Pineville Park Update

On Sunday, April 25, 40 children and their parents met at Pineville Park for an afternoon of casual fun outdoors! The children had loads of fun playing on the playground and sandbox while the adults socialized. Then the children and the dads played a game of kickball while the moms relaxed! Finally, the families ate a picnic dinner together under the picnic shelter. What a fun, laid-back afternoon!

April 25: Pineville Park

On Sunday, April 25, at 3:30pm, families will meet at Pineville Park for an afternoon of fun! Please bring a picnic dinner for your family, and contact Amy Matthews (amymatthews@carolina.rr.com) if you are planning to attend. As always, please wear your Koinonia Kids t-shirts!

Lenten Workshop Update

Over 70 children and parents attended the Palm Sunday Family Service and Lenten Workshop! Families participated in the service and a workshop consisting of three activities based on the themes of New Life, Forgiveness, and Servanthood.

In the New Life activity, families had an opportunity to make simple bird's nests for use in bird rehabilitation. At the Forgiveness station, families heard a story about the power of forgiveness and then had a chance to write their prayers in sand. In the Servanthood activity, families watched a video on the practice of washing feet in Jesus' time and then took turns serving others by washing feet.

At the conclusion of the workshop, families gathered in the Commons to have a light snack and to connect with each other! What a great experience for children and their parents to learn together!

VIDEO TO COME!

March 28: Lenten Workshop

On Sunday, March 28, just following the Palm Sunday Family Service at 3:00pm, families will have an opportunity to participate in various activities related to the season of Lent. Children and their parents will rotate through several stations centered on themes such as forgiveness, service and new life. Please register for this event by emailing Elizabeth Boone (maddygirl23@carolina.rr.com).

New Bulletin Board!!!

Check out the new Koinonia Kids bulletin board located in the hallway just outside of Mecklenburg Hall. This bulletin board is full of great pictures from previous events!

Valentine Treats Update

On Sunday, February 28, 55 children and their parents gathered at the church to make valentines, as well as decorate cookies and cakes. The decorated cakes went to the Center of Hope for the March dinner provided by SMPC.

Following this time of fun and creativity, families ventured down the road to Firehouse 32, where they delivered the valentine cards and decorated cookies to the firefighters on duty. During this visit, the families got to take a tour of the entire firehouse, as well as taking a closer look at the fire engines at this station.

Everyone had a great time, and the firefighters seemed to really enjoy the cookies and cards. (Incidently, it was a toss up as to who had more fun at the fire station...the kids or the dads!)

February 28: Valentine Treats

On Sunday, February 28, at 3:00pm, we will gather in the Commons to decorate treats and to make cards for Valentine’s Day! Then we will deliver our treats and cards to Firehouse 32, where we will eat with the firefighters, take a tour of the firehouse, and thank them for all they do in our community. The Outreach Committee will also deliver some of our treats to the Center of Hope on behalf of SMPC. Please register for this event by emailing Nancy Maguire (magu1221@bellsouth.net). As always, remember to wear your Koinonia Kids t-shirts!