The small group ministry of Akron Grace E.C. Church has provided you with this directory of all of the small groups currently available in this church. Please take some time to look through this list and consider how you can get involved. Everyone is invited to experience the fellowship of other believers and to know God more through a small group!
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Group Name | Contact And Phone Number | Meeting Times | Meeting Place | Description of Group and Purpose |
Freeman Group | Cheri & Dale Freeman 859-7018 | 2nd Saturday of the month | Homes of participants | The focus of this small group is how to apply scriptures to everyday life. Contact group leader for current study. |
20-30 Somethings | Travis & Bridgett Wealand 336-0396 | Usually third or last Saturday evening of the month | Homes of participants | Young couples (20-30’s). |
The Bell Group | Mandy & Jason Bell 625-0539 | 2nd Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. for Bible study and one Saturday a month for a fun night. | Yellow House at the church | Group of young adults interested in growing more in their faith and in fellowship. |
Entertaining Angels Group | Sharon & Vince Rissler 859-2587 | Usually the second Saturday of the month in evening (6:30 pm) | In the church | A time of sharing and learning more about the Bible. |
Prayer Meeting | Marian Martin 859-2631 | Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. | Downstairs classroom in the church | Adults of all ages. A time of sharing and prayer for each other and for the church ministries |
Prayer Breakfast | Bob Groome 859-2645 | Third Saturday of the month at 7:00 a.m. | The Ephrata Diner | Open to anyone who enjoys our company and the fellowship of God. A breakfast to begin the day with fellowship and prayer. |
Core Group | Pastor Steve & Lauren Holubec 725-8556 | Sunday evenings – Contact leader as schedule varies | The Holubec's home. | Open to junior high and senior high youth. Small groups separated by age designed to go deeper in God’s word in a relaxed setting. Helps train youth in leadership and prayer. |
Widow’s Group | Mary Martin 859-1847 | Scheduled monthly | Various places | Group outings and social activities for widows to encourage each other and with possible short devotional times. |
Junior Christian Endeavor | Robin Haley 626-0283 | Wednesdays from 7-8 pm during the school year | Fellowship Hall | Elementary school age children (K through 5th). Fun songs, games, crafts, and bible learning. |
Life of Jesus Small Group | Marian Martin 859-2631 | 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. | Marian’s House | This group welcomes adults (males and females) of all ages and is growing! Currently studying “The Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer. |
Women’s Bible Study | Nadine Myers 859-1713 | 1st & 3rd Monday of the month at 1:00 p.m. | Room 101 (Choir room) at the church. | Currently studying “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World”. All women are welcome! |
Ed Dowlin, Sr. Small Group | Ed Dowlin 859-1732 | 2 Wednesday a month at 7:00 p.m. | Dowlin or Keith Residence | Open to adults in the 45-55 age group for Bible study and fellowship. |
Sunday School Classes | Pastor Steve Holubec 725-8556 | Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Sept.- May. 10:30 a.m. June - August | Classes grouped by age and interest. Meets weekly on Sunday mornings for Bible study lesson, sharing, and prayer. | |
Adult Sports Teams | Eddie Dowlin 738-0100 | See weekly church bulletin or call contact person for season information | See weekly church bulletin or call contact person for season information | Currently there are softball and bowling teams and a men’s basketball team. There are also sports events or outings throughout the year with short devotional and prayer time prior to most events. Fellowship for athletes of various abilities. |
Youth Group | Pastor Steve Holubec 725-8556 | Wednesday Evenings during the school year from 7:00-8:00 p.m. | Yellow House | Open to Junior High and Senior High youth. Game time and brief devotion/lesson designed to build fellowship among the youth. Youth are encouraged to bring friends! |
| Raezer's Group | Steve & Cindy Raezer 738-1094 | 2nd Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. | Church | The purpose of this group is to study God's Word and encourage each other in walking with God daily. |
