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  • Join a small group: connect with others from your area. Sign up here or contact Marilyn Lesko (717-620-2330 x107)


Small Groups ...

typically consist of 8-12 people who meet regularly and informally in homes to share experiences and encourage one another in the faith. If you would like to explore either joining or starting a small group, please email Marilyn Lesko (mlesko@westshorefree.org) or leave a note in her church mailbox.

Read here how one small group started out praying for each other's children at the end of each gathering and then, over 15 years, "adopted" them into one big spiritual family.

Small Group Resources: Sermon Questions
To stimulate discussion and, most important, to accelerate our becoming like Jesus, small group facilitators might consider using these questions from Pastor Phil's sermons.  There is a link to each sermon, which can be printed by clicking on the printer icon in the upper right and then sending the document to your printer. Click for list of questions.


Fellowship Groups ...

vary in size (20-65) and makeup (young adults, older adults, cross-generational, etc.), and meet Sunday mornings either at 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.   The focus is on learning and exploring how the Bible could and should shape our lives individually and together.  Choose a group below by time or interest and simply show up or call the contact person who will be glad to be your host.

9:00 a.m. Groups
Young adults
           
SixTen
20's - early 30's
 The group's desire and mission is to love God by loving others.  The name SixTen comes from Hebrews 6:10: "God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them." 
 		   Room A200   Teachers:
Nate/Kim Winters

Contacts:
Rich Biggs
645-3782

Krista Cochran
602-6598
Becomers
Late 20's - 30's
 A welcoming community of single and married adults, Becomers is committed to deepening relationships with each other and with Jesus by praying, studying God's Word, and having fun.   Room A235   Contacts:
Shaun Turner
458-5883

Jonathan Gustafson
432-9628
True North
Mid-20's - mid-30's		 True North is a community linking around Jesus Christ -- that fixed point by which we navigate our way through life.  Join them as they explore His Word and commit themselves to one another.   Room 224   Contacts:
Ken Thompson
379-2777
Chad Hunsberger
503-2396
Adults
Bereans
Primarily 55+		 This lively group mixes reaching out with a healthy amount of participation     Room A204   Teachers:
Joe Hollen
Dick Morrison
Gary Smith
Frank Waardenburg
697-1213
 
LifeBuilders
40-60s+		 Friendly, caring, and eager to apply God's Word to life challenges, LifeBuilders demonstrates their faith through tangible service to those in need.
 		   Room A143   Contact:
Scott Dunwoody
697-3272
Intergenerational
Cornerstone
Young and older adults		 Cornerstone combines prayer, in-depth studies of Scripture, and laughter to form strong bonds with each other.   Room A141   Team Teaching

Contact:
Susan Stallings
697-9399

Bob Reed
303-3363
 
10:45 a.m. Groups
Young Adults
          
Pathways This is a connecting place for college students and early career adults who want an interactive Bible study on life topics.
 		   Room A204   Teacher:
Joel Brosius

Contact:
Nate Winters
620-2330 X124
Adults
Crossroads This multi-generational class welcomes you to join them as they share their lives, pray, and learn more about God's love on the journey through the crossroads of life.      Room A141   Teachers/Contacts:
Jim/Nancy Makowski
766-6046

John/Sheila Anderson
697-7146
Vineyard This caring community of singles and married couples seeks change through prayer.   Room A215   Teachers:
Dave Balinski
Steve Zeola
Randy Briggs

Contact:
Steve Zeola
303-0582
Logos Logos is a welcoming community of newcomers and others who want to connect with the West Shore family and, together, to transform their lives by following the living Word (Christ) through studying the written word (the Bible).   Room
A200.		   Leaders:
John/Terry Nesbitt
791-1273
Authentic Living Comprising adults of all ages, the members of the Authentic Living group are striving to live authentic, biblical Christianity in community with one another.   Room A235   Teachers:
Dan Toth
Brent Wolgemuth

Contact:
Brent/Jenice Wolgemuth
795-8170
Adults with children
Family Circle Family Circle is an active and welcoming community of parents. We study Scripture, encourage one another, and celebrate life together in and out of the classroom.   Room A143   Teacher:
Sam Van Eman

Contact:
Dave Stansbury
315-9171

Julie Van Eman
796-1938
 
Intergenerational
Koinonia
Young and older adults		 The members of Koinonia support individual and corporate growth through Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.   Room A224   Teachers:
Eric Nesbit
Mark Blanchard

Contact:
Mark Blanchard
486-4815
Renee Blanchard
 
New Beginnings
All those who hurt		 The individuals in New Beginnings have experienced significant loss or hurt and are striving together toward healing in Jesus Christ.  All who suffer are welcome.   Gym
stage		   Contact:
Randy Shelley
795-7273