Community Groups (Sundays)

Community Groups happen on Sunday mornings at a variety of times and range in size. If you're here already on Sundays, why not stay longer or come a little earlier to meet new people and study God's Word together? These groups are designed to give additional training and study of God's Word and to encourage spiritual growth and personal relationship with Jesus. Community Groups also provide opportunities to socialize, serve, pray, connect and grow together. Read below for details about each Community Group and when and where they meet (room numbers are in parenthesis). If you have questions regarding any of these groups, call 616.395.3113 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it us. All winter Community Groups begin January 3 unless otherwise noted. 8 a.m. Encore (C161) Larry & Bette Johnson Join this group of adults 55+ to enjoy a Bible study on Genesis, planned activities and a focus on missions and fellowship. Morning Manna (C165) Bob Berghorst Generations of church history stand on the foundation of the Apostles' Creed. Discover the depth and meaning behind these essential words and how this creed has shaped our Christian faith. Learn how this creed is alive today and how you can live it out in your life. His Workmanship (Gym) Lynn Bruce Walk with the patriarchs through Genesis in this interactive and in-depth study of the pioneers who laid the foundations of our faith. Learn practical ways to incorporate Old Testament lessons into your life today. 9:15 a.m. Family Builders (C167) Ozios, Mills Wilkinson This winter we will continue the series, Caring for Teens God's Way. Topics will include: Peer Pressure, Connecting with Today's Teens, A Wired Generation, Crazy Little Thing Called Love and Pushed to the Limits. His Workmanship (Gym) Lynn Bruce Walk with the patriarchs through Genesis in this interactive and in-depth study of the pioneers who laid the foundations of our faith. Join with other young couples to learn practical ways to incorporate Old Testament lessons into your life today. Life Connections (C161) Larry Johnson This group is for adults who are single, married or divorced, but focuses on singles seeking a healthy class environment to fellowship and encourage one another. Lifemates & Family Starters (C166) Deur & Team Come connect with other engaged and young married couples with or without children as you grow in your relationship with Christ. We will be learning from Steve and Nancy Smith on Love & Respect. Wisdom for Living (A255) Lori Jo Schepers Though everywhere we turn, the world is telling us how to live, we are not meant to listen to the world. Biblical wisdom is essential to hearing God's voice as He instructs us how to live. We're currently studying the Book of Daniel. Let’s walk through life God’s way—together. Growing Kids God's Way (D202) Favier Parents of children ages 3 and up will learn biblical parenting principles with DVDs, a workbook and discussion. Call Grace at 796.6950 for more info. Cost is $25. Class offered based on level of interest. Reach Out (C165) Chris Hofland We'll discover simple ways to connect with others and engage with our neighborhoods to make an eternal impact. Gain a deeper understanding of why the church exists and our call to be the body of Christ in the community. Be the church outside the church! Parenting the Early Years (D204) Luhmann Join us for a DVD series, The Parent You Want to Be, by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott to discover 10 biblical traits to pass on to your child. We'll have fun and practical discussion, Bible study and workshops. Call 738.0012 for more info. Friendship Class (C163) Kelly Schepers A group for mentally and physically challenged young children with one-on-one teaching that is age and ability appropriate. 10:50 a.m. Reaching Higher (C165) Darrel Turner In this group, we'll learn what the Bible teaches about money, trust, marriage, freedom and sin. People of all ages will glean valuable teachings from the Bible. Boundaries (A255) Houck Can I set limits and still be loving? What if someone is hurt by my boundaries? Join us as we discuss these questions and more through DVDs and the award-winning book, Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend. Sword of the Spirit (A242) Alan Helvig Do you have a passion for our troops and politics? If so, join this group and dive into God's Word as we focus on the application of His truth to our daily lives. Deeper Roots (C167) Randy Rapp A group for all ages with spirited discussion regarding God's principles and His Word. Nine Fifteen Continued (C161) Shabaz Do you desire to dig deeper into Sunday's sermon? Explore its practical applications and discuss them with other Christians in our group where you can interact and engage in deeper fellowship and prayer. Adult Friendship Class (C162) Carol Berens A group for older mentally and physically challenged individuals. Teaching is done one-on-one and is age and ability appropriate. Discovering Central (A256) Staff This class will acquaint you with Central—who we are, and what God has called us to be in our community and world. Learn how to get connected with others. The next class is: July 25 at 10:50 a.m. Sign up.