Have you ever heard this comment? "I enjoyed the church more when it was small because, back then, I used to know everyone!" This statement reflects two important concepts:

• 1. people really enjoy their church when they know others on a personal basis; and
• 2. small groups are the best format to build personal relationships within any church - large or small.

The purpose of ChristCare ministry is to strengthen our congregation by focusing on building strong personal relationships within our membership.

What is a ChristCare group?

A ChristCare group is a gathering of 3-12 people that meet for the purpose of:

• Mutual care and encouragement
• Prayer and worship
• Practical Bible Study
• Missional outreach and service

Each group independently chooses the topic of its study and the nature of its missional service and outreach.

What Are The Benefits Of Belonging To A ChristCare Group?

In a ChristCare group you can:

• Learn more about God through the Bible,
• Grow in your Christian faith,
• Develop closer friendships with other people,
• Give and receive care during life's ups and downs,
• Pray and worship God in a small group environment,
• Discover and develop talents for your Christian vocation
• Reach out to others in practical ways.

For more information, please contact Jim Henderson, Pastor Ralph Hobratschk, or Junelle Petersen.

Current Christ Care Groups:

Women's

Current topic of study: Forgiveness. Meets 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Thursdays of the Month at 7:00 pm in the Center for Faith Development Room 217.  Leader: Joan Sikes

Come As You Are

Meets for Bible study and fellowship on 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month from 7:00-9:30 pm at various locations. Leader: Scott Butler

Friday Night Lights

Meets for Bible study and fellowship on 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month from 6:30-9:00 pm in the Center for Faith Development - Youth Room (Babysitting provided) Leader: Kirk Dippel

Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS)

Group for stay at home moms. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the Month from 9:45-11:45 am in the Center for Faith Development Room 217 (babysitting provided) Leader: Carol Sauer

Friday, Fellowship, Faith, Food

Meditative Bible study group. Meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month for dinner at 6:30 pm at the Hall's home. Leaders: Leroy and Pat Hall

Friday Night Fruit Loops

Meets for topical studies revolving around the fruits of the Spirit. Current Study: Epistle to the Romans. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month at 6:30 pm at the Petersen's home. Leader: Jon Petersen

Fruit of the Spirit

Group with a strong focus on prayer and praise. Meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month at 10:00 am. Meets at the Erickson's Home.  Leader: Lorraine Erickson

Eastsiders

The group provides Christ Care opportunities for those living east of I-45. Meets for Bible study and fellowship on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Locations vary in the League City Area. Leader: Melissa Hinga

Women of the Word (WOW)

Group meets for fellowship and Bible study. Current topic: "Bathsheba." Meets on 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 pm in the Center for Faith Development Room 218. Leader: Laura Wright