Small Churches

Small Churches are adult classes meeting at Grace during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services that study God's Word and grow closer to God and others. They provide people with an opportunity to be involved, known, and loved within Grace Church. Most groups are ongoing, while occasional short-term electives are also offered. You may join a Small Church at any time throughout the year.  Come, join a Small Church and get connected…it truly is where we bring faith to life.

If you have questions about Small Churches at Grace, please contact Jessica at jchristensen@atgrace.com or 952-224-3031.

Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

Ambassadors
Room M150 • Michael Minich
The Call to All Triumphant, Reluctant, and Hurting Ambassadors
In this study, we will learn of the SECRET powers rooted in our vulnerability. After all, God is acquainted with ALL of our sorrows - He carries them and IS the God of ALL comfort!Join us for a deep, rich and abiding series on perfected power in the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is to that end, WE shall boast and overcome!

Classics
Room M152 • Various Speakers
We will be going through I John, II John, and III John and learning how to apply God's Word into our lives. We will gain an understanding of what early Christianity was about and some of the distorted views held by some people. Come join us!

SonRise
Room M154 • Peter Gardner
"The Book of Romans." In his letter to the Romans Paul expresses his desire to visit Rome to minister to them as he had so many other churches. The church in Rome was not divided, nor were moral issues to be discussed but Paul sees a danger on the horizon that would attempt to blot out the Jew for salvation. Paul explains that no man, Jew or Gentile, can be saved except by faith.

Energized for Christ (click here for this small church's website)
Room M209 • David Carlson
When we think of King David, we think: shepherd, poet, giant-killer, king, ancestor of Jesus -in short, one of the greatest men in the OT. But alongside that list stands another: betrayer, liar, adulterer, murderer.Yet God called David "a man after My own heart." David did not take God's blessings for granted or His discipline lightly. Class is open to adults of all ages.

Connecting in Christ
Room M210 • Paul Virts
Much is said these days about building godly character. One of the best ways to do so is to study characters in the Bible. We will study a number of Bible characters like David, Esther, Barnabas and Mary Magdalene, looking at their warts as well as their beauty spots.We will examine ways to emulate their positive traits and avoid the pitfalls they encountered. Come join us!

Married With Children
Room M211 • Jeff and Dawn Siemon
A warm and engaging fellowship of younger marrieds who desire to grow in their faith with others who desire the same. We have Bible-based teaching and fellowship opportunities with couples and families.

Living Hope
Room M212 • Rick Boswell
"The Book of Romans - How Do I Make It Real In My Everday Life?"
Hope is the confidence of God's will in our lives according to His promises. Yet few have calculated the real cost of discipleship, and even fewer have experienced its true joy. We will examine the relationship between the body of Christ and the Head of our Church. Come join us.

Wisdom Seekers
Room M214 • Pete Laramy
"If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" (James 1:5 NIV). We will be  studying 1 John, 2 John, and 3 John. The central theme of 1 John is a recall to the fundamentals of the faith. Join us as we seek wisdom from God's Word!

New Focus
Room M215 • Mitzi Malevich and Jim Greig
New Focus is a small discussion-type class where all participate. We will be talking about the life of Joseph from the book of Genesis and learn how to apply his life lessons to our own. We also discuss current events as they relate to the Christian Worldview, morals and ethics, and pray for each other. Newcomers are always welcome at our warm and friendly small church.

Cords of Three
Room M259 • Bill Hogan
This group, which is both interactive and social, consists of selected teachings on various biblical topics by guest teachers. For questions, contact the leadership team at 952-938-1055. Open to all. Visitors are welcome!

 

Sundays at 11:00 a.m.

Good News
Room M150 • Jim and Gloria Wiese
"The Holy Spirit's Empowering Presence"
As a new creation in Christ, we're now rewired to be totally dependent on God's empowering presence. Such power is not a mysterious "force" to tap into or a supernatural "fog." The Holy Spirit is the power of the living God present in, with, and for all who believe in Christ! All ages and life stages welcome.

Trail Mix
Room M152 • Don Blue and Art Hill
Trail Mix is a tasty blend of adults whose children are graduating from high school or college and experiencing the empty nest time of life. We will study God's Word, encourage one another, and "mix" in some fun as we travel the "trail" together. More info: Contact Greg Sandvig at sandvigg@rjfagencies.com

Families.edu
Room M209 • Peter Nelson
Is your young family looking for a place to connect at Grace? Join us for fellowship and biblical teaching and application. We use our time each week for sharing, discussion, and prayer. We have a number of men's and women's groups and social activities for the family. How do we improve at being the Christ-centered parents we are called to become? Now is a good time to start!

Couples for Christ
Room M210 • Caryl Hayward
We are a warm and inviting community of married adults (20s and early 30s) that are passionate about their relationship with God, serving Him, and making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world. Couples for Christ provides community, fellowship, prayer, and sound Bible-based teaching. Come join us.

Women in the Word
Room M211 • Various teachers
A small church just for women taught by women. Join us as together we grow deeper in our love and knowledge of the Lord!

Jan. 29 - Mar. 25: Julie Wright • "Redeeming Eve"
God created woman to be secure, influential, and relationally fulfilled. Through an engaging study of the lives of several biblical women, we will redeem our identity, refocus our influence, and restore our relationships.
Apr. 15 - May 20: Sue Raia • "Bewitched"
Join us as we learn rich truths from the book of Galatians.

Parents of Teens
Room M259 • Mike Dobies
A dynamic group of parents navigating their way through the joys and pains of life with teenaged children. Sound, biblical teaching and application is supplemented by plenty of group interaction and prayer to help us become the Christ-centered parents we are called to be.