A WAY TO BE CONNECTED

 

GO! GROUPS – “Growth Opportunities!”

 

GROUNDED IN GOD’S WORD... ROOTED IN RELATIONSHIP…

BRANCHING INTO SERVICE…

 

Sunday Evening Small Group – We meet at 7:00 p.m. twice a month in the Gathering Area near the Worship Center.  Everyone is welcome. Call group leader – Lorraine Flick, 419-352-6637 or lflick@bgcs.k12.oh.us for dates.

 

Women’s Bible Study – Saturdays at 8:00 a.m. at Panera’s. For more information call Marsha Randles, 419-354-7355 or

       www.CRANDLES@woh.rr.com

 

WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church) - Circles meet at a variety of times. Contact the church office for more information, 419-353-9305.

 

Men’s Bible Study – 1st and 3rd Saturday at 7:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Breakfast, Bible Study, and great fellowship. Just come!

 

Prayer Group – Thursdays from 3-4:00 p.m. in the Church Library. Anyone is welcome as we gather to pray for each other, for the church and the world. Just come or contact Shirley Oberhaus, 419-354-2137 or hosohaus@woh.rr.com for more information.

 

ALPHA – For anyone who would like to hear and participate in discussions around the basics of the Christian faith and how it is relevant today, whether or not you’re a believer. For more information, or to sign up, contact the church office.

 

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

 

Spiritual Walking – Pick the days you want to participate, Monday though Friday, 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. It’s for all ages to develop body and soul fitness. The first 40 minutes will be walking at your own pace and length of time and the last 20 minutes will be meditation, fellowship, and prayer. There is no cost. Bring your friends. For more information, contact Shirley Oberhaus 419-354-2137. Let’s get MOVING-CLOSER TO GOD!

 

Quilters – Join this group who meet on the last Tuesday of each month from 10:00-3:00 p.m. to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief (bring a lunch.)  Contact Harriet Rosebrock for more information at 419-353-0718.

 

Motor Ministry – Every other month on a Saturday morning in the garage for those who want to do oil changes and general preventive maintenance of cars as community service. Others provide hospitality in the multipurpose room as people wait for their cars to be serviced. For information on the next Motor Ministry event, contact Jerry Contreras (419) 308-5463.

 

Puppet Ministry – Call Patti Herber (419) 873-2734 or Judy Hansen at (419) 352-0036 for more information.

 

Music Groups – Call our Director of Music Ministries, Kevin McGill for information about choirs and bell choirs, the Praise Band, the Brass Ensemble, and the Cantor groups.  (419) 353-9305 ext. 119.

 

FELLOWSHIP GROUPS

 

BYKOTA (Be Ye Kind One To Another) – Monthly outings are detailed on their bulletin board across from the Welcome Center. Everyone is welcome!

 

Silvers – Upcoming monthly activities are shown on their bulletin board across from the Welcome Center. All are welcome!

 

Dinner-Lunch-Brunch Club – It’s about fellowship over food m-m-m!  Watch for the sign-up across from the office or call Sandy Sundermeier at 419-352-3791.