Community Groups
Living out what happens in worship on Sunday morning.
We are committed to building a strong and vibrant culture that flows out our experience of the life of God. God is not an impersonal force, but a community of persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who have loved each other for all eternity. We are made in the image of God and part of what it means to be human is to be created in and for community. You cannot be truly human or truly yourself apart from loving relationships with others, both God and people. We have committed to an ongoing offering of geographically focused groups of families and individuals, as well as spiritual formation cohorts on other weeknights and mornings at the church.
Community Groups & Bible Studies
Each of our groups are a place where people can experience significant, substantial, encouraging friendships. Community Groups differ from Bible studies, in that they are primarily contexts for fellowship and a place into which to invite guests, friends, and neighbors without pressure or expectation. Bible studies are primarily contexts in which While each group is different, having its own personality, we have 5 actions that make a healthy Community Group or Bible Study.
We Read the Bible Together
We Pray Together
We Share Together
We Serve One Another
We Reach Out to our Neighbors Together
Boardman Community Group
Leaders: TBD
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Newtown Porch Group gathers for dinner and fellowship once a month and incorporates a shortened version of evening prayer as part of their time together. The Boardman Community Group is family friendly with a warm welcome to all ages, including families with children. Please contact TBD for more information.
Leaders: Dave Chizmar & Wes Starr
When: Sundays @9:15am
Where: GLC Chapel
The Kingdom Fellowship Porch Group is the longest standing Porch Group at St. John’s, with years of community and relationship building in their dna. The Kingdom Fellowship is a welcoming group excited to incorporate you into their community. Please contact Ray Baker for more information.
Adult Christian Ed
Leaders: Dave Chizmar & TBD
When: 3rd Saturdays @8am
Where: Mobile
Foundations explores three crucial questions for every Christian: What do we believe? How do we pray? How do we live? It draws on the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments to guide us and ground our faith. Foundations is open to anyone desiring to grow in their faith, even if they do not necessarily intend to become members of St. John’s. It is, however, a prerequisite for membership, as well as baptism, parents of infants being baptized, marriage, confirmation, reaffirmation of one’s Christian faith, and certain leadership positions at St. John’s. Adults only. Childcare and Sunday School provided for all ages from 11:30am-12:30pm. Contact one of our pastors for more information or if you desire to take Foundations.
Men’s Ministry
Foundations
(This will be offered at a later date.)
Leaders: GLC Pastors & Catechists
When: Sundays @9:15am
Where: GLC Chapel
Foundations explores three crucial questions for every Christian: What do we believe? How do we pray? How do we live? It draws on the Apostles’ Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Ten Commandments to guide us and ground our faith. Foundations is open to anyone desiring to grow in their faith, even if they do not necessarily intend to become members of St. John’s. It is, however, a prerequisite for membership, as well as baptism, parents of infants being baptized, marriage, confirmation, reaffirmation of one’s Christian faith, and certain leadership positions at GLC. Contact one of our pastor for more information or if you desire to take Foundations.
Leaders: TBD
When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @6:30pm
Where: GLC Chapel
Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday all are welcome to come and enjoy a time of food, fellowship and prayer at our family night at GLC. Potluck dinner starts at 6pm and the evening offerings begin at 6:30pm. Compline, or the final prayer service of the daily prayers is a short and beautiful liturgy that helps us end the day well. Including in Compline is a rich time of prayer for the church, her members, and the mission of the church going forward! All are welcome to participate as often as you can, and there is no signup or long-term commitment required to join the Compline service on Wednesday evenings.
Compline
Leaders: Fran Hall
When: Wednesdays @1pm
Where: GLC Chapel
The Women’s Bible Study will continue on Monday evenings during the fall-springs semesters on zoom. We are looking at how we can use the psalms in our daily devotions and in how we pray for others. All women are welcome to participate in this group! Please contact Margie Cook for more information.
Women’s Crafting Group
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Church Mailing Address: P.O. Box 104, Greenford Ohio 44422
Church Physical Location: 7450 West South Range Road, Salem, Ohio 44460
Church Phone: (330) 533-5324
Church Office Email: greenford.lutheranchurch@gmail.co