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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. 

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  • Adult Groups

    Click here to see the groups available for adults.

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  • Women's Groups

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  • Men's Groups

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  • Life Groups

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  • Invest in Relationship

    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.

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. If you would like to pay by cash or check please contact the leader of the group or the church office and they will help you with registration.

STAFF CONTACT

SG Leader

Jon Ewton
Senior Pastor
email Pastor Jon
320-762-5424

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.

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SEMESTER-BASED GROUPS

Women's Groups: Semester-based

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  • Covenant

    Type of Group: Women
    Days: Tuesday's
    Time: 9:00 -11:00 am
    Location: Lake Community Church
    Start Date: January 5th
    Childcare: Childcare is provided
    Cost: $25
    Special Note: Bring your Bible.

    Description: Covenant is a theme that runs through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Understanding this theme can revolutionize how you read scripture. Join us to learn from this Precept Ministries study what it means to be in a covenant relationship with this promise-keeping God.

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  • Leader Information

    Saraah Ries
    email the leader

Register for Covenant
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  • Prayer Practices

    Type of Group: Women
    Day and Time: 3rd, and 5th Tuesday's from 9:00-10:30am
    Location: Lake Community Church
    Start Date: January 17th
    Childcare: Childcare is not provided
    Cost: Free
    Special Note: Bring your Bible

    Description:  Join us to learn about different practices of prayer as we try each one together. Finding new ways to connect with our Lord can bring new life to your spiritual walk. It's a great class for beginners and experienced women alike. Keywords: prayer, practice, women, small group.

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  • Leader Information

    Saraah Ries
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Register for Prayer Practices
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  • Holding Hands Playgroup

    Type of Group: Women
    Day and Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday's from 9:00 am - 10:30 am ongoing
    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.

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  • Leader Information

    Saraah Ries
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  • Join us anytime.

Men's Groups: Semester-based

LIFE GROUPS

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  • 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: Free

    Description: 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.

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  • Leader Information

    Tamara Johnson
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  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for Pathfinders
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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: Free

    Description: 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.

     
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  • Leader Information

    Nick & Jasmin Ahlers
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  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for Ground Zero
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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: Free

    Description: 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.

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  • Leader Information

    Andrew Paskewitz
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  • Leader Information

    Jenna Peterson
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  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for Young Couples
Young Families
  • 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: Free

    Description: 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.

     
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  • Leader Information

    Jon & Katherine Ewton
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  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for Young Families

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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the Coffee Connection
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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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the 9:00am Adult Class
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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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the 10:30am Adult Class
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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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the Sermon-based Bible Study
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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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the Sunday Coffee Connection
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    Leader Information

    Dave DeFoe
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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.

  • Open Registration

    To register for this group click the button below, find the group, click on "see details", and sign up!

Register for the Men's Bible Study

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
  • Student Ministry

    Leader: Cory Shreve
    email the leader
    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
  • Marriage Ministry

    Leader: Brad & Leigha VanderTuin
    email: bradvandertuin@gmail.com
    email: leighavandertuin@gmail.com
    Type of Group: Married and Engaged Couples

    Description: 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
  • Men's Ministry

    Leader: Jon Ewton
    email the leader
    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
  • Women's Ministry

    Leader: Jon Ewton
    email the leader
    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
  • 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

SG Leader

Jon Ewton
Senior Pastor
email Pastor Jon
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.
email Pastor Jon
(320) 762-5424

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