Newtown Square Pres. Church Welcomes New Director of Youth and Family Ministries: Sara Boninu!

What makes over 70 children want to come to church? Newtown Square Presbyterian Church is figuring that out. For many young people, it’s about fellowship with their friends, learning about their faith (or their parents’ faith), fun activities and great snacks.

But now, there’s an amazing new reason to join their friends at church - Sara Boninu! Sara began her Youth and Family Ministry in September, and has already enchanted the congregation everywhere from the pulpit to the playgrounds. Why is everyone so enthusiastic about Sara?

In just a short time, she has initiated a slew of exciting events for the youth: like the First Sunday Night Social. Every first Sunday of the month, students in 5th-8th grade participate in a social event that creates fellowship outside of the church. They’ve played laser tag, are looking forward to going ice skating in November, and many more activities. Members, non-members, and friends are always welcome to join in on the fun. Other Children’s Programs include:

· Weekly Sunday School during worship at 10:00 A.M. (pre-k through 8th grade classes)

· Youth group on Sunday evenings at 7:00 P.M. (6th-12th grade)

· Kids’ Night Out every 2nd Saturday of the month (pre-k through 4th grade)

· First Sunday Night Social every first Sunday of the month (5th grade-12th grade)

· Mission projects

· A Retreat in Ocean City, NJ, November 18-20th. Children will spend the weekend in worship and bible study, as well as play football on the beach and have a scavenger hunt on the boardwalk. Members and non-members are invited to participate.

· The Christmas Eve Pageant on Saturday, December 24th at 5:00 P.M. Children pre-k through 8th grade bring the story of the nativity to life! Rehearsals start Sunday, November 27th immediately after the worship service. Everyone is invited to participate.

Sara Boninu started out in Texas, moved to Virginia, recently graduated from Christopher Newport University in Virginia, moved to Newtown Square - and just got married! With all the changes in her life, how does she view her new role leading the youth of this growing church?

“My goal is to show the children and youth that church and Jesus are fun! When I was in youth group, I was taught that being a Christian is something to be proud of—and one way to live out your faith is to be involved in a community of believers. I want the youth and children of NSPC to come to church with a smile and be excited about Jesus.”

“My favorite part about youth ministry is that kids can grow in their faith without being perfect or having everything together. My favorite verse as Director of Youth and Family Ministries is 1 Timothy 4:12: ‘Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.’ And our youth and children at Newtown Square Presbyterian Church are doing just that.”

Please contact Sara Boninu at sara.nspc16@gmail.com or 610-356-8063 if you would like your children to meet new friends and join in the great activities at Newtown Square Presbyterian Church. Newtown Square Presbyterian Church, 3600 Goshen Road, Newtown Square, PA., is at the corner of 252 and Goshen Road. Visit http://nspconline.org and follow us on Facebook!