Growth Communities

Growth Communities are groups that are larger in size and more formally established.  These are groups of 15-50 people who meet weekly for Bible study, discussion, fellowship, prayer, and service projects. Each group is a recurring adventure into community, faith, and life – thinking, loving, and serving like Jesus. Most groups meet regularly through the school year (September – April/May with a two-week break in December) and less regularly and more informally throughout the summer.  All groups are open to new people joining in.  Attend when you can!

For more information on any of our Growth Communities, contact Lori or 796-3361.

​Sunday Morning Growth Communities are in recess until September

Friends in Christ
​Friends in Christ is not age-specific and is made up of both couples and singles. This group is highly devoted to studying God’s Word through weekly Bible study.

GAP (gracefully aging people)
​GAP includes couples and singles, ages late-50s to 70-something. They meet following the Sunday morning worship service for fellowship and to discuss the sermon.

This is Us ~ Adventures In Family
This group thinks, loves, and serves together. Thinking – learning to apply God’s Word, His love, His grace in our families. Loving – each other, our families, our neighbors; fun, social events, and caring for one another through the joys and challenges of life. Serving – together in our community and our church. Each month, the group meets for study on two Sundays, and leaves one Sunday open so that they can participate in scheduled all-church family meetings or workshops. One Sunday a month they will also provide a meal for families with young children who are participating in the Children’s Ministry Family Meet-Up.

​Sunday Night Growth Communities are in recess until September

Faith In Action
This group’s focus is on studying the Bible and biblically-related materials and working to put their faith into action in our church, our community, our nation, and the world.  The group seeks biblical peace as well as social justice for all people.  The group’s faith is based on the study of Jesus’ life and teachings as revealed in Scripture. Faith in Action is a mix of singles and couples who also enjoy times of fellowship and are always open and welcoming to new people joining the group.

Loving God, Loving People
Loving God, Loving People is a group of people (singles and couples) who love God, love each other, and strive to show that love to ALL; and ALL are welcome!  Besides a time of fellowship and caring for each other, as a group we watch and discuss a video-based study. We also have a strong mission-mindedness for local and world missions.

​Prime Time
Prime Time is a group of Christ-followers who enjoy sharing time together using a variety of programming, including Christian teaching and topical videos, guests and members sharing their stories/experiences, service projects, potlucks, and other fellowship type activities. This shared fellowship creates a loving, supportive group that is growing together in Christ’s love. Whether single or married, you are welcome to join.  Expect good food, great fellowship, and a time to learn and grow together!

Mid-Week Growth Community

Diners Club
Wednesday nights, 5:00-6:45pm
Meeting through May 6
Contact:  Doris VanKooten
Room 169 in the adult wing

Diners Club meets for dinner and a time of fellowship before Bible study / discussion. The group participants represent various ages and backgrounds. Diners Club meets until 6:45 to honor their members who have choir rehearsal.