Stop by the Life Group wall in the foyer to select and connect with a CM Church Life Group!
Take a look at our current Life Groups below:
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS:
FORGED FAMILIES
Leaders: Rob & Lora Henson
Who is our group for? Families with young children (infant-teen kids)
About our group: Our group is a place where families build relationships & friendships. We love to hang out, eat, and let the kids play. We believe that while we are doing life together, as iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend!
FAMILY GATHERINGS
Leaders: Murlin & Jill Bettinger
Who is our group for? Families or individuals who enjoy hanging out in a laid back, family atmosphere. Several of our families have teens & older kids.
About our group: We love gathering in backyards, etc. and grilling out. Eating & conversation is usually at the center of our get-togethers!
YOUNG ADULTS
Leaders: Isaac & Shelby Franklin
Who is our group for? Young adults, single or married, ages 18-30
About our group: We will provide a place where the young adults from CM Church can fellowship, make new friends & feel welcome.
COFFEE & CONVO WITH MEL
Leader: Melanie Bertoglio
Who is our group for? Youth age girls & adult women
About our group: This is a group for women & youth age girls who love coffee or smoothies & laughter! Nothing heavy, just light-hearted fun as we meet at area coffee shops to spend time together
CASA BELLA TACO TUESDAYS
Leaders: Mike & Michelle Burns
Who is our group for? Families
About our group: We are a group of adults who love Mexican food & fellowship. We meet on select Tuesdays at Casa Bella Restaurant in Springfield to enjoy good company & our favorite food!
MEN’S BREAKFASTS
Leader: Murlin Bettinger
Who is our group for? Men of all ages
About our group: We will meet at a restaurant once a month on a Saturday morning for fellowship & a hearty breakfast.
STUDY GROUPS:
BIBLE STUDY WITH
PASTOR ASHLEY
Leader: Ashley Ellison
Who is our group for? Adult men 30+
About our group: We will have an early morning prayer & Bible study. We will study & visit together on Tuesdays, and read Scripture throughout the week, and have accountability & growth together in the LORD!
MONDAY NIGHT
BIBLE STUDY
Leaders: Millie Daniel
Who is our group for? Women of any age
About our group: We meet on Monday nights for a time of worship, prayer over prayer requests, and a Bible study. This is a time for spiritual growth, accountability & support for each other.
FIRST SUNDAY NIGHT PRAYER
Leader: Millie Daniel
Who is our group for? Men & Women
About our group: We meet once a month to pray for leadership, events in our church, the body of Christ & the nation. As the body of Christ, we pray out the will of God, based on HIS Word to progress His Kingdom & hold back the enemy.
ACTIVITIES / INTEREST GROUPS:
YOUNG ADULTS VOLLEYBALL
Leader: Rachel Warren
Who is our group for? Young adults/ single or married
About our group: We will meet monthly for volleyball & fellowship. This group will be a place where young adults can hang out together & create relationships in a Christian, Godly atmosphere.
GAMES WITH THE GIRLS
Leaders: Carol Duckworth
Who is our group for? Women 50 & up
About our group: Expect a FUN night out for women only! Plan on snacks, card games & lots of laughter!
MEN’S BASKETBALL CLUB
Leader: Chatman Laxton
Who is our group for? High School boys & men
About our group: We will meet at the church gym to play basketball. Our group will be a Christ-centered way to bring men together through basketball.
CHRISTIAN MOVIE NIGHT
(one time event)
Leaders: Ron & Laurie Joecks/Mike & Debbie Sullivan
Next movie: “The 1916 Project”, which is a documentary exposing the secular agenda surrounding abortion.
Date of event: TBA
Who is our group for? Adult men & women
About our group: We love to gather and watch Christian movies & documentaries.
TRIP TO APPLE BUTTER
MAKIN’ DAYS
(one time event)
Leader: Melanie Bertoglio
Who is our group for? Women of all ages
About our group:On Saturday, October 12,We’ll meet at the church @9a.m. and go to Apple Butter Makin’ Days on the square in Mt. Vernon for a day filled with fun, food, fellowship & shopping!
BILL FEDERER “SPEAK UP OR LOSE YOUR FREEDOM
(one time event)
Event Info: Tuesday, Sept. 5 @7:00 p.m. at Christian Ministries Church
Who is this event for? Everyone! However, we will not have childcare available.
About the event:Bill Federer will be discussing his new book, “Silence Equals Consent.” His message to believers is to SPEAK UP OR LOSE YOUR FREEDOM!
Stop by the Life Group wall in the foyer to select and connect with a CM Church Life Group!
