The Marsyville Church of the Nazarene will celebrate it’s 50th anniversary of ministry in Union County on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Special music and the dedication of the new Family Life Center will highlight the celebration. Dr.Paul Whiteford has served as Senior Pastor since 1991.
“We want to invite everyone to join us as we celebrate 50 years of ministry in Marysville,” Whiteford said. “Our vision is to be a church where people can believe in Jesus Christ, belong to a loving family, and become stronger in their faith. We’re proud of the high quality of family-oriented ministries for all ages and we’re proud to be a part of the fabric of such a great community.”
The day will kick off with a special celebration service at 10:30a.m. at the church, located at 1126 North Maple Street, a block north of the Union County Fairgrounds. The service will feature music from The McCrary family and a celebration message from Northwest Ohio District Superintendent Geoff Kunselman.
Following the morning service, there will be a carry-in dinner and special ceremony dedicating the newest building addition to the Maple Street campus. The Family Life Center was designed by Meachem & Apel and constructed by Thomas & Marker. Construction was completed in 2010 with the final touches put on the kitchen portion of the facility.
Funded by donations from church members the Marysville Nazarene Family Life Center can seat 600, host athletic events and includes a full service kitchen. The Family Life Center almost doubled the amount of ministry space available to the church and houses youth events, community rallies, wedding receptions, and will once again be a host sight of Upward Basketball this winter in partnership with other churches in the community.
“The Family Life Center wasn’t just built to serve our church members,” Whiteford added. “It’s truly enabled us become a stronger part of the community."
The Marysville Nazarene church began in a home near downtown in 1961. It has steadily grown with the community over the past 50 years. The church offers a broad spectrum of family-based ministries. Along with Whiteford, full-time staff includes children’s pastor Victoria Case, youth ministers Kevin and Chelsie Reed, and senior adult pastor Rich Applegarth.
$401,000 in JOF pledges received!!
As of June 1, 2009 we have received more than $401,000 in pledges to the JoF campaign! Thanks to all for your sacrificial giving. In spite of some of the toughest economic times, the Lord has blessed us with resources to support this project. Two years down, one more to go. Thanks!!
Celebrating 100 Years in the New Family Life Center!
About 250 people gathered on Sunday, October 5th in the FLC to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Church of the Nazarene! Fellowship is just one use for the FLC. The new facility truly expands our ability to minister to the needs of our congregation and our community!
From Blue Print to Reality
This is the original artist rendering of the inside of the addition. Compare to now! Wow!.
The Connector--Before
This is a view of the atrium back in mid-April (April 2008)
The Connector--After
This is the connector to the new addition.
New Family Life Center-Concept
Project Completion Date: Spring 2008
New Family Life Center-Reality
A Fresh, New Roof Completed
Work has been completed on a new roof for the existing church building. This was included in the project plan approved by the board and the congregation. The new, three-dimensional shingles look great and will offer great protection for our building with winter on the front porch. (November 2007)
Special Guests Help Break Ground
Randy Marker (left) from Thomas & Marker, Pastor Whiteford, and District Superintendent Dr. Larry Fairbanks (right) on hand for the official ground breaking cermemony. (Oct 2007)
Breaking Ground for the Future
On Sunday, October 21, 2007 ground was broken to make way for the new Family Life Center. In this pic, the future of the church breaks the ground! (Oct 2007)
Project Rendering
