Small Groups
Relationships and interaction is certainly not limited to these groups, but they are fostered within the Small groups through fellowship (sometimes over meals), prayer, and study and discussion in the Word of God as we seek to apply it to life here and now.
We desire to see care for one another done in a very close, relational manner. To care for each other we need to actually know each other we need to learn to live out the Word in our daily lives if we are to be a healthy covenant community, smaller settings will help foster that.
Small groups follow a rhythm of life and so these groups meet during the school year and take a break from formal meetings during the summer (When we have weekly Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies)
With Small Groups our desire is to create smaller, less structured groups to help fulfill these two Scriptural directives.
1. For the building up of, equipping for work of ministry and encouragement of the body of Christ. “And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” - Ephesians 4:11–14
2. For ministries of mercy to all and especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” - Galatians 6:9–10
What is a Small Group Like?
Each group is a little different. Some will share a meal together, others will have snacks or drinks.
All ages are invited and welcome.
They generally begin with everyone catching up with how other people’s lives are going.
There is then a time of study, sometimes discussing Sunday’s sermon further, other times reading studying a book of Scripture or a book that follows a topic. Each group can decide where they want to go in their studies (it does need to be approved by our Elders who have called to oversee the discipleship of this local congregation).
There is no pressure to speak so you can just listen if you prefer. We pray afterwards, but again, you won't be called upon to pray.
Is there something for Children during Small Groups?
There is child care at the Wednesday Night Small Group, but not at the two Sunday Groups.
Current Small Groups
Sunday Afternoon
Pat Zimmerman host the Sunday afternoon Small Group at her home (Address is 2320 Players Circle, Manhattan, KS 66502 ) and Caleb Kothmann leads the group. Gatherings occur the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. There is no childcare provided.
Sunday Evening
Graham & Rebecca Rose host the Sunday afternoon Small Group at their home (908 Brierwood Dr. Manhattan, KS 66502). Gatherings occur the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s of each month. There is no childcare provided.
Wednesday Evening
Thiesen Group: Adam & Emily Thiesen (Tea-son) host in their home (830 Leavenworth. Manhattan, KS 66502). Gatherings occur the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. This group is located more central in Manhattan (Think City Park). For more information give Adam a call/text at 785-341-2853. They do have childcare.
Pasque Group: Cooper & Hailey Pasque (Pask) host in their home (3351 Newbury St. Manhattan, KS 66502). Gatherings occur the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. This group is located on the west side of town. For more information give Cooper a call/text at 405-802-7711. They do have childcare.