Marion Mennonite Building New Sanctuary Table of Contents
Monthly Feature
Leadership By Example ................ 14 - 19
Approximately 150 members of Marion Mennonite Church participated in a ground-breaking for a new
sanctuary on Sunday, June 2. At the handles of the old fashion plow are pastors, Ron and Char Roth.
by Wanda Yoder and Dan Byler
After several years of praying
day, June 17. The building should be
and planning, the congregation and
completed sometime this fall. The
pastors of Marion Mennonite Church,
church accepted pledges from the
located on S.R. 120 east of Shipshecongregation for a three year period.
wana, Ind., broke ground for a new
That started in June 2012, with plans
church building. On Sunday, June 2,
to have the entire project paid off by
members of the congregation pulled
June 2015.
on ropes tied to an old fashion plow
The new sanctuary is 64 ft. by 60
pushed by pastors of the church, Ron
ft. and will seat 250, almost doubling
and Char Roth.
the current capacity. The new strucPastor Ron said of the project,
ture will also have a new kitchen,
“The excitement is building as we
nursery area, storage areas, and two
prepare to embark on the vision God
handicap-accessible bathrooms.
has given us here at Marion! We have
The current sanctuary will be conbeen talking about a couple of images
verted to classroom and office space
and themes, ‘Imagine What God Can
once the new sanctuary is in use. The
Do!’ and ‘We See People!’ Recently, we
current kitchen space will be turned
have added another image, the image
into additional seating space in the
of a plow. This image has a remarkable
fellowship hall.
meaning for us here at Marion ... PutPlans also include the addition of
ting our hand to the plow, is a symbol
a double wide carport with additional
of our commitment to follow Jesus.’”
lighting at entrances and in the exThe actual work began on Monpanded parking lot.
Front cover photo (left to right) is of Nathan and
Marcus Miller. Nathan was in the 4H Dog Club
and Marcus was in the 4H Shooting Sports Club.
Columns
Healthy Hearts, Healthy Homes......... 9
Heart Of Missions..............................27
Recipe.................................................... 7
Smart Choices.....................................25
Spiritual Treasure...............................39
Spotlight on Nature...........................57
Contests & Puzzles
Clueless Crossword.............................. 8
Coloring Contest......................... 12, 54
Drawing Contest.................................55
Gold Coin Contest..............................55
Mystery Farm Contest.......................45
Word Search.......................................... 6
Everything Else
Topeka 4th of July Section...........29-36
Classified Ads .....................................47
Community Calendar ........................53
Display Advertiser Listing.................63
Hometown Church Listings..............62
Kids’ Club (Birthday Page).................28
LaGrange County Library..................46
Westview School Board .....................60
Westview Sports........................... 40-44
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