Although it’s a small congregation, the people of Community Baptist Church believe they have something to offer, both inside and outside their walls.

“We want to let people know we’re here, and we’re looking for new people to come in. We know we can do a lot together,” said Rita Bretto, a Rochester resident.

Bretto and her sisters, Bernadine Sachetti and Pamela Rose, were among ten siblings who grew up going to church in Marion. Now the three are among the membership at the 19-year-old church, located near the highway ramp on Route 105.

While the sisters all attend Community Baptist, they said the church is quite diverse, which, among other benefits, makes for delicious food at the monthly potlucks.

The members come from the tri-town as well as surrounding areas. When Riverside Church in Wareham closed a few years ago, the congregants moved to Marion, as did their pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert Gomes, who was the first person in the Community Baptist pulpit when it began.

With the momentum of the new church members, the fellowship is ramping up its outreach. They recently assembled backpacks filled with toiletries and other necessities for the homeless. For the holiday season, the church voted to spend some of its missions funds to buy Christmas gifts to be distributed by Turning Point, a Wareham organization that helps the homeless and near homeless.

On Dec. 4, the church will hold a special service for the members of the recently disbanded Marion VFW post, to thank them for their service to the town and to the church itself.

Another upcoming event will also seek to collect socks for the homeless to “share the warmth.”

“We’re starting small, but hopefully it will get bigger,” said Bretto.

With their outreach, the church members hope to draw in more people to become part of their family.

“We welcome everybody,” Sacchetti said. “We all think of each other as family.”

Sunday services are at 10 a.m. with food and communion the first Sunday of the month. Sunday school is also at 10 a.m., and the teachers have had background checks.

Bible study is on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

, a Wareham organization to help the homeless and near homeless.

On December 4, the church will hold a special service for the members of the recently disbanded Marion VFW post, to thank them for their service to the town and to the church itself.

Another upcoming event will also seek to collect socks for the homeless to “share the warmth.”

“We’re starting small, but hopefully it will get bigger,” said Bretto.

With their outreach, the church members hope to draw in more people to become part of their family.

“We welcome everybody,” Sacchetti said. “We all think of each other as family.”

All are invited to weekly services on Sundays at 10 a.m. with food and communion the first Sunday of the month. Sunday school for children is also sat 10 a.m., and the church has a safe child policy with approved teachers who have had background checks.

Bible study is on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.