Groups at Third Church are modeled after the early church. The Apostles teach us that in community, the early church truly lived life together in ways that exhibited Kingdom culture. This ministry sets out to get people out of rows and into circles while focusing on things of the Kingdom. This is one way we make Big Church Small. With a Group of 6-12 people meeting regularly, we see members grow in their relationships with others and Jesus. Check out the listing below for groups ready to launch.
Childcare is always available by group or on an individual basis, as we never want lack of childcare to be an obstacle for participation. Talk with your GROUP leader about how this works or contact Jenny Hesseltine.
This ministry year we have a really cool opportunity to engage with the scripture of the book of Acts in tangible ways as GROUPS gather for the purpose of digging deeper into our sermon series focused on that book exactly! GROUPS will receive their weekly teaching by attending, watching or listening online to sermons in the sanctuary or auditorium and then gathering for the purpose of discussion in the in-between. GROUPS will meet from mid-September 2018 through July 2019 with breaks for Advent (the month of December) and Lent (March 10-April 21).
Sermon Series Discussion Guides
WEEK ONE History's Most Powerful Prayer Meeting—September 16, 2018WEEK TWO The Spiritual Explosion at Pentecost—September 23, 2018
WEEK THREE Over 100 Converts a Day Can Shake a City (Part 1)—September 30, 2018
WEEK FOUR Over 100 Converts a Day Can Shake a City (Part 2)—October 7, 2018
WEEK FIVE Celebrating: 150 years, 2000 years—October 14, 2018
The following GROUPS are ready to launch in September! Ready to start your own or don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact Jenny Hesseltine.
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Increase
There's Always More
We are inviting women of all ages who wish to seek Him more to grow and make His name even greater as we look closely at the book of Acts together!TIME & PLACE: Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm at Third Church
LEADERS: Kathy Van Kooten; Rhonda Bowling
Lincoln Neighborhood Group
Neighboring With Purpose
Share a meal and great conversation as we learn together in Acts and live out what we learn among our neighbors! Anyone who lives in the Lincoln School Neighborhood is welcome!TIME & PLACE: Sundays, bi-weekly, 12:30-2:00 pm in homes
LEADERS: Chris & Kathy Haug
Restore Joy Small Group
“A life-giving word of encouragement can do wonders to restore joy to the heart.” (Prov. 25:12, TPT)
We hope to become a small group that will encourage, support and pray for each other, especially with regards to the unique challenges mental health issues bring to our lives. We want to provide a safe place where we can look at our lives in the light of Scripture and invite the Holy Spirit to restore joy and hope to depleted hearts. This group is geared for adults (couples or singles) who live with a chronic mental health disorder or who have a family member with a mental health disorder.TIME & PLACE: Sundays, 4:00-5:30 pm at Third Church
LEADERS: Steve & Bev Roozeboom
Wise Women
Growing in wisdom across generations
This GROUP is for all women looking to dig deeper into the Acts series and grow together. The goal is to have a multi-generational group so that as we hear and share different perspectives, we can all be challenged and grow in our faith and in what it looks like to be Kingdom Sent.TIME & PLACE: Thursdays, 9:15-10:45 am at Third Church
LEADER: Jenny Hesseltine
BLT
Best Life Together: Empty Nester Couples
This group is designed for fellowship while processing and applying the sermon series based upon the book of Acts. Meeting in a home provides a safe place to practice "one anothering" as we learn together.TIME & PLACE: Wednesdays, 7:00 pm in homes
LEADERS: Ken & Pam Bettger
The following GROUPS will meet based on topics other than the Acts series.
That the World May Know
Calling all history buffs!
This GROUP will spend the next 18 months going through Ray Vander Laan’s in-depth study of Israel, Old Testament history and the life of Jesus. This Eastern history study livens the biblical stories with video learning straight from the cultural context in which they were written. Couples and singles are welcome!
TIME & PLACE: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 at the Pella Public Library
LEADERS: Tim & Lucia Van Maanen
A Call to Create
Open Studio: A Blending of Art & Prayer
Explore praying in color, painting and mixed media & more. Those of all skill levels are invited as we express ourselves creatively to discover a deeper relationship with God and encourage each other to learn and grow. Bring your own supplies and work on the project of your choice in an open studio format. Special teaching sessions will be offered monthly.
TIME & PLACE: Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm, Third Church Art Room
LEADER: Lori Heschke
MATERIALS: Supplies for your own projects