Our church offers a variety of life groups that you can join. We believe that people grow best when they are living in community with other believers, and that being part of an intentional environment encourages everyone to engage in a life-changing relationship with Jesus. We encourage everyone in our congregation to join a group that best suits their respective needs and interests.
Our life groups focus primarily on one of the three categories listed below, however every group will include elements of every category.
| Study (Growth Focus) |
| A study life group focuses on biblical-theological growth. The goal is growing in knowledge to foster maturity in faith. One member teaches the group and engages everyone in group discussion. A study life group is generally a short-term commitment of 8-12 weeks. |
| Social (Relational Focus) |
| A social life group focuses on building relationships with fellow believers in the church and includes outreach to unbelievers. A social life group is generally a long-term commitment, with a goal to split into new groups within 1-2 years. |
| Support (Caring/Recovery Focus) |
|
A support life group focuses on offering support and strength for people in difficult situations, such as grief, abuse, addiction, marriage problems, and divorce. The goal is to foster a loving, caring community that provides hope and healing. The time commitment required for a support group varies depending upon the needs of the group. These groups are often led by a pastor or another approved expert. |
Current Life Groups
Sunday
| Study - Reading the Red (Matthew's Gospel) |
|
What: An interactive study of Jesus' words (red letters) in the Gospel of Matthew. We read, study, discuss, and pray about the content together. A group for adults When: Weekly @ 6pm - 7:30pm, Starting September 16th, 2018 Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Sid Wood through office |
| Social - Koinonia |
|
What: Christian Fellowship for adults When: Weekly @ 6pm Where: Home of VanBunderens Contact: Mark VanBunderen through the office |
Monday
| Support - Marriage & Family Life |
|
What: Coming Soon... Check back here for more information When: Weekly @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Ruben Corrales @ 226-271-1562 or Patricia Corrales @ 226-700-1825 |
| Social/Support - The Ark Aid Street Mission |
|
What: Helping the homeless by serving meals at Ark Aid When: Second Monday of the month @ 5:30pm Where: Ark Aid, 696 Dundas St Contact: Johanna Kerr @ 519-670-7383 |
Tuesday
| Study/Social - Breaking Bread (Starting in January 2020) |
|
What: Discussion on biblical hospitality. Then to put actions to words, we will pray to discover who God would like us to invite for a meal at our home. Once a month we will each invite someone to our homes. This allows the members of the church to break bread together. Hopefully, this will build community throughout the church family. When: Every third Tuesday @ 7pm - 9pm (Starting in January 2020) Where: 654 Classic Dr Contact: Darlene Passingham (call or text) @ 519-614-6070 or jayndar@hotmail.com |
| Social - Signs of Praise (Resumes Sept 2020) |
|
Note: Due to the health and safety restrictions regarding Covid 19, Signs of Praise will continue to be on hold until further notice. In the meantime, you have lots of vocabulary to practice and can use www.aslpro.com or other signing websites to keep fresh. Hope to see you soon.
What: Whether to communicate the gospel to the deaf or to enhance your worship, learn to express your faith in Sign Language! A group for adults. When: Weekly @ 7pm - 9pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Judy Carscadden @ 519-204-0733 |
Wednesday
| Support - The Jericho Group (Resumes Sept 2020) |
|
Note: Due to the health and safety restrictions regarding Covid 19, the Jericho Group will continue to be on hold until further notice. In the meantime, if you are wanting to talk, you can contact me directly or seek assistance from mental health agencies. Hope our group can reconnect soon.
What: Mental, emotional, social, and spiritual walls that people have built begin to crumble through the process of scriptural principles, psycho-education, prayer, and mutual member support. A group for adults. Learn why it is called the Jericho Group. When: Weekly @ 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Judy Carscadden @ 519-204-0733
|
"The Jericho Group: By renewing the mind, the walls come tumbling down!"Thursday
| Social - Ladies in Stitches |
|
What: Knitting, crocheting and sewing for missions! All welcome. When: Weekly @ 6:30PM - 8:30PM Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Diane Sloss @ 519-649-1662 |
Friday
| Social - Youth Night |
|
What: Youth Night is a time and place for our youth to connect, grow, and serve together. We blast music, make friends, have fun & lean into our faith. Best. Group. Ever! For teenages 13-18 years old. When: Every other Friday @ 7pm - 9:30pm Where: Church in the Oaks Contact: Rebekah Malbrecht @ 226-239-1905 or Justin Malbrecht @ 226-456-0934 |
| Social/Study - Young Adults |
|
What: A group for young adults at different stages of life to gather and grow together. Our meetings have both a social and study aspect. We hang out and eat together and sometimes play games. We also devote portions of the night to prayer and reflect on scripture in relation to circumstances that we face in everyday life. When: Every other Friday @ 7pm - 9:30pm Where: Kaylyn's house Contact: Kaylyn @ 519-319-8807 |
Contact(s)