Reach ~ Care ~ Build

In Small Groups

A small group can come in a variety of shapes and sizes but in general is a group of people gathered for a similar purpose and goal. Typically associated with Bible Study a group can also take on other activities like fellowship or action items. By this definition a choir, board, LWML group, support group or many others things may come under the title of small group.


What we are doing at Mount Olive is creating a common foundation for all small groups to build on and then become their own unique entities under one mission. We use the Reach ~ Care ~ Build model as the foundation for all small groups. Using each of these action items from our mission statement we create unity and diversity in all small group (and any activity) of Mount Olive. Reach ~ Care ~ Build is a way of framing our individual and group activities and goals.

Reach

The focus of this action is on people outside of our church or who are not involved in church activities. It involves everyday evangelism and the willingness to invite others to be a part of the small group. Reach can also involve mission projects; activities that help Mount Olive and the community

Care

The focus of this action is on the care of the people in the immediate group. It involves building trust and the willingness to be open with others and allowing them to get to know you as you get to know them. As trust is built people will share of their lives and others will be able to help and encourage.

Build

This action focuses on God’s Word and how it builds us up and how through us it can build others up. Bible Study, worship, and prayer are the main focus of this action. We are all learners and teachers of God’s Word.

Active Mount Olive Small Groups

  • Men’s Group – 2nd & 4th Thursday evenings at 7 pm. Contact - Larry Kraft.
  • Moms' Bible Study – Wednesday evenings at 5:45 pm at the church; “Encouraging One Another.” Contact - Amy Huebschmann.
  • Moms' Bible Study - Wednesday mornings at 10 am at the church; studying “Women of the Bible.” Contact - Carolyn Sudan.
  • Young Adults Group – Meeting 2nd Saturday of each month at 6:30 pm in various homes. A group of 20 & 30-something's (both singles and couples); currently studying world religions. Contact – John or Dori Moerer.
  • Bible Talk – Wednesday mornings at 10 am at the church; a continuing study of the Augsburg Confession. Contact – Fred Skov.
  • Care/Build Group – Saturday evenings at 7 pm. Contact - John or Eileen Johnson.
  • Care/Build Group – Sunday evenings twice a month. Contact – Kevin Chambless or Angela Bond.
  • Care/Build Group – Studying the video series “Jesus: Legend or Lord?”; 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6 pm. Contact – Larry Bargmann.
  • Men’s Group – A study of the Psalms beginning in January 2008. Contact – Adam Johnston.
  • Women’s Bible Study –Studying the book “Bad Girls of the Bible” by Liz Curtis Higgs.  Every other Saturday morning (beginning October 21) at 10 am at the church. Contact - Claudia Humbarger or Dori Moerer.
  • LWML (Lutheran Women's Missionary League) Groups – Women’s groups meeting regularly:
    • Glory Circle - Contact - Wilna Ashby
    • Mercy Circle - Contact - Elaine Berlinski
    • Faith Circle - Contact - Edwina Heiser
  • Your Own Group Here! – There is always room for another group – Contact Pastor Borgstede if you have an idea for a Small Group.

 

Contact Pastor Borgstede for more information or if you have an idea for a new Small Group

 

 
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