First Christian Church Baltimore

The Interfaith Community of Roland Park celebrated a "Picnic with a Purpose" on Memorial Day 2011 at First Christian Church. With air temperatures in the 90s, a breeze under the church canopy and shade trees cooled picnickers. About a hundred congregants from seven churches shared potluck dishes, with hamburgers and hot dogs provided by First Christian. Children enjoyed a variety of games, including water ballon toss. We honored Armed Services veterans from a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II to a U.S. Marine of recent service. Pastors told about joint service projects -- including Community Garden, My Sister's Circle, Our Daily Bread, and Seniors' Companions. The picnic was capped off with a special remembrance for loved ones in the form of personalized ribbons displayed on the front lawn of the church. Everyone agreed to hold the "Picnic with a Purpose" again next year!

Memorial Day is about...
FELLOWSHIP, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoy each other's company in common celebration of God's blessings.

Memorial Day is about...
FOOD, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoyed a good meal in each other's company, while giving thanks for God's bounty.

Memorial Day is about...
CHILDREN, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that all God's children from seven to seventy can enjoy the blessings of the Creation.

Memorial Day is about...
SERVICE, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" was a time to remember those who serve us, as well as those who need our service.

Memorial Day is about...
REMEMBERING, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" had a solemn moment as we posted personalized ribbons on the Line of Remembrance for loved ones with us, not in body, but in spirit.

Memorial Day is about... FELLOWSHIP, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoy each other's company in common celebration of God's blessings.

Memorial Day is about... FOOD, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoyed a good meal in each other's company, while giving thanks for God's bounty.

Memorial Day is about... CHILDREN, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that all God's children from seven to seventy can enjoy the blessings of the Creation.

Memorial Day is about... SERVICE, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" was a time to remember those who serve us, as well as those who need our service.

Memorial Day is about... REMEMBERING, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" had a solemn moment as we posted personalized ribbons on the Line of Remembrance for loved ones with us, not in body, but in spirit.

Memorial Day is about...
FELLOWSHIP, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoy each other's company in common celebration of God's blessings.

Memorial Day is about...
FOOD, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that we all enjoyed a good meal in each other's company, while giving thanks for God's bounty.

Memorial Day is about...
CHILDREN, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" showed that all God's children from seven to seventy can enjoy the blessings of the Creation.

Memorial Day is about...
SERVICE, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" was a time to remember those who serve us, as well as those who need our service.

Memorial Day is about...
REMEMBERING, and the ICRP "Picnic with a Purpose" had a solemn moment as we posted personalized ribbons on the Line of Remembrance for loved ones with us, not in body, but in spirit.