At Woodridge, we believe that life transformation happens best in small groups (LIFEgroups) and we are committed to seeing every person grow in their faith as they become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Our LIFEgroup communities are modeled after the Book of Acts, characterized by accountability, servanthood, love and evangelism. We invite you to connect with a LIFEgroup. PLEASE NOTE: Unless "register online" is included in a group description, contact the LIFEgroup leader directly to register.
Questions?: "Great! If you have any questions, concerns or anything that I can help you with as you are choosing a LIFEgroup, please feel free to contact me. I'd love to assist in any way that I can! If you'd like to contact me or any group leader with specific questions, click on their name or photo to link to their email." Michele Hawkins 763.230.6311.
Al and
Lorrie Peterson -
Primarily couples with grown children Location: Rotating group members’
homes Date
& Time: Wednesday at 7pm Childcare:
None Open/Full:FULL Purpose/Description: Study focus TBD
If you are looking for a casual, no pressure introduction to the basics of Christianity course, Alpha is for YOU! Click Alpha for details about the next course beginning September, 2010.
Adults in the Delano Area! Location: Rotating at members' homes. Date & Time: Sunday nights (beginning mid-September, date TBA) Childcare: None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: We look forward to connecting with Woodridge friends who live in the Delano area. Our study topic is TBD.
Working Moms Group Location: Woodridge Church Date & Time: Every other Tuesday at 7pm Childcare: Provided
(Donation Suggested) Open/Closed: OPEN Description & Purpose: We will be getting together to talk, pray and support one another as we try to balance life as a mom and as a person in the work force. Service Opportunity: To be determined
Dan Brun - Men's Group
Location: Frank Koubsky’s office inLongLake Date & Time: Thursdays at 6:30am - year round Childcare Description: None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: Want to get together with the guys but can't give up another night of the week? Check out this men's group meeting in Long Lake at 6:30am every Thursday - start your day with great fellowship and great coffee. Contact Dan Brun for details & directions. Serving Opportunity: Adopt-A-Neighborhood
Daron Meyer - BOATBUILDERS - Men's Group
Location: Maple Plain Warehouse Date & Time: Wednesday's at 7pm Childcare Description: None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: Our project will be to build something unique (maybe a boat, maybe something different, the group will determine at our first meeting) that will be donated as a fundraiser for missions at Woodridge. Group members will work together on the project while also working together to build stronger marriages and families through love, protection and Biblical values. We will hold each other accountable for keeping these promises. No previous woodworking experience is required! This will be a great learning and growing experience for all of us. This group also enjoys a Bible Study incorporated into their weekly sessions.
Couples Group
Location: Woodridge Church - Lower Great Room Date & Time: Sundays 6pm every other Sunday Childcare: None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: A Bible study for couples.
Couples with Younger Children Location: The Oppold
home Date
& Time: First & Third Fridays of the month at
6:30pm. Childcare: TBD Open/Full:OPEN Description &
Purpose: Planning on a parenting Bible Study - exact materials TBA Serving Opportunity:
Adopt-A-Neighborhood
MOTS - (Mothers of Teens) - Co-led by Julie Donahoe and Teri Myhran Location: Woodridge Church - Room 101
Date & Time: TBA - check back soon! Childcare Description: None
Open / Full:FULL
Description & Purpose: The purpose of our MOTS group is to come together in prayer for each other and our teenagers, support each other in the trials and joys involved in parenting teens, and study what scripture has to teach us about walking through this season in our lives as moms. Serving Opportunity: To be determined.
Women’s Exercise Group Location: Woodridge Church - Lower Great Room Date & Time: Friday mornings from 9-10 Childcare Description: None Open / Full:OPEN - Register online Description & Purpose: Women who desire to lose weight and get in shape the healthy way – this group is for you. Even if you don’t want to lose weight but need energy and toning this is the class for you. We want to motivate each other and feel successful throughout the week. We all have the same excuses. No time, no energy, no motivation. Just simply try this 30 minute workout and see how your life will change. You will learn about healthy food choices to fit your life style. We want to make friendships and honor God while getting in shape. We will stick to just one hour and you’ll
be out the door. Bring friends, relatives, neighbors the more the healthier.
Women's Group called Common Threads Location:WoodridgeChurch - Student Ministries Office Date & Time: Wednesdays @ Common Threads Ministry is
designed to bring together women who find themselves in a different
place spiritually than there husbands or boyfriends. The eleven week
curriculum and DVD dives into biblical examples using the power of
Scripture to develop a stronger relationship with Christ, minimize the
focus on Spiritual differences found in their personal relationship,
and discover a sisterhood within the group.
Moms In Step - led by Sonya Bearson
Location: WoodridgeChurch
Date & Time: Fall Session: Thursday mornings, September 16 through December 9 from Childcare Description:Provided & Included in Tuition Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: If you are a mom and have
Thursday mornings free then Moms in Step is for you! Come enjoy a time
of spiritual, emotional, and physical growth for yourself. Each week we
meet for exercise, an occasional speaker and small group time. We will
start up again in the fall so check back soon for registration and cost
information. ALSO: To receive our summer email newsletter with
information on playdates and other activities, contact Sonya
Bearson. Serving Opportunity: Multiple throughout the ministry year.
Mens Group - Young to Old Location: The Lunds cafe at Vicksburg & Hwy 55 (upstairs) Date & Time: 7-8:30 on Wednesday nights Childcare: none Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: Men applying God's word to life. Also, to provide accountability, spiritual growth, combined with knowledge and application of Scripture to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ.
The Book of Romans Location: Woodridge Medina Date
& Time: Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:30 pm (starting date TBD) Childcare: Provided
(Donation Suggested) Open /
Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: Beginning this fall, we will study Paul's letter to the Romans with the intent to apply God's Word to our lives, while loving, encouraging and praying for one another.
Couples Interested in Growing in Their Faith Location:Woodridge Church Date & Time: Mondays 6:15-7:30pm at Woodridge Childcare:None Open / Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: This will be a Bible Study group, either focusing on a specific book of the Bible, or scripture studies. Serving Opportunity: Adopt-a neighborhood
Co-ed Adults of Woodridge - co-led by Ray Kosciolek & Carl Cook
Location: Rotating between group leaders homes in Mound & LongLake
Date & Time: Thursdays from 6:45-8pm
Childcare: None
Open/Full: OPEN
Purpose & Description: Bible study focus TBA.
Marriage Enrichment Location: Woodridge Medina Date
& Time: Monday evenings - 7-8:30 pm (Sept. 13; Oct 4, 18, 25; Nov. 1,8,15; Dec.6) Childcare: none at this time COST: $108 per couple - register online now! Open /
Full:OPEN Description & Purpose: Join us on a journey of self discovery that can lead to a
more profound relationship with yourself, with God, and with others. The
classes will be led by Ron and Nancy Keller. Nancy is the Director of Marriage
Ministry at the Basilica of St. Mary, and Ron is a full-time Christian
Counselor/Therapist. Questions: Michele Hawkins.
Couples with Young Children
Location: To Be Announced Date & Time: First and Third Friday of each month, from 7-8:30pm Childcare:YES! A babysitter has been hired (cost shared by members, as able to contribute) Open/ Full: OPEN Description & Purpose: Unfortunately parenting does not come with an instruction book. Our group, primarily for couples with young children, will focus on raising your small children in a Christ-centered environment. Work, school, “playdates,” and countless activities keep our families busy. Together, our group will discuss ways God envisions our lives as parents and leaders of our family to be.
Women's EVENING Bible Study (women of all ages!) Location: Woodridge Church - Lower Great Room Date & Time: Mondays at 6:30pm Childcare: None Open / Full:We will always be OPEN to new members Description & Purpose: The purpose of this ministry is to provide a welcoming environment where women of all ages come together in fellowship, support, and encouragement to learn more and apply God’s Word to our everyday life and build on our relationship with Jesus and others through bible studies. Serving Opportunity: Adopt a Neighborhood once every six weeks.
MOTS - Moms of Teens (Sr. Highers) - co-led with Sandy Haggerty Location: Woodridge Church – room 101 Date & Time: TBA - check back SOON Childcare: None Open / Full:FULL Purpose/Description:The purpose of our MOTS group is to come together in prayer for each other and our teenagers, support each other in the trials and joys involved in parenting teens, and study what scripture has to teach us about walking through this season in our lives as moms.
Adults with Adult Children Location: Rotating at members' homes Date & Time: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm Childcare: None Open / Full:FULL Description & Purpose:We are committed as a group to 'Live as children of light - find out what pleases the Lord. Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.' (Ephesians 5:8-11) Together we learn, support, build each other up, pray together, and arm ourselves to do this work in our private and public lives. Specific topics and study materials are determined by the group. Serving Opportunity: IOCP Food Shelf and Adopt-a-Neighborhood.
The Truth Project (All Adults)
Location: WoodridgeChurch - Upper Great Room
THIS GROUP HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY POSTPONED. CHECK BACK SOON FOR UPDATES OR CONTACT WES HAMILTON
Description & Purpose: The Truth Project is a Focus on the Family, DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. This home study is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.Register online now!
Woodridge Young Adults offer LIFEgroups as well. If you are interested, please click on the image to go directly to The Exchange Lifegroups page for more information and to sign up.
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