VBS Sign-Ups
Registration for our Summer VBS!
Vacation Bible School sign-ups for our “Great Jungle Journey” VBS start Easter weekend
Dates: July 28 - August 2
Cost is $50 per student
Open to kids entering Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Adult and youth volunteers are needed!
Go to maranathachapel.org/vbs for more info.
Wednesday’s Lighthouse Kids Ministry
Wednesday Night Lighthouse Kids Ministry
Wednesday nights at 6:30pm, our Kids Ministry is shining a light on identity. We’ve created a space where kids can be kids and discover who they are because of who God is!
Encounter Wednesday Nights
Encounter Wednesday Nights
Mid-Week is changing at Maranatha Chapel. Our ALL NEW Encounter Wednesday Nights service!. We encourage you to join us on Wednesday nights and expect to encounter His presence, peace and Holy Spirit.
Bring a friend!
Jr High Lock In
Jr High Lock-In
May 24 & 25 • 7:00pm - 7:00am
May 24, 7pm to May 25, 7am.
Cost is $65.
We will be going to Sky Zone in San Marcos and eating at In-N-Out for dinner. The rest of the time we will be on campus at Maranatha Chapel with games, art, and so much more! This event is only open to the current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.
No 8th graders allowed.
Cost: $65.00
Wait List for High School Summer Camp
Wait list only for June 9-14 summer camp
We will be in Utah, spending time in some of God's most beautiful creation. This is a great way to kickoff our summer as we spend time seeking the Lord together.
If you have any questions or would like more information please email olivia.betz@maranathachapel.org
Family Camp 2024 Make Plans Early!
MAKE PLANS EARLY FOR FAMILY CAMP 2024
Maranatha is excited to announce that we will be back at Forrest Home Family Camp this coming summer for the dates of June 23-29. Family Camp is truly a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your family to take a vacation with purpose. For this years camps we will be led taught by Phil and Diane Comer and have our very own
Pastor Kenny Kagawa will be our host Pastor for the week.
if you have any questions please reach out to Pastor Jared at jared.burke@maranathachapel.org.
The Bridge Summer Getaway Trip
Maranatha Young Adults Six Day getaway to Utah.
We will be hiking, exploring, and
diving deeper into the Word. This trip promotes
unity through community and the opportunity
to experience the beauty of God's creation.
Cost: $425
Any Questions, Contact:
Jr. High Summer Camp
Thrive is going to Camp Pondo, July 22-26
Thrive is going to Camp Pondo from July 22th-26th for summer camp! The cost is $642. This will be a week marked with time of fun, fellowship, worship, and learning about the Lord and how to walk with Him.
We hope your student can join us!
If you have any questions or would like more information feel free to contact us at lucas.silva@maranathachapel.org
Pastor Ray’s Audio Archive of Sermons
Pastor Ray’s Audio Archive of Sermons
Hear messages from decades of Pastor Ray’s Bible teaching through the Bible - check it out!
Israel 2025 Tour of the Holy Land
Join Pastor Daniel Bentley on this incredible Israel Experience April 28 – May 10, 2025, as you immerse yourself in the sights, culture, and breathtaking landscapes of the Holy Land! The Bible will come alive in ways you never thought possible; and your daily walk, prayer life, and understanding of Scripture will be forever changed.
Spanish Speaking Mother’s Day Brunch
Spanish Speaking Women’s Growth Group Mother’s Day Brunch
• Saturday, May 4
• Jacob’s Well
• from 9:00am to 2:oopm.
Please RSVP at 619 261-3717. Hope to see you there!
MCS International Students Need Housing
MCS International Students Need Homes
We have a need for housing students. Do you or someone you know have a heart for ministry and a bedroom to spare? We are actively recruiting faith-filled parents and families of all kinds who would prayerfully consider hosting!
MCS International students from around the world need a home starting this summer! We are actively recruiting people like YOU! Big families, single parents, empty nesters, retirees…whatever your situation, if you’re interested in finding out more about MCS’ Homestay Program go to MCS Homestay Program Interest Form. We’d love to connect with you and continue the conversation!
Contact us at homestay@gomcs1.com or call the International Program office at (858) 759-9737 Thank you!
Women of Maranatha! Come to “Worship and the Word” with special guest Ivan Tait
Women of Maranatha!
You’re invited to “Worship and the Word” with special guest Ivan Tait
Tuesday, April 23 at 9:30am or 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Bring a friend and come to meet with the Lord through worship and the Word! Ivan Tait is uniquely gifted in communication and revealing the heart of God and is highly respected for his ability to release people from their burdens, minister to brokenness, and see hardened hearts come to Jesus. You wont want to miss this event!
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast performances April 19 through April 28.
MCS Performing Arts is proud to present Beauty and The Beast
Witness this musical come to life with beautiful sets, costumes and a talented cast. "For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” – I Samuel 16:7b
Performances at the Maranatha Chapel sanctuary on
Fridays, April 19 & 26 at 7:00pm,
Saturdays, April 20 & 27 at 11:00am
Sundays, April 21 at 7:00pm / April 28 at 7:00PM
Tickets also available at the door.
Annual Father Daughter Dance at MCS
Annual Father Daughter Dance
Maranatha Christian Schools’ PAC invites Dads and Daughters to the annual Father Daughter dance on Sunday, April 14 from 5:00-8:00pm!
Tickets $20 per person includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffle tickets.
Questions? Email pac@gomcs1.com.
April 14 Baptism at Maranatha Chapel
April 14 Baptism after Services at Maranatha Chapel
We are excited to announce a spring Baptism following Easter! If you want to make your decision of Faith public please join us after second service for a Baptism on our front porch. This is a celebration and all are welcome whether getting baptized or not!
Encounter the Feasts Seder Dinner
Encounter the Feasts Seder Dinner
You are invited to join Pastor Daniel and his family for this fun, family oriented event on Friday April 26 from 6:30-9:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. This event will include all the Jewish traditions of a Shabbat/Seder dinner which the Jewish people were instructed to partake in before the first Passover while in captivity in Egypt..
Cost is $35 per adult, and $18 for children 12 and under.
Email madeline.silva@maranathachapel.org with any questions.
Easter Weekend
March 30 & 31
SAT
6:00 PM
SUN
6:30, 8:30 & 10:30 AM
Please note - 6:30am Sunday Service will not be Streamed Live
This Service will be held on Solomon’s Porch
Jesus In The Passover Class
Jesus In The Passover Class
We’re excited to offer our 2nd annual “Jesus in the Passover” class taught by Dr. Brian Crawford from Chosen People Ministries, and our own Maranatha pastors. Join us as we study the living Word and see how Jesus Christ has fulfilled, and will further fulfill, this most wonderful, God-instituted feast, the Passover. This four-week course begins Thursday, March 28. Celebrate Passover like never before.
Imagine being one the disciples on the road to Emmaus as Jesus, the Word made flesh, in Whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge, began unveiling everything in the Old Testament pointing to Himself! Can you imagine!? We know that shortly after this event, Jesus opened the rest of the disciples’ minds to understand the Scriptures. But what about us? Well, after Jesus ascended to heaven, the Father sent the Holy Spirit to teach us all things and to remind us of those things which Jesus said (John 14:26). This is what our annual "Christ in the Feasts" series is all about, and Passover is right around the corner! Come join us as we study the living Word and see how Jesus Christ has fulfilled, and will further fulfill, this most wonderful, God-instituted feast, the Passover. We'll cover how the Jews celebrated the Passover during the time of Moses, the time of Jesus, and throughout history as described in ancient rabbinical writings. Let's dig into the Word together and allow the Holy Spirit to show us how all of God's revelation points to His Son, Jesus Christ, the Messiah. This will be a four-week course leading up to Passover, beginning Thursday, March 28th. Celebrate Passover like never before.
Biblical Hebrew Course - Maranatha Bible College
Biblical Hebrew Course
Monday’s March 18 - April 29 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm
(Total of 7 Zoom sessions)
Watch the Word of God come alive by learning the Hebrew AlefBet, letter by letter, and experience the “living and active” Word, all within the context of the creation story in Genesis! This is a 7 week course (via ZOOM) with Lida Hill takes place on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:00pm from March 18 to April 29.
Email jacobgantos@gmail.com for more info.
Maranatha Christian Schools Golf Tournament
Maranatha Christian Schools Golf Tournament Fundraiser
March 11 at the Crosby Golf Club
10:00am
We invite you to join us at Maranatha Christian Schools Golf Tournament Fundraiser this year! The event is on March 11th at the Crosby Golf Club! Coffee bar opens at 9:30AM, and registration putting contest begin at 10:00AM! Golfers will hit the course for a shotgun start at 11:00AM! Not a golfer, no problem! Come join us afterwards for an amazing Gala dinner, raffle, silent auction, and word from our inspirational guest speaker Brian Buffini! If you are unable to attend the event, you can make a flat donation or participate in the silent auction via the website. This is a very special event that you won’t want to miss! Registration closes March 1st so claim your spot today! We are also looking for donated items for our raffle and auction. If you are interested or would like to contribute, please contact Kara Burke with any questions!We are so excited to see what God will do to continue to help bless our school and watch it grow and thrive! Thank you and God Bless!
Fire In Our Bones Conference
Fire in Our bones is a conference being hosted at Maranatha Chapel this coming February 28 through March 1 and is being put on by World Challenge. This will be a 3 day, all day event for spiritual leaders focusing on the spiritual awakening we desire for our country. The conference speakers will include Francis Chan, our very own Daniel Bentley, and Gary Wilkerson (President of World Challenge) with great worship!
The Three day registration cost is $69.00 USD
In lieu of Wednesday night service we will have guest speaker Francis Chan. If you would like to attend you can register for this service for free below.
GUEST SPEAKER Charlie Campbell
Evidence for God presentation
Apologist Charlie Campbell builds a compelling case that the God of the Bible exists. Join us on Wednesday, February 21 at 7:00pm. Learn how God is seen in: The Cosmos, Conditions for Life, Complexity of Life, Canon of Scripture, and in Jesus.
Email danny.ramos@maranathachapel.org for more info.
Bring a friend!
United Marriage Class
United is a 9-week marriage class for those who have a good marriage but want to make it better. It would also be good for those who are engaged to be married.
Join our facilitators Michael and Monica Hill as they help couples improve communication, deal with conflict, and get the most out of their marriage. Because of the content of United we would not encourage a marriage in crisis to participate.
Class begins Friday, February 16th, 2024, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm followed by 8 consecutive Friday nights at the same time.
Cost: $120 per couple, covers all class materials It is necessary to register online; Space is limited to 14 couples. PLEASE NOTE - CHILDCARE IS NOT AVAILABLE. This class will be held in Jacob’s Well (formerly known as the bookstore)
Contact Danny Ramos for more info.
Danny Ramos at (858) 613-7800, ext. 145
ENCOUNTER - 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting Journal
Our 40 days Days of Prayer and Fasting are from Tuesday February 13 to Saturday March 23
As you participate in the 40-Day Fast, please use this daily journal to discover what an encounter with God means. The Bible is full of stories of individuals who had life-changing encounters with God—encounters that transformed lives and impacted human history. As you reflect on the daily verse, we encourage you to look up the verse and read the story in context. These divine encounters happened to a variety of people – some believers and some not—in a variety of places. We pray that during this fast, you will experience a divine encounter with God that will change your life!
Please Note: Fasting is an individual, personal time between you and the Lord. Choose the fast best for you. While fasting means abstaining from food for most people, it can also be abstaining from something else to give you deeper time in prayer and fellowship with the Lord. Not everyone can fast from food, but if you give up something to focus on the Lord, that will be a meaningful fast.
Maranatha Schools has job openings!
Maranatha Christian Schools Job Openings
Job openings for Facilities Caretaker and Elementary Teacher. For more info and to apply, visit MaranathaChristianSchools.org and email: Rachel.Duerme@gomcs1.
A Strong Cord - a 4-week Marriage Series
A Strong Cord
A Strong Cord is a 4-week series for young couples who have been married 7 years or less. We will meet every other week beginning Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00pm in Jacob’s Well (old bookstore). Each session is interactive including video, discussion groups and fellowship. Join leaders Craig and Cheryl Bartels and learn to build a strong relationship by following God’s blueprint.
Email danny.ramos@maranathachapel.org for info. Click Here to Register.
Face to Face Prayer Encounter
Face to Face Prayer Encounter
Join with us February 6,7 and 8 at 6:30-8:30pm for Face-to Face, 3 night prayer encounter!
Each night will be filled with a time of worship, a brief teaching from Pastor Daniel, and space to practice what was taught, prayer! If you desire a more powerful prayer life, we invite you out to encounter the face of God through prayer!
We can’t wait to see how God moves these nights!
Growth Groups Leader Training
GROWTH GROUPS LEADER TRAINING
Is God calling you to lead a small group? Do you already have a small group, but would like a refresher on how to revitalize your group? Join us for a 4 week Leader Training!
This is a practical, interactive series that includes
- Core leadership skills
-Learning how to deal with difficult people
-Learning to facilitate a sermon based Bible study
-Setting up for a successful small group and using our InFellowship system.
All materials provided at no charge. Simply bring your Bible
This series will run on Mondays from February 5 - March 4 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Divorce Care Workshop starts January 31
DIVORCE CARE WORKSHOP
Divorce Care is a Bible-based 13-week course providing support to those who have experienced separation or divorce. Each meeting represents an opportunity to acquire new tools and better understanding to help cope with these difficult circumstances. Divorce Care will meet on Wednesday evenings beginning August 2 at 7:00 PM in Room C-210.
COST: $20 for course materials.
When: January 31-May 1 / Wednesday Nights, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Where: Room C-210 (2nd Floor)
Questions? Contact Danny Ramos at danny.ramos@maranathachapel.org
GUEST SPEAKER JONATHAN CAHN
Step Into the Story with JONATHAN CAHN
Special guest speaker Jonathan Cahn will share on Wednesday evening January 24 at 7:00pm. Jonathan Cahn is a Messianic Jewish Minister, New York Times best selling author, and novelist.
Bring a friend!
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Spring Study
Walking Prophetically - Letter of James
Study Begins January 23
Tuesdays
9:30am-11:30am in the Fellowship Hall
7:00pm-8:30pm in Fellowship Hall
Registration is now open!
We will offer childcare for this study, but space is limited.
The study will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person.
(Registration is not required for live-stream attendance)
Loss of a Spouse
Loss Of A Spouse - Those who attend will learn what to expect from grief and how to cope with loss from those who’ve experienced healing.
There is no cost for this worshop.
When: Saturday, January 13 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Where: Room C-210 (2nd Floor)
For questions and to register contact Danny Ramos at danny.ramos@maranathachapel.org
Polar Plunge
Tuesday, January 1
Starts at 6:30am
Make plans to join us!
Email Troy Dewey at td@maranathachapel.org for info
Maranatha Schools has job openings!
Maranatha Christian Schools Job Openings
For information regarding current employment opportunities and to apply, Click Here or email HR@gomcs1.com for more info.
For Application Go to:
Christmas Sing-Along
Christmas Sing-Along - BRING YOUR WHOLE FAMILY!
Wednesday, December 13
Starts at 6:00pm!
Make plans to join us on Wednesday, December 13 at 6:00pm on Solomon’s Porch as we come together to share the beautiful music of the Christmas season!
Holiday Schedule at Maranatha Chapel
No Growth Track meetings during the month of December. Resumes January 7.
Monday Night Christmas Party December 11 - resumes on January 8
No Tuesday Women’s Study resumes on January 23
Tuesday Men’s Study meets December 5, 12, 19 esumes on January 9
No Wednesday Revive Service on December 27
No Thursday Noon Bible Study resumes Jan 4.
Step Into the Story Event
Special Step Into the Story event this Wednesday
Make plans to join us this Wednesday, November 29 at 7:00pm as Pastor Daniel interviews Jewish survivors of the October 7th terrorist attack on Israel.