Equip groups are designed to help you grow in your understanding of the faith as they equip you to live out your calling in Christ.
1) Couple’s Ministry
Who: Any couple looking to grow closer together and closer in their walk with God!
What: A mixture of devotional/prayer encouragements, fun events, and couples’ challenges!
Leaders: Mark and Wendy Huizinga (wendyh@orchardhill.org)
When & Where:
January: Couple’s Love Challenge (pick up info on Connect table).
February: Valentine’s Date Night: Friday, February 13
March-April: Prayer Challenge
May:
Marriage Conference at Rockford Reformed Church, Friday-Saturday, May 1-2
SYMBIS Marriage May Group: Tuesday nights in May
2) Parenting Ministry
Who: A group for any parent wanting to better be equipped to raise children to follow Jesus as they grow.
What: Families will gather together monthly throughout the school year for a family dinner. Then childcare will be provide while parents are equipped with teachings, practical resources, and ideas to build confidence in raising your children to be disciples of Jesus Christ!
Leader: Pastor Greg Salmon (gregs@orchardhill.org)
When & Where: The first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM, January 7- May 6, in Studio 1.
3) Witness United
Who: Adults of all ages and stages who are seeking to share their faith in Jesus with others!
What: Join with others at OHC who are seeking to faithfully live into Jesus’ call for us to share the good news and witness for Him! Whether you are already sharing and confident or don’t even know where to start, this is the place for you! Gather for sharing, equipping, and prayer.
Leader: Pastor Laura Dilley and the Witness United leadership team (laurad@orchardhill.org)
When & Where: The first Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM in the East Overflow, beginning February 1.
4) Faithfully Fit
Who: Women empowered to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit through faith, fitness, and fellowship.
What: Encouraging with intentional workouts, prayer, and conversation. For newbies and veterans on their fitness journey. Find support, accountability, and community as we honor God by caring for our bodies and hearts, and cheer each other on every step, squat, and scripture along the way.
Leader: Stacy Salmon (sluke912@gmail.com)
When & Where: Monday nights at 6:30 PM, in the Gathering Space, January 5- June 1.
5) Truth Rising
Who: Any adult looking to live out faith in Jesus Christ in the midst of an anti-Christian culture.
What: A discussion group based on the documentary Truth Rising. As faith, identity, and morality are being redefined, Truth Rising uses powerful stories and expert insights to reveal how ordinary people can make an extraordinary impact by choosing courage over fear. As the world redefines truth, we look at a Christ-centered path forward.
Leader: Lin Borduin (lin.borduin@gmail.com)
When & Where: Mondays at 1:30 PM in the East Overflow, January 19- February 23.
5) Purim
Who: Any adult looking to learn and grow in Christ!
What: A 3-week interactive class on Purim and the book of Esther. Not your traditional study, with interactive readings, raffles, food, crafts, and a Purim celebration! This will be educational and exciting as we read through the Book of Esther and study Purim, gleaning information on the historical era, Jewish tradition. Come and be encouraged in your faith as we uncover how the symbols and themes in the story point to Christ in our lives and experience the excitement of celebrating redemption!
Leader: Erika (moving.yesterday@gmail.com)
When & Where: Sundays at 11:30 AM in the Man Cave, February 15, 22, and March 1.
