21:00
We are so excited about our Marriage Event, CRAZY In Love!….whether you’ve been married for 50 years or you’re single as a pringle….this event is for YOU! There has never been a more crucial time to strengthen your marriage…or prepare for your future marriage. And for those of you who are engaged or married, this will be a fun date night! We will have amazing guest speakers, dinner, games, prizes and childcare! Join us March 26th from 5pm-9pm

Register Here!

Family Movie Night
2022-02-19 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for a night of family fun! We will have free popcorn, drinks and will be showing the film, Hoovey. This is the inspirational true story of a basketball player and his family, who overcome adversity while learning what it means to truly trust God in all things.
This film is perfect for the whole family and is also a great opportunity to bring someone with you! So mark your calendars for Feb 19th at 6pm.***We won’t have childcare for this event, but don’t worry, we think your kids will love this movie and want to watch with you.

MCC Movie Night
2022-02-19
On Saturday, Feb 19th we are having MCC Movie Night! Join us for a night of family fun! We will have free popcorn, drinks and will be showing the movie, Hoovey.
This film is perfect for the whole family and is also a great opportunity to bring someone with you who may not normally go to church!
So mark your calendars for Feb 19th at 6pm.
***We won’t have childcare for this event, but don’t worry, we think your kids will love this movie and want to watch with you

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting 2022
2022-01-03 - 2022-01-23
Why Should We Fast?
Fasting is an expression of faith. Fasting is the process of converting a hunger for food into a heart-hunger for God. Fasting is an exercise in emptiness to show us where our fullness can be found. Below are some guidelines to help you with preparing for a fast:

Set your objectives: Through fasting and prayer, we humble ourselves before God so the Holy Spirit will stir our souls, awaken our churches, and heal our land according to (2 Chronicles 7:14).
Make your commitment: Pray about the kind of fast you should undertake. Jesus implied that all His followers should fast (Matthew 6:16-18; 9:14, 15) For Him it was a matter of when believers would fast, not if they would do it. Before you fast, decide on which fast to take. The Hebrew word for fasting means, “to cover over the mouth.” The Greek word for fasting means, “to abstain from food.” So this gives us an indication of how to fast.

A Normal Fast – This is going without food but drinking plenty of water for a set period.
A Liquid Fast – This is a fast that only includes broth, soups and fruit juice for a set period
A Partial Fast– This involves giving up foods like meat, bread and sugar. This fast consists of simple fruits and vegetables. This is what some people call a ‘Daniel fast’. Daniel asked not to eat the king’s rich, choice foods but requested simple vegetables and fruit to eat and water to drink (Daniel 1:8, 12-20). This fast could be three days, seven days or twenty-one days.
Fasting meals – This involves skipping certain meals of the day to commit the time to prayer and reflection. If you have never fasted before, start with one, two, or at most a three-meal fast.
Other fasts– This could be giving up television, technology, social media, certain hobbies that take up your time and attention.

Prepare Spiritually: The very foundation of fasting and prayer is repentance. Unconfessed sin will hinder your prayers.
Prepare Physically: Fasting requires reasonable precautions. Consult your doctor first, especially if you take prescription medication or have a chronic ailment or are pregnant.

Prepare your body. Do not rush into the prayer. Eat smaller meals before starting a fast. Avoid high fat and sugary foods.
Eat raw fruit and vegetables for two days before starting a fast.
Avoid drugs, even natural herbal drugs and homeopathic remedies. Medication should be withdrawn only with your physician’s supervision.
Exercise only moderately.
Prepare yourself for temporary mental discomforts, such as impatience, crankiness, and anxiety.
Break your fast gradually

*Gradually return to regular eating with several small snacks during the first few days. Advance to a few tablespoons of solid foods such as raw fruits and vegetables or a raw salad and baked potato. Seek additional resources if needed.

What Fasting Is Not

Fasting is NOT a Crash Diet. The spiritual practice of fasting is not primarily about the health benefits, weight loss or detoxing. Although these may be beneficial, the primary focus of fasting is prayer and devotion to God.
Fasting is NOT at the detriment of our health. Please get medical advice where and if necessary. If you’re planning an extended fast, or if you are expecting, nursing, diabetic, or have a physical condition that depends on a regular diet, talk to your doctor before starting your fast.
Fasting is NOT just for fanatics. Jesus taught his disciples saying, “when you fast” not “IF” you fast (Matt 6:16-18). This is spiritual practice for any Christian.
Fasting is NOT about earning God’s acceptance. We cannot use fasting as a way to impress God and earn His acceptance. We start with acceptance. We are made acceptable to God simply through the work of Jesus Christ, not our fasting skills.
Fasting is NOT twisting God’s Arm. Fasting is not some strange spiritual bribe we pay that makes God give us what we want in prayer. Instead of fasting to try to get God to respond to our requests, we should fast to respond to God’s requests.

Why Pray?
Is prayer a waste of time? After all, God knows what we need even before we ask. As you face your day with its challenges, disappointments, joys or trials consider these fourteen reasons to pray to God.

Prayer is Talking with a God Who Cares “Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing. Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation” (Psalm 5:1-3).
Prayer is Following the Example of Jesus “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35).
Prayer Changes Things “I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to this fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matthew 21:21-22).
Prayer Brings Peace “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7).
Prayer Brings Physical Healing “Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well” (James 5:14-15).
Prayer Helps Us Resist Temptation “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak” (Matthew 26:41).
Prayer Helps Us to Fight Evil “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints” (Ephesians 6:17-18).
Prayer Helps Us Deal with Those Who Mistreat Us “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27- 28).
Prayer is God’s Pattern for Revival “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).

***This list is not exhaustive. Pray often and you will discover more!

Expect the Unexpected
When we fast and pray, the idea is to create some space in our busy lives for what is spiritually most valuable to us. This is a great time for prayer and reflection. The Lord will give you fresh, new spiritual insights. Your confidence and faith in God will be strengthened. You will feel mentally, spiritually, and physically refreshed. You will see answers to your prayers. Our hope is that many people will be enriched in their faith through prayer and fasting.

New Year's Eve Communion Service
2021-12-31 17:00 - 18:30
We will open our doors on Friday, December 31, for our New Year’s Eve Communion service. This is a special time to gather with your family and reflect on the many blessings of the past year, as well as pray and seek God for the New Year. The communion elements will be available and doors will be open from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm. Let’s usher out the old year in the presence of God, and rededicate ourselves to Him before we ring in the new year.

MCC Family Night - Christmas Celebration
2021-12-22 18:30 - 19:30
Building community and friendships is something that we are passionate about at Maranatha Christian Center! We believe that we weren’t meant to do life alone! MCC Family Night is all about coming together and enjoying life with friends and family! This month we are celebrating Christmas and what this special time of year means! We will have a hot cocoa bar, coffee and desserts! We will not have our regular Wednesday Night classes so that everyone can join together in the fun! We will meet outside under our pavilion!
*Bring your lawn chairs and your favorite dessert. We will have heaters but you might want to bundle up! We can’t wait to see you!

Sunday Morning Christmas Worship Service
2021-12-19 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for a special Christmas Worship Service Sunday Morning! We will enjoy music from our MCC Kids as we celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ! This will be a special time for the whole family! Invite your loved ones to join us this CHRISTmas season!

Men's Cookout
2021-10-24 18:00 - 19:30
Hey MCC men, we’ve got a special night of food and fellowship planned just for YOU!Save the date: October 24, from 6:00-7:30pm Boys and men of all ages are invited for pulled pork sandwiches, sides and desert outside at the MCC Pavilion.Guest Speaker Colt Booth will be here sharing a powerful word on discipleship. Bring and friend and come be encouraged. This event is FREE but Registration is required so sign up today!
REGISTER HERE!

The Gathering 50/50 Night of Worship
2021-09-23 19:00 - 2021-09-25 19:00
Christ for the Nations is a place where followers of Jesus are equipped to become world changers. We are excited to connect with people from all over the world through our Facebook Live Event on September 23-25th. Come experience the presence of God with our online community!This will be an unforgettable 2-day event celebrating 50 years of ministry with 50 hours of Live Worship. Special guests include CFN family Klaus Kuehn, Kari Jobe, Rick Pino, and More!
We are so excited to be partnering with Christ For The Nations Institute for a special NIGHT OF WORSHIP and will be streaming the first part of this incredible event, right here at MCC.

So join us THIS Thursday, September 23rd from 7pm-8:30pm right here at MCC. We will join with believers across the GLOBE in worship! You can continue to join in for the remainder of the 50 hour worship event from your home, at work, or anywhere you can access Facebook Live.

You can join via Livestream on Facebook here —> The Gathering Facebook Live Event
SAVE THE DATE September 23-25, 2021. Live streaming at MCC September 23rd from 7pm-8:30pm and from wherever you can connect to Facebook live after that!
