Koinonia

Information on Koinonia

Group Leaders:
Mike and Julie Strauss & Frank and Tammy Wesnidge

Group meets at 10:40 in Fellowship Center West (downstairs in west hallway)

Koinonia:
We chose the name Koinonia to reflect the desire and makeup of our class. The Greek word Koinonia can be translated several different ways in the New Testament. It can be translated fellowship, partnership, communion, sharing in common, and contributing. It basically reflects the New Testament ideas of fulfilling the "one another's" of Scripture. Simply stated, our goal would be: To meet one another's needs through sharing and contributing, thus glorifying our God. The Koinonia class is made up of all ages. During this time frame, a typical Sunday would see the members of our class involved in fellowship with snacks, teaching from the Word, sharing and prayer.

Teaching:
Koinonia has several gifted teachers. We utilize these gifts whenever possible.  A team of teachers will lead the class in a 13 week study from the book of Hebrews starting in August.

Community Groups:
The Koinonia Family has 7 community groups that meet twice monthly. There are a variety of groups, from marriage studies to family groups. The main focus for the community groups is a time of fellowship and prayer to meet one another's needs.  Please contact Mike or Julie Strauss (strausshaus4@sbcglobal.net) for more information about becoming a part of a community group within the Koinonia class.

Ministry to the body:
As leaders of the Koinonia class, Mike, Julie, Frank and Tammy, are committed to serving in the Church body. The class participates in several All-Church functions, such as Perfect swing and Angel Tree. Outreach activities such as food baskets and missionary support are other areas we enjoy serving in as well.

For Fun (fellowships):
The Koinonian's have a lot of fun at our fellowships. We have 3-4 large gatherings a year. We do a Valentine progressive party in February, a picnic w/games in the summer and a fall activity. We vary our social activities to include families, couples, men and women.

Acts 2:42
"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."