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Northwest Church 5415 North West Avenue Fresno, CA 93711 559.435.2200 www.nwc.org Email us at: smallgroups@nwc.org
New Quarterly Small Groups Are Forming! #30 MIXED
A Note from Pastor Will I encourage you to join a small group this quarter which begins the week of Sunday, September 9, 2012. Why? I believe that Small Groups are THE on-ramp for newcomers and members alike to grow, to connect with others, and to find their home here at Northwest Church. I believe that spiritual growth flows from a commitment to God and the Bible as well as a commitment to significant Christian relationships. To help develop these relationships, we’re focusing on Small Groups where people study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. Small groups provide a place for celebration in good times, and support and prayerful concern when life gets hard.
42They
Kevin & Machael Smith Mixed Book of Revelation Friday @ 7:00PM Area of town 93722
Maximum Enrollment: 13 Space Available: 2
#31 MIXED—Grief Share
devoted
Friday @ 7:00PM
Kevin & Machael and their three children moved from Oakhurst to Fresno. Kevin teaches management courses at Fresno State University and Machael is a consultant for several Central Valley organizations working with the homeless. They enjoy hiking and fishing. This group takes turns providing dinner, then discusses the sermon notes from Sunday before proceeding into their study of Revelation.
Monday @ 6:30PM
This weekly seminar and support group is conducted for people grieving the loss of someone close.
themselves to the I believe it’s God’s desire that every member of our church is involved in the Small Group experience.
Pastor Will
and to the
Join a small group on Sundays, August 19 & 26 or September 2, 2012
Maggie Ratliff Mixed—Grief Share Monday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Northwest Support Ministry Space Is Available!
fellowship, to the
#32 MIXED—Divorce Care breaking of bread
Monday @ 6:30PM
This weekly support group and seminar is conducted by people who understand what adults experience when they go through a divorce.
and to
Quarterly System Most small groups now run on an 8-10 week quarterly system in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, and take the Summer off!
prayer...44All the believers were
Easy On and Off Ramps You’ll have three Sundays to sign-up for a group that is not yet full. You can sign up and attend a group during the first three weeks to decide if it’s a good fit for you. If it’s not, you can look for another group.
How Do I Sign Up? Either: 1) Go to the West Courtyard between services on Sundays, August 19 & 26 or September 2, and CHOOSE YOUR GROUP by filling out and turning in the registration card, OR… 2) Sign up online August 20-25 or August 27September 1. Then, the leader of the group will get in touch with you.
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apostles' teaching
Barbara Parker Mixed—Divorce Care Monday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
together and had
common.”
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Space Is Available!
#33 MIXED—Weekly Prayer Monday @ 12 noon #34 MIXED—Monthly Prayer First Saturday @ 8:00AM
everything in
Acts 2:42,44
Northwest Support Ministry
Barbara Parker Mixed—Prayer Groups Monday @ 12 noon or First Saturday @ 8:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
There are two great ways for you to join us for corporate prayer for Northwest. #33—This group meets every Monday at 12 noon to pray for Northwest’s church family, city, state, nation, and world, as well as praying over that week’s prayer requests. #34—Meeting the first Saturday of each month, this group focuses on praying for Northwest’s various church leaders and ministries—by name. Barbara, a retired nurse, is a prayer warrior with a heart to pray for others.
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Space Is Available!
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Special Interest
SermonSermon-Based
Small Groups— — OPEN
#26 WOMEN
Second Thursday @ 11:00AM
#1
JoAnn was the assistant to the Chief Public Health Dental Officer on the Island of Guam and is currently a volunteer Chaplain’s Aid for Children’s Hospital Central California. This small group for widows offers a way to connect with each other in a safe environment while enjoying fellowship through social outings. JoAnn Miller Women—Widows Friendly Connections 2nd Thursday @ 11:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Maximum Enrollment: 25 Space Available: 1
#27 WOMEN
CELEBRATE RECOVERY WOMEN Thursday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
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This Broadcast Praise Singers group meets the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday of each month to visit retirement, assisted living and senior citizen facilities where they sing old church hymns and broadcast seed. Everyone sings along and enjoys the inspirational lyrics and melodies of these beautiful old hymns. Children are welcomed as seniors love them. The leader, David Wolrath, has been part of our music team at Northwest since 1981. Maximum Enrollment: 10 Space Available: 5
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
SINGLES
Sunday @ 9:30AM
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 3
#3
MEN
Friday @ 6:00AM
Bill retired from the dental profession and enjoys NASCAR racing and the LA Lakers. His unique sermon-based men's group benefits from additional in-depth homework each week. If you join this group, expect to be held accountable… because you matter. Bill Watters Men—Sermon-Based Friday @ 6:00AM Area of town: 93711
#29 MIXED—Broadcast Praise Singers Sunday @ 2:30PM—1st, 3rd & 5th
David Wolrath Broadcast Praise Singers Mixed—1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday @ 2:30PM Area of town: Various
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Space Available: 16
Doris Olson Singles - Sermon-Based Sunday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
Friday @ 9:30AM
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 2
Wednesday @ 7:00PM
Doris has attended Northwest Church for 15 years and has sung in our choir for 6 years. Our Singles Sermon-Based group studies the sermon from the previous Sunday and enjoys sharing what we learned and any personal concerns and needs. We meet on Sunday mornings.
This group called “Mending Hearts” is a place where young mothers, retired ladies and anyone in between become close friends and provide prayer support for one another. Child care is available upon request. Kathleen is a retired elementary school teacher who has been part of our Northwest Spirit Choir since 1996. They will be studying Live Relationally by Heitzig & Rose. Book cost is $8.00. Kathleen Stevens-Galpin Women—Live Relationally by Heitzig & Rose Friday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
MARRIED
Patrick & Valerie have been married for twenty years and very involved in Children's and Adult Ministry during that time. They have four children at home ages 10-18. Patrick is a Pastor on staff at Northwest working with Celebrate Recovery, Small Groups, Missions and Volunteers (Serving Team). Valerie is a teacher with Clovis Unified working with Teen Parents. Justin & Tahiea Fortmeyer will be co-leading the group. This group is primarily for families with school-age children.
#2
Celebrate Recovery - Learn to identify and share what’s really going on in your life – the stresses, insecurities, struggles, and hurts. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family – there’s something for everyone! Large Group 6:30PM: Worship through music, followed by a testimony or message. Small Group 7:30PM: Gender-specific and confidential, guidelines encourage productive and meaningful sharing. First-time visitors meet in G101. Women’s Small Groups: Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups; Codependency; Codependency & Abuse; Codependency & Anger; Food Issues; Substance Abuse. (For Men’s groups, see #8.)
#28 WOMEN
Patrick & Valerie Vance Married—Sermon-Based Wednesday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Small Groups— — OPEN
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 1
#4
Richard & Li Mann Married - Sermon-Based Sunday @ 6:30PM Area of town: 93711
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MARRIED
Sunday @ 6:30PM
Richard and Li have been married 20 years and are both transplants: Richard from Southern California and Li from China. They both work in education. Richard enjoys history, philatelics (stamp collecting), and working around the house, while Li volunteers with the Fresno Philatelic Society. They have two children in the 9th and 11th grades. This group shares a simple meal each week and strives to connect with God and their families. Maximum Enrollment: 6 Space Available: 2
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
SermonSermon-Based #5
Small Groups— — OPEN
MARRIED
Monday @ 6:45PM
#22 WOMEN
Ryan and Grace Ann have been married since 1992 and have two sons in high school. Ryan is a contractor who enjoys golf and is our Northwest Church men’s small group facilitator trainer for Celebrate Recovery. Grace Ann is a stay-at-home mom who loves to cook. This group is made up of families with school-aged children. Ryan & Grace Ann McKinney Married—Sermon-Based Monday @ 6:45PM Area of town: 93722
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 2
#6
MIXED
Debbie Lindeman Women—Shut-In Visitation Tuesday @ 9:00AM Bi-Weekly Area of town: Various
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 1
Maximum Enrollment: 18 Space Available: 9
#23 WOMEN
Thursday @ 7:00PM
Tuesday @ 10:30AM
Marilyn has attended Northwest since 2007. She is a widow with grown children, grandchildren and a toy poodle. Marilyn is a retired school teacher who loves art, music, entertaining and traveling. She also teaches art to children in her home. There is a $20.00 book fee for this Beth Moore study of James.
This group of retired friends has been meeting together for many years. They don’t take themselves too seriously but they have a great time each week caring for each other, spending time in God’s Word, and praying together.
Gerry & Bettie Hayes Mixed—Sermon-Based Thursday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Tuesday @ 9:00AM—Bi-Weekly
This unique group is for any woman with the gift of visiting shut-ins who have asked for someone to come by their home or facility. Please consider joining this group if you want to bless other women who need attention and care. This group meets bi-weekly.
Marilyn Lambert Women James by Beth Moore Tuesday @ 10:30AM Area of town: 93711
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 1
#24 WOMEN
Monica Nolasco Women Professional Women Wednesday @ 6:00PM Area of town: 93704
Wednesday @ 6:00PM
Since 2009 Monica has been serving with small groups at Northwest Chruch. Her other ministries include serving with State Center Community College District and monthly with 9 to 5 for Christ. In addition to an inspiring discussion, this group also offers fellowship and prayer. Ed Silvoso’s book Transformation offers “five pivotal paradigms that will transform you, your family, school, business and nation.” This group is for working women serving in any field. There is a small book fee. Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 3
#25 WOMEN—Single Moms
Wednesday @ 6:30PM
The study New Start for Single Moms was designed by Diane Strack, who desires to see every single mom move forward into a secure future for herself. Shelley is a single mom of 3 boys, and currently attends Liberty University Online, pursuing a BS in Religion—while also working part-time—with a desire to see single mothers thrive and succeed as she has by surrendering it all to God. There is a small book fee. Shelley Stefano Women—Single Moms Wednesday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
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Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 10 Space Available: 9
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Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Special Interest
Small Groups— — OPEN
Special Interest
Women of Worth
#7
God’s love. This group is being led by Jackie Moran who is filling in for Denise Baronian, who will be back next year. We learn a lesson and then 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00PM.
#19 WOMEN
Ryan Mejia Mixed—College & Career Sunday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Maximum Enrollment: 15 Space Available: 6
#20 WOMEN
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Men Thursday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 4
#21 WOMEN
Annette McCauley Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
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Maximum Enrollment: 12 Space Available: 2
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Thursday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
MEN
Friday @ 6:00AM
This Friday morning small group is made up of men with a recovery background who hold each other accountable. Mark has been at Northwest Church since 1996. One of his main focuses is raising healthy kids. Mark also enjoys camping.
Mark Ringer Men—Book of Romans Friday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Annette McCauley is a wife of 40 years, a mother of 2 adult children, and soon a grandmother of one. She has enjoyed working as an office manager since 1986 for Catron Contracting. Annette has facilitated several small group studies such as WOW Bible study, led one-on-one Timothy studies, co-led Discovery Classes. She has been an AWANA leader and part of the Northwest Church Choir. This is a biweekly group.
MEN
Celebrate Recovery - Learn to identify and share what’s really going on in your life – the stresses, insecurities, struggles, and hurts. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family – there’s something for everyone! Large Group 6:30PM: Worship through music, followed by a testimony or message. Small Group 7:30PM: Gender-specific and confidential, guidelines encourage productive and meaningful sharing. First-time visitors meet in G101. Men’s Small Groups: Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups; Codependency; Purity; Substance Abuse. (For Women’s groups, see #27.)
#9
Cheryl has been at Northwest Church since 1985. She is an educator in a transitional middle school with Central Unified and an empty nester. This is a bi-weekly group.
Cheryl Fowlkes Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Sunday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
#8
Jackie works here at Northwest Church as the Serving Team Assistant, and volunteers in the junior high group. She is looking forward to a wonderful quarter growing closer to one another and the Lord—studying the Bible together with friends in a relaxed setting filled with great conversation. This is a bi-weekly group. Jackie Moran Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
COLLEGE & CAREER
At College & Career we’ll seek God through reading the Bible, conversation and worship as we discover God’s exciting purpose for our lives. We’ll meet in a large group for worship and teaching, then break into small groups for discussion. Ryan is studying at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. He loves to read the Bible and ask hard questions.
Our group of Women will be doing a Bible study to help you experience
break into small groups to discuss homework, pray and share. We meet the
Small Groups— — OPEN
Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 2
#10 WOMEN
Sunday @ 9:30AM
This group for all ages meets during the 9:30 hour on Sunday morning and is studying the book of James. The purpose of this group is to know God better and trust Him completely. Sharon has taught many women’s classes since coming to Northwest in 1997. She is the grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren and loves the ocean. Sharon Soghmonian Women The Book of James Sunday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Space Available: 3
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Small Groups— — OPEN
The Huddle
#11 MEN—The Huddle
Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
#15 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
The Huddle is currently studying the book of Proverbs. In today’s world, seeking Godly wisdom couldn’t be any more valuable. This study is designed to encourage men to live lives on purpose, lives that are marked by wisdom rather than foolishness. Join us on Thursday mornings for coffee and donuts to hear Pastor Will teach on a section of Proverbs with small group discussion to follow. Either join this new attendees class, or sign up for a specific class...numbers #12-18.
The Huddle
Special Interest
Space Is Available!
The Huddle
#13 MEN
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 3
The Huddle
#14 MEN
Ed Dunkel Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
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Tom Marsella Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 2
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 2
#17 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Mike and his wife Lydia and their 3 children have been at Northwest Chruch since 2001. They enjoy family-time camping, fishing, & any kind of water sports.
Michael Ting Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Ed has been at Northwest since 1978, is a retired civil engineer, and owns two local assisted living facilities in Sanger—Grace Gardens and Grace Meadows. Ed enjoys 4-wheeling in the desert.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Tom has been at Northwest since 1970 and is a registered investment advisor. He is a veteran and is currently active in the Senior Track & Field Olympics. Tom enjoys baseball and playing with his grandchildren.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Doug is a self-employed civil engineer who has been at Northwest since 1976. He is a certified debt counselor and a Viet Nam veteran who loves all sports— especially March Madness!
Doug Cusumano Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
The Huddle
Maximum Enrollment: 6 Space Available: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 2
#16 MEN
The Huddle
Joe Anderton Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Gerry Hayes Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Joe has been attending Northwest since 1997 and enjoys target practice, bike rides and activities with his family. He has a construction and law enforcement background.
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 3
#18 MEN The Huddle
The Huddle
#12 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Gerry has been at Northwest Church since 1998 and is supposed to be retired. This San Francisco Giants fan was formerly in the bathroom refinishing business and currently works for Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Jim has been at Northwest since 1992 and recently retired from the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary where he taught “Practical Theology.” Jim is currently in charge of our Northwest Leadership Institute.
Jim Westgate Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 13 Space Available: 1
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New Quarterly Small Groups Are Forming! #30 MIXED
A Note from Pastor Will I encourage you to join a small group this quarter which begins the week of Sunday, September 9, 2012. Why? I believe that Small Groups are THE on-ramp for newcomers and members alike to grow, to connect with others, and to find their home here at Northwest Church. I believe that spiritual growth flows from a commitment to God and the Bible as well as a commitment to significant Christian relationships. To help develop these relationships, we’re focusing on Small Groups where people study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. Small groups provide a place for celebration in good times, and support and prayerful concern when life gets hard.
42They
Kevin & Machael Smith Mixed Book of Revelation Friday @ 7:00PM Area of town 93722
Maximum Enrollment: 13 Space Available: 2
#31 MIXED—Grief Share
devoted
Friday @ 7:00PM
Kevin & Machael and their three children moved from Oakhurst to Fresno. Kevin teaches management courses at Fresno State University and Machael is a consultant for several Central Valley organizations working with the homeless. They enjoy hiking and fishing. This group takes turns providing dinner, then discusses the sermon notes from Sunday before proceeding into their study of Revelation.
Monday @ 6:30PM
This weekly seminar and support group is conducted for people grieving the loss of someone close.
themselves to the I believe it’s God’s desire that every member of our church is involved in the Small Group experience.
Pastor Will
and to the
Join a small group on Sundays, August 19 & 26 or September 2, 2012
Maggie Ratliff Mixed—Grief Share Monday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Northwest Support Ministry Space Is Available!
fellowship, to the
#32 MIXED—Divorce Care breaking of bread
Monday @ 6:30PM
This weekly support group and seminar is conducted by people who understand what adults experience when they go through a divorce.
and to
Quarterly System Most small groups now run on an 8-10 week quarterly system in the Fall, Winter, and Spring, and take the Summer off!
prayer...44All the believers were
Easy On and Off Ramps You’ll have three Sundays to sign-up for a group that is not yet full. You can sign up and attend a group during the first three weeks to decide if it’s a good fit for you. If it’s not, you can look for another group.
How Do I Sign Up? Either: 1) Go to the West Courtyard between services on Sundays, August 19 & 26 or September 2, and CHOOSE YOUR GROUP by filling out and turning in the registration card, OR… 2) Sign up online August 20-25 or August 27September 1. Then, the leader of the group will get in touch with you.
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apostles' teaching
Barbara Parker Mixed—Divorce Care Monday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
together and had
common.”
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Space Is Available!
#33 MIXED—Weekly Prayer Monday @ 12 noon #34 MIXED—Monthly Prayer First Saturday @ 8:00AM
everything in
Acts 2:42,44
Northwest Support Ministry
Barbara Parker Mixed—Prayer Groups Monday @ 12 noon or First Saturday @ 8:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
There are two great ways for you to join us for corporate prayer for Northwest. #33—This group meets every Monday at 12 noon to pray for Northwest’s church family, city, state, nation, and world, as well as praying over that week’s prayer requests. #34—Meeting the first Saturday of each month, this group focuses on praying for Northwest’s various church leaders and ministries—by name. Barbara, a retired nurse, is a prayer warrior with a heart to pray for others.
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Space Is Available!
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Small Groups— — OPEN
The Huddle
#11 MEN—The Huddle
Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
#15 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
The Huddle is currently studying the book of Proverbs. In today’s world, seeking Godly wisdom couldn’t be any more valuable. This study is designed to encourage men to live lives on purpose, lives that are marked by wisdom rather than foolishness. Join us on Thursday mornings for coffee and donuts to hear Pastor Will teach on a section of Proverbs with small group discussion to follow. Either join this new attendees class, or sign up for a specific class...numbers #12-18.
The Huddle
Special Interest
Space Is Available!
The Huddle
#13 MEN
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 3
The Huddle
#14 MEN
Ed Dunkel Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
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Tom Marsella Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 2
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 2
#17 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Mike and his wife Lydia and their 3 children have been at Northwest Chruch since 2001. They enjoy family-time camping, fishing, & any kind of water sports.
Michael Ting Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Ed has been at Northwest since 1978, is a retired civil engineer, and owns two local assisted living facilities in Sanger—Grace Gardens and Grace Meadows. Ed enjoys 4-wheeling in the desert.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Tom has been at Northwest since 1970 and is a registered investment advisor. He is a veteran and is currently active in the Senior Track & Field Olympics. Tom enjoys baseball and playing with his grandchildren.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Doug is a self-employed civil engineer who has been at Northwest since 1976. He is a certified debt counselor and a Viet Nam veteran who loves all sports— especially March Madness!
Doug Cusumano Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
The Huddle
Maximum Enrollment: 6 Space Available: 2
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 2
#16 MEN
The Huddle
Joe Anderton Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Gerry Hayes Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Joe has been attending Northwest since 1997 and enjoys target practice, bike rides and activities with his family. He has a construction and law enforcement background.
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 3
#18 MEN The Huddle
The Huddle
#12 MEN
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Gerry has been at Northwest Church since 1998 and is supposed to be retired. This San Francisco Giants fan was formerly in the bathroom refinishing business and currently works for Stephens & Bean Funeral Chapel.
Thursday @ 6:00AM
Jim has been at Northwest since 1992 and recently retired from the Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary where he taught “Practical Theology.” Jim is currently in charge of our Northwest Leadership Institute.
Jim Westgate Men—THE HUDDLE The Book of Proverbs Thursday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 13 Space Available: 1
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Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Women of Worth
Special Interest
Small Groups— — OPEN
Special Interest
Women of Worth
#7
God’s love. This group is being led by Jackie Moran who is filling in for Denise Baronian, who will be back next year. We learn a lesson and then 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00PM.
#19 WOMEN
Ryan Mejia Mixed—College & Career Sunday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Maximum Enrollment: 15 Space Available: 6
#20 WOMEN
CELEBRATE RECOVERY Men Thursday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Maximum Enrollment: 9 Space Available: 4
#21 WOMEN
Annette McCauley Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
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Maximum Enrollment: 12 Space Available: 2
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Thursday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
MEN
Friday @ 6:00AM
This Friday morning small group is made up of men with a recovery background who hold each other accountable. Mark has been at Northwest Church since 1996. One of his main focuses is raising healthy kids. Mark also enjoys camping.
Mark Ringer Men—Book of Romans Friday @ 6:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Monday @ 7:00PM—1st & 3rd
Annette McCauley is a wife of 40 years, a mother of 2 adult children, and soon a grandmother of one. She has enjoyed working as an office manager since 1986 for Catron Contracting. Annette has facilitated several small group studies such as WOW Bible study, led one-on-one Timothy studies, co-led Discovery Classes. She has been an AWANA leader and part of the Northwest Church Choir. This is a biweekly group.
MEN
Celebrate Recovery - Learn to identify and share what’s really going on in your life – the stresses, insecurities, struggles, and hurts. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family – there’s something for everyone! Large Group 6:30PM: Worship through music, followed by a testimony or message. Small Group 7:30PM: Gender-specific and confidential, guidelines encourage productive and meaningful sharing. First-time visitors meet in G101. Men’s Small Groups: Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups; Codependency; Purity; Substance Abuse. (For Women’s groups, see #27.)
#9
Cheryl has been at Northwest Church since 1985. She is an educator in a transitional middle school with Central Unified and an empty nester. This is a bi-weekly group.
Cheryl Fowlkes Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Sunday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
#8
Jackie works here at Northwest Church as the Serving Team Assistant, and volunteers in the junior high group. She is looking forward to a wonderful quarter growing closer to one another and the Lord—studying the Bible together with friends in a relaxed setting filled with great conversation. This is a bi-weekly group. Jackie Moran Women—Women of Worth 1st & 3rd Monday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
COLLEGE & CAREER
At College & Career we’ll seek God through reading the Bible, conversation and worship as we discover God’s exciting purpose for our lives. We’ll meet in a large group for worship and teaching, then break into small groups for discussion. Ryan is studying at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary. He loves to read the Bible and ask hard questions.
Our group of Women will be doing a Bible study to help you experience
break into small groups to discuss homework, pray and share. We meet the
Small Groups— — OPEN
Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 2
#10 WOMEN
Sunday @ 9:30AM
This group for all ages meets during the 9:30 hour on Sunday morning and is studying the book of James. The purpose of this group is to know God better and trust Him completely. Sharon has taught many women’s classes since coming to Northwest in 1997. She is the grandmother of five wonderful grandchildren and loves the ocean. Sharon Soghmonian Women The Book of James Sunday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
Fall Quarter 2012 | Small Group Catalog
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Space Available: 3
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SermonSermon-Based #5
Small Groups— — OPEN
MARRIED
Monday @ 6:45PM
#22 WOMEN
Ryan and Grace Ann have been married since 1992 and have two sons in high school. Ryan is a contractor who enjoys golf and is our Northwest Church men’s small group facilitator trainer for Celebrate Recovery. Grace Ann is a stay-at-home mom who loves to cook. This group is made up of families with school-aged children. Ryan & Grace Ann McKinney Married—Sermon-Based Monday @ 6:45PM Area of town: 93722
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 2
#6
MIXED
Debbie Lindeman Women—Shut-In Visitation Tuesday @ 9:00AM Bi-Weekly Area of town: Various
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 1
Maximum Enrollment: 18 Space Available: 9
#23 WOMEN
Thursday @ 7:00PM
Tuesday @ 10:30AM
Marilyn has attended Northwest since 2007. She is a widow with grown children, grandchildren and a toy poodle. Marilyn is a retired school teacher who loves art, music, entertaining and traveling. She also teaches art to children in her home. There is a $20.00 book fee for this Beth Moore study of James.
This group of retired friends has been meeting together for many years. They don’t take themselves too seriously but they have a great time each week caring for each other, spending time in God’s Word, and praying together.
Gerry & Bettie Hayes Mixed—Sermon-Based Thursday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Tuesday @ 9:00AM—Bi-Weekly
This unique group is for any woman with the gift of visiting shut-ins who have asked for someone to come by their home or facility. Please consider joining this group if you want to bless other women who need attention and care. This group meets bi-weekly.
Marilyn Lambert Women James by Beth Moore Tuesday @ 10:30AM Area of town: 93711
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 1
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Monica Nolasco Women Professional Women Wednesday @ 6:00PM Area of town: 93704
Wednesday @ 6:00PM
Since 2009 Monica has been serving with small groups at Northwest Chruch. Her other ministries include serving with State Center Community College District and monthly with 9 to 5 for Christ. In addition to an inspiring discussion, this group also offers fellowship and prayer. Ed Silvoso’s book Transformation offers “five pivotal paradigms that will transform you, your family, school, business and nation.” This group is for working women serving in any field. There is a small book fee. Maximum Enrollment: 7 Space Available: 3
#25 WOMEN—Single Moms
Wednesday @ 6:30PM
The study New Start for Single Moms was designed by Diane Strack, who desires to see every single mom move forward into a secure future for herself. Shelley is a single mom of 3 boys, and currently attends Liberty University Online, pursuing a BS in Religion—while also working part-time—with a desire to see single mothers thrive and succeed as she has by surrendering it all to God. There is a small book fee. Shelley Stefano Women—Single Moms Wednesday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
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Maximum Enrollment: 10 Space Available: 9
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Special Interest
SermonSermon-Based
Small Groups— — OPEN
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Second Thursday @ 11:00AM
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JoAnn was the assistant to the Chief Public Health Dental Officer on the Island of Guam and is currently a volunteer Chaplain’s Aid for Children’s Hospital Central California. This small group for widows offers a way to connect with each other in a safe environment while enjoying fellowship through social outings. JoAnn Miller Women—Widows Friendly Connections 2nd Thursday @ 11:00AM Meets at Northwest Church
Maximum Enrollment: 25 Space Available: 1
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CELEBRATE RECOVERY WOMEN Thursday @ 6:30PM Meets at Northwest Church
Thursday @ 6:30PM
Space Is Available!
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This Broadcast Praise Singers group meets the 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday of each month to visit retirement, assisted living and senior citizen facilities where they sing old church hymns and broadcast seed. Everyone sings along and enjoys the inspirational lyrics and melodies of these beautiful old hymns. Children are welcomed as seniors love them. The leader, David Wolrath, has been part of our music team at Northwest since 1981. Maximum Enrollment: 10 Space Available: 5
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Sunday @ 9:30AM
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 3
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MEN
Friday @ 6:00AM
Bill retired from the dental profession and enjoys NASCAR racing and the LA Lakers. His unique sermon-based men's group benefits from additional in-depth homework each week. If you join this group, expect to be held accountable… because you matter. Bill Watters Men—Sermon-Based Friday @ 6:00AM Area of town: 93711
#29 MIXED—Broadcast Praise Singers Sunday @ 2:30PM—1st, 3rd & 5th
David Wolrath Broadcast Praise Singers Mixed—1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday @ 2:30PM Area of town: Various
Maximum Enrollment: 20 Space Available: 16
Doris Olson Singles - Sermon-Based Sunday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
Friday @ 9:30AM
Maximum Enrollment: 11 Space Available: 2
Wednesday @ 7:00PM
Doris has attended Northwest Church for 15 years and has sung in our choir for 6 years. Our Singles Sermon-Based group studies the sermon from the previous Sunday and enjoys sharing what we learned and any personal concerns and needs. We meet on Sunday mornings.
This group called “Mending Hearts” is a place where young mothers, retired ladies and anyone in between become close friends and provide prayer support for one another. Child care is available upon request. Kathleen is a retired elementary school teacher who has been part of our Northwest Spirit Choir since 1996. They will be studying Live Relationally by Heitzig & Rose. Book cost is $8.00. Kathleen Stevens-Galpin Women—Live Relationally by Heitzig & Rose Friday @ 9:30AM Meets at Northwest Church
MARRIED
Patrick & Valerie have been married for twenty years and very involved in Children's and Adult Ministry during that time. They have four children at home ages 10-18. Patrick is a Pastor on staff at Northwest working with Celebrate Recovery, Small Groups, Missions and Volunteers (Serving Team). Valerie is a teacher with Clovis Unified working with Teen Parents. Justin & Tahiea Fortmeyer will be co-leading the group. This group is primarily for families with school-age children.
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Celebrate Recovery - Learn to identify and share what’s really going on in your life – the stresses, insecurities, struggles, and hurts. Come by yourself, bring a friend, or bring your family – there’s something for everyone! Large Group 6:30PM: Worship through music, followed by a testimony or message. Small Group 7:30PM: Gender-specific and confidential, guidelines encourage productive and meaningful sharing. First-time visitors meet in G101. Women’s Small Groups: Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups; Codependency; Codependency & Abuse; Codependency & Anger; Food Issues; Substance Abuse. (For Men’s groups, see #8.)
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Patrick & Valerie Vance Married—Sermon-Based Wednesday @ 7:00PM Meets at Northwest Church
Small Groups— — OPEN
Maximum Enrollment: 8 Space Available: 1
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Richard & Li Mann Married - Sermon-Based Sunday @ 6:30PM Area of town: 93711
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MARRIED
Sunday @ 6:30PM
Richard and Li have been married 20 years and are both transplants: Richard from Southern California and Li from China. They both work in education. Richard enjoys history, philatelics (stamp collecting), and working around the house, while Li volunteers with the Fresno Philatelic Society. They have two children in the 9th and 11th grades. This group shares a simple meal each week and strives to connect with God and their families. Maximum Enrollment: 6 Space Available: 2
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