Maranatha Community Day and Back 2 School Day

Maranatha Assemblies of God held their annual “Community Day and Back 2 School Bash” on Sunday, August 30, 2015 to the tune of 80 degree weather, a few hundred folks, and plenty of kids. When I say plenty, I mean there were kids everywhere. Located on Lansing’s northside, Maranatha offers has been offering free food, free children’s activities including a bounce house, free manicures, prayer, clothes, free entertainment and this year they offered brand new backpacks. I even watched as a van drove off with a box spring and a very good looking mattress. Yes they even offered household good including furniture for free. I was truly amazed at the amount of kids though. At times I felt I was at a daycare center or Bible School Camp. One of many backpack giveaway events over the last 30 days, Maranatha met with many relieved parents who just can’t afford the $30.00 to sometimes $50.00 necessity that students have to have to lug around books, shoes, and other school materials. And then if you have two or three kids, forget it brother. Last years backpack with the torn zipper might have to do for one more year. Considering the Church mostly advertised by word of mouth, it was quite a turnout. Congrats to Pastors Jesus and Yolanda Mendoza for giving back to the community in a very fun way! Maranatha which is a bilingual Church, is located at 927 E. North St. Lansing, MI 48906. Church services are held each Sunday starting with Sunday School at 9:45 and Sunday Service at 10:50 am. There is also an Sunday evening service at 6:00 pm. Wednesday services start at 6:30 pm. For more information please contact the Church Administrator at 517-372-4106