Groups for Wednesday Night Community
A Night for Connection
Wednesday nights at Oakwood are for everyone. There are groups for all ages and stages of life, so that you can arrive with your family or friends but grow spiritually in a group of your peers.
Programming for kids, students, and adults returns Jan. 15, 2025.
Kids Ministry
Ages: Pre-K - 5th Grade
Description: Each week, kids will enjoy exciting games, creative crafts, and engaging lessons from God’s Word. It’s a fun and meaningful time they won’t want to miss!
Student Ministry
Ages: 6th - 12th Grades
Description: This winter students will focus on evangelism and sharing the good news of Christ. We will be going through a series based on the “Life in Six Words” resource from Dare 2 Share Ministries. In addition to time in the Word, students will enjoy games and time spent with their peers.
Adult Groups
Acts
Leader(s): Steve Bentzler & Jerry Jacobson
Target: Open to all
Description: How did the first Christians follow Jesus together? Join us to explore the early church and the movement of the Holy Spirit in the Book of Acts. We’ll discover how to better love Jesus and live to make His love known!
Materials Needed: Bible
Women of the Bible
Leader(s): Jen Wollner & Laurie Sawall
Target: Women
Description: Throughout the Old and New Testaments, women from different social classes, nationalities, ages, and backgrounds had a profound influence in the events that unfolded in Scripture. We’ll look at the stories of ten women from the Bible and discover how God’s steadfast love and constant grace are evidenced in their lives.
Materials Needed: Bible and notebook
Colossians 1/No Regrets
Leader(s): Matthew Haslar & Greg Mandigo
Target: Men
Description: Jesus rescued us to a life of transformation and purpose! In conjunction with the No Regrets Men’s Conference on Feb. 1, we’ll study God’s promise of redemption and how it changes how we live every day. (Conference attendance encouraged but not required.)
Materials Needed: Bible
Just Among Moms
Leader(s): Lexi Ellis & Carolyn Hulliberger
Target: Moms of children 18 and under
Description: Cultivate your village with other moms! This winter and spring, we’ll be looking at God’s purpose in unexpected seasons as well as the impact and thoughtful use of technology in our families. Invite a friend!
Materials Needed: Fee of $15 covers cost for this group