Small Group Ministry

In casting a vision for community care groups (small group studies) we recognize pastoral care is difficult and nearly impossible for one man to accomplish over the entire congregation. We believe this care happens best in a small, close community. Following the model given by the early church in the book of Acts (see Acts 2: 42-47) we have developed groups that meet at various times during the week. The primary purpose of these groups is to Love God and Love others, to develop a close loving relationship with each other that is safe, confidential and nurturing. We invite you to come and share your life experiences, in doing so you will be a blessing to others. Likewise as others share their lives you will be richly blessed. So come and be loved and love others, be a blessing and be blessed, encourage one another and become encouraged. We are not on life’s journey alone, let’s do life together!

For more specific meetings times and places please contact the group leaders.

Gina & Mike Aitken
Dana & Brian Steele-Sierk
Kristin & Loren Van Loo
Loy & Bob Matheson
Ellen & Rusty Gray
Melody & David Bohnsack
Audrey & Rev. Larry Wilhem
Marie & Shawn Haverfield
Margaret & David Leggett

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Gina & Mike Aitken

(425) 397-7672

gaken03@hotmail.com

Gina and Mike will be leading a series on Sunday afternoons for the teens. This is an age appropriate, gender specific study for teens dealing with emotional and sexual purity. This study has been reviewed and approved by our pastoral staff. Call Gina and Mike for more details or see Pastor Mike Grimshaw. The group will be meeting on Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m.

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Dana & Brian Steele-Sierk

(425) 374-2451

wallysierk@yahoo.com

Brian Steele-Sierk and Greg Norton will be leading a series based on Dave Ramsey’s principles of financial freedom. This study will give you a strong biblical perspective to financial freedom, greater stewardship and a rewarding life of fellowship. This is a study geared to families and individuals. The group will be meeting 4:00pm Sunday afternoons in north Lake Stevens

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Kristin and Loren Van Loo

(360) 435-3414

kristinvanloo@yahoo.com

Kristin and Loren will be leading a lively discussion on Sunday evenings. The study and discussion is from John Ortberg, a pastor on staff at Saddleback Community Church. The study teaches us how to step out of the "boat" of casual Christianity so that we can faithfully follow the Lord who is calling us out onto the risky, exciting waters of the high seas. The group meets on Sunday evenings in the Arlington area.

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Loy and Bob Matheson

(360) 651-1664

rkm2lam3@comcast.net

Loy and Bob will be leading a study entitled “In the dust of the Rabbi”. Are you walking so close to Christ that the dust of his feet is intermingled with yours? “As disciples of Jesus, we’ve discovered that following him demands a passion for the text and a complete devotion to Christian community. A disciple is consumed with a passion to be like the Rabbi—Jesus. Come and discover the passion of our early Christian brothers and sisters. Follow in their footprints, as they loved the Messiah with all their heart, all their soul, and all their might – every moment of every day.” The Matheson’s meet on Wednesday’s at 1:00.

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Ellen and Rusty Gray

(360) 659-3710

ellengray2@comcast.net

Ellen and Rusty lead a study entitled “Extreme Discipleship”. Please don’t be alarmed by the phrase “Extreme”. Whether you are a new Christ follower or have been on this journey your entire life you will discover what it means to be called a disciple of Christ. This is an eight- week study that will be repeated on an eight-week schedule cycle. This small group is for couples or singles and all age groups. They are currently meeting on Sunday Nights at 5:30 PM.

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Melody and David Bohnsack

(360) 344-6542

melodybohnsack@hotmail.com

Melody and David are leading a study developed by Rick Warren the author of the Purpose Driven Life. This is an interactive study with lessons in connecting with one another.The study is a practical application of what it means to live in community with other believers. This group is not a bible study but it spends time in God’s word. They are not a prayer group, but they are dedicated to pray for each other. The group meets in the evening on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

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Audrey and Rev. Larry Wilhelm

(360) 649-0802

laruad@netzero.net

The Wilhelm’s will be leading a group discussion about entire sanctification. What does it mean to be a fully devoted follower of Christ? What does it look like and how do I get there? The group will decide Day and time. For more information contact the Wilhelm’s.

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Margaret and David Leggett

(360) 568-0177

wansermlm@hotmail.comor davidb5555@hotmail.com

Margaret and David lead a study based on Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Life. The group will be starting the second study in the series entitled “Doing Life Together.” The series is called “Making His Passion our Purpose”. This group is focused on application. How do we apply all these principles into our daily lives? What does it look like, sound like and how do I live a life pleasing to God. Discover what it means to apply spiritual practices into your daily life.

If you have considered joining a small group but are uncertain about what it means to be part of a small group we invite you to visit. The leaders of the small group leaders facilitate this group. The study can easily be joined at any time. You will quickly discover what we mean to be part of a community. You may choose to continue to be a part of our small group family or if you choose we can help you quickly assimilate into another group.

This group meets at 4:00 on Sunday afternoons in the south Lake Stevens area.

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