Congregational Life Ministries
Ministries for College Students and Young Adults
Agape
Agape is geared mainly towards young adults, both singles and couples. Biblical/topical study and discussion take place, as well as occasional planned or impromptu social events throughout the month.
Meetings: Weekly
Contact: Jocelyn Schiller, 913-6931
Tuesday Night Dinners
Tuesday Night Dinners include good food, fellowship, and dialogue around dinner tables in a large family home. Many who attend are undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young adults early in careers. Held less than a mile from Central Campus, there is no agenda other than help to prepare and cleanup if you can.
Meetings: Tuesday 6:30 PM
Contact: Mary Lindquist, 663-4851
Ministries for Adults
Beth Moore Bible Study
The Beth Moore Bible Study is an in-depth study held at the church for women, which consists of alternating weeks of a video and class discussion. The study manual contains home study for five days of the week, including five days of homework spread over 14 days.
Meetings: Tuesdays 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Contact: Barbara Okonkwo, 769-9659
Coffee Break
Coffee Break is an opportunity for women, including internationals with all levels of English ability, to study the Bible in a small group. It includes a program for children from infants through 5 years old. There are two choices of meeting times.Both meetings are held at the church.
Meetings: September – May
Tuesday: 9:45 – 11:15 AM
Tuesday: 1:15 – 2:45 PM
Contact: Bethany Vogel, 663-6437 or Jennifer Bryson, 485-4018
Coffee Break Website
Dinner Circles
Dinner Circles is a ministry that involves groups of 6-12 adults who gather together for food and fellowship. Each dinner is at a different home with a different set of attendees, but consistently there is great food and the opportunity to make new friends. Meetings: Scheduled by participants, with four dinners per year
Contact: Mark & Leslie Doorlag, 484-4099
Click here for schedule information
Fellowship Groups
Fellowship Groups include many small groups made up of adults of all ages, single or married. The groups meet regularly in members’ homes to pray, sing, study, laugh, support one another, and grow spiritually. Meet new friends and establish lasting relationships.
Meetings: Scheduled by participants
Contact: Dave & Mary Vander Yacht, 475-0767
Friendship Ministry
Friendship Ministry is a non-denominational program designed to provide loving support and fellowship for young people and adults with special needs. We meet twice each month at the church for a time of singing, Bible instruction, prayer, and just plain fun. Students and their teachers benefit from one-on-one relationships.
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.
Contact: Roy Glover, 327-3677 or Wayne Van Zomeran, 340-3587
Prayer Meetings
Men and women gather for prayer and Bible study at the church. Meetings: Wednesday (for men) at 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM.
Meetings: Thursdays, men meet at 7:00AM and women meet at 9:00 AM.
Wednesday Contact: Dave Cummins, 971-4643
Thursday Contact: 7:00 AM men’s meeting: Glenn Deckert, 663-2593; 9:00 AM women’s meeting: Donna Henke, 669-0283
ScATS
ScATs (Science and Theology) is a group that meets monthly to discuss matters arising at the interface between contemporary science and the Christian faith. While some might suggest that contemporary science is incompatible with religious faith, ScATs is committed to exploring the consonances and dissonances that arise from considering the intersection of scientific discoveries and Christian theology. Through readings, discussions, and the contributions of participants from a wide variety of backgrounds and expertise, ScATs encourages a growing literacy in both theology and science.
Meetings: Participants set schedule
Contact: Paul Gottschalk or
Rolf Bouma or call 668-7421
ScATs web page at the Center for Faith and Scholorship
Spiritual Life
Spiritual retreats as well as small groups for spiritual formation and growth are offered throughout the year.
Meetings: Various times throughout the year
Contact: Barb Okonkwo, 769-9659
Men’s Basketball
An informal gathering of men for pick-up games of basketball at the Ann Arbor Christian School gym.
Meetings: Tuesday 7:30-9:00 PM
Contact: Doug DeVries, 665-6977
Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School provides educational classes that strengthen our walk with the Lord. Classes take place at the church, and include Bible studies and discussions of current issues, led by church members and guest speakers.
Meetings: Sundays 10:15-11:05 AM
Contact: Dan Lautenbach, 484-1386
Welcome & Enfold
Welcome & Enfold includes people who try to identify and welcome newcomers to the church, and then assist them in finding fellowship and a place to serve within the church. Meetings: No formal meetings
Contact: 8:45 service – Elaine Henke, 662-9571; 11:15 service – Norma Verhey, 665-9318