Small groups meet to form deep community that mutually encourages each other to seek after Christ as they study God’s word.
1) Men’s Ministry: Bible Study
Who: Men of all ages (18+), passionate about growing in faith as followers of Jesus Christ. Join for fun, community, and digging into the Word.
What: Discipleship: What it meant to follow Jesus in the 1st Century. With video and teachings by Ray Vander Laan.
Leader: Bob Karel (bobk@orchardhill.org).
When and Where: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM, January 14- May 20, in The Man Cave.
2) Morning Roots, Flourishing Friendships
Who: Women of all ages, sharing our experiences and supporting each other in our faith. Start the day with scripture as we discuss and learn about living with God as our central focus.
What: Studying the books of 1 & 2 Peter and Ephesians. We will be encouraged to live for Christ in our daily life!
Leader: Marlene Feistamel (mjred56@gmail.com)
When & Where: Wednesdays at 9:30 AM in the East Overflow, January 21- April 22.
3) Seek First
Who: A group for adult women (18+) who want to grow in relationship with God as they gain a better understanding of His word and of who He is.
What: Studying 10 Women of the Bible, by Max Lucado. As we study the lives of these women, some named, some not, we find we face the same issues they faced! We will learn that, like them, God sees us where we are, loves us, and uses us for His glory!
Leader: Amy Karel (alkarel@comcast.net)
When & Where: The 1st, 3rd, & 5th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Coffee Area, January 20- March 31.
4) Hope Joy Circle
Who: A Bible study for seasoned ladies gathering for fellowship, faith, and friendship.
What: Studying Persevering in the Power of the Spirit, by Valerie Wilson.
Leader: Maureen DeKruif (maureenmdk@gmail.com)
When & Where: 1st Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM in the Bumblebee Room, January 6- May 5.
5) Unoffendable
Who: Women of any age looking for an authentic, gospel-centered community in Christ.
What: A study on the book Unoffendable. A practical guide that encourages Christians to give up their “right” to be offended, replacing anger and frustration with humility, gratitude, and radical forgiveness. Enjoy this book study together with its humorous, relatable stories and biblical insights.
Leader: Myra Kerner (mkerner1007@gmail.com)
When & Where: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 PM in the Man Cave, February 24- April 22.
6) Sports Round Table
Who: Men of all ages (18+) who are interested in sports, getting together for a continental breakfast, fellowship, and Bible Study.
What: Connect with other sports lovers from all walks of life to share life together on and off the field. As you pursue your love of God and sports, you’ll find community and learn to invite others to get to know God and His people too. Studying the book of Romans this winter/spring.
Leader: Bill Crawford (bill@linksplayers.com)
When & Where: Saturdays from 7:00– 8:00 AM, January 10- May 16, in the Coffee Area.
7) Homeschool Moms
Who: Moms from the Orchard Hill community who are currently homeschooling or are interested in learning more about homeschooling.
What: Developing relationships that support and encourage one another on our homeschool journeys as we foster opportunities for our families to connect, with God at the center of it all!
Leader: Angela Ratering (angela.ratering@gmail.com)
When & Where: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the group leader’s home, January 22- May 21.
