Life Groups are a group of people who connect, belong, and grow together. We believe it is essential to make lasting friends in the church, and to grow spiritually. Our desire is to promote conversation, Bible study, prayer, laughter, support, service projects, fun, and spiritual growth. Some groups include their entire families, others are based upon interest or age.
Each Life Group is unique, selecting studies and activities which best meet their specific needs and interest. Topics range from specific books of the Bible to topical themes, and sometimes materials following a sermon series.
Each Life Group is unique, selecting studies and activities which best meet their specific needs and interest. Topics range from specific books of the Bible to topical themes, and sometimes materials following a sermon series.
HOME LIFE GROUPS
Manthei's Life group
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Abe and Hilary live in Boyne City. They have 4 children, ages 20, 18, 12 & 8. They have led several small groups over the last 20 years. They enjoy hosting people in their home, travel, game nights with kids and being outdoors.
Leaders: Abe and Hilary Manthei Location: Boyne City Starts: September 28th Ends: December 7th Meeting: Every Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Format: Video followed by group discussion |
Vandecar's young adult life group
(Life Group is geared towards young adults)
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Matthew and Stephanie grew up in Northern Michigan and have returned from California to be around family once again. They love exploring and spending time with their boys, Joshua (3) and Bryce (1). Matthew and Stephanie are excited to open their home to new friendships and adventures as they reconnect with the Walloon Church community.
Leaders: Matthew & Stephanie Vandecar Location: Charlevoix, MI 49720 Starts: September 23 Ends: December 16 Meeting: Thursdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm Format: Video followed by group discussion |
cole's Young Adult life group
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Brant and Christine have three kids and a little dog. They have been apart of Walloon Lake Community Church for over 6 years now. They love camping, cooking, coffee and watching Disney +.
Leaders: Brant and Christine Cole Location: Boyne City Starts: September 28th Ends: Continual Meeting: Every Other Tuesday at 6:00 pm Format: Video followed by group discussion |
groff's life group
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Lynn and Lucy have been married for 37 years, they have two adult children and 10 beautiful grandchildren. Lucy is a retired midwife and now assists doctors at McLaren Northern Michigan delivering babies. Lynn retired from Walloon Lake Community Church last year as our Minister of Maintenance. He is dearly missed, but we are glad to have hi close by. This couple is full of love, compassion, patience, wisdom and humility.
Leaders: Lynn and Lucy Groff Location: 6089 Thumb Lake Road, Boyne Falls Starts: September 28th Ends: December 7th Meeting: Every Sunday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, adults only Format: Bible Study with discussion |
bradley's life group
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Ed and Sheri enjoy spending time with their family. Hanging out around a campfire, summer days at the dock in Horton Bay, watching grandkids play baseball and soccer and just being together at home. Whatever they are doing, there are usually kids involved. They are celebrating 42 years of marriage.
Leaders: Ed and Sheri Bradley Location: 6090 Horton Bay Road, Boyne City Starts: September 27th Ends: December 7th Meeting: Every Sunday 6:00-7:30 pm, Families Welcome Format: Video followed by group discussion |
overbeek's life group
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Chad and Stacey have been married for 29 years. They love the outdoors and spending time with their family.
Leaders: Chad and Stacey Overbeek Location: 5485 Straddling Road, Boyne Falls Starts: September 27th Ends: December 7th Meeting: Every Monday 6:30 - 8:30 pm, adults only Format: Video followed by group discussion |
Hissong's Life group
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Dave and JoDee have been married for 16 years. They enjoy spending time with their family. They enjoy hunting, fishing, rock picking, gardening and watching football.
Leaders: Dave and JoDee Hissong Location: Boyne City Starts: September 28th Ends: December 7th Meeting: Every Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm, adults only Format: Video followed by group discussion |
SUNDAY MORNING LIFE GROUPS
Graham/nason life group
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Leaders: Carol Nason and George and Kristi Graham
Location: Walloon campus, Discipleship House Rm A-1
Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45- Noon, adults only
Format: General Study
Location: Walloon campus, Discipleship House Rm A-1
Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45- Noon, adults only
Format: General Study
mcgeorge's life group
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Greg and Sharon McGeorge have been married for 34 years. They have five children and two grandchildren. They enjoy doing yard work together.
Leaders: Greg and Sharon McGeorge Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 111 Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45 - Noon, adults only Format: Sermon based study. |
redmer's life group
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Gil and Terrie are high school/youth group sweethearts who have been married 39 years. They have 3 adult children and 7 beautiful grandchildren. They enjoy working on their small farm, making maple syrup, gardening, and anytime spent with the grandkids. Gil enjoys golf, building, and watching sports, while Terrie enjoys flowers, her goats, and creating building projects for Gil.
Leaders: Gil and Terrie Redmer Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 102 Starts: September 26th Ends: December 5th Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45- Noon, adults only Format: Video followed by group discussion |
fila/Penfold life group
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Leaders: John Penfold & Ron Fila
Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 110
Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45-Noon, adults only
Format: Topical Study
Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 110
Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45-Noon, adults only
Format: Topical Study
CLASS style life groups
identity class
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The purpose of the class is to give Christians an understanding of our current culture, how God views the subject of identity or self, and how to have a positive impact for Jesus.
Leaders: Pastor Bob Cook Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 101 Starts: September 19th Ends: October 24th Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45 - Noon, adults only Format: Teaching with group discussion |
FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
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Planning for the future is hard when you’re still paying for the past! Listen—there’s a better way! Join the Financial Peace University class, and we’ll learn how to beat debt and make a plan for the future together!
Leaders: Don and Martha Rhudy Location: Walloon Lake campus, Discipleship House, Room A-2 Starts: September 19 Ends: November 21 Meeting: Sunday 10:45-Noon |
duran's young adult life group
(This class is designed for young adults ages 18-24 that are in the college and career stage of life)
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Phil and Ann Duran have lived in Norther Michigan all our lives and met at the Community College; have been happily married for 32 years and committed our marriage/lives to the Lord. Our youngest of six children is a senior in high school. Phil is a licensed contractor/developer and Ann homeschooled for 26years, plus worked at the hospital part time. We are blessed to meet with the young adults each week; they remind us we are getting older (without actually telling us) and we are here to run our race well.
Leaders: Phil and Ann Duran Location: Walloon Lake campus, Discipleship House, Rm B-1 Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45-Noon |
theriault's life group
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Paul and Debbie have been married for 51years; have a heart for doing relationships God's way with focus on marriage and families. They are looking forward to singles, couples and anyone wanting to know more and apply God's truth in their relationships.
Leaders: Paul and Debbie Theriault Location: Walloon Lake Community Church, Room 107 Starts: October 3rd Ends: December 5th Meeting: Every Sunday 10:45-Noon, adults only Format: Video followed by group discussion |
sando/miller life group
Nancy has been attending WLCC for over 30 years and has co-led Tuesday morning Bible Study for a number of those years. She enjoys meeting ladies who want to study the Bible using a variety of workbook lessons whether in person or on zoom classes. Currently she is facilitating the zoom classes which meet on Tuesday's at 9:30am.
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Susan was raised in AZ and moved to northern Michigan in 1997. She began facilitating Bible Study discussion groups while in college, and enjoys helping people discover for themselves what the Bible says. She also serves with the worship music teams, and has a heart for the children and ministry of Compassion Int’l. Susan works as an ICU nurse, and in her spare time enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, and hanging out at home with her kitty and a good book
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