Small Groups

What is a small group?

Small groups are about advancing God's kingdom through loving people.  They are  the heart of the church. We've found that it's hard to make meaningful connections at a large service, so, during the week, we meet in smaller gatherings of about 6 -15 people in people's homes. It's in these smaller groups that we can build real friendships, pray for each other, do community outreach, study the Bible and encourage and support each other.

How do I choose one?  All of our groups are open and welcoming to new people. Below you'll find a small group directory with meeting times and locations.  Just click here and register!

 

All groups begin the week of Septmber 18

Sundays

Luka Group
James Luka, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Joliet near Joliet Junior College
jamesjluka@gmail.com
Study:  Boundaries:  Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.  Often people focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget to set their own limits and can often feel unloving when they need to set limits.  This study, written by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend helps you show how to set healthy boundaries.  A study guide is required:  $11

Mondays

Celebrate Recovery
Phil LoDolce, Liaison
6:00 pm
Judson Memorial Baptist Church
2800 Black Road; Joliet
plodoloce@sbcglobal.net
Study:  Celebrate Recovery is about making healing choices in life to gain freedom from hurts, habits, and hang ups.  Dinner begins at 6:00.

 

Tuesdays

Linnemann Group
Val Linnemann/Carolyn Devon, Facilitators
7:00 pm
Meets in Mokena
vlinnemann@live.net
ccd07@hotmail.com
Study:  Awakening the Church:  In an age where things seem to be going from bad to worse, people across the nations are crying out for hope.  Yet, they don't know where to turn for the answer.  If you desire to be a part of God's solution and response in these times (and in doing so, fulfill your own destiny), then come out as this study equips you for this very purpose.   A workbook is required:  $18

Wednesdays

Cappel Group
Jason and Meg Cappel, Facilitators
7:00 pm
Meets in Joliet Cathedral district
jcappel@live.com
meggers4@comcast.net
Child care available
Study:  Freedom for Life:  This study will help you learn to have a deeper and more meaningful relationship with Jesus.  As you learn how to depend on him to get all of your needs met, you will no longer need to use a false substitute to feel OK or as an escape from the challenges or hurts of life.

Thursdays

Ladies' Coffee Group
Kathy Goin, Facilitator
9:30 am
Meets in Joliet Cathedral district
815-727-4356
Children welcome to come and hang out with their moms
Study:  SEEK:  This is a study about faith and Jesus.  If you are wondering how faith might play a greater role in your life, or how faith could be more directly relevant to the important issues in your life, you are curious about Jesus and how He might fit into a faith journey, interested in a life of faith but are brand new to it, and/or interested in the idea of prayer or communication with God but are unsure how to pursue it, then this group is for you.

Youth Group
Dan Barrins/Charis McArthur, Facilitators
6:30 pm
Cherry Hill Conference Center in Joliet
skinsflyer07@sbcglobal.net
imconfused2@gmail.com
Study:  for those who are in junior high or high school

Young Adults
Michelle Fugger, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Lemont
michelle.fugger@gmail.com
Study:  The Book of James--The Bible has much wisdom to offer for every day practical life.  Come out and learn how to apply what this book of the bible has to teach.

Bednarcik Group
Steve Bednarcik, Facilitator
7:00 pm
Meets in Lockport
hislifenow@aol.com
Study:  Waking the Dead:  This study by John Eldridge guides one to learn how to live from the heart.   When we see our hearts as treasures in God's kingdom and appropriately care for them in this way, we give to others from a place of fullness rather than emptiness.  We find ourselves more energized to love God and others and learn to also fight for the hearts of others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

You can also contact the church office for further details and schedules at: info@jolietvineyard.com

 

 

 

 

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