Opportunities for Fellowship
"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who
promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good
deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging
one another; and all the more, as you see the day drawing near." (Hebrews
10:23-25)
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.
Women's Ministries
Presbyterian Men
JOY Group
Supper Club
Prayer Fellowship
FUSION Youth
Women's
Ministries
 The women of the congregation plan several
special events each year to promote both fellowship and discipleship. An
annual highlight is a Women's Beach Retreat. This year's retreat will
take place on Wrightsville Beach on September 23-26. Other activities
include seasonal gatherings and a fall yard sale to benefit
the Kannapolis Bible Teaching Association.
A women's circle Bible study meets
on the second Monday of each month at the church at 2:00 p.m. All women are
welcome to attend.
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 Presbyterian Men
All of the men of the church are invited to attend the
Presbyterian Men Breakfast on the third Sunday of the month, 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 host an annual banquet in May to honor
the ladies of the church, 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 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. Participants are assigned prayer partners each month with whom they can
share prayer concerns. The Prayer Fellowship also coordinates a PrayerTree.
A number of women gather for prayer in the Young Adult Sunday School
Classroom on the second floor of the Education Building on other Sundays at
9:00 a.m.
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