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

Tuesday Evening Bible Study for Women
This fall we are using Kelly Minter’s “living room series” study entitled “NO OTHER GODS”. We meet weekly to share responses to the 5 day/week study in which we are joining on a journey to make room for God by confronting the modern-day idols that clutter and claim our hearts. The heart of the study is asking ourselves: “Is God the God of my life or do I worship the LORD, but serve my own gods?”
Meetings: Tuesdays 7:15-8:45 PM through Nov 18
Contact: Barbara Okonkwo

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: Marilyn Glover, 327-3677
Contact: Donna Van Kirk, 429-0110
Coffee Break Page

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.
Dinners in the 2008-09 church year will take place on:
Friday, November 7
Saturday, January 24
Friday, February 27
Saturday, March 28
Contact: Mark & Leslie Doorlag, 484-4099

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
Contact: Wayne Van Zomeran, 340-3587

Men’s Basketball
An informal gathering of men for pick-up games of basketball at the Ann Arbor Christian School gym.
Meetings: Tuesdays 8:30-10:00 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
Contact: 11:15 service – Norma Verhey, 665-9318