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Each of these groups are important and help us grow at different points of our journey. Many of our activity groups are meeting for 6 – 8 weeks during January through April. After you sign up, your group leader will be in touch regarding the specific start date and place for your first meeting. If you do not hear from your leader, contact us by phone at 815.434.3794 or by e-mail: [email protected]. With you on the journey, Sherry Stevenson Pastor of Care & Connection
How to sign upSign-ups begin on Saturday, Jan. 20
Choose 1 of 2 ways to sign up!
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1) Come see one of our volunteers in the Welcome Center or Bridge Room on Jan. 20 or 21, and we will assist you in the sign up process.
2) Visit crossbridge.church, starting Saturday, Jan. 20. Click on the groups banner on the homepage and follow these steps: • Once you have selected the group(s) that you would like to join, jot down the name of each group and if it is categorized as an Activity, Grow, or Support Group.• Select “Forms” in the upper right corner of the page. (There should be 3 forms to choose from: Grow, Activity and Support).• Click on the group type that your selected group falls under.• Complete the sign-up form, and hit SUBMIT.
Note: You need to complete a form for each group you want to join. Also, husbands and
wives should complete a form for each person...even if joining the same group.
Groups can be found on the following pages
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SUPPORTACTIVITY
Thank you for checking out our groups offered this winter. Crossbridge Groups exist to transform lives through community and spiritual growth. This catalog will help you find ways to get connected. Our groups meet all over the Illinois Valley. We have three different categories of groups including:
Welcome!
Support groups meet to support one another during specific life events. You’ll find these groups have exact focus. We want to support you specifical-ly with what you are going through.
Grow groups gather to-gether and study a specif-ic curriculum. It could be a book of the Bible, a faith topic, or discussion revolv-ing around that week’s sermon. Some groups are more focused on study while others focus more on socializing. You will find a helpful gauge by the de-scription of each group to clarify the focus.
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GROWActivity groups come together around a specific activity. Their focus is less on study and curriculum and more on connecting with each other through an activity.
A group listing by day can be found at the back of the catalog
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Jesus Always is the latest daily devotional by Sarah Young. The book focuses on embracing joy in the presence of Jesus. Join us as we journey through this devotional together.
*Women only - Starts 1.23.18
Leader: Tina Kannel
Jesus Always
We will be studying the Gospel of John and Apologetics and then going to Dairy Queen for a sweet treat!
*Men only - Ongoing
Leader: Dave Klinefelter
Tuesday Night’s Men’s Group
Students of God’s WordWe study God’s Word at Liberty Village in Peru.
*Seniors - Ongoing
Leaders: Arlene Stohr & Marilyn Miedzianski
This group will help young adults find community and grow in their relationship with Jesus.
*19-30-year-olds - Ongoing
Leaders: Ian Franciskovich and Patrick Murray
Young Adults Group
Monday, 2pLiberty Village, Peru
Tuesday, 7pLiberty Estates, Peru
Love Does has a kind of ‘north star’ effect that will push you to refocus your life and energy on what is most significant. This book by Bob Goff will be explored with lessons in movement of flexibility, balance and strength.
*Women ages 16 and up - Starts 1.22.18
Leader: Laura Mason
Love Does
Monday, 6:30pOttawa Campus
Improve your marriage and reduce marital problems with Mark Gungor’s exclusive advice. This DVD series makes his teaching enjoyable, effective and memorable.
*Couples - Starts 2.05.18
Leader: Alex Cross
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage
Monday, 6:30pOttawa Campus
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Tuesday, 8:30aAdmin. Building
Ottawa
Monday, 6:30pAdmin. Building
Ottawa
Why does God allow pain & suffering? Is Christianity too narrow? Is the Bible reliable? These are some of the questions we will be discussing in the Q Place group, Exploring God. Designed for seekers and strugglers. Bring along a friend who may be questioning.
*Everyone welcome - Ongoing
Leaders: Mari Clapp & Nancy Klaasen
Can I Know God Personally?
Tuesday, 4:45p Ottawa Campus
John MacArthur is a noted author who takes readers on a journey through Biblical texts to discover what lies beneath the surface.
*Women only - Starts 1.30.18
Leader: Jennifer Johnson
Ephesians
The “Rest” conversation helps us discover how God enables us to find rest in an overly busy world. “Rest” invites us to consider God’s care in the midst of life’s stress.
*Women only - Starts 2.06.18
Leader: Jan Newcomer
Rest
Tuesday, 9aOttawa Campus
We will meet and discuss the week’s message. Come and join us as we get connected, have a little fun and a little food.
*Everyone welcome - Ongoing
Leader: Denise Fleming
Fleming’s Sermon Remix
Tuesday, 2pOttawa
Your scars are beautiful to God. Author Sharon Jaynes shares with women how their internal scars, marks from past hurts and mistakes also represent a story of restoration. God sees our beauty and turns hurts into hope.
*Women only - Starts 1.24.18
Leader: Suzanne Thompson
Wednesday, 6:30pAdmin. Building
Ottawa
Finding Peace and Purpose in the Hurts of Your Past
We will be discussing Carrie Wisehart’s book which is full of stories, laughter, inspiration and tough love truth that will dare you to defy the ordinary and live an extraordinary life for Jesus. 21 week commitment! Meets from noon-12:45p so bring your lunch.
*Women only - Starts 1.24.18
Leader: Sherry Stevenson
Choose: The Best Day Ever Adventure
Wednesday, 12pOttawa Campus
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Every other Tuesday,7p
Ottawa
Wednesday, 8:30a Ottawa
We will meet and discuss this week’s message. Come and join us as we get connected, have a little fun and a little food.
*Women only - Starts 1.24.18
Leader: Joy Nevins
Nevin’s Sermon Remix
Wednesday, 6pPeru Campus
We will meet and discuss this week’s message. Come and join us as we get connected, have a little fun and a little food.
*Seniors - Ongoing
Leaders: Barry & Pam Donovan
Donovan’s Sermon Remix
For many, happiness is measured in moments and experiences and that is often unsustainable. What about you? This 6 part study explores three things all happy people have in common!
*Women only - Starts 1.31.18
Leader: Deb Damron
What Makes You Happy
Our group shares life and laughter as we share God. Our study, “Seamless”, will cover the people, places, and promises of the Bible, tying them together into the greater story of scripture.
*Women only - Ongoing
Leader: Natalie Hulstrom
Growing in God
Wednesday, 6:45pMarseilles
We have all had an “aha moment” in our lives, an insight that changes everything. Author Kyle Idleman draws on scripture to reveal how three key elements - awakening, honesty, and action - can produce the same kind of “aha!” in our spiritual lives.
*Everyone welcome - Starts 1.24.18
Leader: Kristen Coulter
AHA
Wednesday, 6:30pPeru Campus
Wednesday, 9aOttawa Campus
Wednesday, 7pOttawa
Come and join the fun as we study and discuss things together about prayer.
*Women only - Ongoing Leader: Colleen Dodd
Sneezing Jesus: How God Redeems our Humanity
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Thursday, 6:30pOttawa Campus
We will gather for food, games and fellowship as we learn and grow together in the study of Authentic Manhood: A man and his traps. This DVD study will involve group interaction and discussion.
*Men only - Starts 2.08.18 Leader: Jimmy McCorkle
Authentic Manhood
Thursday, 6pAdmin. Building
Ottawa
Could you use some calm? Join the study of Max Lucado’s book to learn practical, biblical ways to break free from your biggest anxieties.
*Women only - Starts 2.01.18
Leaders: Candy Krueger
Anxious for Nothing
Thursday, 6:30pOttawa Campus
Maybe we are doing this life all wrong. What if instead of waking up feeling empty, you awoke so full of wisdom & joy you couldn’t help but give it away? What if you were fully satisfied & so at peace with your life that you could enjoy it? Jesus has a plan for our emptiness, fatigue, inadequacies & sin. Proven is about reminding us who we are in Christ.
*Women only - Starts 2.01.18
Leader: Leanne Schrag
Proven
Every other Wednesday, 6:30p
Marseilles
This study of the book by John Maxwell is for those who desire to make a difference, place a high value on people, and are willing to team up with others. The key is being intentional.
*Men and women - Starts 1.31.18
Leader: Terry Bentz
Intentional Living
We will be exploring what it means to “love your neighbor as yourself” and why God commands us to do so. We will talk about vulnerability, imperfection and loving ourselves as God loves us. Come and learn how to strive for a spiritual self-love.
*18-30-year-olds - Starts 1.25.18
Leader: Peyton Schrag
Thursday, 7pOttawa Campus
Why & How God Commands Us to Love Ourselves
Join us as we study the book of Matthew. You do not have to be a resident of Heritage Woods to enjoy our time together.
*Adult men & women - Ongoing
Leader: Dianna Hill
Friday, 10aHeritage Woods, Ottawa
Knowledge Seekers
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Sunday, 6pPeru
We will slow down, unplug from the frenetic energy of the world and focus on God. The purpose of this group is to experience God while enjoying discussion of the sermon. The rough edges of our life will soften as we feel a loving connection with others and with God.
*Mature teens to adults - Starts 1.21.18
Leader: Abby Zukowski
Let Go and Let God
This group is designed to meet new people our age and dig deeper into God’s word. There will be snacks, activities, and a bible study each week!
*18-21-year-olds - Ongoing
Leader: Lauren McQuen
Young and Free
An in-depth study of the four gospels for the purpose of really getting to know the man Jesus. Let’s get to know Him more so that He can draw us into a close and growing relationship with Him.
*14-years-old and older - Ongoing
Leader: Linda Kalaitzakis
Sunday, 6:30pOttawa Campus
Getting to Know Jesus the Man
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Sunday, 6:30pOttawa
Monday, 6:30pPeru Campus
We will be reading Paul’s letter to the Romans regarding salvation and growth in Christ.
*Everyone welcome - Ongoing Leader: Jeff Arthurs
Monday, 8:30aOttawa
Men - come and enjoy breakfast together! We will have great food and great fellowship.
*Men only - Ongoing
Leader: Richie Scott
Monday Morning Men’s Group
We make prayer blankets to be given to those who are sick, have lost a loved one, have a new baby or just those in need. The blankets can be crocheted, knitted or quilted. Come and enjoy fellowship along with knowing what we do is a ministry from God.
*Women only - Ongoing
Leader: Nancy Shute
2nd & 4th Tuesday,6:30p
Rural Ottawa
Prayer Blankets
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Roman’s Road
Monday, 6:45pOttawa
We will play Wallyball “volleyball on a racquetball court.” Great friendships are being made. Tons of laughs and some exercise too!
*Over 18 - Ongoing Leaders: Don & Tara Lewis
Walleyball
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Thursday, 6:30pOttawa
Eight types of crafts will be made and crafts will be sold at the June 16 Garden Walk to raise funds for 2 motorcycle ambulances for Uganda. Fee is $5 to help offset purchase of supplies.
Donations needed: Large and XXs sizes of old colorful t-shirts (please no stains), lots of plastic lids/caps (all sizes, colors and shapes), scrap ribbon, scrap fabric, leftover colors interior or exterior paints (including white), twine and rope. Drop donations in the greeter meeting room (Room 26 at the children’s end).
*Over 18 - Starts 3.01.18 Leader: Patti Good
Recycle Crafts for Uganda
Crossbridge Community Church will reimburse you for childcare costs (up to $20) when you attend either a Grow or Support Group (up to one group per week). You will need to request the reimbursement after each small group meeting, and we will verify your attendance with your group leader. For questions and the specific link to the reimbursement form, contact [email protected].
*Reimbursements are made at Crossbridge’s sole discretion and may be discontinued at any time.
reimbursement program
Celebrate Recovery is a biblically based 12 step program in 20,000 churches WORLDWIDE! The purpose of Celebrate Recovery is to encourage fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power in our lives as we work our road to recovery.
We are changed as we share our experiences, strengths and hopes with each other and become willing to accept God’s grace and forgiveness in our lives. By working the 8 principles and 12 steps, we can find freedom from our hurts, habits, and hang ups.
CR is open to everyone. We meet every Friday night at 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Campus.
Come and join us as we find freedom from our hurts, habits, and hang ups! For more information, contact Pastor Tricia at (815) 434-3794.
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We will meet for coffee to discuss and assign nursing homes and shut-ins to visit.
*Everyone welcome - Starts 1.30.18
Leader: Peg Purdue & Cindy Cummings
We talk about the sermon the previous Sunday, we socialize, play the guitar and pray for one another. Some guitar playing skills required.
*Men & women - Ongoing
Leader: Jimi Angel
Power of Guitar
Every other Tuesday6:30p
Ottawa Campus
One Tuesday a month,10a
Ottawa
Care Team Ministry
Come join us for basketball and fellowship!
*Men only - Starts 1.23.18
Leader: Josh Carretto
Men’s Basketball
Tuesday, 7pRutland School
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Every other Tuesday2:15pPeru
This is a group hymn sing around the piano with Kathleen and residents from the Liberty Village campus.
*Everyone welcome - Starts 1.23.18 Leader: Kathleen Klinefelter
Liberty Village Hymn Sing
Wednesday, 6pOttawa Campus
Do you knit, crochet, or quilt? Or do you have a different handmade craft that you would love to share? Join us!
*Women only - Ongoing
Leader: Cathleen Bourdoin & Pennie Rayfield
Crafting with Friends
Meet at the New Chalet in Ottawa for coffee and fellowship.
*Men only - Ongoing
Leader: Frank CorbiereWednesday, 10a
New Chalet, Ottawa
10 AM Coffee
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Fun, cardio workout using drum sticks to drum on exercise balls. This class is for anyone. There is no floor work required. Come laugh, fellowship, have fun and get a workout in.
*Everyone welcome - Ongoing
Leader: Tricia Jackson
Come and learn about essential oils in this one day only class. Learn what they are and a few ways they can be used.
*Everyone welcome - 1.27.18
Leader: Kayla Zeilmann
Essential Oils
Saturday, 10aOttawa Campus
Saturday, 9aOttawa Campus
Cardio Drumming
Come and bowl with us and have some fun!
*Everyone welcome - Starts 1.21.18
Leader: Cyrano Rayfield
Bowling
Sunday, 1pDettore’s Town Lanes
Ottawa
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Tuesday, 6pOttawa
DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk along side you through one of life’s most difficult experiences.
*Adults only - Starts 1.23.18
Leaders: Dave & Sue Gillan
DivorceCare
Monday, 6pOttawa
Has cancer ever been a part of your life? This group will provide support, prayer and understanding.
* Men & women - Starts 1.22.18
Leader: Sharon Bernico
Cancer Support Group
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1st & 3rd Thursday, 6:30p
Ottawa & Peru
For anyone who has a loved one dealing with substance abuse. This group gives others on this painful journey a comfortable place to share and/or listen.
1st Thursday - Ottawa Campus Room 23rd Thursday - Peru Campus Lower Level
Leader: Sherri Countryman, whose son has struggled with drugs for years and is now a recovering heroin addict.
Dare2Care About Addiction
Couldn’t find a group to join? Well…why not start a group?!
If there isn’t a group in this catalog for you, maybe the best thing you can do is start a group of your own. If you are in a growing relationship with Jesus and can lead a discussion with your friends - you can do this!
You have friends, and those friends probably enjoy spending time with you. Why not spend some time together talking about the message from the weekend and applying it to your life?
Here’s what you need to do: 1. Go to a Crossbrige Groups signup table. 2. Tell us you want to start a group. 3. Provide your name, e-mail and phone number.
Here’s what we will do: 1. Contact you. 2. E-mail the sermon reflection guide to you. 3. Encourage and support you along the way.
This is what we know - groups are awesome. If you can’t find a group to join, start a group. One last thing, your friends don’t even have to attend Crossbridge! They could watch the message online and still be a part of the discussion and your group.20
Monday • Young Adult Group, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 4 • Love Does, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 4 • Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 4 • Students of God’s Word, Peru, 2p p. 5 • Roman’s Road, Peru, 6:30p p. 13 • Monday Morning Men’s Group, Ottawa, 8:30a p. 13 • Walleyball, Ottawa, 6:45p p. 14 • Cancer Support Group, Ottawa, 6p p. 19Tuesday • Tuesday Night Men’s Group, Peru, 7p p. 5 • Jesus Always, Ottawa, 8:30a p. 5 • Rest, Ottawa, 9a p. 6 • Sermon Remix, Ottawa, 7p p. 6 • Ephesians, Ottawa, 4:45p p. 6 • Can I Know God Personally?, Ottawa, 2p p. 7 • Prayer Blankets, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 13 • Care Team Ministry, Ottawa, 10a p. 16 • Men’s Basketball, Rutland, 7p p. 16 • Power of the Guitar, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 16 • Liberty Village Hymn Sing, Peru, 2:15p p. 17 • Divorce Care, Ottawa, 6p p. 19Wednesday • Choose the Best Day Ever Adventure, Ottawa, noon p. 7 • Finding Peace & Purpose in the Hurts of Your Past, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 7 • Sneezing Jesus: How God Redeems Our Humanity, Ottawa, 7p p. 8 • Growing in God, Peru, 6:30p p. 8 • What Makes You Happy, Ottawa, 9a p. 8 • Sermon Remix, Peru, 6p p. 9 • AHA, Marseilles, 6:45p p. 9 • Sermon Remix, Ottawa, 8:30a p. 9 • Intentional Living, Marseilles, 6:30p p. 10 • Crafting with Friends, Ottawa, 6p p. 17 • 10AM Coffee, Ottawa, 10a p. 17Thursday • Proven, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 10 • Anxious for Nothing, Ottawa, 6p p. 10 • Authentic Manhood, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 11 • Why & How God Commands Us to Love Ourselves, Ottawa, 7p p. 11 • Recycle Crafts for Uganda, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 14 • Dare2Care About Addiction, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 19Friday • Knowledge Seekers, Heritage Woods, Ottawa, 10a p. 11Saturday • Cardio Drumming, Ottawa, 9a p. 18 • Essential Oils, Ottawa, 10a p. 18Sunday • Young and Free, Ottawa, 6:30p p. 12 • Let Go and Let God, Peru, 6p p. 12 • Getting to Know Jesus the Man, Ottawa, 6;30p p. 12 • Bowling, Ottawa, 1p p. 18
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