Weekly Small Group Ministries

Sunday

Abundant Life Sanctuary Choir:  Love music?  Love to minister?  Singer?  Sing with us!!  If you love music, ministry & song then why not join us as we prepare our voices for ministry in song!  We welcome all parts (sop/alto/tenor/bass) and invite anyone desiring to minister with their heart and voice!  We would love to have you join us as we use our voices to bring priase into God's house.  See Tammy Marko for more information.  Meets Sundays at 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. in room 103.

Elevation: A gathering of people 18 to 30-something designed for relationship building and connecting people to Jesus Christ in new, powerful, and fulfilling ways.  An enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere invites everyone to join in.  Optional worship with the youth in the sanctuary is a 6:00 p.m.  Meets Sundays at 6:45 p.m. in room 105 for interactive bible study.  

In the News:  Wondering why current events are filled iwth wars, pestilences, and floods?  Confused iwth biblical prophecy?  Join Gary Teise as he takes today's news events and lines them up with the prophetic word of God.  Resources will include current articles, video and audio segments, and biblical passages.  Participants will need a bible, paper, and a pencil.  Childcare with biblical teaching is provided.  Meets Sunday nights at 7:00 p.m. in room 303.

Prayer & Missions Class:  A gathering where we pray for needs of people, our government, missionaries, and nations.  Led by Don McKinney and Winston Hunt.  Meets Sundays at 6:00 pm in Room 101.

Prime-Timers:  This is a senior's class that strives to fulfill the purposes of Christ.  Our study focus this summer first illuminates God's provision and deliverance as seen clearly in the book of Exodus.  We will then turn our focus on the teachings and admonishings found in some of the great hymns of the bible.  Meets Sundays 9:30 -10:15 am in Room 103.

R.A.G.E. Youth Sunday School:   "Starbucks-n-Spirituality."  Guys and girls meet at Starbucks to wake up with some lattes and share a devotion together.  Students can meet directly at Starbucks or they can meet at the church for a ride there and back.  Meeting Sundays 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. at Starbucks on 82nd St. at Craig Rd.

Reason Together:  Join Dave and Gloria Hay along with amany others for a lively group discussion and interaction over Messianic scriptures in the Old Testament that point to Jesus.  Meets Sundays 9:30-10:15 am in Room 103.

Two In One:  Are you married?  Engaged?  Seriously considering marriage? . . . and 40 years or younger??  Then come join "TwoN'One; a class designed to pour into the lives of couples!  Can it really work - effectively?  Can two people realy and truly compliment one another in life?  Yes. . .they can!  Our goals are about connecting couples to couples, building lasting relationships, and restoring the love.  We are currently learning what is a biblical worldview and how Christianity differs from cults and other world religions in the book, So What's the Difference? by Fritz Ridenour.  Invite a couple and join leaders Bob and Bonnie Moberly and Bill and Tammy Marko as we enjoy some great times together enhancing our marriages and become "TwoN'One" - the way God desinged marriage!  Meets Sundays 9:15-10:15 am in Room 105.

Way of the Master:  Do you desire to witness to your family, friends, and others about the gospel?  Discover how to reach people biblically and confidnetially in this eight to ten week training course lead by Gary Teise.  Learn how to overcome all hindrances iwth this simple, powerfully effective way to make the gospel make sense.  Meets Sundays 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. in the gym.

Wednesday

Cosmic Kids: B.L.A.S.T. - Calling all 1st - 6th graders in an exciting atmosphere of fun learning!  Large group time includes awesome music in high impact worship, biblical teaching with hilarious videos, lesson review games and more!  Small groups breakouts give adult leaders and kids time to connect with each other and relate the biblical truths to their lives.  Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in room 308.

Men of Integrity:  We're an active group ministry for men of all ages.  The foundation of our Wednesday evening meetings are discussions of various topics ranging form scriptures, positive Christian character and biblical topics to a variety of open subjects selected by the men.  Our currect series comes from the book "Battlefield of the Mind" by Joyce Meyer.  Plan to join us also for great fellowship outings throughout the year, and a deeper look at what God has in store for us as we dig into His word.  Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 303.

RAGE Youth Ministries:  Guys meet every Wednesday for basketball in the gym from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.  Girls meet every Wednesday in the Youth Game Room (100) from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  Come out for fun games, theme parties, off-site trips for dessert, and relevant devotions from our leaders.

Women's Ministries Bible Study:  Join us as we integrate God's plan for achieving emotional, physical, and spiritual wholeness into our daily lives.  Your Body, His Temple is a hands-on series where we are always learning something new.  Each week a devotion is shared, nutritional information is given, a recipe is sampled, and physical exercise is incorportated.  Meets Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 103.

Thursday

Life Harvesters:  We're looking for individuals with a heart for connecting Christ to the community while having fun!  After several successful seasons of ALC's Famer's Market we are excited about the overwhelming response by the vendors and community.  During the market season the team will connect with customers and vendors to show God's love and hospitality as well as help with week to week market operations.  This ministry is overflowing with opportunities to minister and serve Christ iwth whatever commitment you can give.  For informations please contact Dave Darga.  Market hours are from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Time slots are available Thursdays between 3:00 - 7:15 p.m., June through September. 

Friday

Life Cafe:  Laughter, people, and serving great food are all part of the Life Cafe Ministry.  This great team of people provides the community with heart-warming meals and atmosphere next door at the Vibbert Community Center (located in El Beulah Retirement Village.)  Contact Peg Ingram for more information.    Meets one Friday a month from 4:30 - 8:00 p.m., fall to spring.

Saturday

Revolution:  Revolution is about change. . . in our daily lives, workplaces, schools, and community.  Come to Revolution where prayer is the spark of fire.  Saturdays at 8:00 p.m.  Lead by Caleb Garber.