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MARION AVENUE
A church passionate about serving God and loving people
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAY BIBLE FELLOWSHIPS {10am} SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP {11:00am}
SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP {6:00pm}
WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICE {7:00pm}
Our History
Our Pastor
Weekly Services
OUR HISTORY
Summer of 1973 – A few families from the Midwest asked a young preacher from the foothills of North Carolina to come start a church in the small town of Washington, Iowa. Larry and Dianne Brown left their home and moved to Iowa where they would help organize the Marion Avenue Baptist Church.
September 1973 – The Marion Avenue Baptist Church was organized. God began doing great things in the small town of Washington, Iowa. Pastor and Mrs. Brown, along with a small group of families, gave God their all so that others could know Christ. The bus ministry began salvaging broken lives and caring for little boys and girls that otherwise would not have had the opportunity to come to church. The presence and Power of God, won souls, convicted hearts, broke chains, repaired homes, and gave all glory to God.
January 2010 – Our beloved Pastor’s wife, Mrs. Dianne Brown, went home to Heaven. Pastor Larry Brown’s heart was broken, but he chose to stay faithful to God and His service. Soon, God began to work in Pastor’s heart about reaching America through worldwide evangelism.
July 2011 – Pastor Larry Brown resigned the Pastorate delving into full-time world evangelism. He is loved and will be missed, but to the glory of God the pulpit of the Marion Avenue Baptist Church will still be located “Under the spout where the glory comes out!”
July 17, 2011 – Joseph Brown, son of Pastor Larry Brown, became the new Pastor of the Marion Avenue Baptist Church. Pastor Joseph Brown has a vision and a passion to shepherd the flock, preach the Word and reach the World with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Through these wonderful forty-one years, God has led his dear children along. He has blessed in ways innumerable and used this ministry to change thousands of lives. Because of His blessings, the church is continuing to grow and reach Southeast, Iowa for the cause of Christ. The buses are still rolling, the Gospel is still being preached, and lives are still being changed. To God be the glory, the pulpit will remain hot, souls will walk the aisles for salvation, and the baptismal waters will continue to be stirred!
PASTOR JOSEPH BROWN
Pastor Joseph Brown was born in 1983, the son of Pastor and Mrs. Larry Brown. He was raised in a Christian home from the time he was an infant. He grew up attending the Marion Avenue Baptist Church. Joseph was saved at the age of six and during his Junior year of high school he surrendered to God’s calling to preach.
After graduating from High school, he attended Oklahoma Baptist College. Upon entering his second year of college he enrolled in Hyles-Anderson College where he would complete his Bachelor of Science Degree in May of 2006. Soon after he graduated from college he was ordained into the ministry as a preacher of the gospel.
Joseph joined the staff at Marion Avenue while attending college. He served as our Assistant Pastor for seven years. Joseph’s father, Pastor Larry Brown, resigned the pastorate to go into full time evangelism in March of 2011. In July of 2011, the church membership overwhelmingly voted Joseph in as our new pastor. Pastor Joseph has a vision for Southeast Iowa, and for the world. In addition to the pastorate, He is the founder of the Our Time Youth Conference which reaches hundreds of young people for Christ. He has a tremendous burden for the next generation. We are thrilled that God led him to this ministry.
Pastor Joseph Brown and his wife Charity have one son, Aaron and three daughters, Hannah, Lydia, & Abigail.
WEEKLY SERVICES
Sundays
Every Sunday the Marion Avenue Baptist Church is filled with excitement! Our main service times are at 10:45 AM and 6:30 PM. Both of these services contain inspiring music, and life-changing Bible preaching.
Sunday
10:00 AM Classes for All Ages
10:45 AM Morning Service
11:00 AM Servicio en Español
2:30 PM Servicio en Español
6:30 PM Evening Service
Wednesdays
Every Wednesday evening the Marion Avenue Baptist Church holds a Bible study in the main auditorium. This service time also contains inspiring music and the Bible study is a help to all who attend.
Wednesday
7:00 PM Estudio Bíblico
7:00 PM Bible Study
Preaching Services
Through the practical, life-changing, Bible preaching, families are encouraged, needs are being met, and lives are being changed. At every service God’s Word is opened and boldly proclaimed. At every service we also have our team of singers and musicians gather to honor the Lord through music. We offer free first-class nurseries for every service.
OUR STAFF
Meet the staff of Marion Avenue
SPANISH PASTOR
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ASSISTANT PASTOR
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MICHAEL GRISWOLD
Michael grew up at Marion Avenue serving faithfully in the various ministries of the church. Upon completion of Bible college, he married his lovely wife Bekah. They served in churches in Indiana and Oregon before coming home to Marion Avenue. God is using the Griswolds greatly in the role of Assistant Pastor.
BUS DIRECTOR
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SENIOR PASTOR
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PASTOR JOSEPH BROWN
Pastor Joseph Brown is the son of former Pastor, Larry Brown. Joseph grew up at Marion Avenue and was involved in various ministries of the church throughout his childhood and teen years. Upon graduating Bible College, he married his sweet heart Charity Epley. They have been blessed with 4 children, Aaron, Hannah, Lydia, Abigail. Joseph has been serving on staff at Marion Avenue for 10 years. In 2011 Joseph became our senior Pastor.
MICHAEL GRISWOLD
Michael grew up at Marion Avenue serving faithfully in the various ministries of the church. Upon completion of Bible college, he married his lovely wife Bekah. They served in churches in Indiana and Oregon before coming home to Marion Avenue. God is using the Griswolds greatly in the role of Assistant Pastor.
SECRETARY
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SUMMER CHAFA
MICHAEL GRISWOLD
Michael grew up at Marion Avenue serving faithfully in the various ministries of the church. Upon completion of Bible college, he married his lovely wife Bekah. They served in churches in Indiana and Oregon before coming home to Marion Avenue. God is using the Griswolds greatly in the role of Assistant Pastor.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
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JOHN HAYS
CALENDAR
Calendar of events in 2017 for Marion Avenue Baptist Church
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
5 Vision Night 2017
9 Bended Knee Men’s Conference
(Pleasantville, IA)
10 Teen Valentine Banquet
11 Adult Valentine Banquet
17 Warriors Senior Night
19 Hope in Thy Word Memorization Program
25 Leadership Seminar with Gabe Ruhl
26 Combined Adult Bible Fellowships
MARCH
4 Basketball/Volleyball Tournament
5 Command Sgt. Major Archie Davis
8 Spring Soulwinning Begins
9 Jolly 60’s Thursday Meeting
(Bi-Monthly)
12 Time Change Sunday
13 Capital Connection Washington, D.C.
24 Ladies Night Out with Mrs. Charity
26 ABF Spring Program (4 Weeks)
29 Discipleship Program Begins
APRIL
2 Jolly 60’s Sunday Meal (Bi-Monthly)
5 Spanish Family Conference (Wed-Sat)
6 All Night Prayer (Easter & Our Time)
16 Easter at Marion Avenue
23 Bus Ministry Spring Program (4 Weeks)
30 Bus Ministry Dinner at Pastor’s Home
MAY
8 Our Time Work Days (Mon-Wed)
11 Our Time Youth Conference (Thurs.-Fri.)
14 Mother’s Day at Marion Avenue
20 Homeschool Graduation Ceremony
30 Crusader’s Club Activity
JUNE
4 Rodeo Sunday (Friend Day)
5 Teen Camp Rose Bud, AR (Mon-Fri)
5 Primary/Junior Camp Letts, IA (Mon-Fri)
11 50K Vision Offering
17 Images, Chains and Truth Conference
18 Father’s Day at Marion Avenue
19 Spanish Family Camp (Mon-Fri)
24 Wild Cat Den Activity (New 7th Graders)
30 Family Day at Cedar River
JULY
2 Patriotic Sunday
(Pastor’s Home Festivities - All Ministries)
13 All Night Prayer (Bus Ministry/Missions)
16 Pastoral Anniversary
18 Youth Conference at FBC (Tues-Thurs)
AUGUST
5 Bus Ministry Carnival (Sat-Sun)
17 Missions Conference 2017 (Thurs-Sun)
19 International Missions Dinner
27 Faith Promise Pledges Renewed
28 His Word My Heart Youth Trip (Mon-Thurs)
SEPTEMBER
23 Bus Ministry Super Church (Saturday)
24 Open House Sunday (City Square)
OCTOBER
7 Hay Rack Ride
13 Ignite Youth Conference (Fri-Sat)
15 Bus Teen Sunday
19 Spanish Revival Conference
22 Bi-Lingual Evening Service
25 Youth Corn Maze Activity
31 Children's Fall Party
NOVEMBER
2 Recordings 2nd - 14th (LACP 2017)
5 Pie Auction (LACP 2017)
18 Blocking Practice (LACP 2017)
23 Thanksgiving
25 Lighted Parade (LACP 2017)
27 Work Day (LACP 2017)
28 Lacp Rehearsals November 28,29,30
DECEMBER
1 Lacp Rehearsals December 1, 4, 5
8 LACP 2017 BUS SHOWING
9 LACP 2017 December 9th, 10th
17 Bus Gifts Sunday
20 Christmas Candlelight Service
24 Christmas Eve Service (No Buses)
31 New Year’s Eve Service
OUR MINISTRIES
Here are some of our many ministries
Children's Ministry
Welcome to “Kid’s Crusaders”, the children’s ministry of Marion Avenue! It is so exciting to see what the Lord is doing in our church and in the lives of children.
Our Time Youth Conference
This is a youth conference hosted by the Marion Avenue Baptist Church of Washington, Iowa. We are a Biblical, Independent, Fundamental Baptist Church. We believe in one Bible, the King James Bible. We believe in old-fashioned Bible preaching, teaching and Christ honoring music.
Bus Ministry
Every week hundreds of children, teenagers and adults choose to ride one of our buses to church. Here we offer Sunday School classes for every age group with trained teachers who address the specific needs and struggles of their class.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
OUR TIME YOUTH CONFERENCE
BUS MINISTRY
Youth Ministry
The teen years can be confusing, difficult, and challenging! But they can also be awesome! Through Sunday classes, weekly outreach, annual trips, retreats, and programs, the teens at Marion Avenue are challenged and equipped to live for Christ.
YOUTH MINISTRY
Music
Marion Avenue is blessed to have a very active music program. In addition to regular congregational singing, each service we are blessed to have two music specials by various groups and two choir specials by our fifty voice choir.
Missions
Over the past three decades, Marion Avenue Baptist Church has supported many mission works throughout the world. Marion Avenue Baptist currently supports more than 100 missionaries who are taking the gospel of Christ throughout the world.
Nursery
The Marion Avenue nursery facility is an up-to-date, clean nursery. We have an all female nursery staff that is well trained in keeping your child happy and safe during your visit. Any children, one month through thirty-six months, are allowed in our nursery.
MUSIC
MISSIONS
NURSERY
Senior Saints
Our Senior Citizens ministry is more affectionately known as the “Jolly Sixties”. Every Sunday morning the “Jolly Sixties” class meets at 10:00am for a time of refreshment and studying God’s Word.
SENIOR SAINTS
Soulwinning
Since 1973, thousands of people have trusted Christ as their personal Saviour through our services, classes, and ministries. Each week many of our members participate in volunteer community outreach throughout Southeast Iowa.
Spanish Ministry
Iglesia Bautista Marion Avenue has a full Spanish church program. We have Sunday school and two services on Sunday and a midweek service on Wednesday night.
SOULWINNING
SPANISH MINISTRY
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR CHURCH
CONTACT INFO
CONTACT US
The thing that drew us to this church in the first place was it's heart for the lost! We've never seen anything like it before! We have found friends here and true meaning in life! We love this church and it's people and wouldn't trade it for anything!
Ebersole Family; Wellman, Iowa
Marion Avenue Baptist Church is more than a Church, it is a family. Never have we been to a place that is more friendly. We are loved and cared for and most importantly, fed from the word of God. It's a little piece of Heaven on Earth. We are so thankful that we get to raise our boys under the teachings/preaching of Pastor Joseph Brown.
J & R Fear; Cedar Rapids, Iowa
ADDRESS
215 South Marion Avenue
Washington, Iowa
PHONE NUMBER
Tel : 855.825.4113
MABC is a little "Paradise On Earth" for us. This amazing church accepts anybody with love and friendship. Not only do we have solid Gospel messages week after week from our young Preacher Brown, but we can enjoy good, old-time music, lots of exciting events and an abundance of caring and loyal friends.
P. Frier; Washington, Iowa
We love this church because it is still teaching and standing on the same Biblical truths it did 40 yrs ago. It's a place where you are taught how to build strong Christian families and marriages. We have made so many wonderful friends here! It's a church that's alive and that has a burden for the lost.
J & B Hammes; Fairfield, Iowa
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