Connections
(Young Adults of College & Career Age)

• Teacher: Brian Palenkas
  Room 112a



Real life has real questions that need answers.  With that in mind, this group of college and career young adults join together for Bible teaching, small groups and regular social gatherings.  Discover God’s plan for your life with others who are facing real life, just like you.

This group also gathers together on Tuesday nights from 7-9pm for fellowship and small group Bible study at the church.  Contact Pastor Reist for more information

• Leader: Dewayne Kirkman
• Teacher: Kevin Zick
• Room 114

Life is challenging for young couples, but help is not far away.  The Cornerstone group makes life as a couple an exciting venture.  This group desires to make an impact in the church and community by reaching out to others and they are very active outside of their weekly gatherings.

Small Group Options   
Life Group - Sunday Night at Church-Contact Nathan Brush(313-6562)
Life Group - Time & Place—TBD—Contact Pastor Adam(645-5007)

Homebuilders
(Families with Young Children and Pre-teens)

• Leader: Wendy Eyre
• Teacher: Team Taught
• Room 113b 
  

Each day we make decisions that will either lead our families closer to God or further away.  Homebuilders recognizes the need to bring families together for help and encouragement.  This group enjoys many great activities like camping, sports, board games and discussing challenging spiritual topics.

• Leader: Bob Hentschel
• Teacher: Phil Wielenga
• Room 113c
  

God calls ordinary people to do
extraordinary things for Him and He chooses to use our life experiences to make a difference in the lives of others. This group gathers together to gain
insight into how God’s Word prepares us to make a difference in the world around us.

• Teacher/Leader: Doug Knorr
• Room 107b
  

This is a group that leads active personal lives and are at the mid to late career stage in life. They enjoy using discussion as a means to discovering truth from the Bible. Be prepared to dive into the great principles of Scripture together with other fellow believers.

• Leader: Wayne Nash
• Teacher: Jim Tollefson
• Room 201
  

This group of senior adults recognizes that life’s best years are always ahead. They are a close-knit group who are committed to careful Bible study and upholding one another in prayer and Christian love. They are an active group that plans regular socials and day trips to local areas. They also provide loving care for each other through the ups and downs of life.

What are ABFs?

ABFs provide a warm and casual environment to meet people and form relationships. These midsize groups of 15-50 people function more like “adult youth groups” as they participate together in a variety of group activities. Weekly meetings include casual fellowships around coffee and snacks, group announcements, a prayer and share time, testimonies and usually lots of laughter. Active learning through interactive Bible teaching is a core element of a group meeting. Groups also do outside social activities and service projects.

 As you consider what group(s) you might want to visit, understand that these communities organize as life stage and generational communities. Group descriptions are only guidelines. If you sense a connection to any particular group then go for it and find a place to belong at East Bay Calvary Church.

 Some groups provide another level of relationship building through small groups throughout the week. These groups consist of couples/singles and are called Life Groups. If you are interested, just ask your ABF leader for more information.

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