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Scripture:  Psalm 103
Message:  Reclaiming Joy
Pastor Mike Nanninga

Offering:  New Life Women’s Home: offers healing in a safe Christian environment to women who have suffered abuse.
Next Week’s Offering (Jan. 15^th):  Loyalist Christian Life

Prayer Chain: Please email your prayer chain requests to prayer
@maranatha-church.com 

Prayer Request Box: Prayer Cards are also available in the back of the chairs. Feel free to fill them out and drop them in the box at the Welcome Centre.

Drop-in Prayer: Join in prayer with others Tuesdays from 12:30-2:30 pm; Wednesdays & Thursdays from 11:30 am-1:30 pm in the Chapel.

Post-Service Prayer: Prayer teams are available to pray with you after every morning service.

Family Prayer Group: Pray with others for your loved ones and family members every Thursday morning from 7:00-8:00 am in the Chapel.

Prayer Appointment: Contact Deborah at deborah@maranatha-church.com to make an appointment.

Our Church Family:

Please continue to hold Laurie Wood, Glen Arendt, Marten VanderWal, Eve Kugel, Andy Jongenotter, Rick Foulds, & our shut-ins in your prayers.

Today’s Team: Keyboard: Deborah Morgante; Drums: James Stickland; Acoustic Guitar: Tino Morgante; Interpreter: Becky Langman

Thank You! “I would like to wish everyone at Maranatha a very blessed, happy, and healthy New Year. Thank you for all the cards I received.—Love Ellie Boer.” If you wish to give her a call, she would appreciate that. Her number is (519) 620-6089.

Thank You! New Life Women’s Home would like to thank the congregation of Maranatha for their recent donation. We are grateful for your faithful support, prayers and encouragement. With the main lodge closed in and the heat on, the drywalling is well underway. Thank you to all those who have been a part of this kingdom project. Lord willing we hope to welcome women into the program late spring/early summer. Please come out and visit us, we’d love to show you the new campus. We can be reached at (613) 394-3341. Blessings, Martin & Tina Vanderlaan and the Board of Directors.

Outdoor Skating Rink on site: We are excited to announce we will be having an outdoor skating rink on our property. If you like to join the "rink rat team," by helping to keep our ice clean please contact Wanda Thompson at wlthompson7@hotmail.com or (613) 743-5293.

Junior High:  Welcome back everyone! This week we are kicking things off with a Nerf night! Bring your nerf guns and make sure all  items are labeled or initialed so things don't get mixed up! This includes nerf bullets. See you all there!

Senior High: We hope you had a great Christmas! Come on out this Friday as we start the new year. Join us for some games, food, music, and teaching this Friday at the church from 7-9pm. Also, we have an upcoming fundraiser on Feb. 17^th, so mark you calendars. We will be hosting a Pasta Dinner with a Dessert & Silent Auction! See you all Friday Night!

Young Adults: We've moved! Join us this Tuesday as we kick off 2023 in the chapel/fellowship hall. This week we will share a Spaghetti dinner and kickoff a Dunamis teaching. What's Dunamis? (Trevor's Bread and Butter!) Dunamis is learning about the Holy Spirit and partnering with Him. Come on out, and don't forget your $5.00 for dinner!

Maranatha Seniors: Our first meeting of the year will be this Thurs, Jan. 12^th @ 1:30pm. We have a guest speaker from Gleaner’s Food Bank. Susanne Quinlan will share the challenges and satisfactions of running a food bank. Donations of canned goods and pastas would be greatly appreciated. Coffee and goodies will follow. Hope to see you there!

Monthly Prayer Meeting: Join us in praying for the city, area churches, local ministries, the Neighbourlink launch and more, every second Thursday of the month, starting this Thurs, Jan. 12 @ 7pm in the Chapel. We desire to see God strengthen our vision, unity, and purpose as one Body, and to empower all those who are carrying out the work of Christ in this region, so if that stirs your heart, please come out and join us. Those from other churches are welcome too! For more information, contact Deborah at deborah@maranatha-church.com.

Job Opportunity: The Belleville Pregnancy and Family Care Centre is accepting applications for the position of Marketing and Communications Coordinator. This is a part-time position for 2 days a week totaling 14 hours a week. Experience with social media and email marketing is preferred. Applicants should have a working knowledge of the following programs: Canva, Photoshop, Mailchimp. Applications will be received until Feb. 21^st, 2023. Job descriptions will be made available upon request. Interested applicants can send their resume and cover letter to Heather Tapp, Executive Director at director@bpfcc.ca.

Classis Quinte Job Opportunity: is seeking a Stated Clerk; the position is available immediately; the start date is flexible. Each Classis Clerk attends three classis meetings per year as well as three interim committee meetings to record the minutes and complete follow-up tasks. The duties involve tasks such as working with the Classis Ministries Committee to prepare the agendas for meetings as well as handling the correspondence and administrative duties of the classis.  An honorarium is provided for this position. Please contact Rev. Rita Klein-Geltink at rita.kleingeltink@gmail.com to apply or for more information.

Mother, Daughter, Friend Party! Ladies, join us on Sat., Jan. 14^th from 12:30-3:30pm in the Fellowship Hall for a time of fun, food, gifts, games & prizes! This is a great opportunity to invite family, friends, and neighbours for some winter encouragement and connection! Please sign up at the Info Desk or on the church website. Contact Sarita at sarita@maranatha-church.com for more details!

Library Reviews:

· No Compromise by Green & Hazard—NF 921 GRE—The life story of Keith Green. You’ll be captivated by Keith's courage and inspired by his commitment.

· Acts of Love by David Jeremiah—NF 241.4 JER—The power of encouragement.

· From a Distance by T. Alexander—Fic ALE—An outspoken photographer puts herself in dire danger.

Room for Rent Needed: A Christian woman, and a member of the Maranatha community, is facing difficult financial times and is looking to rent a room in a Christian home. She would be a quiet and respectful guest. She can afford to pay $525 per month for rent and would buy her own groceries. If you think you can help, or want more information, call the church office at (613) 962-2062.

Prayers that Heal the Heart Course: If you or someone you know struggles with fear, anger, nagging doubt, insecurity, or is plagued by negative thoughts and feelings, we are offering a video course by Mark Virkler that teaches seven Spirit-led prayers to help us receive freedom and restoration, as well as learn to minister healing to others. The teaching is very powerful, user-friendly and practical—and for everyone! It will run on Thursday evenings, starting Jan. 19^th at 7:00pm in the Chapel. Cost is $5 for the workbook, and $20 for the optional full book. Contact Deborah at deborah@maranatha-church.com to register or for more information!

Giving for the month of December:

Budget             ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..69,575.36

Budget Booster ……..………………………………………………………………………………………………….500.00

Maranatha Ministries……………………………………………………………………………………………….150.00

New Church Building .……………………………………………………………………………………..…..4,147.50

Belleville Pregnancy & Family.……………..………………………………………………………………781.00

Benevolence ….……………....……………………….………………………………………….……….………..11,805.00

World Renew….…....………………………………………………………………………………...…………..……2,165.00

Local Christian Education …....……………………………………………………………………..……..345.00

Tuition Assistance …………………………………………………………………………………………………….100.00

Tokens ..…….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………200.00

JR. High…...…………………………………………...……………………………………………………………………….400.00

Special GriefShare Event: Maranatha Church will be hosting a special 2 hour GriefShare seminar called Loss of a Spouse on Sat, Jan. 28^th, 2023 from 2 - 4pm.  If you or someone you know is grieving the death of a spouse you are welcome to attend or encourage someone else to attend. A special guide book will further help you through your journey of grief. The next regular Griefshare sessions will start as follows: Morning group starting Feb. 6^th from 10am - 12pm. Evening group starting Thursday's Feb. 16^th from 7 - 9pm. Register at:  www.griefshare.org. For more information, or to register, call Darrel Brown, 613-922-5622 or email darrel56brown@gmail.com.

Attention: Welcome Desk Teams, Greeter/Usher Teams, Coffee Time Teams, Cafe Teams and Coffee Hour Bakers. Please save the date for our "All Hospitality Team meeting/potluck" this Wed, Jan. 11th at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a time of reflecting, celebrating, and planning for the future. Food for Potluck: Last name A to P - Main Dish; Last name Q to Z - Side Dish; Dessert - anyone who wishes but please confirm with Sarita.

Women’s Life: resumes this Wednesday morning @ 9am with coffee and refreshments! If you are new or not part of a life group and would like to get connected in a women's life group (evening groups are also available), please contact Deborah Morgante or Virginia Wheatley.