A PLACE TO BELONG.

Life isn’t easy, and neither is spiritual growth. We need encouragement and support from others. That’s where LIFE Groups come in.

In a LIFE group, you are cared for and encouraged to grow spiritually in an atmosphere of acceptance, trust, confidentiality and accountability. LIFE groups emphasize both growing and learning together, while building deeper relationships and encouraging one another. The groups are typically made up of 6-12 people and meet regularly in someone’s home.

To get involved in a LIFE group:
Join us for LIFE Link. LIFE Link is a casual gathering held approximately every 3 months where you can find a LIFE group just for you. This casual two hour event includes appetizers!

The next opportunity to get plugged in will be September 11, 2010 from 7 to 9 P.M.

To get involved contact Chris VerSteeg, Community Life Director and he will help you get connected. Or search for a Life Group by clicking here.


Sunnybrook offers a few special topic Life Groups:

Starting Point
Still wrestling with what a relationship with Jesus looks like?

Starting Point is a 10-week small group that is conversational environment where you can come as you are, explore faith, experience community and begin to understand some basic truths about the Bible and a relationship with Jesus Christ, that can change your life! Starting Point is a safe and accepting place for people who are still wrestling with what a relationship with Jesus Christ looks like. It is also for people who are just starting their journey or just feeling disconnected from God. Starting Point offers people an opportunity to share their story while taking a look at God’s story and investigate how they may fit together.

Contact Chris at contact info above for dates and times

Senior Ministries
The purpose of the Senior Ministries program is to provide opportunities for service, growth, fellowship and support to those over the age of 55. Our goal is to recognize, promote and encourage the unique needs of the senior individuals at Sunnybrook. For more information contact Bob Arnold at bobpat@cableone.net.

PACE: Post Abortion Counseling Education
PACE is a strictly confidential, 10 week Bible study designed to reach out to women who have an abortion in their past. Women with abortions in their past need the healing that only God’s grace can give. If you have an abortion in your past, come experience the miracle of God’s love and forgiveness. Gain freedom from destructive feelings and broken hearts. For more information and to sign up, please contact Marjo Stevens at 970-980-9053 or at sci.pace@gmail.com.

Revolution Recovery Group
There are very few families who have not felt the effect of addiction related problems at one time or another. It may be alcohol, it may be drugs, and it may be eating or even sex.

We would like to encourage those of you who have been, or who are currently involved in 12 step programs, to try this God based approach to recovery. Those of you who are not sure if you should or should not be part of a recovery group are encouraged to join us and decide for yourself if the group is meant for you. Contact Doug Huitink at 490-7408 or email dhuitink@longlines.com for additional information.

DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a 13-week support group that covers relevant topics for anyone separated or divorced. Through a video lesson and group discussion, participants will learn about topics such grief, forgiveness and anger.

Smart Step-Families
Smart Step-Families is an 8-week study that covers topics of importance to all families in which one partner is in their 2nd or later marriage, or either partner is bringing children to the marriage. Married couples or engaged couples preparing for marriage are welcome to participate. This is a DVD-based series utilizing The Smart Step-Family, by Ron Deal. Among the topics it addresses are: Key Stepping Stones, Our Redemptive God, Adjusting Expectations, Who Should Be First: My Spouse or Kids?, Common Pitfalls and Step-Parent roles. For more information email meaghenw@sunnybrookchurch.org or visit www.successfulstepfamilies.com.

Ladies Beth Moore Bible Study
You have two opportunities to join this study. 9am and also at 6:30pm. on Tuesdays. Contact Starla Jensen at sjensen129@aol.com for more information.