COMMUNITY GROUPS 

Spring 2008 Community Groups

 

The Spring 2008 Semester of Community Groups is now underway! For more information on our impacting Community Groups and how you can get involved, please scroll through our offered Groups below! For all additional information, contact church@goodnewsaog.org.

 

"Community Groups...Small groups that make a BIG difference!"

 

 

5-FOLD BASIS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS:

 

Think "Life Change." Community Groups are designed to create: (1) a predicatable environment where participants experience authentic community and spiritual growth; (2) an environment where God is active in the lives of its members; and (3) a small group where people change.

Cultivate Relationships. Relationships are how a sense of community is built and cultivated.

Promote Participation. Shared participation encourages ownership of the group. Group members are encouraged to participate often in the facilitation and leadership of the group meeting. Leaders are trained to navigate discussion and not only teach curriculum.

Replace Yourself. Leaders are encouraged to intentionally apprentice someone in their group for future leadership. The apprentice is someone who has the potential to replace a leader, not simply assist them.

Provide Care. Community Groups are designed to be one of the main, crucial ways we provide care to our members.

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Battlefield of the Mind 

 

Join us as look for answers to these and other topics:

* Where do negative feelings come from?

* How do you focus a wandering mind?

* How can you overcome difficulties?

* What is the most effective weapon against worry and anxiety?

* Why is excessive reasoning dangerous?

* How can you experience the peace of God?

 

Answer these questions. Embrace their principles in your daily life. And win the battle in your mind!

 

Group Leaders: Dave and Kathy Gunderson

Update: Group is now complete. Look for a new session coming this fall!

 

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The Book of Revelation

 

Revelation is an open book in which God reveals His plans and purposes to His Church. In this book, the Holy Spirit pulls back the curtain and gives us the privilege of seeing Jesus glorified in heaven and the fulfillment of His sovereign purposes in the world. Material presented is gleaned from well-known commentators such as William Barclay, Warren Wiersbe, Chuck Smith, Robert Mounce, and others.

 

Group Leader: Joe See

Location: Good News Assembly, Room #215

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Start Date: Currently in progress

Ending Date: Ongoing

Target Group: Adults

Group Limit: None

Cost: None

Childcare: None provided

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Dinners for 6

 

What a fun way to get to know your fellow Good Newsites! The names of three couples are drawn from the list of interested couples, and each couple takes a turn hosting a dinner at their home. The host couple provides the main course; couple #2 brings a salad; and couple #3 brings a dessert. The second month, couple #2 hosts the dinner providing the main meal and so on. This is a great way to build new friendships within the church! Also, singles may participate by finding another single who would like to co-host with them.

 

Group Leader: Jeff Carr

Location: Various homes of participants

Please contact Pastor Ryan for additional information on this group.

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Family Bowling Group

 

Tired of being cooped-up because of the cold? Kids begging you for something fun to do? Then join us for Family Bowling Time! This group, led by area renowned bowler-Julie Kelly, will be held at nearby (and now smoke-free) Granite Bowl North. Rates for the afternoon are a very affordable $2.00 per game and will include opportunity for personal coaching from one of the area's best women bowlers. A great group for the whole family.

 

Group Leader: Julie Kelly

Update: Group is now complete. Look for new sessions coming this fall!

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Guitar Lessons

 

Ever wished that you could actually play that guitar collecting dust in your basement? If so, then this is the group for you! The group will focus on the basics of playing this beautiful instrument and will be suited to young and old alike. Join with guitar playing veteran, Chip Sauers, as he teaches several basic worship choruses and the fundamental aspects of guitar music. Each participant will need their own guitar.

 

Group Leader: Chip Sauers

Update: Group is now complete. Look for new sessions coming this fall.

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Homemaker's Delight

 

This group will focus on teaching a variety of fun and yet important homemaking skills. Examples of evening activities include: tuning-up a sewing machine, making an apron, quilting and knitting, making egg rolls, fun gift wrapping, and much more. Evenings will also include a small devotional and coffee/snack time.

 

Group Leader: Karen Conrad

Location: Good News Assembly, Fellowship Hall

Day: Wednesdays

Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Start Date: Wednesday, February 20th

Ending Date: Wednesday, May 14th

Target Group: Women

Group Limit: None

Cost: None

Childcare: None provided

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Mentoring Group

 

This class is all about friendships and learning from women of all ages who love God. Our busy lives, with many women working or raising a young family (or both), keep us from connecting with other women at church on a closer level. God's Word will be our guide as we spend time together cooking; sharing recipes, marriage hints, and parenting tips; and more.

 

Group Leaders: Mary Carr and Brittany Lentner

Location: Good News Assembly, Fellowship Hall

Day: Sundays

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Start Date: Sunday, February 10th

Ending Date: May 18th, 2008

Target Group: Women

Group Limit: None

Cost: None

Childcare: Yes

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New Believer's Group

 

Are you new to the church and the Body of Christ? Do you have lots of questions about your new faith? Are you wondering what to do next? If so, then this is the Community Group for you. This New Believer's Course will focus on laying biblical foundations in your new Christian life by working through the Gospel of John. A great group for those new to the faith!

 

Please Note: This Community Group is currently on hold. Contact Pastor Ryan for additional information.

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Scrapbooking

 

Using the book "THIS IS MY STORY: Creating a Scrapbook Legacy of Faith," this group combines Bible study with journaling about the significant experiences that have shaped a woman's life. Your finished product will be a beautiful keepsake that captures important stories to share with the next generation. No scrapping experience is necessary since Sharon, an avid scrapbooker, will be there to teach us!

"We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done." Psalm 78:4 

 

Group Leaders: Donna Morgan and Sharon Laurin

Update: Group is now complete. Look for new sessions coming this fall.

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Youth Room Remodeling

 

Join us on Sunday nights from 6:00 - 7:30 as we give all three areas of the Youth Room a fresh look! Projects will include: an entire room repainting, redecorating, deep cleaning, fixing of broken items, setting-up of audio equipment, and small construction projects. Come wearing "work clothes" and ready to get dirty.

 

Group Leader: Pastor Ryan Conrad

Location: Good News Assembly, Youth Room-2nd Level

Day: Sundays

Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Start Date: Sunday, February 10th

Ending Date: Sunday, May 18th

Target Group: Youth and leaders (ages 13 and up)

Group Limit: None

Cost: None

Childcare: N/A

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Biking and Kayaking

 

Are you getting that itch for spring? Ready to get active again? As soon as spring hits, this group is for you! We will be taking weekly outings beginning in April on both bike and kayak that will appeal to the casual bicyclist/kayakist. Group will rotate between a number of area bike trails and kayaking locals. All you need is a bike and/or kayak depending on the week. Group will begin after the appropriate climate change.

 

Group Leader: Karen Conrad

Location: Various locations

Day: TBD

Time: TBD

Start Date: May 2008

Ending Date: TBD

Target Group: Adults

Group Limit: None

Cost: None

Childcare: None provided

 

Update: Additional information coming soon!

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