First Communion
Gethsemane’s annual Children’s Ministry Communion Retreat was held last weekend. Eighteen fifth graders and their families spent Friday night and all day Saturday at the Raddison Hotel in Plymouth. Pastor Laurie and Tiphanie organize the event to include both serious teachings about this important sacrament and family fun!
Everyone gets a chance to learn and ask questions about communion. The kids study scripture, sample bread and wine used in communion, and even bake their own bread for Sunday’s service. In between learning; time is made for family meals, games, and swimming. The retreat ends with a traditional Seder Supper on Saturday evening.
Everyone attending this event comes away with a better understanding of Passover, the Last Supper, and the sacrament of Holy Communion. Pastor Laurie’s gift for teaching makes this a very special Stepping Stone event.