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About Our Church
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Our Denomination's
History: The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was founded in the early 1800's
in the Shared Characteristics and
Practices:
Shared Beliefs:
Our Church Staff:
*Rev. Peter
Mitchell graduated from
Texas Christian University, in Ft. Worth, TX with a Bachelor’s of
Science in Communication Studies. He graduated with a Master’s of
Divinity from Brite Divinity School, in Ft. Worth, TX. Peter was ordained in
the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in the Southwest Region in
November, 2008. Peter has served
as Minister of Youth and
Evangelism at Central Christian Church in Weatherford, TX; Youth Minister in South Hills
Christian Church in Ft. Worth, TX and as Senior Pastor at Bondurant (IA)
Christian Church. Peter and his wife, Annaliese moved to Bondurant from
Weatherford, TX. He grew up in
Keokuk, Iowa. Annaliese has
family roots in rural Newton. The Mitchells have 1 child, an infant daughter,
Caroline. Peter loves boating, snow skiing, food on the grill,
being outside, building fires and drinking coffee. He has a B.S. in
Communication Studies from Texas Christian University (go Frogs) and a
Masters of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at TCU. * Melanie Van Weelden grew up in Cedar Rapids, IA, graduating from Kennedy High School in 1995. She attended Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO where she was named National Disciple Scholar of the Year in 1996. After graduating from Culver-Stockton she and her husband Brian returned to Eastern Iowa. She has been a lifelong participant in the programming of the Christian Conference Center in Newton , IA most recently serving as director of Chi Rho Camp #7 in 2006. Melanie & Brian are blessed with three beautiful daughters: Leah, Ella, and Mila. Marion Christian is located on the
corner of 10th Street and McGowan Blvd, just a half-mile North of
downtown Marion and one block South of the Boyson Rd./10th St.
intersection. Handicapped Accessible Air-conditioned Sanctuary
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Congregation's History: Marion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has its roots in 1843. Several Disciples met in various homes and public buildings until 1856, when they moved into their first church building. (The church bell, pulpit, and communion ware cabinet from that first building are on display at our present location.)
Again the congregation grew and grew, with discipleship, stewardship and missions main priorities. 1962 was another milestone year, when our present home was built. Since then Marion Christian has been reaching out into the community and the world in an effort to fulfill God's purpose for his children here on earth. All people in the congregation believe themselves to be ministers. Our Mission: Build a community of faith that confesses Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and that proclaims Him Lord and Savior. By the Holy Spirit, we will worship God, witness to His life, and minister to any in need. Our Vision: Be a caring community of worship and prayer that lives in unity while appreciating the rich diversity of gifts and talents within the body of Christ, and that invites all persons to deeper levels of commitment and faithfulness. Our Core Values: · Develop a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ · Worship and praise God as a community of Faith · Practice the Disciples of Christ traditions of communion, baptism, open interpretation of the Scriptures, and Christian unity · Teach and nurture people of all ages in the Christian faith · Reach out and minister to people wherever they are by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ using our time, spiritual gifts, facilities and financial resources · Extend and expand friendship and openness through fellowship as the Body of Christ known as Marion Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) · Serve with Christians of the worldwide church to accomplish God’s will. Fellowship &
Christian Nurturing Opportunities:
Ministry & Growth
Opportunities: Music
Outreach
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