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Join a small group and invest yourself in studies and relationships that start you on a path to experience lasting life changes. Sometimes transformation happens fast, but oftentimes it is a process of growth that happens over a period of time. Being part of a group will help equip you to start growing, start changing, and start experiencing the fullness of life and the richness of community.
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STAFF CONTACT
Jon Ewton
Senior Pastor
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320-762-5424
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SEMESTER-BASED GROUPS
Exodus: God's Relentless Pursuit of Us
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Mondays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 26th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $25.00
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: The book of Exodus tells us a lot of stories with great characters. Well, really they are not so good. Bad even, at times. The book of Exodus is less about these characters and really tells us more about God. Take a trip back to the Old Testament to see what it tells us in this nine week video course by Ashley McNary.
Leader Information
Joanne Bianco
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Spiritual Practices for Everyday Women
Type of Group: Women
Days: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesdays of the month
Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 20th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: Spiritual disciplines often seem out of reach if you’re not a monk living in a monastery. Fasting isn’t possible for a woman who is pregnant, silence is out of the question for a woman who works with the public, and solitude is not feasible for a woman living with family. Yet, God desires to connect with women in every stage of life. So join this class to explore spiritual practices that are possible for everyday women and learn new ways to experience God’s presence.
Leader Information
Saraah Ries
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Your Sacred Yes
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Host Home - Click Here
Start Date: September 6th
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: $15.00
Special Note: Bring your book.Description: It's easy to give away our time to things unappointed by God. The days blur together and we find ourselves overworked and underjoyed, desperate for a faith awakening. In this practical and liberating book, explore biblical ways to: Learn how and when to say no without guilt or shame. Find a pace and perspective that matches God's best for you. Discern man-made obligations from God-given invitations.
Author: Susie Larson
Leader Information
Virginia Lamb
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Holding Hands Playgroup
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 13th
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Caregiver must be present.Description: Care-givers of little ones, join us in the gym for a short devotional while the children play, followed by parachute games and a song circle.
Reading Lenses
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Thursdays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 15th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: Ever read the Bible and wonder what in the world it's trying to say, or why certain parts seem so hard to understand? Join us in listening to The Bible Project’s podcast series “Paradigm” to discover how to approach the Bible. Shifting our paradigm, changing the way we think about the Bible, is like putting on a pair of reading lenses. Things that were unclear will suddenly come into focus. Learn about the Bible’s authors, culture, literary style, and unity. It’s one unified story that leads to Jesus. Whether you’re new to the faith or a longtime studier of the Word, this class will be eye-opening for all. Show produced by Cooper Peltz, Dan Gummel, and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder. bibleproject.com
Leader Information
Saraah Ries
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Women's Precept Study AM - Titus, Ruth, Esther
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Thursdays from 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 15th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $20.00
Special Note: Bring your Bible, colored pencils, and note paper. Expect homework for 1-2 hours a week.Description: Class involves discussion time and an audio lesson. TITUS - Developing Character and Integrity in the Midst of a Society Which has Lost Respect for God. (3 wks) RUTH - Don’t Despair. There’s Hope. You Have a Kinsman Redeemer! (4 wks) ESTHER - A MAN and a WOMAN FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS (4 wks) Can God Use You for Such a Time as This?
Precept Ministries International
Leader Information
Paulette DeFoe
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Women's Precept Study PM - Titus, Ruth, Esther
Type of Group: Women
Day and Time: Thursdays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 15th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: $20.00
Special Note: Bring your Bible, colored pencils, and note paper. Expect homework for 1-2 hours a week.Description: Class involves discussion time and an audio lesson. TITUS - Developing Character and Integrity in the Midst of a Society Which has Lost Respect for God. (3 wks) RUTH - Don’t Despair. There’s Hope. You Have a Kinsman Redeemer! (4 wks) ESTHER - A MAN and a WOMAN FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS (4 wks) Can God Use You for Such a Time as This?
Precept Ministries International
Leader Information
Paulette DeFoe
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Authentic Manhood
Type of Group: Men
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 5:30 am - 6:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Ongoing
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your BibleDescription: This class helps men understand their masculine identity and shows how to make the pursuit of manhood a life-long priority. This video class is taught by Robert Lewis, author of “Raising a Modern Day Knight” and former pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock Arkansas. Comments from a past participant: "I learned that leadership is not always what I thought it was and that one of the best ways to lead is actually to set an example by serving“. Many have commented that these messages have blessed them with a new sense of their own masculine identity, giving them a personal manhood vision, as well as insight into what God had in mind when he brought men into the world.
Leader Information
John Johnson & Troy Fuller
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LIFE GROUPS
Madison Life Group
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Mondays (biweekly) from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Madison Home - Click Here
Start Date: Currently available
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: FreeDescription:
Pathfinders
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Friday's from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: FreeDescription: If you are single and over 30 this is the group for you! We meet every other Friday at the church and our focus is on the unique daily challenges of the single life. Our goal is to help each individual person to connect with God and find their value, strength, and purpose. Each session we will take a topic and go through questions.
Leader Information
Tamara Johnson
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Ground Zero - Young Adults Life Group
Type of Group: Young Adults (Ages 18-30)
Day and Time: Fridays from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 16th
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: FreeDescription: Ground Zero is a place for singles, ages 18 - 30, and is designed for fellowship and to be a safe place for spiritual growth. With group-guided studies, we hope to encourage singles in their walk with Christ, to see their worth, and discover the purpose God has called them to.
Leader Information
Nick & Jasmin Ahlers
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Young Couples Without Kids
Type of Group: Young Married Couples
Day and Time: Tuesdays from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Host Home
Start Date: Currently available
Childcare: Childcare is not provided
Cost: FreeDescription: The Young Couples Without Kids Life Group is an ongoing group that meets every Tuesday with the purpose of growing deeper in community with others and studying the Bible regularly. Topics and studies will change periodically but they are intended to establish a strong foundation in the faith.
Leader Information
Andrew Paskewitz
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Leader Information
Jenna Peterson
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Young Families Life Group
Type of Group: Young Families
Day: First & Third Sundays of the Month
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: January 16th
Childcare: Childcare is provided
Cost: FreeDescription: The Young Families Life Group is an ongoing group that meets twice a month with the purpose of growing deeper in community with others and studying the Bible regularly. Topics and studies will change periodically but they are intended to establish a strong foundation in the faith. Childcare will be provided for this group.
Leader Information
Jon & Katherine Ewton
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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.
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Leader Information
Jon Ewton
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Coffee Connection
Type of Group: Adults
Day and Time: Wednesdays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
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.
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Leader Information
Jon Ries
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9:00am Sunday Adult Class
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available.
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group is open for new people to join as we continue to study the Bible. This is an interactive verse-by-verse study with lots of discussion focused on the doctrinal significance and historical context of the text; building relationships as we discuss and work through the challenging passages together. Currently studying the Gospel of John.
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Leader Information
Dave DeFoe
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10:30am Sunday Adult Class
Type of Group: Adults (Men and Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: Currently available
Childcare: Children’s Ministry is available.
Cost: Free
Special Note: Bring your Bible.Description: This ongoing group is open for new people to join and will learn with Gospel-centered studies to help you see and cherish the message of God’s grace on each and every page of the Bible. Currently, this is a video series study of Genesis with discussion. The lessons relate back to Jewish culture in the Bible for better understanding and meaning.
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Leader Information
Jon Ewton
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Sermon-based Bible Study
Type of Group: Men (all ages)
Day and Time: Thursdays from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: September 15th
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.
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Leader Information
Larry Bruzek
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Sunday Adult Coffee Connection
Type of Group: Adults (Men & Women)
Day and Time: Sundays from 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location: Lake Community Church
Start Date: August 14th
Childcare: Children's Ministry is available.
Cost: Free
Special Note: Participant materials will be provided.Description: This class will be discussing today's sermon and other relevant topics. Coffee and donuts are provided.
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Men's Bible Study
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
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.
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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
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Type of Group: Grades 6-12
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Lake Community Church
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
email: leighavandertuin@gmail.com
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: Jon Ewton
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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: Jon Ewton
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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+
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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.
STAFF CONTACT
Jon Ewton
Senior Pastor
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320-762-5424
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 Jon prior to registering.
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(320) 762-5424