Opportunities for Fellowship
“Let
us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be
trusted to keep his promise. Let us think of ways to motivate one another to
acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as
some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of
his return is drawing near.” (Hebrews
10:23–25, NLT)
Fellowship among Christians is essential in order to provide the necessary encouragement
and support we need to survive in a lonely and discouraging world. In addition to the
worship and educational ministries which also provide fellowship, there are special
fellowship opportunities within the church.
Koinonia_Kafe
Wednesday_Suppers
Women's Ministries
Presbyterian Men
JOY Group
Supper Club
Prayer Fellowship
FUSION Youth
Koinonia
Kafe
Each Sunday morning, everyone is
invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall, between 9:30 and 9:55 a.m., for
coffee & juice and a light continental breakfast (pastries, fruit, etc.).
This is a great time to get caught up with your friends, or to
make new friends! The various adult Sunday School classes take turns
providing the goodies. If your family is rushed on Sunday mornings, you
don't have to worry about eating breakfast before coming to church! What
does "Koinonia" mean? It is the Greek word for "fellowship," and is an
important New Testament word describing our relationship with God and each
other in Christ.
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Wednesday
Suppers
Each Wednesday, a full, nutritious supper is served
in the Fellowship Hall, from 5:45 to 6:15 p.m.
This another great time to get together with your church family for
fellowship. It also makes it much easier for individuals and families to
take part in all the other Wonderful Wednesday
activities! No reservations are required for supper. The suggested donation
to cover the cost of the food is $5 per persona, with a maximum of $15 per
family. When you visit our church for the first time, you should receive a
mug full of info and goodies, including a coupon to try out a Wednesday
Supper for free!
 Women's
Ministries
The women of the congregation plan
occasional events each year to promote both fellowship and discipleship.
Past highlights have included a Women's Beach Retreat and a yard sale to benefit
the Kannapolis Bible Teaching Association.
A women's circle Bible study meets
on the second Monday of each month 2:00 p.m. in a home. All women are
welcome to attend. Please call the church office for information about the
location.
A weekly women's Bible study
and Exercise Time is beginning soon.
Watch the bulletin for details!
 Presbyterian Men
All of the men of the church are invited to attend the
occasional Presbyterian Men Breakfasts, at 8:00 a.m., in the Fellowship
Hall. After a hearty breakfast and time of fellowship we enjoy an informative or
inspirational program. The Presbyterian Men also provide the special music during the worship service on Mothers'
Day, and have "adopted" occasional work projects around the
church.
 JOY
Group
The JOY Group is a fellowship of senior citizens
and retirees in
our church. The club meets for occasional covered dish lunches--enjoying
good food, good fellowship, and good programs. On other months, the group
goes out to eat or takes a day trip to interesting places in the region.
Supper Club
If you are an adult—single or married—who
likes to eat, make friends, and get to know others in the church better, the
Supper Club is for you! It is for new and long-time members, young and old,
and everyone in between. The sole
purpose and agenda of a church supper club is to provide a means for greater
fellowship. When six or eight Christians come together for a relaxing
evening of dinner and conversation, they learn much about each other and
draw closer together in the Lord. Here's how it works:
* Individuals and couples who wish to participate register in September.
* All those who register attend a covered dish supper at the church in late
September. At this time the groups are announced for each month and the
program is explained in detail.
* Once a month, November through April (skipping December), the groups meet
in the home of the host couple. The groups will consist of three couples or
pairs of singles:
Host(ess) couple: provides meat, bread, beverage for
eight people
2nd couple: provides 2 vegetables for eight people
3rd couple: provides salad and dessert for eight people
The host couples are encouraged to invite a fourth
couple—prospective members, new members, or neighbors.
* Each month the couples are rotated and
scrambled, so that each couple will host once or twice during the year, and
each month the couples will dine with different couples.
* In May the whole club comes back together for a celebration dinner.
Prayer Fellowship
 Prayer
Fellowship is a time when we come together as a body of Christ on the first
Sunday of each month for a time of fellowship, thanksgiving and prayer. The
time is at 9:00 a.m. in the Session Room for 30-35 minutes. On other
Sundays, women are invited to gather for prayer in the Church Parlor (down
the hall from the Sanctuary) at
9:00 a.m.
This page was last updated on
February 03, 2011. |
