WE'RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
WE'RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!
Please join us in supporting a new, innovative way to reach the kids and their families here in Pine Grove, PA.
In July 2023 Pastor Earl & Kitty Hertzog passed the baton over to Pastor David Brady and through this a new vision has been forged to draw in young families and create lasting connections here in the community. The board and the entire congregation here at PGWC support this vision and through it are now ready to start raising funds to build a public use commercial playground here on our campus!
With Pastor Earl & Pastor Kitty starting the campaign before their retirement we now prayerfully ask you to partner alongside us in order to fulfill the mission of reaching all generations with the love of Jesus. No amount is too large or too small… Once the playground has reached completion it is our desire to dedicate it in the honor of Pastor Kitty who shortly after retiring from PGWC passed away from cancer.
Join us as we help people grow closer in their relationship with Jesus.
It is our prayer that we start breaking ground on this project by Spring of 2025! We know that this is a BIG prayer, and we also know that through your generosity and God’s provision that anything is possible!
Thank you for your support!
All playground sponsors will be displayed on our sponsor board located within our pavilion and concession stand.
Outreach is a major part of our church’s mission, and a playground has a tremendous visual impact within your community. When people see outdoor playground equipment, they instantly know that your church is family friendly. Kids may even see it and ask their parents to visit the church.
Many churches today struggle with attracting young families who sometimes find it hard to take time out of their busy schedules to attend services. Younger church members bring a fresh perspective to their small group studies and worship services that can help to build our church. New parents who might otherwise shy away from bringing their children to church will feel more welcome when they see a playground.
Giving young children a chance to run around on the playground can make them less squirmy during church services. Playing on the church playground equipment also helps kids to learn about the importance of taking care of their bodies. Running, jumping and climbing keeps kids fit, and being active at an earlier age means that they are more likely to keep up their level of physical activity as they mature into adults.
There are many lessons that are easier to teach on the playground. For instance, kids can learn how to be good sports as they engage in games and competitions in the play area. As children learn to wait their turn for a chance to go down the slide, they develop patience. Generosity, kindness and joyfulness are a few more traits that playgrounds help nurture.
Kids cannot always sit through lengthy church lessons. Instead, they may need their youth leaders to come up with creative ways to teach important Bible stories. Children can act out stories from their worship lessons so that they have more meaning.
Churches quickly get busy during gathering times, and children need somewhere to go and play. A playground stops kids from running around the parking lot or indoor areas of our worship building. People of all ages benefit from knowing that there is less likely to be an accident caused from having children run underfoot.
Though the playground will primarily be for children, we can also make it serve a purpose for everyone. Outdoor socials are a great way to encourage fellowship among church members of all ages.
Pine Grove Wesleyan Church
74 Bethel Rd. Pine Grove, PA 17963
(570) 345-8422
Worship with us on Sundays at 10:00AM with Kids Church directly following our worship through music time together.
Contact Us: pgwc74@gmail.com