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Since a Sunday evening in December 2000 when New Point's congregation met with Peniel Friends for a Christmas musical, presented by the Neighborhood Choir, the two Evangelical Friends churches in Mathews County, Virginia, have joined together on many Sunday evenings. Finding the fellowship enriching, members know that on every fourth Sunday there will be a joint service either at New Point or Peniel. The church service begins at 6:00 with a time of fellowship and good food afterwards. The churches rotate each month except the last two of the year.In November , Peniel Church joins New Point for their annual Thanksgiving covered dish dinner the Sunday evening before the holiday. Pastor Richard presides with an informal service since local neighbors join the churches. In December one entertains the Sunday evening before Christmas and the other church before New Years.The joint services bring members closer, but far greater is the spiritual enrichment, sharing pastors, music and testimonies.

Submitted by Catherine C. Brooks, reporter for Peniel Friends Church in Onemo, VA

Canadian Friends Church participates in a version of "Home Make-over"
Pelham Evangelical Friends Church undertook its own "Clean Sweep" and "Home-make-over" edition. "We have revitalized the foyer and Christian Education wing of our facility, giving it a much more inviting look and eliminating some of the "clutter" that sometimes inundates our meeting places, " explained Pastor Mike Will. "Many of the regular folks were heavily involved in the undertaking of this large project, while we also gleaned some help from others who have since become even more involved in this work of our church. Since revitalizing the facility, we have utilized it for two significant children's outreaches, as well as for an outreach in the form of a ladies tea, which was a wonderful success." Even U.S. television shows can inspire work for God's kingdom!

Submitted by Pastor Michael Will of Pelham Friend Church in Pelham, Ontario Canada