Marion Baptist Association Blog
MBA Fall Events
Our upcoming calendar is packed with opportunities for spiritual growth, service, and joyful fellowship! Discover all the ways you can get involved and experience the warmth of our community. Click here to see what's happening next!
Night of Worship for ALL
Sunday, September 21, 2025
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Pastor Appreciation Breakfast
Saturday, October 4, 2025
8:00 AM 10:30 PM
2025 Annual Celebration
Sunday, October 19, 2025
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
Update: Frequency Change for Disaster Relief Net
Please note the new frequency for our weekly Disaster Relief Ham Radio Net. We are now operating on the KA4WJA repeater on 146.970 MHz. This will allow us to have greater coverage for Marion and surrounding counties. This net will be a vital resource for our community, focusing on preparedness, training, and equipment testing. The offset and tone information is listed in the main body of this blog post.
Combined Christmas Choir Rehearsal Dates Set
Last year, we had an incredible Christmas Worship Experience at FBC Ocala, featuring over 100 choir members from 11 different churches across Marion County.
This year, we are again inviting singers to join the choir as we celebrate Christ’s birth together as a community! Whether you bring your entire choir or come as an individual singer, we’d love to have you! Here’s a look at the dates and times for this season…
Disaster / Emergency Communication Plan
When Crisis Hits, Communication Shouldn’t Break Down.
From hurricanes to grid outages, we’re ready. Discover how our multi-layered emergency communication plan keeps your church connected—no matter what. From phone and text to Starlink, Ham radio, Winlink, and Meshtastic, we’re equipping volunteers and churches to stay informed and ready.
📡 Want your church covered in a crisis?