KOINONIA
We shall be gathering on Sunday evenings during Advent and Lent for worship, table fellowship and learning. These Koinonia evenings will follow a slightly different format than they did initially 5:00 p.m.
Evening prayers 5:30 p.m.
Shared meal (pot luck) 6:00 p.m.
Various study groups
More information will be coming concerning Koinonia as we move closer to Advent.
Koinonia
Koinonia is a regular Sunday evening gathering open to all people and ages that is dedicated to embodying the fellowship we have with God and with one other through fellowship, prayer, active learning, and worship. Koinonia will begin Sunday, June 4th and continue on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. These gatherings will feature a pot luck supper, small group activities, and a service of praise and prayer. Below is the basic agenda for the evening:
4:45pm - 5:00pm | ~ | Gathering |
5:00pm - 5:45pm | ~ | Community Meal |
6:00pm - 7:00pm | ~ | Small Group Fellowship |
7:00pm - 7:30pm | ~ | Service of Praise and Prayer |
During the time of small group fellowship, there will be a number of classes and/or activities offered for all ages. Classes will typically run for six sessions and then a new set of study topics will be offered. A few groups will be offered year-round. The list of classes/groups that will be offered during the initial six sessions follow.
In order to cut down on clean-up and waste, we are asking everyone to bring a dish to share as well as your own place setting for the community meal if at all possible. Drinks will be provided.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact any of the planning committee members – Doug Sivers, Lisa Corcoran, Peggy Cox, or Larry and Mary Kipp.
God bless and see you there!!
Koinonia Small Group Fellowship
¨ Children’s Choir - Come and sing a new song unto the Lord! The choir is open to all young people in grades 1-5 who would like to learn the joy of serving God through the gift of music. The choir will be led by Kathleen Hayes.
¨ Re-creation for the Young at Heart - With a focus on discovering God’s gift of the Sabbath through re-creation, this group is aimed at our young people in grades 1-5 but is open to anyone who would like to come and discover God through play. This group will be led by Lisa Corcoran.
¨ Youth Fellowship - All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join us building the bonds of mutual fellowship through a variety of fun and educational activities. Youth group is led by Barbara Boogertman and Melissa Jones.
¨ Engaging the Parables of Jesus - Parables are more than moral teachings –they are living stories that interact with us and help us to understand more about our relationship to God and each other. Come join us as we actively engage a few of Jesus’ parables to discover what they have to say to us today. This class will be led by Pastor Doug Sivers.
¨ Exploring the Heart of Methodist Doctrine - What does the United Methodist Church teach about about God, Human Nature, and our need for Salvation? And what exactly is this “Way of Salvation” that lies at the heart of John Wesley’s teachings? Come discover answers to this and other questions regarding our Methodist heritage. The class will be led by Rev. Marty Cox.
**Nursery will be available for children
kindergarten age and younger.
