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Our common story - our common Scripture - speaks of God's willingness
to befriend us even after we have sought to break away from God.
Jesus said, "I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant
does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends,
because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my
Father." - John 15:15
Through Christ and in Christ, we are mysteriously and wonderfully
associated with God - counted no longer as enemies, but as friends.
Scripture also speaks about another type of fellowship.
The Unity of the Spirit includes unity among fellow believers - amongst
brothers and sisters:
"All who believed were together and had all things in common; they
would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to
all, as any had need. Day by day, they spent much time together
in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad
and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the
people." - Acts 2:44-47a
We believe such fellowship to be more than idealism; we believe it to be a
gift. We - as a congregation - desire to create and
nurture such community - to enhance our fellowship.
As a community of believers, we are devoted to breaking bread
together, to share both our talents and our needs, and to acknowledge
we are God's people. For, we are mindful and confident that the
Psalmist was correct: "How very good and pleasant it is
when kindred live together in unity!" (Psalm 133:1)
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Our Current Monthly Fellowship Opportunities include:
Date: 1st Sunday of every month
Time: 5:00-6:30 pm
Location: Church - fellowship hall
Type: Community gathering - all ages and peoples are welcome
Details: A shared meal, prayer, and a wide variety of programs -
dinners are usually $3 (children), $5 (adults), and $12 (family)
Previous Kirk Night programs include: mission trip reports,
liturgical/seasonal worship services, community health and safety
programs, concerts.
Contact: church office or Wes Kendall
Date: 3rd Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:30-12:00 (noon)
Location: Church - fellowship hall
Type: Seniors (50+)
Details: Meet once a month for food, fun, and to celebrate Christian life and love.
Contact: church office or Rick Nash
There are currently four different women's circles:
Lydia's Circle:
Date: 1st Tuesday of every month
Time: 10:30-12:00 (noon)
Location: chapel & fellowship hall
Contact: Barbara Sharp
Esther Circle:
Date, time and location to be determined each month
Contact: Gladys Combs
Friendship Circle:
Date, time and location to be determined each month
Contact: Marna Loucks
Mom's Group:
Date, time and location to be determined each month
Contact: Tricia Moore
Date: 3rd Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: determined each month
Details: meet once a month for a shared dinner, fellowship and
conversation regarding a specific book, topic, issue or ministry
opportunity.
Contact: church office, Nick Hetman or John Lashbrook
Young Adult / Young Couples Group
Date: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 6:30-7:30 pm
Location: meets in the homes of various families/individuals
Type: a shared meal, prayer and conversation
Details: for persons in college through their 30's
Contact: church office, Lee Helwig or Wes Kendall
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