What is a Small Group?
Small Groups are extensions of Mountainview CRC. They help provide pastoral care, fellowship, accountability, friendship, and acceptance to new and old attendees of Mountainview. They are a great way to meet new people and to strengthen or begin your walk with Jesus. Small Groups break a large church down to a modest size where you can feel comfortable getting to know a few people at a time. You do not need to be a member of Mountainview to be part of a Small Group. All of our Small Groups operate on an open chair policy which means that they are open to people at any time.
What Happens in a Small Group?
Small Groups cover a variety of topics and formats and is dependent on what type of Small Group you join. The Small Groups that we currently have organized can fall into the following categories: Needs Based, Bible Study, Fellowship, and Task Oriented. Generally, each Small Group fits into more than one category.
Why Should I Get Involved in a Small Group?
Small Groups can fill a number of needs in our lives. They can connect us to our church, help us in times of spiritual or physical needs, be a place where friendships develop, hold us accountable for our actions, help us draw closer to God, answer questions when we are seeking, and be a time to fellowship with others. There is also a wonderful social life associated with Small Groups. Many of them have BBQs, Christmas parties, game nights, bowling, and celebrations for birthdays and other special events.
How Do I Get Involved in a Small Group?
You may become involved in Small Groups based on demographics, (ages or life stages of current members), study materials, or simply based on when and where they meet to suit your schedule. All of this information can be found on the Mountainview website or on the insert found in this brochure. If you are struggling to find a Small Group to which you can belong, please do not hesitate to contact our Small Group Coordinator. Small Groups Ministry Exists… To plan, coordinate and implement the small group ministry at Mountainview CRC. We will seek to encourage and enfold members in Small Group participation.
Come join a Small Group at Mountainview!
Below is a list of our current Small Groups and their contact information – all groups are open to new members at any time.
Contact: Isaac Van Geest (CRC Grillers - Outdoor Cooking)
Phone Number: 905-933-0615
When: June 7,14, July 5,19 Aug 2,16 (2010)
Where: TBD
Study Material: If you are interested in outdoor cooking, but would like some basic pointers, let’s get together and have some fun learning to cook outside.
Contact: Sisters in Stitches – Sylvia Van Geest
Phone Number: 905-945-6594
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Study Material: Quilting/Various Bible Studies
Contact: PJ & Marg Vermeer (middle-aged couples)
Email: pjvermeer@sympatico.ca
When: Bi-weekly on Sunday
Where: TBD
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Jack & Christine Rintjema (couples with teenagers and young adults)
Email: jack.rintjema@mdswireless.com
When: Ad hoc – next meeting is determined at end of each meeting
Where: As above
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Pastor Peter & Anne DeBruyne (various)
Email: Apdebruyne@aol.com
When: Bi-weekly, day TBD
Where: TBD
Study Material: Philip Yancey's book, What’s So Amazing About Grace
Contact: Jerry & Alice Gerritsen, Peter & Joanne Albers (55+ group)
Phone Number: 905-309-5271
When: 3rd Thursday of each month from Oct to May.
Where: TBD
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Jerry & Alice Gerritsen (Fellowship Group – One in the Spirit)
Phone Number: 905-309-5271
When: 3rd Saturday or Sunday, depending on our host couple
Where: Various
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Brad & Carrie Heidbuurt (couples and couples with young children)
Phone Number: 905-560-6293
When: 2nd and last Sunday of the month, 7:30 pm
Where: Various
Study Material: "Fireproof"
Contact: Mark & Rachel Den Bak (couples and couples with young children)
Phone Number: 905-957-8483
When: 2nd and last Sunday of the month, 7:30 pm
Where: Various
Study Material: "Fireproof"
Contact: Art & Carol Koornneef (50+ couples and singles)
Phone Number: 905-309-7934
When: Bi-weekly on Monday, 7:30pm
Where: Various
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Neil & Mary Jane VanGeest (empty nesters)
Phone Number: 905-562-3709
When: last Sunday of the month, 7:30pm
Where: Various
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Ralph Bos or John Van Hoffen (Men’s Life)
Phone Number: 905-945-5691
When: Saturday at 8:00 AM
Where: Mountainview CRC – Council Room
Study Material: "God of Weakness" by John Timmer
Contact: John Van Hoffen (Prayer Ministry)
Phone Number: 905-945-5691
When: Wedneday at 7 PM
Where: Mountainview CRC - Fireside Room
Study Material: N/A
Contact: Cor and Barb VanGeest
Phone Number: 905-945-0383
When: Mondays Evenings
Where: Various
Study Material: TBD
Contact: Kim and Peter Heersink
Phone Number: 905-643-1188
When: Every other Sunday
Where: Various
Study Material: Developing a Faith That Works by Rick Warren
Contact: Dan and Erin Van Driel
Email: vandridp38@hotmail.com
When: Saturday at 7:30 pm once a month
Where: Various
Study Material: Fireproof
