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Church of the Lakes Small Groups |
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Church of the Lakes Small Groups |
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We believe that it is through small groups that Christians can both enrich their faith journey and have a lot of fun. We offer a wide variety of small groups and are always eager to help with the formation of new groups as they are needed. Call Bill at 330-497-7407 or e-mail him at: wwendell@neo.rr.com with any questions. Training sessions are held periodically for prospective leaders. |
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Bloodmobile
Helping to supply the needs of the community, the Bloodmobile makes periodic stops at the church. Blood donors are always needed. Contact persons: Sebia Crum, 330-499-5713, Carol Messenger, 330-833-2967 |
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Cater Care
Providing meals to families in crisis is the primary service of Cater Care. Meetings are rare as arrangements are made by phone. Contact persons: Teresa Egner, 330-854-9481, Jean Gunn, 330-499-7146 |
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Divorce
Care
Support for those impacted by divorce. For more information visit www.divorcecare.org. Friday evenings 7-9 pm. Childcare provided. Contact person: Pastor Nancy Conley, 330-499-8972, x-107, conley1516@aol.com
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Divorce Care For Kids (DC4K) Designed for elementary aged students. Parents must ahve been in or be in current class of Divorce Care for children to attend. For more information visit www.divorcecare.org/dc4k. Contact person: Pastor Nancy Conley, 330-499-8972, x-107, conley1516@aol.com |
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Euchre Play cards and chat/2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 7 PM Contact persons: Al & Carol Messenger, 330-833-2967, a.t.tourist@juno.com |
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First Place First Place (www.firstplace.org) is a reliable, proven method of weight loss and balanced living. The tremendous success of the program is due to its biblical approach to weight management, which puts Christ first and improves every area of a persons life: spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional. Sunday evening and Thursday morning classes available. Contact persons: Sue Hoffmeyer, 330-704-1774, buckeye@sssnet.com; Elaine Strock, 330-966-8318, estrock@sbcglobal.net |
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Family Life
Planning events that involve the entire family, this group meets the needs of both our traditional family and other family units in our church. Contact persons: Stephanie Barnett, 330-837-2179, barnett94@sssnet.com |
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FISH Program
Providing food for community needs is the goal of this group. Contact persons: Betty Persons, 330-966-0552, Dee Kast, 330-499-2519 |
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Food Baskets
Providing food baskets at Thanksgiving and Christmas for needy families. Contact persons: Carol Messenger, 330-833-2967. Thanksgiving: 330-Dorothy Miller, 330-494-1162. Christmas: Marilyn Willianson, 330-477-9712 |
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Food, Fun & Fellowship
The purpose of our group and its gatherings is to promote Christian fellowship among all those 30 and 40 year olds (single and married) and any fun 50 year olds not ready to join the Primetimers group. This group provides a great way to meet other adults in our congregation other than just saying "Hi" on Sunday mornings. Our meetings/gatherings are usually monthly (September through May) and are held in homes, at the church or wherever the activity takes us! Contact persons: Lisa Wright, 330-497-8895, Nancy Pierson, 330-833-8680 |
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Golden Girls
Contact person: Doris Ford, 330-649-9795; Jean Powell, 330-499-2141 |
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For anyone who has lost a loved one to death. Thurs. evenings 6:30-8:30 pm. Ongoing, may join anytime. For more information visit www.griefshare.org. Contact person: Pastor Nancy Conley, 330-499-8972, x-107, conley1516@aol.com |
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Song and dance ministry/Monday Evenings Contact person: Clint Reusser 493-1764 |
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Contact Persons: John Williamson 477-9712/Ken Krummrich 497-5219 |
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Prayer/Study Group/Thursdays 6:30 AM Contact person: Bob Fairless 494-0518 |
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Men's Breakfast
Men of the church meet the first Sunday of each month at 7:30 a.m. in the small Fellowship Hall for breakfast, fellowship and prayer. We try to arrange a speaker to bring a relevant message. Contact persons: Andy Jacobs, 330-837-2609 or Russ Miller, 330-832-3558 |
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Missions
Our purpose is to promote missions work through fellowship (including refreshments) within the congregation. We discuss potential ways to help the needy. We meet at the church on either Sunday morning or Monday evening. Contact person: Russ Miller, 330-832-3558 or 330-477-0077 |
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Health Concerns/2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 PM Contact person: Jean Loughry, 494-4642 |
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Prayer Chain
Contact persons: (days) Jean Gunn, 330-499-7146, (evenings) Sebia Crum, 330-499-5713 |
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2nd and 4th Mondays of the month/1 PM and 7 PM Making prayer shawls and praying over them – to be given to those who are going through trials in life Contact person: Pastor Nancy Conley, 330-499-8972, x-107, conley1516@aol.com |
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Primetimers
This group provides fellowship for those over the age of 50. We meet at various places; church, homes, parks, theatres, etc., wherever our activities take us. We schedule our activities for the 2nd. Saturday of each month. Contact persons: Rich & Shirley Bowers, 330-832-1783 |
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1st and 3rd Thursdays 9-11 AM/Work on those projects you’ve been putting off. Encourage each other, share a devotion and prayer. Starts September 7, come for all or part of the time Contact person: Amy George 330-305-0633 |
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Promise Keepers
For more information visit www.promisekeepers.org. Contact person: Pastor Mark George, 330-499-8972 |
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Quilting Circle (UWM)
The Quilting Circle is always in need of quilters; young, old, experienced or eager to learn. Come and gather around the quilting frame any Monday for quilting and fellowship. The money earned from the quilts is used for mission projects. The Quilting Circle meets every Monday at 10:00 a.m. Contact person: Doris Ford, 330-649-9795 |
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Women’s Study Group/Mondays 9:30-11 AM Contact person: Margie Lewis 830-0738 |
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Talk Point discussion group - Wed. evenings 6-7:30 pm, ongoing; Lenten Bible Study planned; other social activities Contact person: Pastor Nancy Conley, 330-499-8972, x-107, conley1516@aol.com |
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Steubenville Work Group
This effort is a mission project of urban mission. We paint and do small repair projects for those unable to do them themselves in Steubeville, OH. We also prepare food for the homeless for week day lunch. Adults of any age and youth (junior high age and older) are welcome and encouraged to participate. Contact persons: Jim Kast, 330-499-8240 or Nancy Dolvin, 330-499-8972 |
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United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women provides programs for all ladies of the church and their friends. You don't have to join to attend. Come and make new friends! The United Methodist Women is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. The UWM meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. Contact person: Debbie Porter (President), 330-499-3579 |
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3rd Wednesday of the month Contact person: Nancy Pierson 330-833-8680 |
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Women's Exchange
Contact person: Donna Paola, 330-837-5265 |
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Worship Committee
Contact person: Jean Gunn, 330-499-7146 |
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Fellowship opportunity for couples in their 20’s and 30’s Contact persons: Heather Griffith, 330-966-9980, hcr3@uakron.com/Tricia Talbott, 330-492-0916 |
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Youth
Ministries
Contact person: Cara Schroeder, 330-493-0120 |
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If you have an interest in joining or starting a group that is not listed here, please contact the church office at 499-8972. |
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