Get connected, meet people and grow in your walk with Christ.
We were each made for community—to find purpose in that community—and we believe groups are the best way to find YOUR community.
How do I join a Small Group?
We are excited that you are interested in joining a small group! View our fall 2020 small group options below. Once you have decided on a small group you would like to commit to, click the button to register. If you are interested in more than one of these groups you may sign up for multiple small groups as long as they don't overlap in scheduling. Classroom sizes are limited, so sign up as soon as you can to ensure your placement. If you have young children, remember that childcare is offered for some of the groups and will be listed in the details.
If you have questions please contact Paul Peterson. paul@lakecommunity.org
How do I know if my Small Group is canceled?
Your small group leader will contact you with cancellations and updates about your specific group. Our primary source of communication is through emailing and texting. Please make sure your information is kept up to date so that we can contact you about any changes. If you need to update your information, fill out the Connect Card, and add a comment at the end about updating your information.
Registration and Payment Information
Online registration requires online payment for groups that have a cost.
Make sure you have a method of online payment ready when you click to register for a group. If you try to register for a group that requires payment and do not complete the payment requirements it will not register you for that group.
Interested in leading a small group?
If you are ready to take the next step and become a small group leader, click the button below and fill out the form.
Need a little help?
We do not want finances to be a reason that you cannot participate in a small group. If you need financial assistance to help cover the cost of the materials, contact Pastor Paul prior to registering.
paul@lakecommunity.org
(608) 445-2391
SEMESTER-BASED GROUPS
The Chosen
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Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Mondays from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: January 18th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: You may believe in Jesus, but have you ever felt like you have fallen out of love with him? Do you feel like your relationship with him has become dry and bland? Have you felt like your knowledge of him has become simply educational? This group is based on the wildly popular new TV series called "The Chosen" by Dallas Jenkins and VidAngel. Each week we will watch an episode of the early days of Jesus' ministry and engage in discussion together based on the video and scriptural background. This series uses the power of video and story to re-engage our imagination to see Jesus as a real person in light of the people and events that we read about in Scripture. This series will awaken your heart and minds to a 3D perspective of Jesus and replace our one-dimensional flannelgraph image of Jesus.
Coffee Connection
Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 762-5424
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: January 20th
Group Size: up to 20 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Coffee and donuts provided.Description: Are you feeling isolated, alone, and disconnected? We need real relationships with one another so we are starting an ongoing opportunity to connect with other people, make some new friends, and care well for one another. Join us on Wednesday mornings for coffee, donuts, and genuine conversations about life.
LONG-TERM GROUPS
Long-term groups are existing groups that are currently meeting and that are available for new people to join at the beginning of the season or some of them can be joined at any time. They meet throughout the year on schedules set by the group leader with no set endpoint. They may meet weekly or only have certain events at random. It is important to stay connected with your leader for information updates and event changes.
9:00am Adult Class
Leader: Wade Cole
email: vetwrap@gmail.com
phone: (320) 815-8869
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 13th
Group Size: up to 30 people
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available for kids (birth - 5th grade).
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group is open for new people to join as we continue to study the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul says the gospel is “the power of God that brings salvation” and that it “reveals the righteousness of God”. This study looks into the mysteries of the gospel that are now made known to us through Christ.
10:30am Adult Class
Leader: Dave Holm
email: ldholm87@gmail.com
phone: (320) 766-0913
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 13th
Group Size: up to 30 people
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available for kids (birth - 5th grade).
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group will begin with a short series by Ron Berget on doctrine. Next up is a series taught by Dave on “Prosperity in Jesus”. Jesus said he gives us an abundant or full life, but what does that really mean? How does life with Jesus bring fullness? What does it mean to flourish?
Sermon-based Bible Study
Leader: Jon Ewton
email: pastorjon@lakecommunity.org
phone: (214) 794-5094
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: Have you ever wanted to dig deeper in the sermons? This group studies the Scripture passage of the upcoming Sunday using a simple but effective study method. We read the scriptures together and talk about how they make a difference in our lives.
Men's Bible Study
Leader: Mark Proudfoot & Myron Sahlberg
email: mjcom@charter.net
phone: (320) 760-1246
email: mlsahlberg@gmail.com
phone: (320) 424-2642
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Fridays from 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: There are no shortcuts to maturing in our faith and growing in our knowledge of God. This group of guys meets continuously to study the Bible, sometimes books, chapters, or selected passages, to discover and discuss what they show about God and what he wants us to learn. Pray, study, discuss, repeat.
Refocus
Leader: Johnny Thill
email: johnnythill@hotmail.com
phone: (708) 567-3498
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Common Grounds
Start Date: October 20th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: We all know life can be a bit crazy. Work, family, social life, church, and so much more. Life is full of many good things, but even good things can take away from what God is calling us to do. This group is an opportunity to refocus on what it means to be proactive in living the life God has prepared for you.
Breakfast Group
Leader: Jon Ries
email: riesespieces115@comcast.net
phone: (717) 701-2322
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Saturdays from 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Location: Traveler's Inn
Start Date: October 17th
Group Size: up to 10 people
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Your breakfast price
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: We may be believers but do we really know what we believe? This breakfast group will focus on fellowship, training, and prayer. The training aspect will be digging deeper into our statements of faith, or “Evangelical Convictions” to help us gain confidence by better understanding the depths of our faith and the strong foundation that it is built upon.
CONNECTING GROUPS
Lake Community Church has a number of small groups that meet frequently throughout the year. The groups below are our life stage groups.
Student Ministry
Leader: Cory Shreve
email: cory@lakecommunity.org
phone: (320) 241-0410
Type of Group: Grades 6-12
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: currently meeting
Group Size: unlimited
Cost: Free
Special Note: Register your students online.Description: Student Ministry is a place for middle and high school students to connect in relationships with other students and grow or discover their faith. It is a fun experience in which students get relevant teaching and engaging small group discussions to help understand and apply God’s truth to life.
Marriage Ministry
Leader: Brad & Leigha VanderTuin
email: bradvandertuin@gmail.com
phone: (320) 491-4048
email: leighavandertuin@gmail.com
phone: (320) 491-4123
Type of Group: Married and Engaged CouplesDescription: We greatly value marriage and we know the importance of investing in these relationships. We will be offering marriage groups during each semester as our primary efforts to support and invest in couples. We will also promote key marriage events throughout the year.
Men's Ministry
Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-2391
Type of Group: Men (all ages)Description: Our Men’s Ministry consists of a variety of short-term and ongoing small groups that focus on spiritual growth in the context of relationships. We also supplement these small groups by occasional events.
Women's Ministry
Leader: Paul Peterson
email: paul@lakecommunity.org
phone: (608) 445-2391
Type of Group: Women (all ages)Description: Our Women’s Ministry consists of a variety of short-term and ongoing small groups that focus on spiritual growth in the context of relationships. We also supplement these small groups by occasional events.
PrimeTimers 55+
Leader: Linda Kuhlman
email: linda_kuhlman2@yahoo.com
phone: (701) 331-1780
Type of Group: Adults 55+Description: PrimeTimers is an event-based group for anyone 55+ to gather and meet new people and build lasting friendships. We have a variety of events on an every other month basis.