• Bylaws Information

    The church membership meeting to approve our restated bylaws will be held on Sunday, August 30, at 10:00 am on the church lawn. We encourage all church members to attend. We anticipate this meeting will last no more than 2 hours.
    https://marioncog7.org/bylaws-information

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        VBS - Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through

        Hello Families! This year’s VBS is going to look a bit different, but will still offer the same truth.  Our theme is:  Rocky Railway: Jesus’ Power Pulls Us Through.  Our key verse is found in Philippians 4:13-“For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” Each evening you will come to our drive-thru VBS and be able to pick up the VBS kit for that day, related to our theme. Included will be a bible message, snack, and craft that your child can work on with a family member.  Date: July 20-24 Drive-up: 6:30-7:30 pm There is not a cost for our Vacation Bible School. However, donations are welcome to help offset the cost of supplies.
        https://marioncog7.org/vbs

        1. Hi Church Family!   We want to start by thanking those of you who have been praying about VBS and have signed up to volunteer to make VBS happen.    With that said, we have found ourselves in a place where we need to change the way we had anticipated VBS to go (we are use to change by now, right?  ).    Vacation Bible School drive-thru will not happen this coming week due to the low numbers of children registered.    Instead, the Vacation Bible School curriculum and planning that had been done in preparation for VBS, will be utilized during our sabbath morning Sabbath School Program, starting August 15. This will continue for five consecutive weeks and allow for a more meaningful experience for all kids involved.    So, for now, please encourage your kids to anticipate a fun Sabbath School experience this week and in the coming weeks. Take this opportunity to extend an invite to those around you.  Sincerely, Miriam and Jessica

      2. Pastor Tim and Pastor Loren invite the Marion church to Sabbath service on the church lawn 6/27/2020 and explain the necessary details.  [Video graphics by Brian Hall Jr and music by https://www.bensound.com]

        1. Email Group Changes

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          1. Give Now

            Many have asked how they can best give their tithes and offerings while we are not holding services. Additionally, you may feel led to make contributions to the Church’s Benevolence Fund to help those that have been impacted by current events. We expect benevolence needs and requests to increase significantly in the coming weeks
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            1. YouTube Live Streaming

              We are now "Live Streaming" our services on YouTube. Also view previous messages here.
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              1. Bylaws Revision Process

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                  Women's Retreat @ Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center

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                  All day  •  Friday, March 13th – Sunday, March 15th, 2020
                  Cannon Beach Christian Conference Center

                  1. ReadThe Body of Christ
                    Pastor's Letter March 2020

                    We have been encouraged to engage our neighbors, co-workers, fellow students, and the stranger that we do not know, to reach out and say, “Come to church, stay for lunch, join us for basketball on Sunday.” The Power of Invitation is exciting! Pointing folks to Jesus Christ as both Savior and Lord is the goal! Furthermore, we are urged not to delay this invitation to Jesus. In a morally bankrupt society where darkness is considered light, and evil is paraded and praised, we must press toward Holiness with all our might.


                    Marion COG7, are we on board with a missional mind-set? Are we ready to reach out to our community, opening the doors of our church, likewise our own hearts, to receive whom God will direct our way? Yes?! Then let’s consider where we go from here. The unspoken invitation found in our personal example is key. We are Family – The Church - The Body of Christ; though each one different we are one body. “So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.” (Romans 12:5 KJV) The Bible explains that one is a foot, the other a hand, another being an eye, and so on (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). We have need of each other and unity in the Body is priceless. Consider how difficult it would be if every time your ears noted something important to listen to, your mouth began to speak--loud and continuously! That may sound a bit humorous but sadly I have found myself in this exact circumstance. Wow, how I need to be a better listener and speak more carefully. The point though, in the many different parts (roles and posi-tions) of the Body of Christ we can detract from or enhance the work of the Body.


                    Thomas Rainer in his book, “I Am A Church Member,” says “Church membership is founded on love.” Just to kick us into gear, think for a minute how unloving it is when we do not function as a healthy responsible member. Our love for our Heavenly Father suffers, and our fellow members suffer too. Which part of the Body is taking up my slack when I am absent or ineffective? Physically speaking, when our bodies are not operating at full capacity, it leads to low productivity, increased frustration, maybe even pain. Spiritually thinking, the Body of Christ can suffer similar symptoms.


                    We have spent some time stoking the gospel fire here in Marion. We have a growing desire to invite whomever we meet and leave the results to God. By the grace of God, this Body of Believers is primed for growth. Now let us consider, for the Glory of God, am I the functioning MEMBER that is fulfilling my role in the body? Am I ready to love and mentor new life that God will call to Himself? Fueled by a great passion for God and an unmistakable compassion for others, may we Turn Up the Brightness of our Church Member-ship!