What is a Small Group?
Simply put, it is a group of individuals who get together on a
regular basis for a specific reason. Small groups can be topicbased, activity-based, and even social in nature. Small groups
bring together people from all walks of life who share common
interests or goals. Using these common interests, we are more
able to mesh as a group. Groups are arranged into semesters
to make it easier to get involved.
Why should I get involved?
I Corinthians 12:12 says, “Just as a body, though one, has many
parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.”
As a church, God has created us to be interconnected. As our
church continues to grow, it becomes increasingly difficult to
connect with one another. Our facility and our busy lives no
longer allow for all-church functions. Small Groups fill that need
by allowing everyone who calls Pendleton First home to connect
with one another and grow together in Christ.
How do I sign up?
Signing up for a Small Group is quick, easy, and simple. You
can sign up by filling out the Registration Card or by visiting
our website— pendletonfirst.com/groups—and filling out a
quick web form. Your group Facilitator will then contact you
with the meeting place and more information.
Kids?
Groups marked “bring your kids” means that the group will
involve your kids. For All other groups you will need to
find child care.
I Want More Information!
E-mail: [email protected] or talk to our
Small Groups Coordinators, Mike & Becky Derrickson.
A letter from our Pastors
Dear Church Family,
As we continue to grow together,
the need and desire for
fellowship, discipleship, and a
sense of belonging becomes of
upmost importance to all of us.
I cannot imagine a more effective
way to accomplish this than
through small groups. Over the past year, small groups have proven
to be a tool that God has used, and continues to use, to bring people
closer together, to provide fun and fellowship, to teach and to
disciple, and to provide safe places to grow and to learn together.
As we walk through each day of our increasingly busy lives, small
groups provides us a way to stay connected as a church family so we
can continue to grow together.
I want to encourage us all to take full advantage of small groups.
Don’t wait - sign up today!
We love you all!
Pastor Phil and Maria
How to Sign up!
Step 1-Select Your Group(s).
Step 2-Fill out the Registration Card and place it
in the offering or register at pendletonfirst.com/groups.
Step 3-Your group facilitator will contact you with more
details, within the next few weeks.
Step 4– Attend Your Group(s).
Group Coordinators
Thank you for taking the time to look through the
Groups booklet! In it you'll find a variety of interesting
and engaging Groups for you to choose from. Whether
you're searching for a deeper understanding of God's
Word, or looking to meet new friends there's a
Group for you!
As our church continues to grow, we firmly believe that Groups are going to be the
glue that holds us together as a family. If you come from a large family, this is
something you're already familiar with. There are certain family members you spend
more time with because you have more in common - it's human nature.
So, through the efforts of Groups, our hope is that you'll find more people in our
church that you have more in common with - and in doing so you'll grow together in
Christ as you grow closer as friends.
If you have any questions or aren't sure which group is right for you, don't hesitate to
stop either of us or to send us an e-mail at [email protected]
We look forward to growing together with you!
Your Group Coordinators,
Mike & Becky Derrickson
Faithful, Abundant & True
Join the Fresh Brewed Life Group!
We are everyday women partnering
with Christ, to bring fresh brewed
hope & peace to our everyday lives.
New connections, laughter, tears,
inspiration, prayer, recipes, and
beauty, with a video and Bible
Studies, are all part of our 'Brew' with the women at
Pendleton First! Renewing our minds with new thoughts is
crucial! New thoughts come from new perspectives.
We can’t always fix our circumstances, but we
can fix our minds on God.
Bring a Friend and Join us to and see what new perspective
God has ‘in mind’ for you!
Embark on a journey of discovery in God’s
Word! We will be encouraging and
growing together as we discover some of
God’s principles and characteristics, and
learn how to apply them in our daily lives.
We’ll be studying through the DVD series
“Faithful, Abundant & True” by Kay Arthur,
Priscilla Shirer & Beth Moore - which some
of you may remember from Women’s
Retreat. We’ll take our time going through it as we discover the
incredible depth of God’s Word.
For Women
Fresh Brewed Life Group
For Women
Meeting: Every Monday
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: In the Coffee Room
Facilitator: Robbin Coleman
Group Meets Year-Round
Hearts connects women
together to serve the church and
our missionaries. Share your
compassion and caring nature
while you connect with others to
make a difference. We’ll work together, pray together, serve
together, and grow together.
Our desire is to further missions work and giving in our church
and to serve in any way we can.
Meeting: First Thursday of each Month
Time: Noon - 2:00 pm
Location: In the Multi-Purpose Room
Facilitator: Lita Townsend
Group Meets Year-Round
For Women
Hearts
Meeting: Wednesday Evenings
First Meeting: February 19th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: At the church
Facilitator: Shelly Zander
Bunco
It’s always great to take a night out with
other ladies! Do you need an excuse for an
evening away from the kids?
Bunco is a super fun game! Ladies, you won’t
want to miss this group! Come ready to
laugh, to make new friends, and prepare
yourself for a little healthy competition!
Bring a snack or a dish to share. We’ll enjoy some delicious treats
and get to know each other better as we play.
There are always great prizes!
Bring a friend and Be ready to
shout “BUNCO!”
Meeting: 3rd Friday of the Month
First Meeting: Feb 15th
Location: In a Home
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators: Becky Derrickson &
Cindy Caldwell
Book Club
For Women
Friday Quilters
If you enjoy sewing and quilting and would like to
work together with other ladies who enjoy the
same things, sign up for Friday Morning Quilters.
A short devotion each week will be shared on a
different woman in the Bible, and then we’ll get to
work. If you are new to quilting Karol will be
teaching a beginners class.
If you love to read and would like to get
together with other ladies and discuss what
you’ve read, this is your group! We’ll read
Christian fiction books, and then talk about
them when we’re done!
Participants will need to read “Deadline” by
Randy Alcorn before our first meeting on
February 26th, as we’ll be discussing the book that day. We’ll
choose a new book that night, and then meet again the next
month.
Meeting: Every Friday Morning
First Meeting: February 22nd
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Thimbles and Moore
Facilitator: Karol Armstrong and Kathy Tennent
Zumba & Girl Time
Cycling Group
If you want to get some exercise, take in some
Meeting: dates depending on weather
sign up Pam will contact you
Facilitator: Pam Weston
Unglued
Are you struggling through a chaotic time in life, and in
need of some sound, Biblical advice on how to deal
with it? You’re not along in your struggles! This study
is a light-hearted but powerful tool to help you to make
“imperfect progress.” We won’t seek instant change or
quick fixes, we’ll seek progress...progress that will last
long after the last page is turned. Instead of allowing
your emotions to work against you, understand that
they can work FOR you. Face the trials of life without
becoming “unglued.”
Book cost-$10
a
For Women
amazing scenery, and enjoy a good meal with
some great company, this group is for you. We
will be taking various scenic cycling outings to
locations in our area. All rides will be suitable for
any beginner cyclist. Attend all the rides, or just
the ones that work for your schedule! We'll have
short prayer and devotional before each ride, as
well as a shared meal or snack.
For Women
Young Women
Want to stay in shape and get to know other
young women? We’ll meet at 5:30 PM at
the RAC, and then rendezvous back to a
home for a girl’s night. After we burn off
some calories, we’ll hang out and have fun.
No kids allowed - Mom needs a break!
Whether you’re just looking to get to know
other young women in the church,
or somewhere to bring Your girl friends,
Zumba & Girl Time would be a great fit.
If you do not have a RAC membership,
you can just join us for Girl Time
Meeting: Every Tuesday
First Meeting: February 19th
Time: 5:30 pm Zumba 7:00pm Girl Time
Location: In a Home Facilitator: Haley Pullen
Meeting: Fourth Tuesday of Each Month
First Meeting: February 26th
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: In a Home
Facilitator: Cyndy Caldwell
Meeting: Tuesday Evenings
First Meeting: Feb 19th
Location: At the Church
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators: Robbin Coleman
Early Risers
For Men
Group Meets Year-Round
Guys’ Night Out
For Men
If you’re like us, you don’t like to see any
hours of daylight go to waste! Join us for a
great time of fellowship and prayer. We’ll talk
about everything under the sun and how it
relates to our journey with Christ.
We want to grow in the love of our Lord and to get closer to one
another as men. The coffee will be hot, the conversation will be
lively, and there’ll still be plenty of daylight for you to make the
most of.
Meeting: One Friday Each Month
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Varies
Facilitator: Scott Hardcastle
Meeting: Every Friday
Time: 5:30am - 7:30 am
Location: At the Church
Facilitators: Bill Connerly &
Wes Duchek
20-Somethings
College Age
Meeting: First & Third Tuesday of Each Month
First Meeting: February 19th
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Location: At the Church
Facilitators: Jeremy Keene & Kevin Coleman
For Men
Honor Bound
As men, reaching out to other men for
encouragement and accountability
doesn’t come easy. But it is clear in
scripture that this is exactly what we’re called to do. Proverbs
27:17 tells us that “As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the
countenance of his friend. “
We’ll meet together to pray, connect, worship & dive into God’s
word together - as men.
Sometimes you just need to get out of the
house and hang out with other guys. Not to
go to a meeting or to some function that
requires you to DO anything. Just a night to
have fun and goof off with other men.
Join us one Friday a month as we hang out, eat pizza, and play
games. Don’t let the women have ALL the fun - let’s show ‘em how
it’s done! Food and Beverages provided. It couldn’t get any better!
If you’re done with your youth group years,
but haven’t celebrated your 30th birthday
yet, this is the group for you.
We’ll meet to hang out, have fun, eat
snacks, and grow together in our walk with
the Lord.
This isn’t a Bible Study, but we’ll discuss the Bible and principles
of Christian living as we grow together as friends. You’ll get to
know other people your age and realize that you’re all in this
together.
Meeting: Wednesday Evening
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: At the Church
Facilitators: Mike & Becky Derrickson
Group Meets Year-Round
As a parent, your head and heart are
probably full of questions. We’ve all been there. Questions of all
kinds. Like “Why does my child do THAT?” or “Why does my teen
hate me?” Or maybe, “Am I the only parent who is dealing with
this kind of behavior?”
Let’s be real...none of us are experts. We’ll join together for
support and conversations on raising children. We’ll share
experiences & helpful tips that have worked. We’ll offer help,
comfort, prayer...and pie.
For Anyone
Parenting & Pie
Support Group
Meeting: Every Other Friday
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: Shari’s Restaurant
Facilitator: April Armstrong &
Pastor Kyle Chalko
You’ve spent plenty of years raising your
kids. Maybe yours have all moved out, or
maybe you’re quickly approaching that day? As parents, we
make plenty of sacrifices. Too often, however, the biggest
sacrifice we make is our social life.
Now it’s “Our Time.” Join us as we experience great times
together with other adults in our church family. We meet once a
month to socialize with great food and great company!!
Meeting: March 16th and other
selected dates
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Varies
Facilitator: Neil & Sherri Brown
For Empty Nesters
Empty Nester’s
& Wanna-be’s
More information
www.pendletonfirst.com/groups
[email protected]