Grace Groups

Acts 4:32-33  

Now the whole group of those who believed were of one heart and soul, ...and great grace was upon them all.

 

Grace Groups are the small group ministry of MacArthur Park Lutheran Church. When the first believers gathered in homes to share fellowship, study, and prayer, they experienced God's grace among them. Small group ministry and care for each other isn't just something they did in ancient times; it's available for us today!

A Grace Group is a gathering of 6-12 people who desire to be in intentional relationship with each other. These friends come together to deepen relationships, grow in faith, pray for one another, and offer service to the community. Grace Groups participate in regular Bible study and conversation.

Grace Groups generally meet twice per month, from January to May, with a break for the summer months. Call the church office (824.7135) to inquire about which Grace Groups have openings for new members!

Who are the Grace Groups?

Suzette Price & Leigh Anne Seitter

First & Third Thursdays; 10AM-12PM, Price home

Study: Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith

Service:

  • created a "barbecue" basket for the Feb 8 silent auction, benefitting the preschool
  • provided/served evening Lenten meal Mar 23 

Members:

  • Jim Price
  • Linda Hammonds
  • Rhea Clouse
  • Bernice Raney
  • Sharon Nunn
  • Jan Kelley

 

James & Jodi Vlasak

Every other Monday; 6:15-8:15PM, Fireside Rm*

*This Grace Group meets at church, and offers childcare

Study: Roots of Christian Belief

Service:

  • created a "family night" basket for the Feb 8 silent auction, benefitting the preschool
  • keep the children's quiet bags stocked, cleaned, and ready for use in worship

Members (with room for 2 more):

  • LouAnne Blankenship
  • Bob Milliman
  • David Tamez
  • Laurie & Brian Sweda
  • Brenda & Mark Kusenberger
  • Wes Snow &
  • Shauna Whitman Snow
  • ______________
  • ______________

 

Beverly Buchhorn & Ruth Makela

First & Third Mondays; 6:30-8:30PM, Buchhorn home

Study: Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith

Service: 

  • coordinated the Angel Tree program in December, for toy and clothing donations to children/families of inmates (throught the Salvation Army)
  • provided/served evening Lenten meal Apr 6

Members (with room for 2 more):

  • Brenda Krueger
  • Joe McFarland
  • Ruth McFarland
  • Jan Hunt
  • Bob Hunt
  • Sherill Whiteman
  • Eileen Martinka
  • Kevin Ott
  • Barbara Ott
  • ______________
  • ______________

 

Dave Stephenson &

Melissa French-Stephenson

Every other Sunday; 6:30-8:30 PM,

Members take turns hosting in homes

Study: The New Testament: A New Translation and Redaction (Beck) &

Book of Faith Series: 1 Corinthians

Service:

  • served/cleaned up evening meal at Haven for Hope on Sun, Apr 3

Members (with room for 1 more):

  • Dan Bierstedt
  • Sheryl Bierstedt
  • Maureen Folkerts
  • Heather Hansen
  • Mark Hansen
  • Marcia Napier
  • Gloria Vanover
  • ______________

 

Nancy Halvorson

First & Third Thursdays; 6:30-8:30PM, Halvorson home

Study: Honoring Our Neighbor’s Faith

Members (with room for 2-3 more):

  • Paul Halvorson
  • Bill Sweda
  • Starla Sweda
  • Denise Bilderback
  • Jeanette Pierce
  • George Pierce
  • ______________
  • ______________
  • ______________

 

Dale & Carla Lockett

First & Third Mondays; 6-8PM, Lockett home

Study: Where He Walked (Holy Land) & Book of Galatians

  • John Pomykal
  • Betty Pomykal
  • Virginia Stowell
  • Ellen Bridges
  • Jean Schriever
  • Susan Rath
  • Sally Scurlock
  • Pat Raney