Community Groups are a safe place where people of all ages come together to live life, learn God's Word and encourage each other in the process of becoming a transformed follower of Christ. As a true biblical community each person is vital. We are not made to do life alone and a Community Group is the perfect place for you to make a large church feel small. Here you can experience what God intended for the church as written in Acts 2:42-47. If you are interested in any of the groups below, please contact them directly. Also, you are totally free to form your own group. If you have the desire to organize and facilitate a group, by all means, do it!
Jason and Jamie Oliphant
Rob and Kris Monacelli
Who: Individuals & families in SE quadrant; small, intimate groups (6-12 adults); children are also invited to be a part of the group
When: Sundays from 5:30-7:30
Where: Rotate among members’ homes
What: A group to facilitate community and outreach; connecting to God and each other though prayer, Bible study and fellowship; a vision to grow and continue to divide into more small, intimate groups;
Childcare: How to arrange for this will be determined by the group.
Contact: Oliphants: conleyj@atnmail.com
Greg and Shawna Duvall
Marc and Kelli Dykstra
Who: The focus is on twenty-somethings; however, if there are any college-age individuals interested in coming, they are most definitely welcome.
When: Monday 6:45-9pm (start 9/29)
Where: Ryan and Becky Sischo's house at 5292 Cottondale SW (near the corner of Byron Center Ave and 52nd St.)
What: After a brief time of fellowship the group will split for Bible study. Women will study Beth Moore's "Daniel" and the men will study Tommy Nelson's "Ecclesiastes" Guys will finish around 8:15 and hang out and/or watch Monday Night Football in Ryan's basement. Ladies will finish no later than 9pm. There will be a nominal cost for the books.
Childcare: No provision for childcare or children.
Contact: Duvalls: sanbano@sbcglobal.net
Todd and Sheila Tolsma
Scott and Erin Kruisenga
Who: All ages.
When: 1st and 3rd Sundays from 5-7pm
Where: Rotate among members’ homes
What: Fellowship, prayer, and applicaton of Sunday teachings.
Childcare: Childcare provided for free.
Contact: Tolsmas: tstolsma@yahoo.com
Bruce and Pat Cheadle
Who: Our group members come primarily from the Northeast side of town, but we warmly invite and accept people from any sector. We are multi-generational and welcome families and singles.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5-7pm. (start 9/28)
Where: Rotate among members’ homes
What: Our primary focus will be on prayer and the Word. We deeply believe that fellowship flows through each member.
Childcare: Baby sitting will provided “free” by the shepherds/host.
Contact: Cheadles: prayerfirebruce@gmail.com
Tim and Lynda Roersma
Who: Multigenerational: open to families and singles high school age and above, with primary, but not exclusive focus on people in the SW quadrant of GR.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays 6-8pm , plus one Thursday a month to share a meal.
Where: Roersmas home at 2959 76th St SW, Byron Center with the option to move to group members’ homes if desired.
What: The main focus will be prayer with the desire to grow more deeply in love with Jesus, loving and caring for each other and encouraging each other as we ourselves seek to make disciples. The group will always be open to new people with the intention of creating a loving and accepting atmosphere where our neighbors and friends will feel welcomed and included, as we follow Christ together.
Childcare: To be decided by the group after it forms.
Contact: Roersmas: timr@i2k.com
Don and Lynn Howe
Tom and Kim Kronlein
Who: High school age or above, single or married, young or just young at heart!
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays, time is TBA.
Where: The Howe’s home. 3200 Leonard NW
What: Fellowship, prayer and Bible study focus’ on the application of the Sunday Teaching to daily life to promote growth in the Lord.
Childcare: No provision for childcare or children.
Contact: Howes: lbhowe@comcast.net
Steve and Marilyn Turnipseed
Who: Our group members come primarily from the Northeast side of town, but we warmly invite and accept people from any sector. We are multi-generational and welcome couples and singles.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5-7pm.
Where: Rotate among members’ homes on the NE side of town.
What: Fellowship, prayer and Bible study focus’ on the application of the Sunday Teaching to daily life to promote growth in the Lord.
Childcare: No provision for childcare or children.
Contact: Turnipseeds: tseed@att.net
Matt and Jodi Postma
Greg and Mary Jordan
Who: While our meetings will typically be on the West side of our community (Jenison and/or Allendale), we warmly welcome people from any sector. We are focusing primarily on singles and couples with or without children.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays 6-8pm
Where: Rotate among members’ homes.
What: The mission of our community group is to share our journey and experience together through life lessons learned . Sharing what God is doing in our lives, encouraging one another to seek GOD whole hearted. Of course fellowship and snacks
Childcare: Children are welcome to accompany their parents.
Contact: Postmas: jpostma6@aol.com
Jim and Mary Zuidema
Bob and Heidi Veenema
Who: High school age or above, single or married, particularly those who are newer or renewed followers of Christ.
When: 2nd and 4th Sundays 6-8pm
Where: Rotate between the Zuidemas’ and Veenemas’ homes.
What: Our primary focus will be to remind ourselves of the basics of the Christian life and what it takes to help us grow in Christ. The long term goal, of course, is that we will ultimately work to replicate ourselves in the lives of others. We probably will use the Navigator book for new Christians "Growing in Christ" which is 13 lessons on the basics of our faith.
Childcare: No provision for childcare or children.
Contact: Zuidemas: jmzuidema@comcast.net
