40 Days of Community
Small Groups
Interested in joining a new small group?
Need to register your existing small group?
--> Contact Deb Wagner (763.231.2976).
NEW: One-hour day-time group at Calvary
Noon on Thursdays beginning Oct. 2
Bring your lunch, watch a DVD, participate in a short discussion!
How is God working in your life through 40 Days of Community? Share your story with us!
Small Group Start Dates
Home-based small groups
Mondays - Begin Sept. 29
Tuesdays - Begin Sept. 30
Wednesdays - Begin Oct. 1
Thursdays - Begin Oct. 2
Fridays - Begin Oct. 3
Saturdays - Begin Oct. 4
Small groups at Calvary
Thursday evening groups - Begin Sept. 25
Sunday morning groups - Begin Sept. 28
Now We're Cooking!
Small group hosts and facilitators are known for their hospitality ... and their skills in the kitchen! Download PDFs of their favorite recipes here!
Almond Bars - Dave & Deb Wagner
Banana Bread - Audra Hovick
Bob's Favorite Fresh Fruit Pie - Bob & Nancy Stepan
Carrot Cake - Joe & Barb Betzler
Cheesy Chicken & Artichoke Pizza - John & Marge Schaeffer
Chocolate Chip Pie - Alden & Bev Hanson
Chocolate-drizzled Cherry Bars - Marv & Pam Rathlisberger
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake - Bill & Susan Scott
Flatbread Appetizer - Nancy Hellander Pung
Fresh Peach Pie - Dave & Cindy Eshelman
Frozen Mocha Cheesecake Loaf - Paul & Sarah Newman
Grandma's Banana Bread - Karen Hills
Lemonade Party Cake - Brent & Lisa Johnson
Macaroni - Steven & Kilee Christnagel
Meringue Dessert - Jan Schlender
Mom's Refrigerator Pickles - Greg & Marlene Thompson
Monterey Spaghetti - Rande Nelson
Olive Garden Tuscana Soup - Todd & Katie Burkholder
Pork Tenderloin/Sweet Potato Casserole/Gujerati Green Beans - Andy & Daonna Start
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins - Nancy Lillis
Punch (two recipes) - Pastor Paul & Elaine Gunderson
Quick & Easy Carmel Pecan Bars - Doug & Sue Mork
Raw Apple Cake - Doug & Sharon Lossing
Refrigerator Mashed Potatoes - Chuck & Cyndie Misner
Taco Pie - John & Sharlene Hensrud
Zesty Honey-glazed Chicken - Jerry & Jolene Yoho
Connecting in Homes ...
Both new home-based groups and existing small groups will meet each week for approximately 1-1/2 to two hours to:
- Connect with other small group members.
- Watch a video lesson.
- Discuss study questions and opportunities for community service.
- Worship together.
Home-based groups are encouraged to meet once a week between Sept. 28 and Nov. 8.
The 40 Days of Community study guide is based on I Corinthians 13, the Bible's "love chapter." It will challenge all of us to deepen our relationships with other believers, as well as the community beyond.
--> To join a new group or register your existing small group, contact Deb Wagner (763.231.2976).
Connecting in Church ...
Sundays (begin Sept. 28) - 8:45, 10:00 and 11:15 a.m., Room N205
Thursdays (begin Sept. 25) - 7:40 p.m., Luther Room
Not able to participate in a home-based small group? These one-hour sessions will allow you to share in the 40 Days experience and connect with other believers in a special way.
--> To register, contact Deb Wagner (763.231.2976).