Connect
#1 – Friday Night Euchre – Group Leader: Brian Kelley
Description: Meets every other Friday night for fun fellowship and cards for all ages. Knowing how to play Euchre is helpful, but not required. Cards provided, bring a snack to share.
Times: Fridays -6:00-9:00 PM – March 6 & 20 – In the HeBrews Café
#2 – Men’s Coffee Gathering – Group Leader: Ned Gould
Description: An opportunity for fellowship and conversation with other men walking together along God’s paths for life.
Times: Thursdays – 3:00-4:00 PM
#3 – Pastie Making – Group Leader: Linda Allen
Description: Make, bake and prepare our famous pasties to sell to the community providing great affordable meals to anybody and everybody.
Times: 3rd Mondays/Tuesdays of month
Sep-May, 8 am-1 pm, 10:30 to help wrap or as your schedule allows
#4 – Thursday Night Volleyball – Group Leader: Kelly Klein
Description: Thursday night volleyball is open to people of all ages. The style of game played is ONE BOUNCE volleyball which welcomes people of all skill and physical levels for exercise and fellowship.
Times: Thursdays at 6:30-8:30 – March 5 – May 7
#5 – Pickleball – Group Leader: Jean Terpening
Description: We offering open Pickleball on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-11:00 AM in the gym. Come ready to play and bring your paddle. However, if you don’t have a paddle, we do have one you can borrow. All are welcome, no experience necessary !!
Times: Tues/Thurs at 9:00-11:00AM – ongoing
#6 – Monday Night Basketball – Group Leader: Brian Kelley
Description: Full Court fast paced basketball open for all adults interested. 7 minute games with rotating teams. All adults are welcome, but the pace of the game really is suited for young adults. Cost is a $1.00 minimum donation which will support our annual mission. Halftime devotions are planned each week.
Times: Mondays from 6:00-9:00 PM, Mar 2 – Apr 27
#7 – SCCC Men – Group Leader: Greg Sturgeon
Description: Our men’s group focusing on service and fellowship. The men sponsor annual Chicken BBQ and Christmas Tree Sales among other activities. Meetings on the second Sunday of each month.
Times: 2nd Sunday of the month breakfasts at 9:45 in the Men’s Sunday School Room/Serving Room
#8- SC-3 Women’s Group – Group Leader: Elouise Kilmer
Description: Organized unit of women whose purpose is to know God, develop a creative supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the Church. Prayer Shawl ministry, bake sales, rummage sale and Little dresses for Africa are among activities sponsored.
Times: Second Wednesday of each month,
Sep-May at 1:15- Serving Room
#9 – Youth Group – Group Leader: Melanie & Daniel Drake
Description: Junior and Senior High students meet on Sundays for fellowship, food, fun, and spiritual development.
Times: 12:30-2:00 on Sundays
#10- Men’s Breakfast – Group Leader: Rev. Dr. J.D. Landis
Description: Every other week fellowship breakfast at Jamie’s Place – 8012 Miller Road, SC. All men are invited.
Times: 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month – 7:30 AM
Grow
#11 – Forgiveness is a Choice? – Group Leader: Keith Wolfgram
Description: Come, join us in a journey that will help us experience a forgiving spirit and to find a greater peace and freedom than we have known before.
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM – Mar 1 – May 17 – Men’s Classroom
#12 – Youth Sunday School – Group Leader: John Miller
Description: This class is designed to help teach, train and disciple teens from grades 6-12. Each student will learn how to use their Bible in relation to dealing with their everyday challenges, issues, and choices. Our aim is to help them grow their own faith in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM – Mar 1 – May 17 – Room 109
#13 – The Promise of Heaven – Group Leader: Theresa Ewald
Description: Exploring what the Bible really says about heaven with Biblical truth and powerful real-life stories.
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM – Mar 1 – May 17 – Room 106
#14- New Member Class – Group Leader: Pastor Dan Bowman
Description: Pastor Dan leads this class for those would like to join the church as new members. The class focuses on basics of the Christian faith and of this church in general. All are welcome to learn about joining this church.
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM – Mar 15-Apr 19 – Room 103
#14-1 & 2 Peter – Group Leader: Cindy Verhaeghe
Description: A Bible study focusing on the New Testament books of 1 & 2 Peter. All are welcome to join in.
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM – Mar 15-Apr 19 – Room 103
#15 – Digging Deeper – Group Leader: Pastor Dan Bowman
Description: In depth study of the previous week’s sermon. This class allows for a greater understanding of the Biblical text used in the previous week’s sermon and for a small group discussion about where the Lord is trying to lead through the reading of His word.
Times: Wednesdays-10:00-11:00 am – on-going – HeBrews Café
#16 – Confirmation – Group Leader: Pastor Dan Bowman
Description: Pastor Dan is planning a confirmation class for teens inviting them to learn more about confirming their faith in the Lord and joining the church. Date and time are not established yet as the schedule may depend on the availability of tho e participating. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Dan.
Times: TBD
Mid-Week Grow Groups
#17 – Ephesians – Group Leader: Pastor Dan
Description: A 6 week study of the book of Ephesians. With 6 chapters in Ephesians, Pastor Dan will lead this study on one chapter a week where the class will dig into Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus.
Times: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM – April 8-May 13 – Pastor Dan’s Office
#18- The Chosen – Season 5 – Group Leader: Ian L’Hommedieu
Description: Continuing series based on the TV show ‘The Chosen’. The Chosen depicts the life and ministry of Jesus. We will be looking at episodes and discussing the main points of each episode. The Chosen does a wonderful job of introducing people to the life of Jesus Christ and His ministry. It also introduces other characters which can lead to very interesting conversations.
Times: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM – April 8-May 13 – HeBrews Café
#19 – Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family –
Description: In a world full of noise and confusion, your home can be a place of truth, stability, and lasting faith. Join us for a 6 week class designed for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of children and teens who want practical, biblical tools to intentionally shape the next generation. Each session features a short video lesson from the Focus on the Family podcast along with a guided discussion and encouragement.
Times: Wednesdays at 6:00 PM – April 8-May 13 – Room 105
#20 – The Best Yes – Leader: Kim Whisman
Description: This Lysa TerKeurst study helps you to learn the secret of making wise, Biblical decisions that will put God first, give real peace in your life, and bring out the best you, by learning how to say yes and to say no.
Times: Wednesdays at
6:00 PM – April 8-May 13 – Room 106
Serve
#21 – ARK – Group Leader: Linda Evans
Description: Providing meals and services to those recovering from surgery or illness. This loving group helps each other make it through difficult times.
Times: Service and meetings are offered as needed.
#22 – Care Committee – Group Leader: Rich Moreland
Description: Team of caring adults who reach out in service and prayer to those in serious health needs either at home, hospital, or care communities. Group meets to discuss visit rotations and care providing.
Times: Periodic meetings to be determined
#23 – Chapel Bells – Group Leader: Maddie Perry
Description: Sanctuary Service Bell Choir per forming periodically in both the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Worship services.
Rehearsal Time: Thursdays at 5:00-6:00 PM – September through May
#23 – Chemo Bags – Group Leader: Cathy Hintz
Description: Chemo bags are a monthly ministry of making bags of goodies for people going through chemo at Genesys Hurley Cancer Institute or Karmanos Cancer Center in Flint. The bag includes a bottle of water, lip balm, tissues, hand lotion, coloring pages, mints, gum, colored pencils, a puzzle book and a pencil, and a prayer card. If you would like to donate, please bring supplies to the office.
#24 – Communion Serving – Group Leader: Group Leader: Theresa Ewald
Description: Preparing elements and serving communion to the congregation once a month.
Times: First or second Sunday of each month
#25- Connect/Grow/Serve Coordination Team – Group Leader: Brian Kelley
Description: Evaluate Small Groups and make preparations for upcoming Connect/Grow/Serve Group assignments
Times: Periodic meetings to be determined
#26- Faithville- Group Leader: Tracy Reed
Description: Are you interested in volunteering one or more Sundays with our elementary kids? There are many ways to get involved: checking kids in, classroom helper, rotation leader for art, science, games, cooking, missions, and spiritual practices (all curriculum and materials provided ahead of time). If you have a heart for children come join the fun !!!
Times: Sundays – 9:45-10:45 AM or 11:00am-Noon
Or Wednesdays Kids Clubhouse – 6:00-7:30 PM – Apr 8 – May 13
#27 – Funeral Dinners – Group Leader: Greg Sturgeon
Description: Preparing and serving meals to families and friends for a church funeral. Roles include prep, cooking, making deserts and salads and cleanup.
Times: As needed
#28 – HeBrews Café – Group Leader: Greg Sturgeon
Description: Planning and preparing food, coffee, and hospitality for our church in the HeBrews Café.
Times: Sundays from 7:30 AM – Noon
#29 – Kingdom Singers- Group Leader: Maddie Perry
Description: Sanctuary Service choir performing in both the 8:30 and 11:00 AM Worship services.
Times: Thursdays at 6:00-8:00 PM – September through May
#31 – Missions Committee – Group Leader: Pat Johnson
Description: Team that makes mission support decisions for our church and finds ways to support our community as well as missions throughout the world.
Times: Periodically throughout the year.
#32- Swartz Creek Community Food Basket – Group Leader: Janet Jennings
Description: Our church hosts a very active food pantry serving hundreds of families within the boundaries of the Swartz Creek Community School District. We are always in need of volunteers for the two times when we are open.
Times: Tuesdays from 3:00-5:00 PM and Fridays from 10:00am – Noon.
#33- Ushers – Group Leader: 8:30-Greg Sturgeon – 11:00-Ron Huffman
Description: Our team of leaders who help administer the sanctuary services by welcoming guests and taking care of other tasks that often go unseen. The ushers are an essential part of providing a welcoming experience for our congregation. Volunteer opportunities can be by the week or by the month and service weeks are flexible for family needs.
Times: 8:30 and 11:00 am services
#34 – Worship Tech Teams – Group Leader: Steve Jordan
Description: Learn how to develop new audio/visual resources for The Well Worship Service and Sanctuary Services and operate audio/visual equipment.
Times: Meetings to be determined
Events
#35- Maundy Thursday Service – Led by Pastor Dan
Description: Our remembrance service of the Passover Meal as Jesus was entering into His final hours of His earthly life. This service will include music, message and Holy Communion.
Times: Thursday, April 2 – 6:30 PM – Sanctuary
#36 – Good Friday Service – Led by Pastor Dan
Description: Our remembrance service for the day Jesus was crucified. The service will include music, message, and meditation about how our Lord gave his life up for our sins.
Times: Friday, April 3 -6:30 PM – Sanctuary
#37- Easter Fair – Led by Tracy Reed
Description: Our annual Easter Fair filled with fun and games and the sharing of God’s goodness with families in our community. We need plenty of volunteers to work the various stations to make this happen. The event is from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm,with a need to arrive early and stay a little after for clean up.
Times: Saturday, April 4 – 11:00am-1:00 PM
#38 – Chicken BBQ – Led by Greg Sturgeon
Description: This annual event features one of the best meals of the year to help raise money for mission programs of the church. But it does take the work of a lot of people to make it happen. If you are interested in volunteering to serve, cook, or prepare the meal, please consider joining in a real fun event. Meal is served
4:00-6:0 PM. We plan to sell 500 meals at $12 per meal.
Times: Saturday, April 25 (times vary depending on the job)
#39 – Emmaus Weekends – Led by Pastor Dan
Description: Emmaus is a spiritual weekend designed to help you know more about your faith in Jesus. This year, the weekends are held at our church, Please see Pastor Dan for more details
Times: Men’s Walk – Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 19
Women’s Walk – Thursday April, 30-Sunday, May 3
#40 – Carnival Workers Dinner – Led by Janet Jennings
Description: Each year we host this Carnival Workers Dinner in conjunction with Swartz Creek Hometown Days. This has become a tremendous event to provide food and clothing support for the workers who make our town’s annual festival such a smashing success. The dinner will be in the gym the night before the carnival on Wednesday, May 27 at 5:00 PM. Come join us and help serve these awesome workers.
Times: Wednesday, May 27 – 5:00 PM Dinner (Setup up earlier)
#41- Hometown Days Parade Cleanup – Led by Brian Kelley
Description: As an act of service and support for our community, our church will once again provide the cleanup for the Hometown Days Parade. The parade begins at 10:00 am and all are invited to watch the parade together and then after the parade, we will spread out with garbage bags in hand to pick up after candy wrappers and such to help out the cause of the community. People or all ages are welcome.
Times: Saturday, May 30 – 10:00 AM
#42- Homeplate-Led by Cathy Hintz
Description: The church is planning to take a bus to Comerica Park on Saturday June 6th for Homeplate (faith day) and to watch the Tiger’s game afterwards. Homeplate is an opportunity to hear from current and former Tiger players about their faith and how it relates to life in baseball. Your ticket includes the morning program as well as the game against the Seattle Mariners. Cost for the event and meeting times will be shared at a later date. Please sign up in the church narthex or call Cathy in the church office at 810-635-4555
Times: Saturday, June 6 – Meet at the church at 7:00 AM