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.
The Cafe is open from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m., serving up pizza, sandwiches, specialty drinks, and more before groups begin!
Wednesday Night Community is Sept. 11 - Nov. 20, 2024.
Kids Ministry
Target: Preschool - 5th Grade
Description: Through activities, games, and lessons, kids will learn from two studies this fall:
- Wipeout! God can turn our wipeouts into victories. It takes great courage to become a champion surfer. You have to overcome the wipeouts and get back on the board. Jonah is far from a courageous hero, but God stuck with him until he had fulfilled his mission.
- Bible Cookies! Cookies are small, often bite-sized treats. Jesus taught his followers using short and sweet stories called parables that can teach us a lot about how God wants us to live and how much he loves us.
Student Ministry
Target: 6th - 12th grade
Description: Students will experience:
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God's Word: Explore the timeless teachings of God’s Word, discovering how they remain relevant and impactful in their lives today.
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Community: Students will engage in meaningful connections through small group discussions with peers, guided by leaders who genuinely care about their well-being.
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Fun: Students can anticipate plenty of fun through games and fellowship, creating lasting memories with one another.
Adult Groups
The Art of Marriage
Leaders: Larry and Sandy Reinhold + Greg and Jamie Mandigo
Target: Married couples
Description: Explore new levels of communication, connection, and intimacy with your spouse. Whether you’re a newlywed or have been married for decades, this group will put you on the path to a stronger, more beautiful masterpiece of God’s handiwork. (Built-in date nights for discussion with your spouse included.)
Materials Needed: Books for him & her (suggested $25/couple)
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
Leaders: Debbie Wicker, Ned Wicker, Laura Cherone
Target: Open to all
Description: You can’t be spiritually mature and remain emotionally immature. This different approach to discipleship addresses this void, giving you powerful pathways to transformation that will help you mature into a faith filled with authenticity and a profound love for God.
Materials Needed: Books (suggested $30/person)
Sermon on the Mount
Leader: Jen Wollner and Laurie Sawall
Target: Women
Description: In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. While many of us may have only encountered these passages in fragments, this study will give the opportunity for us to learn from Jesus’ words in Matthew chapters 5-7 just as His disciples did: in one cohesive message. We will use video study materials from Jen Wilkin for this group.
Materials Needed: Book (suggested $25/person)
Hebrews
Leader: Steve Bentzler
Target: Men
Description: Come join us as we dive into the book of Hebrews: angels, Christ’s divinity, maturity in Christ, the Hall of Faith, the fulfillment of the Old Testament in the New Testament, and more!
Materials Needed: Bible
Just Among Moms
Leader(s): Lexi Ellis and Carolyn Hulliberger
Target: Moms of children 18 and under
Description: This fall, our JAM community will be shoring up their wisdom by spending several weeks focused on intentionality in parenting. Before we break for the Christmas season, we will slow down to examine the infiltration of “hurry” in our current culture versus God’s calling for us to find rest in partnership with Him.
Materials Needed: Fee of $15 covers yearly cost for this group