“We will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of his body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.”
Ephesians 4:15-16
• Fill out a communication card, in the bulletin or at the Information Center.
• Use Online Group Sign up.
• Call the Leader of the group.
If you are interested in starting a GROW group please contact:
Pastor Dan & Emily Klotz @ 616.527.2009 or email: growrezionia@sbcglobal.net
FUSION GROUPS
Designed for those seeking to get to know other Christians or learn more about God through fun & fellowship.
*NEW* Single Ladies Night Out
Bev Helms
Come out for a night of fellowship with other single women walking in your shoes and sometimes kick them off and relax. Snack will be provided and no shoes required! Childcare will not be provided.
Starting: April 17th
Day/Time: Saturdays | 6-9pm
Location: Beverly Helm's house | 310 High St.
Requirements: N/A
Men’s Basketball
Jimmy Phillips
Come and play hoops. Informal & fun! Sorry no childcare available and children playing is not allowed.
Day/Time: Thursdays @ 6-8pm
Location: Nazarene Church | 83 E. Tuttle Rd. (next to High School)
Requirements: Guys 14 and up.
Energize (Fitness Class)
Dawn Peterson
Energize your mind, body and spirit in this FREE fitness class each week as we exercise and fellowship together. Come every week or as often as possible, because consistency is the key to seeing results.
Day/Time: Mondays @ 7 - 8pm
Location: RLC - Ionia | Worship Center
Requirements: Pilates mat, towel, light hand weights (1-3lbs).
Movie Makers
Patrick Miller
Join this fun and creative fellowship activity. Together we will create short movies with a positive message. No experience Required.
Starting: January 16th
Day/Time: Saturdays | 10am-12:00pm
Location: RLC - Ionia | Nursery
Requirements: High school students and adults.
MENTORING GROUPS
Designed for new Christians and older Christians to build a strong foundation in their faith.
*NEW* Beyond Fire Insurance (Women)
Sheri Dee
New in Christ or just wanting to grow in your relationship with the Father, beyond just getting a ticket to heaven. In this 17 week devotional study of the Pursuit Of His Presence by Kenneth Copeland and Gloria Copeland, we develop a deeper friendship with God..
Starting: March 25th
Day/Time: Thursdays | 6:30-8pm
Location: Sheri Dee's home | 11655 East Bear Meadows Dr., Alto
Requirements: Devotional - Pursuit Of His Presence by Kenneth and Gloria Copeland.
*NEW* Pure Freedom young womens's retreat (13 & older)
Cindy Blackmer
The purpose of this overnight retreat is to have fun while giving young ladies practical tools to live a life of purity to the day of their wedding. The retreat focus is falling head over heals in love with Jesus. We will dive into the book And The Bride Wore White by Dana Gresh.
Register and pay for the book by March 21st.
Day/Time: Friday April 16th 5pm | Saturday April 17th 6pm
Location: Worship Center
Requirements: Bible, $15 for the book, Sleeping bag and overnight essentials.
*NEW* Straight Street (Women's addiction recovery)
Nathaniel Smith & Tabatha Barclay
This 7 week class is a powerful, life-changing recovery class for me wanting to overcome addictions of any kind. It also provides support for those who love someone with an addiction.
Day/Time: Tuesdays | 7-8:30pm
Location: The Loft
Requirements: Women only.
BFF Club (Girls - grades 3rd-5th)
Maria Phillips
Fellowship,encouragement, friendship building and Bible study for girls in grades 3rd-5th. Girls learn that Jesus is their Best Friend Forever, how to apply the Bible to their lives, and how to pray daily.
Starting: January 10th
Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Sunday | 3-5pm
Location: Jennifer Riccius home | 251 Owens Road
Requirements: Book, Secret Keeper Girl Bible Study: My Best Friend Jesus by Dannah Gresh.
Divorce Care 4 Kids (DC4K)
Carmen Schafer
A safe, fun place where children will learn to: understand their feelings, express their emotions appropriately, develop coping skills and be introduced to biblical concepts that will bring comfort to them. This 13 week group will help minimize and eliminate the short- and long-term negative effects of divorce on children’s schoolwork, emotional health and spiritual life.
Day/Time: Wednesdays @ 6:30pm
Location: RLC-Ionia | Pit Stop Room
Requirements: Kids ages 5-12 dealing with parent’s divorce or separation. Must register for this group - space is limited to 12 kids.
Bad Girls of the Bible
Dawn Peterson
A 10 week Bible study of the "Bad Girls" in the Bible and what we can learnfrom them to help us grow in our walk.
Starting: January 10th
Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday | 7-9pm
Location: Dawn Peterson's home | 152 Greenfield Dr.
Requirements: Book and workbook, Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs.
Straight Street (Men's addiction recovery)
Nathaniel Smith
This 7 week class is a powerful, life-changing recovery class for me wanting to overcome addictions of any kind. It also provides support for those who love someone with an addiction.
Day/Time: Mondays | 7-8:30pm
Location: The Nursery
Requirements: Men only.
LIFE GROUPS
Designed for growing Christians who want to increase in their faith and relationship with Jesus, and participate in Bible study.
Fire It Up!
Julie Morrison
Desire to see answers to prayer. Get to know God personally and learn the power of corporate prayer and the principals of prayer..
Day/Time: Tuesdays | 6:30pm
Location: Worship Center
Requirements: Bible and journal.
IGNITE Your Marriage
Jimmy & Maria Phillips
Every married couple needs fellowship and encouragement. This quarter will be Fireproof Your Marriage Series - The Love Dare. Sorry no childcare is available, however call the church office for phone numbers of teens willing to babysit.
Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Fridays | 7-9pm
Location: The Loft
Requirements: Book, The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick
Remarriage & Blended Families
Ken & Sally Prominski
This group is designed to help and minister to Blended Families. Join us for a time of fellowship and Bible study on topics such as: God of Second Chance, Blending with Blessing, Battleground at Home, Sharing Hope and Help. Childcare not provided.
Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month | 6:30 PM
Location: Ken & Sally Prominski's Home, 592 Prairie Creek Road
Requirements: Register for this group to receive the Bible Study book. Bring your bible and a dish to pass.