Leader(s): Mark A. Renteria Day:MondayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:09/18/2023 Location:Topic:Study Gender:Boys / MenChild friendly?:No Description: (7:00-9:00) The 7 pillars of freedom is designed to help men find healing and freedom from pornography, sexual brokenness, or unwanted behaviors whether they are single or married. Each year, groups are available to help individuals, couples, and parents navigate the turbulence of sexual brokenness or to learn more on how to help others or their children. Materials needed: 7 Pillars of Freedom Kit. (Until August 18, 2024)
Leader(s): Brianna Martin Day:WednesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/01/2023 Location:Online / ZoomTopic:Study Gender:Girls / WomenChild friendly?:No Description: (7:00PM-8:00PM) What can we learn and apply to our lives from the book of Romans? Come and study with us! This group is for women who want to continue study of the book of Romans with a small group of fellow non-experts who are excited to learn more. No background knowledge is required--feel free to invite a friend! Materials needed: Bible
Leader(s): Duane Habenicht Day:TuesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:Bi-weeklyStart Date:03/05/2024 Location:Lobby of the Simulator Building, AU Air ParkTopic:Study Gender:Boys / MenChild friendly?:No Description: (7:00PM-9:00PM) Reading "Mere Christianity" by C. S. Lewis, as adapted from BBC radio broadcasts 1941-1944. Building radio sets with the goal of learning and "recapturing a little bit of radio's golden era.” Materials needed: Bible, the book "Mere Christianity", approximately $30 lab fee for DIY radio kit.
Leader(s): Philip Dah Elijah Dah Day:SaturdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/24/2024 Location:TrailheadTopic:Activity Gender:Boys / MenChild friendly?:Yes Description: (6:00 AM-7:30 AM) This is a group that will encourage discipline, health, and a closer relationship with God. This will be done through nature hikes early in the morning accompanied with a Bible study and prayer. (Until May 25).
Leader(s): William Helbley Judy Mackie Day:WednesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/14/2024 Location:PMC Gr. 6 SS ClassroomTopic:Support Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (6:00PM-8:00PM) Divorced? Separated? We can help. DivorceCare is a seminar/support group that will help you heal from the hurt. It's a warm, caring environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Learn practical information and gain hope for your future. (When you complete registration, you will have the option to register your child/ren for DivorceCare for Kids, which meets at the same time as this group.) Materials needed: Bible, DivorceCare Workbook (provided)
Leader(s): Margaret Howell Day:WednesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/14/2024 Location:PMC Gr. 5 SS ClassroomTopic:Support Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (6:00PM-8:00PM) Are your parents Divorced? Separated? We can help. DivorceCare for Kids is a group of kids who are going through the same experience as you. It's a group led by DivorceCare for Kids leaders who understand what you are going through, at the same time your parent is attending DivorceCare. You can share your feelings, talk about things that are bothering you, and even help other kids whose parents are going through divorce or separation. You may even be able to make new friends. Materials needed: Bible, DivorceCare for Kids Workbook (provided) . This group is for ages 5-12, but is open to children of all ages.
Leader(s): Ryan Hayes Scott Miller Day:ThursdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/13/2024 Location:Andrews AcademyTopic:Activity Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (5:30AM-7:00AM Tuesday and Thursday) We will meet at 5:30 AM for a worship thought and prayer before building community and relationships by playing basketball together while modeling Christian sportsmanship. We allow youth ages 15 and up with guardian. Materials needed: Athletic attire
Leader(s): Benjamin Martin Debra Montcalm Day:WednesdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:08/23/2023 Location:ZoomTopic:Discipleship Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (7:00AM-8:00AM) Let's gather together in God's House of Prayer to pray and study the the book of Ezekiel. Join us if you are seeking to rediscover the joy of prayer or need a midweek spiritual boost. Child friendly.
Leader(s): Bryan von Dorpowski Day:WednesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:06/07/2023 Location:Earliteen Loft - PMCTopic:Discipleship Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (7:00PM-8:00PM) Join us Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for House of Prayer, a weekly time to engage in Scripture, testimonies, and prayer.
Leader(s): Grant Johnson Christina McMurray Day:SaturdayTime of day:AfternoonFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:09/30/2023 Location:PMC / Teen LoftTopic:Activity Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (2:45PM-4:00PM) Gather together to share music, praises, and prayer requests! Bring your instruments, sing, or just come and enjoy listening to the music! We'll provide notebooks with music/chords and will add to it based on your suggestions and favorite songs, so feel free to email me if you want a specific song included.
Leader(s): Benjamin Martin Day:FridayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/10/2023 Location:PMC / Grade 5 SS Topic:Study Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (6:00PM-7:00PM) This Grow Group is for kids in grades 4-8 to dig deeper into the Bible and better understand church beliefs. This group will be a place for open discussion and dialogue to understand one's beliefs and prepare to share them. Parents are welcome. Materials Needed: Bible, Paper, Pen. Child friendly.
Leader(s): John Glass Day:FridayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:06/30/2023 Location:Online / ZoomTopic:Study Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (7:30PM-8:30PM) This is your opportunity to learn and understand all that is still going to be happening on planet Earth. Materials Needed: a Bible and a copy of the book Last Day Events, by Ellen White.
Leader(s): Diane Helbley Day:TuesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/06/2024 Location:PMC/Gr 5 SS RoomTopic:Discipleship Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:N/A Description: (6:30PM-8:00PM) Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, fun activities, good food, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to all public middle and high school students. (Until June 11, 2024)
Leader(s): Philip Giddings Day:SaturdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:05/06/2023 Location:PMC / Grade 4 SSTopic:Activity Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) Service through music. Be a part of a music ministry team that participates in children's Sabbath School. All ages of musicians that can perform with and without music are welcome . Bring your instruments (cello, violin, guitar, vocal etc.) and join us as we support four Sabbath School classes. Be a part of the JOY! Materials needed: Instrument of your choice and a love for music.
Leader(s): Brenton Offenback Day:TuesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:09/05/2023 Location:PMC Earliteen LoftTopic:Activity Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 5, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and light fellowship.
Leader(s): Jean-Ires Michel Daniel Brown Debbie Michel Day:SaturdayTime of day:Sabbath SchoolFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:01/28/2023 Location:PMC Youth ChapelTopic:Study Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) We can't spell Youth Sabbath School
without Y-O-U! Join us every Sabbath in PMC's Youth Chapel at 10:30 AM. In addition to being a Sabbath School for youth, we strive to be a training ground for youth ministry and a multi-faceted youth movement for Christ. You belong here!
Leader(s): JoAnn Bacheller Day:ThursdayTime of day:AfternoonFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:02/22/2024 Location:Timber Ridge Manor LibraryTopic:Support Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (3:00PM-3:45PM) Let's learn how our early pioneers survived poverty after the Great Disappointment of October 1844. We'll download the EGW WRITINGS app to search for coping skills that might encourage us today in 2024. Let's DO acts of Christian charity together. Materials needed: Smartphone or Pen & Notebook Paper. (Until April 26)
Leader(s): Evelyn Savory Linda Strong Day:ThursdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:09/14/2023 Location:RMES Extend Ed.Topic:Prayer Group Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (8:15AM-8:45AM) We will meet once a week at the beginning of the school day to pray for the students, teachers, and staff of Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. We will focus on the prayer needs of a particular classroom or group each week. (Until June 1, 2023)
Leader(s): Josemiguel Marin Day:WednesdayTime of day:EveningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:09/20/2023 Location:Seminary Hall Room S215Topic:Health Gender:Boys / MenChild friendly?:No Description: (6:00PM-8:00PM) A group that focuses on sexual integrity, accountability, healing, and breaking patterns of unwanted or wanted sexual behavior. (Until May 10, 2024)
Leader(s): Esther Knott Day:SaturdayTime of day:Sabbath SchoolFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:08/05/2023 Location:Seminary Room N211Topic:Great Controversy--Love or Selfishness Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) We're relational by intention as we gather, and discuss the themes of the Sabbath School lesson for each week. We pray for revival in our lives and in the church. Materials needed: Bible Study Guide and a Bible. A heart ready to serve and be served.
Leader(s): Ildiko Gyeresi Andrea Gibbs Day:SaturdayTime of day:AfternoonFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:05/27/2023 Location:PMC (J.N. Andrews Statue)Topic:Prayer Walk Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (6:00PM-7:00PM) Please join us for our Sabbath afternoon prayer walk on campus! We meet at the stairs behind the statue in front of PMC, pray together, then divide into small groups to cover the campus with prayer. The Lord responds to the prayers of His people! On one occasion we asked the Lord to keep the rain away during our walk (when rain was in the forecast). It rained all the way to the church, stopped during the walk, and began precipitating once more on our drive home! Questions? Contact one of our leaders.
Leader(s): Aubrey Hopkins Lucy Randall Day:SaturdayTime of day:Sabbath SchoolFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:01/28/2023 Location:Sanctuary Front (Piano Side)Topic:Discipleship N2N Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) We have an adult Sabbath School class where the discussion is all-inclusive. Our goal is for everyone to participate and facilitate the lesson study if they choose. We seek to provide support, nurture, and care for all our members. Our ardent commitment is to be disciples of Jesus and distributors of His Love. Come experience God's love with us.
Leader(s): James North, Jr Larry Schalk Russell Burrill Day:SaturdayTime of day:MorningFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:10/07/2023 Location:Seminary Hall, Room 235Topic:Study Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) A vigorous study and discussion of the Lesson study of the Sabbath School Quarterly each week. The class studies the Bible, is engaged in mission projects they support, enjoys picnics and parties, and helps out with Church potlucks. We grow spiritually and relationally together.
Leader(s): Bryan von Dorpowski Day:SaturdayTime of day:Sabbath SchoolFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:05/20/2023 Location:Nethery Hall Room 220Topic:Study Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:No Description: (10:30AM-11:30AM) In this Grow Group you will have the opportunity to explore the book of Acts as we learn together how to apply Bible lessons to our daily lives. We also will spend time praying and sharing together. If you sense God calling you to grow closer to Him, please join us-we would love to have you! Monthly brunch potlucks. Online option available.
Leader(s): Mary Mercy Kobimbo Day:SundayTime of day:AfternoonFrequency:WeeklyStart Date:06/10/2023 Location:Beechwood E43Topic:Study and Translate Scripture Gender:Coed / MixedChild friendly?:Yes Description: (3:00 PM-4:00 PM) Learn about Bible translation history, the why and how of many English versions, the urgent need for Old Testament translations in different languages, challenges, roles, benefits/drawbacks of individual and team translations, Adventism in Bible translation, basic skills in Bible translation, participate in model translations of the books of Genesis and Ruth and get a certificate. Materials needed: A folder, notebook, pen, and pencil (A smartphone and laptop later would be necessary for the translation projects).
Leader(s): Teresa Reeve Day:SaturdayTime of day:AfternoonFrequency:Bi-weeklyStart Date:02/11/2024 Location:Andreason Wellness Center LobbyTopic:Health Gender:Girls / WomenChild friendly?:Yes Description: (4:00PM-6:00PM) Want to get outdoors more and hike, and maybe do other outdoor activities? Would you enjoy meeting sister outdoors-people? This group is for women, and they can bring friends or family members. No experience needed. We'll go out a couple times a month, usually on weekends. New members always welcome. Materials needed: Comfortable walking shoes.