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  1. Adults
  2. Body Life
  3. Building & Grounds
  4. Children's Ministries
  5. Finance
  6. Library
  7. Missions
  8. Music Ministries
  9. Youth Ministries
Many opportunities are available to join in and help your church. The following is a wide variety of ministries at Center Grove Church. They are always looking for new volunteers or participants. Contact the church office to get connected with the specific coordinator. Some emails are listed.




ADULT MINISTRIES - Sally Earl
The Book Club - Susan Bucko
SusanBucko@aol.com
Meets the first Monday at 7 p.m. of each month to read and discuss a book.
Home Groups - Ellie Williams
ellie.williams@insightbb.com
Small groups who meet regularly at each other's homes for fellowship, Bible study, and topical discussions.
L.I.F.E. Groups - Sally Earl
sally@centergrovechurch.org
"Life Instructions for Eternity" - Sunday morning adult classes on a variety of topics including Bible study, discipleship, and living the Christian life.
Men’s Prayer Groups
Meeting various times throughout the week for prayer, Bible study, and discussion of men’s issues.
Lunch Bunch - Della Criswell
Dellarosec@netscape.com
This group goes to lunch at a local restaurant the 3rd Sunday of the month. If you don’t like to eat alone, you’re welcome to join them.
Family Retreat @ Camp Pyoca
Fun, food, and fellowship for everyone at Camp Pyoca from Friday evening through Sunday lunch. Takes place in April.
Prayer Time
Meets on Wednesday evenings at 6:45 to pray for prayer needs and requests. Requests can be sent via e-mail to the church.
Precept Bible Study - Sally Earl
Structured Bible study. Meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 9 a.m. and Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m.
Women's Christian Fellowship - Lori Smelser
lori.smelser@att.net
Provides an opportunity for all women of the church to join together for spiritual growth, sharing of interests and strengths, and for serving the congregation and community. Meets 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
ALPHA - Vicki Craig, Marge Slauter
The Alpha course is a fifteen session practical introduction to the Christian faith. It addresses foundational questions while providing guests with an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Meets early spring and fall for 10 weeks from 6 to 8 p.m. Dinner included.
Women's Luncheon - Patty Dunham
Meets twice a year for fellowship and includes a variety of food, inspirational speakers, and entertainment.
Women's Prayer Group - Vicki Craig
Meets on Saturday mornings at 8:30 a.m. to pray for one another and for congregational needs.
Women's Weekend - Kimberly Cooley
kmcooley@insightbb.com
Annual fall weekend for women providing learning, recreation, and fun in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
BODY LIFE - Jean Swalve
dswalve@insightbb.com
Coordinates fellowship time between services each Sunday. Also plans and coordinates events involving the whole church.
BUILDING & GROUNDS - Elder Cary Slauter
FINANCE MINISTRY- Bob Park.
kdprmp@insightbb.com
LIBRARY - Susan Bucko
SusanBucko@aol.com
MISSIONS - Mark Slauter
msslauter@prodigy.net
Red Carpet Team - Brad Powell
powellbsak@sbcglobal.net
CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES - Laura Helvie
cme@centergrovechurch.org
Nursery-Infant/Toddler
Care for newborns through 18 months at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 and care for toddlers through 3 years old at 9:45 and 11:00 on Sunday mornings. We offer a safe and clean environment where the children are cared for and loved.
Labor of Love
A ministry for expectant moms and their families; we pair each mom-to-be with another mom for prayer and emotional support during pregnancy.
Son Seeker Sunday School
During our 9:45 Sunday school hour; children ages 3 years old to 4th grade are invited to participate in their age appropriate class which includes a Bible story, singing, games and other creative hands-on activities.
Connecting Kids to God…
A 2nd grade class offered for 4 weeks in the spring. This ministry explores the important areas in a worship service, such as communion, praise, tithes and how to study the bible.
Kids Worship
During the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, kids ages 3 years old thru 2nd grade participate in a high energy worship service.
BEYOND SUNDAY MORNING
Fall of 2008, a new and exciting mid week program called AWANA begins. This biblically based ministry teaches kids how to understand, apply and memorize scripture through action packed activities.
Young @ Heart Ministry
Invites kids Kindergarten through 4th grade to join adult volunteers at the Hearth Residential Center Takes place the third Wednesday of the month from 4-5p.m.
Kids Blast
A high energy event in February. Kids Kindergarten thrue 4th grade have fun with Bible lessons, science experiments, games, crafts, dramas and food.
Vacation Bible School
An absolute can’t miss event for kids ages 3 years old to 4th grade in June. A fun-filled week for kids, parents, leaders and volunteers.
Fall Festival - October 31
All church and community event takes place in the front lawn from 6-8 p.m. A great alternative to trick-or-treat.
Preschool - Mary Crocker
mkcrocker@sbcglobal.net
Two’s class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. Three year olds meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:15 to 11:00 a.m. Preschool (ages 4 and 5) meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-11:30 a.m.
MUSIC MINISTRIES - Scott Kane
scott@centergrovechurch.org

Worship Band - Scott Kane
Meets Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. and leads congregational singing at Sunday worship services.
Worship Choir - Scott Kane
Singing, prayer, and fellowship for high school through adults. We sing at Sunday worship services. Meets Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m.
JuBellation Ringers - Handbell Choir - Sarah Stoel
all@stoelfam.com
Handbell ringing, fun, music, and fellowship for all adults. Plays occasionally at Sunday worship services. Rehearsal at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday in the choir room.
Sound System - Wayne Koons
palomino5244@sbcglobal.net
Video Team - Wayne Koons
palomino5244@sbcglobal.net
Provides hymn words and video enhancement for worship.
YOUTH MINISTRIES - John Hagmann
johnh@centergrovechurch.org
56ers & Jr. High (5-8 grades)
Meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. for dinner, games and Bible study.
Senior High (9-12 grades)
Meets Sundays from 6 - 8 p.m. at church for games and Bible discussion in the Southern Cross (upstairs).
Homefront - College Group
Meets periodically at homes when students are in town during breaks.