Adult Ministries - Small Groups

Taste and see that the Lord is good. Psalm 34:8

Groups are open to the community and people from other congregations and faiths.

Hebrews
This year we will be studying another book of the Bible. We will use a study guide from NavPress: "A life-changing encounter with God's Word" from the book of Hebrews. This group meets at 7:00 p.m. on one Sunday evening each month for study and a light snack. As we are comfortable, we take turns leading the study.
Facilitator: Jim Donaldson, 651-698-8983.

Living the Sermon on the Mount
This group will meet monthly on Sunday evenings to study the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). We will be examining Jesus' words, not just to understand them, but to apply them to our lives. We will attempt to see how these 2000 year old words of our Lord relate to the 21st cenury.
Facilitator: Vic Winquist, 651-797-4679

Bible Study
We welcome new members to our group! This group will select the book of the Bible they wish to study this year. We always spend time in prayer either at the beginning or the end of our time together. We enjoy fellowship with food, laughter and conversation. Our meetings take place in group members homes as convenient. As we are comfortable, we take turns leading the study. We will meet Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00.
Contact People: Mike Rowe, 651-644-1334 or Bill Oetting, 651-645-3340

Bible Study
We will meet once a month and explore for two sessions each the main division of our Bible: the Penteteuch, history books, poetry, prophets, gospels and letters. By looking at selected passages and talking about general themes we should be able to have interesting and spritually informative discussions.
Facilitator: Doug Carlson, 651-488-5072

Divorce Care
A divorce care group provides the support and ongoing encouragement helpful for healing from divorce. It includes a DVD series of 13 sessions of 30 minutes each, featuring 32 Christian experts on divorce aqnd recovery topics combined with real-life case studies. This group is for all people who have experienced divorce personally or are affected by it in any way: through family, friends, co-workers, etc. Group will meet on Sunday evenings.
Facilitators: Rob & Janet Boyd, 651-649-1939

Loving Family & Friends Who are Gay (GLBT) Group 2
(This group is in addition to Group 1 which met all of last year.)
If you have a family member or a friend who is gay and you are struggling in silence alone, come and join this small group. Our group will be a safe place to find support and to share hopes, dreams and pain in confidentiality. With God's help we will gain knowledge, wisdom, courage and strength to love as Christ loves. Our goal is to show God's love to our gay brothers and sisters in Christ.
Facilitators: Jim & Mary Ann Lau, 651-646-5436

Ekklesia
Aplace for young adults and their families to gather and grow. Our prayer is to be a welcoming circle of faith, a safe place to explore, experience and enjoy life as we join together in the journey of seeking God's truth. Ekklesia meets Sunday evenings at 4:00 at Central.
Facilitators: Josiah & Shawna Horn, 651-644-1056

The S.O.S. Prayer Squad
This group of pray-ers will be on call for situations, places and people who are seeking and needing prayer coverage. We will try to meet once a month or more, whenever and wherever intensive prayer is needed. Anyone is welcome to join this intentional prayer group.
Facilitator: Marilyn Winquist, 651-797-4679

Grief Share
Your jouirney from mourning to joy. Find comfort and care to help you heal from your loss. GRIEF SHARE is a special seminar support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It's a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GRIEF SHARE you'll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. Date and time to be determined by group.
Facilitator: Shirley Glaser, 651-645-6094

Beth Moore Women's Bible Study
We will be studying "Living Beyond Yourself", an in-depth study of the fruit of the Spirit. You will explore the characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit and what it means to live by the Spirit during this 11-week Bible study. Group meets the 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday evenings of the month from 6:45-9:00 at Central, beginning October 18th.
Facilitators: Lois Jacobs, 651-910-5125 and Donna Smith, 651-484-9142

Spice of Life Women's Group
This group of women ages 20 and over focuses on maturing in our Christian walk. Prayer, fellowship and a game time are included at each meeting. Gropu meets Friday mornings from 9:15-11:15 at Central
Facilitator: Eleanore Vogel, 651-699-8753

Men's Bible Study
We desire to grow together through Bible Study, prayer and service to the church and community. Men of all ages are welcome! Group meets every Thursday at 9:00 p.m. at Central
Facilitator: Jeremy Vuong, 651-472-3699