What is a community group?
A group of people who make a commitment to meet together, get to know one another, care for each other, and generally help each other out in living the lives God has called them to.
What happens at a community group meeting?
It is often a mixture of hanging out, eating, discussing a Bible passage/topic, and prayer. Groups vary. One group may emphasize one or more of these things a little more than another group.
Why should I be a part of one?
Because making a habit of being in relationship with people who will help you, and making a commitment to be in relationship with people whom you will help are both good for you. There are many verses in the Bible that teach that, as Christians, there should be some intentionality in our relationships like this.
How long does a group last?
For this semester, they will start in September and meet until Thanksgiving/beginning of December. You would not be making a life-long commitment. It's just three months. However, if you end up liking your group, you can always continue the friendships and maybe even sign up for the same group or a similar group next time around.
I was involved back in the spring. Can I be in the same group again? Can I go to a different group this time?
Yes and yes. You can sign up for the same group again (if it still exists) or you may choose to be a part of a different one this time. If you'd like to continue what you were doing back during the fall and it is available, that is fine. If you'd like to try a new group, maybe to get to know even more people from Good News, or perhaps because a different day and time would be better for you, that is fine too!
Community Groups
Community groups discuss the same passage/topic that the sermon was about. Most groups meet three times per month.
Lynch Group
For everyone (single, married, all ages).
Sundays at 6:30pm.
Miller Group
For everyone (single, married, all ages).
Sundays at 6:00pm.
Henderson/McDonald Group
Parents and their teenagers attend this group.
Thursdays at 6:00pm.
Bickhart/Young Group
Good for young families (children welcome).
Thursdays at 7:15pm.
Morningstar Group
Made up mostly of empty nesters.
Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
Bishop/Strawbridge Group
Made up mostly of people in their twenties with no children.
Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Villella Group
Good for young families (group accommodates for kids).
Wednesdays at 6:15pm.
Lusk/Curington Group
Good for young families (kids attend this group).
Mondays at 6:15pm; meets on the NW side of town.
Study Groups
Study Groups go through a curriculum and meet weekly at the church building.
Financial Peace University (led by Gary Milam)
Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Cost: $100
Women's Study (led by Cheryl Hawk)
Sundays at 4:00pm. Childcare provided.
Cost: $18
Men's Study (led by Chuck Wood and Eric Luscier)
Sundays at 4:00pm.
Cost: $15
Youth Bible Study (led by Dawn Randle)
Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Meal provided.
For Middle School and High School students.
College/Career Group (led by Russ & Connie Cook)
Thursdays at 7:30pm. Meal provided.
For people just out of high school or in their 20‘s.
