G ro u ps >>>at a Glance SMALL GROUPS Sunday Steve Boyko & Tiffany Linke- Boyko Abiodun Ige & Dr. Oye Soyege Harv & Lavon Hildebrandt Phil & Marla Kniesel, Karlus & Crystal Andrews Al Rau & Dave Schroeder Lyn & Chris Sonnenberg Young Families Midsize Community Monday Loren & Tina Bain, Graham & Charlene Greenwood Carla Buchan Phil & Rosa Fougere Tuesday Stuart Copping Jan & Nonnie De Beer Tina Mac, Dolores Tewitz, Brian & Doreen Goltz Jeremiah Raible Gary & Carrie Taitinger Wednesday Marj Graham Jerry Haukedal Janet Lentz & Wendy Ney (Time For Ladies) Perry Zelman Thursday Al Dredge THRIVE Marriage Ministry Jack Hood Jon & Danae Janz Gerry & Karen Johnson Charlie & Lorri Loshbough John Yeboah Friday Ade Badejo Dan & Gwen Bodie Noel & Julie Querijero Poli Valdeleon Saturday Allan & Ingrid Waine 2 Welcome to Connecting Point! The groups profiled in this booklet invite you to join them as they engage the journey of growing in relationship with Christ and with each other. Each life team will be studying, “How to read the bible for all it’s worth”. This isn’t just your typical bible study. At the end of it all,we hope and pray that youhave a renewed hunger and understanding for the scriptures and be able to engage with them on a deeper level. Join a group and get connected today! >>>Missed Connecting Point? To join a small group please contact the church office and we’d be happy to let you know if there is still room in the group of your choice or help you find a group that fits. Email [email protected]. 3 YOUNG FAMILIES M i d-Sized Co m m u n ity Leaders: Kevin & Kristin Janzen, Rachelle & Mike Bzdel STARTING SUNDAY OCTOBER 5TH We are a mid-size community of young families. We’re going to eat together, grow together and have a great time together. Childcare will be available for a minimal fee. We’re meeting every other week over the next couple of months. Sundays, 5 PM Fireside Room @ our church contact [email protected] for more information 4 >>>SUNDAYs (starting October 5 LEADERS: Steve Boyko & Tiffany Linke-Boyko LOCATION: Magrath TIME: 6:30 PM LEADERS: Abiodun Ige & Dr. Oye Soyege LOCATION: Windermere TIME: 6:30 PM LEADERS: Phil & Marla Kniesel; Karlus & Crystal Andrews LOCATION: Room 1042 @ our church TIME: 3:45 PM LEADERS: Lyn & Chris Sonnenberg LOCATION: Southgate TIME: 3:30 PM ) th A group for young professionals wanting to take time out of the busyness of life to build community and grow in their faith based life. We are a group of seekers bent on laying hold on God. We are from diverse backgrounds and generations but united in our goal of learning more about our faith. We meet during Hiz Kidz choir practice. We’re mostly parents of kids in this program. If you don’t have children involved, no child care will be provided. We will meet Sunday afternoons at the church with the occasional pot luck supper to follow. We are a group of parents with younger children and welcome any new comers. 5 >>>moNDAYs (starting October 6 ) th LEADERS: Loren & Tina Bain, Graham & Charlene Greenwood LOCATION: Mill Woods TIME: 7:30 PM A group of parents with school aged children. Arrange a babysitter (if needed) and come and join us for a fun Monday night out. LEADERS: Carla Buchan We’re a group open to anyone who wants to connect to others in our church. We’re just a 5 minute drive from the church. Note - we have a 10 month old non shedding dog. LOCATION: Mill Woods TIME: 7:00 PM We’re a group of adults 40-60 years of age and welcome anyone who would like to be part of our group. LEADERS: Phil & Rosa Fougere LOCATION: Fireside Room (1034) @ our church TIME: 7:00 PM 6 >>>tuesdays (starting October 7 LEADERS: Stuart Copping LOCATION: Lewis Estates TIME: 6:00 PM LEADERS: Jan & Nonnie De Beer ) th We will be reading the word, focusing on building a relationship with Christ and learning to live a bold, active christian life. Every other Tuesday we will be on the streets downtown spreading the truth of the gospel and offering prayer to those who want it. A group for age 40 and up without children LOCATION: Brookside/Riverbend TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Tina Mac, Dolores Tewitz, Brian & Doreen Goltz Young-at-heart, 40 and 50 yearolds, with an extra special senior couple in the mix. LOCATION: Various in South Edmonton TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Jeremiah Raible LOCATION: Media Room @ our church TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Gary & Carrie Taitinger LOCATION: Mill Woods TIME: 7:00 PM Men’s Group: We are men. Interested in stretching your faith? Open to change? Newer to church? Like to think? You’ll like this group. 7 >>>Wednesdays (starting October 8 LEADERS: Jerry Haukedal LOCATION: Mill Woods TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Janet Lentz & Wendy Ney LOCATION: @ our church ) th We are a fun-loving adult group that don’t take ourselves too seriously, but definitely look to Jesus for our strength and inspiration. We welcome all ages. This group is part of the Wednesday morning ‘Time For Ladies’ program and offers childcare for infants and preschoolers. Join us to learn and grow friendships with women of all ages. TIME: 9:00 AM LEADERS: Perry Zelman LOCATION: Sherwood Park TIME: 7:00 PM We are working class families who have children that are late elementary school age and older. Our focus and desire is to study God’s word, support one another, and be used in ministry in both our church and community. We welcome newcomers from all areas. Wednesdays 7:00 PM 8 >>>thursdays (starting October 9 ) th LEADERS: Al Dredge LOCATION: South West Edmonton TIME: 7:00 PM We are a group of 40-60 year olds who enjoy getting together and growing in faith. We welcome people of all ages and look forward to growing together in community and faith. LEADERS: Jack Hood Older group approaching retirement and some already retired. We meet in South Central Edmonton Area. LOCATION: South Central TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Jon & Danae Janz We are a group for young married couples, some with kids and some without. LOCATION: West End TIME: 6:30 PM LEADERS: Gerry & Karen Johnson LOCATION: Riverbend TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Charlie & Lorri Loshbough LOCATION: Beaumont/ Leduc Our group is all Boomers; couples and singles. We meet at 7:00 PM for coffee and fellowship. The group study begins at 7:30 PM and concludes with a prayer time at about 8:40 PM. We finish by 9:00 PM. Hopefully convenient for Beaumont/Leduc residents. All ages and stages welcome. TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: John Yeboah LOCATION: Room 1122 @ our church TIME: 7:00 PM We are a mix of believers and seekers. We are open to anyone who wants to grow their faith or wants to know Jesus Christ. Fun, friendly, supportive of our members. 9 We meet Thursday evenings at 6 PM in the Café. Join us for a light supper for a nominal fee. Children start their programs at 6:30 PM (registration required for Wee College, Boys Club and Girls Club) and child care is also available for a small fee. We will continue our evening with teaching and discussion wrapping up in time for the end of the kids programs at 8 PM. STARTS THURSDAY OCTOBER 9TH Email [email protected] for more information. 10 >>>Fridays (starting October 10 ) th LEADERS: Ade Badejo LOCATION: Leduc TIME: 7:30 PM LEADERS: Dan and Gwen Bodie LOCATION: Blue Quill TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Noel & Julie Querijero LOCATION: Rutherford TIME: 7:00 PM LEADERS: Poli Valdeleon LOCATION: Mill Woods TIME: 7:00 PM We are a fun group and like meeting new people. Everyone Welcome. Parents with kids are welcomed. We’re a group of empty nesters but open to anyone who wants to engage in our study and enjoys making new friends. We are a group that welcomes newcomers as we learn together from the Bible. After this ‘How to Read the Bible’ series, we will be continuing with a study of the first century church in Acts and Romans. Most of our members are immigrants from the Philippines. >>>Saturdays (starting October 11 ) th LEADERS: Allan & Ingrid Waine LOCATION: Riverbend & Magrath TIME: 7:00 PM We are families with elementary and/or junior high/high school children. 11 Mill Woods Assembly 2225 66 Street NW Edmonton, AB T6K 4E6 (p) 780.462.1515 ( f ) 780.462.7360 (e) [email protected] (w) www.mwpa.com