... it may have been on a project at work or a sports team. The advantages of having a team of players or workers are obvious; more people usually means a lighter work load for everybody. Different people bring a variety of skills and abilities to a project. Team members are there to support and encourage each other through each stage of the project or game.
Now, wouldn't it be nice to have that same advantage in our spiritual life? If a team of people is better for everyday projects how much more important is a team of people helping you navigate through the ups and downs of spiritual growth?
Care groups consist of 4 to 12 people who meet together on a weekly basis in someone's home. These groups study the Bible together, pray together, and support one another. Why not try one out this week? All of our groups are open and encourage newcomers.
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Tim Dyck | Wednesdays 7:30 pm | 15661 92 Avenue | 604-584-7189 |
| Our care group has been composed of a great mix of fine, ordinary people (married and single, young and middle aged adults so far) from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and occupations. We have not only happily enjoyed one another's company (and food), but have also appreciated joint Bible study (currently studying Hebrews), praying for and otherwise encouraging and supporting each other. We would love to see others feel free to join and find themselves most welcome and very much at home. (By the way, we have terrific hosts, Mark Tonn & Lynn Musto.) In spite of our shared weaknesses, we trust that, with God's enabling, we will indeed help each other to be more faithful followers of and worthy witnesses to Jesus. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Larry Lagerstrom & Vince Timm | Wednesdays 7:00 pm | 9069 162 Street | 604-584-9000 |
Vision - Provide a comfortable, supportive and fun setting to understand and apply the Sunday message from Monday through Saturday. The goals of our group are:
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| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Lenora Klassen & Ruth Janke | TBD | TBD | 604-613-3267 or 604-957-0126 or 604-522-6220 |
| Does Christianity have the answers to your personal longings and your intellectual questions? Come explore the answers with us in a casual, non-threatening environment. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Anita Tonn | Thursdays 7:00 pm | 8730 152A Street | 604-507-7068 |
| In our Care Group we encourage each other to grow closer to God in our daily walk and to grow in appreciation of his endless love for us and our world. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Brian & Rita Rapske | TBD | TBD | 604-323-0923 |
| We're all "too short" to do the Christian life solo. Our care group will be all about helping each other to "get the view" -- I suspect there will also be some great adventures and laughs along the way! | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Brian & Carol Stewart | Sundays 7:30-9:00 pm (Oct. 25, Nov. 8, 15, 22, 29 and Dec. 6) | #1-15168 66A Avenue | 604-599-9329 |
| In this care group, we will be going through the study, "Just Walk Across the Room." | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Kolby and Lori Milton | Sundays 7:00 - 9:00 pm | 11136 163 Street | 604-582-6990 |
| If you're a young adult (post high school graduation), come join us for a fun night getting to know new people, learning from the Bible, and praying for each other. Watch out for more info on events coming this fall. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Gordon Escaravage & Joe Sward | Wednesdays 7:00 pm | Parkland Fellowship Fireside Room | 604-534-5852 or 778-394-4266 |
| We meet to encourage one another as men. When we get together, we plan to study (we will be following the sermon series as Brian preaches), to support one another as men and for tons of prayer. Our motto is: Leave your armor at the door. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Doug Escaravage | Tuesdays 7:00pm | #112-7473 140 Street | 604-862-8992 |
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Jan Gardner & Laurie Daku | Every 2nd Saturday 9:30-11:30 am | Parkland Fellowship Fireside Room | 778-549-5157 or 604-531-3779 |
| Ladies' Saturday morning study -- Our number one desire is that through studying the Word we will see and experience the God who seeks us... that He would become the foundation of our lives -- what we stand on... and the Light that illuminates each and every step thereafter. A close second desire is that as we come together we will find a place of safety where we can be, and that out of that "being" we will become a community of spiritual sisters who truly care for one another. | |||
| Leader | Date & Time | Location | Phone |
| Shannon Escaravage | Wednesday 7:00 pm | 201-5558 208 Street, Langley | 604-534-5852 or cell 604-202-7120 |
| This year we will discuss how prayer can have a huge impact on our lives. We will be reading, Stormie Omartian's book, The Prayer That Changes Everything, The Hidden Power of Praising God. The book will show us that every time you praise God, something changes within you, in your circumstances, or in the people or situations around you. I look forward to a wonderful time of sharing and praying together. | |||
For more information, call the numbers listed above, or e-mail caregroups@parkland.org.