Small Groups

There’s an ancient proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together.”

Following Jesus is a long spiritual journey that was never meant to be a solo day trip. The only way that we can truly sustain the faith journey is when we travel with others.

That's why we have connect groups - small groups of 5 to 12 people who meet every week to get to know God and each other more deeply in order to grow on our journey. Some groups meet at homes and others meet at our church building, but all of our groups are focused on community and studying God’s Word together.

There are so many great opportunities all week for people of all ages to get connected in a group. For more info on joining a group below, you can contact the church office for more information.

Small Group
Discussion Questions for this week:

  1. What’s been the high point of your week?

  2. What questions came up as you listened to the sermon this week? What did you find interesting?

  3. What changes are made around your home to prepare for Christmas? Do you have lots of preparations yet to do? 😊

  4. In general, how do you feel about change? Do you enjoy changing things up or would you rather things in your life stay the same?

  5. Have you ever sought to make a big change in your life (think New Year’s resolution, perhaps)? How did you go about it? Did the change last?

  6. Read Luke 2:1-20. What stands out to you today from this familiar story?

  7. Why do you think God chooses to begin this huge change/rescue for the world with such humble, small beginnings? What does this story teach us about God? What does this story teach us about ourselves?

  8. Sarah suggested that God delights in bringing lasting change from small beginnings (read Zechariah 4:10). What other Bible stories can you think of in which this was the case?

  9. Reflect on your last 5 years. Do you feel like God has been changing you in that time? Read 2 Corinthians 3:18. Do you feel that your life is becoming “brighter and more beautiful” to others (as the Message translation puts it)?

  10. What small thing might God be asking you to change in your life right now to prepare Him room?

  11. What step of faith could you take this week to help you live out the truth of this message?

Teen Girls’ Group

Time: 9:00am on Sunday mornings
Place: Church classroom
Led by Laura Bauer

Sunday Night Group

Time: 6:00pm on Sunday evenings
Place: The Hoffman’s house
Led by Angie & Ryan Hoffman

Connected Threads Group

Time: 6:30pm on 1st & 3rd Mondays
Place: Church café
Led by Rhonda Thompson

Young Men’s Group

Time: 7:30pm on Monday evenings
Place: Church café
Led by Pastor PJ

Women’s Group

Time: 2:00pm on Wednesday afternoons
Place: Church café
Led by Debbie Pring

Women’s Group

Time: 6:30pm on Thursday evenings
Place: Church café
Led by Laura Bauer

Grief Share Group (resumes in Feb. 2025)

Time: 6:00pm on Tuesday evenings
Place: Church café
Led by Angie & Ryan Hoffman and Misty Wilson

SG Free Teens (resumes in Feb. 2025)

Time: 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday evenings
Place: Church gym
Led by Sarah King

Women’s Group

Time: 9:30am on Wednesday mornings
Place: Church café
Led by Joyce Onink

Wednesday Night Group

Time: 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings
Place: The Bloomgren’s house
Led by Jerry & Debbie Bloomgren

Young Women’s Group (resumes in Feb. 2025)

Time: 8:00pm on Wednesday evenings
Place: Church café
Led by Sarah King

Men’s Group

Time: 8:00am on Sunday mornings
Place: Church café
Led by Billy Hughes