“For where two or more come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
Small groups are a vital part of the life of Evangel. Through small groups you become closely CONNECTED in the larger worshiping body. In small groups you get to know others on a more personal basis, as you fulfill the purpose of your small group, whether it is Bible Study, Prayer, Service a specific support emphasis, caring for one another, or visitation. It is where the COMMUNITY of believers learns to be and practices being disciples of Jesus Christ. In every6thing that is done within a small group, CHRIST is at the center.
Some of the small groups offered are: Disciple and Couples Bible studies; Covenant Discipleship and Promise Keepers accountability groups, Youth Prayer Breakfast; United Methodist Women’s Circles; Quilting for Mission Work; Praise Singers, Quartets and Music Choirs; Spiritual Outdoor Adventure Retreats and more.
You can attend a Unidos En Cristo (formerly knows as Curisllo) Christian weekend retreat or TEC (Teens Encounter Christ) weekend.
Service groups are small groups (2-20 men or women) who want to put their faith in action and enjoy helping others . The following groups have served to re-roof homes, help move people, fix homes, provide rides to appointments, build camp facilities, update and maintain camp facilities, and many other opportunities to serve and help. These groups serve and assist persons who are part of or not part of the congregation.
SoulBROTHERS - travel to hurricane victims to offer and provide re-building support, move people in need of moving to a new location, rake and clean lawns, etc. Contact Bob Craven (288-6084)
Youth and Adult Work Days - at Koronis Ministries (a United Methodist Camp Conferencing and Retreat center) in Paynesville, MN. Contact Carrie Frank (252-8147)
Small Groups (5-15 people) are an integral part of getting to know people at Evangel while at the same time learning spiritual truths about life and God. Some groups are for men, others for women, others for both. Some groups are social while others are for study. The following is a summary of these groups and who to contact to get involved. All are welcome!
Ruth Circle – Women only
9 am – 3rd Thursday following the third Sunday of every month
- Contact: Phyllis Hammes (289-1276)
- Various topics:
Lydia Circle – Women only
1 p.m. – 3rd Thursday following the third Sunday of every month
- Meet at church or hostess’ home
- Contact Remona Kisrow (289-0216)
Grandma’s Angels – men
7:30 a.m. every Wednesday at Grandma’s Kitchen Restaurant (Silver Lake Shopping Center)
- Contact Jim Drescher (288-4344)
- Meets for breakfast, fellowship, devotions, discussion and prayer
Raise the Praise Singers – men & women
7 p.m. Wednesday evening in Sanctuary
- Prayer, devotions, practice
- Contact Clancy Craven (358-6074) or Helen Duff (289-2435)
Senior Choir-men & women
7:30pm-8:45pm in Sanctuary
- Prepares music for Sunday services Sept-May, devotions, prayer time
- Contact Pam Wright (289-8760)
Adult Bible Study – men & women
7 – 8 p.m. 2nd & 4th Monday of each month
- Bible study, book study, video study, fellowship, prayer
- Contact Lori Kestila (281-3228)
- Rotates between homes
Cuisine Group – men & women & families
Every other month on weekends
- Contact Clancy Craven (358-6074) or
- Contact Leslie Clark (280-6292)
- Food, fellowship, devotion & prayer
- Meets in homes.
Quilting & More
Meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7 pm in Room 224 at church.
- Bring your own project to work on. Contact Joanne Hebrink (288-1158) with questions
Men’s Accountability Group
6:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings at church every week
- Breakfast, discussion, accountabilities, prayer
- Accountability to personal challenges
- Contact Bob Craven (288-6084)
Men’s Accountability
7:30 a.m. on Saturdays at Cheap Charlies Restaurant
- Breakfast, discussion, accountabilities, prayer
- Contact Gordy Hall (367-2515)
Quilting & More – women
7 p.m. 2nd & 4th Monday at church Room 224
- Fellowship with those of similar interest, work on your own projects
- Contact Joanne Hebrink (288-1158)
Good News Band – youth/adults
7 p.m. on Wednesday at church in Sanctuary
- Devotion, prayer, practice
- Performs praise music for contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings
- Contact Tom Burson (282-9140)
Women’s Bible Study – women (starts in the fall)
Meets 9:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at church Room 221 (fall – spring)
- Bible study to become more Christ like, video, fellowship, prayer
- Contact Barb Weiss (288-5071)
3F's: Fun, Food & Fellowship – men & women
Meets every other month in various locations
- Devotions, share collections, fellowship & desert!
- Contact Gary & Joanne Hebrink (288-1158)
Women’s Renewal Group – women
Meets Sunday mornings at 9:00 am to 9:40 am at church, 2nd & 4th Sunday
- Accountability from Unidos en Cristo – prayer, discussion, study
- Contact Sherry Perry (288-9387)
IBM Cursillo – men & women
Meets on Fridays at noon at whomever’s office is available at IBM
- Prayer, sharing, scripture reading.
- Contact Dave Wells (280-0781)
SoulBrothers – men and sometimes women
Meets as events are scheduled
- Mission work trips, outdoor adventure (BWCAW), special dinner, fund drives for missions.
- Contact Jim Klepper (289-4817) or Bob Craven (288-6084) or Bob Dick (288-7101)
Sewing Circle – women
9 a.m. Monday at church room 224
- Creates quilts for needy and toss pillows as “security” possession for children at Women’s Shelter or New Life Ministries
- Contact Dorothy Tienter (281-4210)
SOAR – Spiritual Outdoor Adventure Retreat – men & women
3-4 times a year as events are scheduled
- Outdoor adventures such as hiking, biking, canoeing, backpacking (1-8 days in length)
- Spiritual reflection & devotions.
- Contact Gordy Hall (367-2515)
HeartSisters – women
February – women’s event to reveal your secret sister for the year
- Secret sister to pray for during the year.
- Meets as a group 2 or 3 times a year
- Contact Cyndy Tischer or Cathy Dillon (289-4817)
"Hands to Heaven" Puppet Team, all ages, kids encouraged
Monday evenings or as needed when performances are scheduled
- Contact Cathy Dillon 289-4817
- Provides puppet programs as requested at Evangel and other locations
Drama Team
- Contact Georgia Hurley (282-7951)
- Sherry Perry (288-9387)
- Jackie Hall (367-2515)
