Sunday Morning, Midweek, and Home Community Groups meet regularly. We are so excited to offer you this opportunity to grow your faith, build relationships, and be encouraged! Please join us!
All are welcome to join our Community Groups!
Sunday Morning Community Groups
Our Sunday Morning Community Groups are offered at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the church and are open to everyone. Please click the tabs below for a detailed description or contact the church office for more information.
Mark
Sundays, 9:00 a.m., Calvary Chapel - beginning Sept. 25
The group will look at Jesus’ interaction with ordinary people as we study the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Coming out of obscurity, this unique God-man preached, performed miracles, and encountered both great popularity and deadly opposition. The book’s distinctly non-Jewish flavor suggests it may have been written to Gentile believers in Rome. Mark portrayed Jesus as the Savior of the entire world—Gentiles as well as Jews.
Led by Joey Graber
Life Balance, Time, Media, & Challenges
Sundays, 9:00 a.m., Middle Hallway Classroom 4 - beginning Sept. 25
The group will cover three short video series:
1 – Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (4-part series)
Our schedules are overwhelming! This series will cover seven principles, rooted in the example of Jesus, that will help us use the time we have in the best way possible.
2 – Redeem the Screen by Kyle Idelman (3-part series)
Our screens dominate our lives. This series will teach us how to redeem the screen and apply the truths of Romans 12 to our lives, showing us the power of Jesus to transform us. Rather than allowing our screens to conform us to the world, in Jesus we can make screens a tool to change the world.
3 – How to Face Life’s Challenges by Stephen Foster (6-part series)
This series will equip you with Biblical, practical, and relatable applications relating to different challenges like worry, failure, anger, loving enemies, judging others, and facing temptation. Be inspired and encouraged to approach these struggles with confidence in the love, power, and wisdom of Jesus, who is worthy of our worship even amidst the very real difficulties of life.
Led by Brian & Stacy Brandt
Think Like a Christian
Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Student Theater - beginning Sept. 25
This group will focus on a balanced blend of teaching, fellowship, assimilation, and prayer. The goal will be to “Think like a Christian” (1 Corinthians 2:16). Lessons will be rooted in Genesis chapters 1-3 and seeing how God fits into all areas of life. Background study will include “Thinking Like a Christian” by David Noebel, “We Will Not Be Silenced” by Erwin Lutzer, and “The Denison Forum” by Jim Denison.
Led by Steve Auch
WOMEN'S GROUP
"Facing Anxiety" by Jonathan Pokluda
Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Middle Hallway Classroom 4 - beginning Oct. 2
Anxiety is inescapable in today’s world. When stress overpowers us and fear infects our minds, it can feel like the peace the Bible talks about is impossible to find. And no amount of pretending, overworking, or isolating ourselves will offer us the peace we need. With real-life stories from people facing various kinds of anxiety, this series helps us see that peace can be found
on this side of eternity.
Led by Cindy Stenstrom & Pam VanMeeteren
Midweek Community Groups
Our Midweek Community Groups are held at Calvary and all are welcome to attend. Please click the tabs below for a detailed description or contact the church office for more information.
JOY IN THE MORNING - WOMEN'S GROUP
"Daniel" by Beth Moore
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m., Calvary Chapel - beginning Sept. 14
Join us for a 12-week study by Beth Moore. The prophet Daniel faced unbelievable pressures—to compromise his faith, to live in a hostile culture, and to confront temptations and threats. Today, believers face many of the same trials. This study examines how believers can develop integrity in our modern-day Babylon, and then explores prophecies from the time of Daniel through the second coming of Christ.
Led by Stacey Nickels
"Where Do We Go From Here" by Dr. David Jeremiah
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Worship Center - beginning Aug. 31
Could we be living in the Last Days? People have been asking this question for centuries! Perhaps this question is being asked more today than ever before. There may never be a time in history when end times prophecy is more aligned with the culture and circumstances of the world than it is today.
Headlines trumpet the news about modern-day plagues, social tensions, economic crises, and rampant depression. But what does the Bible say? Are we living in the last days? Offering practical insights and personal stories, Jeremiah opens God's Word to share how centuries-old prophecies and wisdom speak to us today and help us live out God's mission.
Led by Steve Lindskov
"Praying the Promises: Anchor Your Life to Unshakable Hope" by Max Lucado
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Calvary Office Conference Room - beginning Sept. 7
God's promises are as precious as gold. Ponder, believe, and claim them for your own as you explore His promises in Scripture! In "Praying the Promises," Max Lucado invites you into a deeper understanding of the peace and security God offers his people. If you are struggling with health concerns, grief, going through a difficult time, or just need hope and want to strengthen your faith, this group is for you!
Led by Robert Wuestewald
SENIOR ADULT GROUP
"The Book of 1st Peter" by Kyle Idleman
Thursdays, 1:00 p.m., Calvary Chapel - beginning Sept. 8
All senior adults are invited to join us as we dive into 1st Peter. Through Right Now Media, Kyle Idleman will walk us through this short letter and unpack the importance of our witness in this world. Until the day that God rights all wrongs, we have a job to do in this imperfect world. Let’s be about the business of the kingdom!
Led by Seth & Becky Swanstrom
Home Community Groups
Our Home Community Groups are smaller groups with a limited number of participants. Please click the tabs below for more details and contact the church office for specific dates, times, and registration information.
"Hebrews" by Derwin Gray
Sundays, 6:30 p.m.
The book of Hebrews was written to people in crisis. They were persecuted, tempted by the rampant sin around them, and doubting their faith in Jesus. It was not so different than what many of us go through today. Join us as we learn how to live for Jesus in every season of life. Hebrews shows us that Jesus is better than anything the world can offer. We simply need to answer, “Am I willing to trust him above everything else?”
Led by Erik & Amy Horning
SINGLE WOMEN'S GROUP
"What the Women Saw" by Sadie Robertson Huff
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Jesus was surrounded by both men and women during his ministry on earth. He saw, valued, and cared for women, and he still does today. Each one of us has a significant role. Through this six-session study, you will discover who Jesus is through the unique perspective of women in the Bible. As you study the lives of Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, and others, you will learn from their faith and failures and be reminded that Jesus cared for and valued the women he was surrounded by. He equipped them, listened to them, walked with them, healed them, and empowered them. And he does the same for you now.
Led by Angie Fowler
"Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World" by Dr. David Jeremiah
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
In this series, Dr. David Jeremiah will show you what to do to stay confident in Christ amidst the chaos and conflict of the present day. With the ten biblical principles discussed here, you will be firmly rooted in the truth of God's Word and have a roadmap to follow when times are tumultuous. Be encouraged that when Christ returns, all the chaos will disappear. And in the meantime, find peace in this promise.
Led by Larry & Linda Carr
MARRIED WOMEN'S GROUP
"Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making?" by Linda Dillow & Dr. Juli Slattery
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Using Song of Solomon and additional Scripture, you will discover answers to questions on topics as diverse as: what's okay and not okay in the bedroom, temptation, forgiveness, a wife's power, and how and why to pursue passion. You'll be amazed how much God has to say on all these subjects and more. Participants will need to purchase a workbook.
Led by Lacey Gould
"Ephesians" by Michael D. Fazio
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
In this series, Michael DeFazio (New Testament faculty at Ozark Christian College) will walk through the book of Ephesians, explaining how this unique expression of the gospel shows peace through grace. This study will also encourage you to move from division to unity as the body of Christ.
Led by Paul & Anita Schelhaas