Sarah Joan Grenier attended Appalachian State University earning a degree in dietetics. She joined the Army and attended Baylor University for a master’s in nutrition. After serving six years in the military as a dietitian, she wanted to focus on her two kids and moved home to Carteret County. She is a member at the … Continue reading Meet Our New Children and Family Ministries Administrator
Jan 7: First Sunday Funday! Everyone is invited to help us with a no sew blanket tying project! Once tied, these will become rugs that the children will sit and lie on for Spirit Play. We will have all kinds of patterns: unicorns, dinosaurs, dogs, butterflies… Jan 21: Yo, Who Put Dragons in the Church?! … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – January Events
December was a blast! We had a super chaotic and super fun Solstice Pageant, a yummy cookie exchange (big ups to Janet and Drew for bringing cookies to decorate!), a pizza-filled Project Christmas Cheer day, and a sweet and helpful First Sunday Funday where a dozen of us helped assemble gift bags for the staff … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – January News
Wow! What a November! We had an awesome First Sunday Funday teaching the kids about recycling (and playing fun games with recyclables), yet another Game Night, and an AWESOME skit on Nov. 19 where the kids helped us tell a story about generosity and greed. They were the first ones to load the results of … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries – November Recap and Upcoming December Events
We had a FABULOUS pancake breakfast at our September First Sunday Funday! Thanks to Wendy Pesch for these fabulous photos. Riley, Ayden, and Bryden helped make THREE kinds of pancakes–and waffles!–for everyone. They did everything from flipping to serving. Everyone had a great time. In October, we’ll be doing more food-related service! We’ll be helping … Continue reading Children and Family Ministries News
Another month means another First Sunday Funday! On September 3rd at 9:30 AM, we held a pancake breakfast. We made fun pancake shapes, with both regular and gluten-free batter and lots of toppings! Also in September, we’re inviting all families to join us for a multigenerational worship service on Sept. 10, our annual Water Communion … Continue reading September News from Children and Family Ministries
We’re starting a new monthly program: First Sunday Fun Day! On the first Sunday of every month, we’ll meet from 9 – 10am in the Social Hall or on the patio (weather permitting) for a family activity with Sarah Sutherland. In March we’ll be learning about and practicing a traditional Japanese art form called gyotaku, … Continue reading First Sunday Fun Day
Hi Everyone, This month has been very busy with Faith in Action projects. On December 10th and 11th children and youth bought presents for 14 children in four families this year from the generosity of this congregation and Laura Ward who celebrated her sister’s birthday, our own Miriam Green, with a special gift to the fellowship. … Continue reading Children’s Spiritual Exploration for January
Saturday, Dec. 10th – Christmas Angel Tree Project Our children and youth will be buying gifts for some needy children in Morehead City on December 10th. This is an annual event that brings the meaning of giving to those less fortunate than us a brighter Christmas holiday season. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. in … Continue reading Children’s Spiritual Exploration for December
Hi Everyone, There was a great turn out at the Children’s Family Picnic on Saturday, October 22nd. The croquet game that the Simons brought saw many laughing and Halle Starchia winning until it was time for lunch. Corn Hole was a hit and there were bags flying everywhere with a few bags getting into the hole! A … Continue reading Children’s Spiritual Enrichment – November 2022
