Better together.
At Sunrise Ministries relationships are essential to our mission, and the best way to foster and grow in relationship is to be a church that gathers around tables. At Sunrise, groups are not simply programs we encourage in addition to "church". They are church. They are places where we gather in small batches and around various types of tables for the purpose of knowing God and each other better. Check out our different groups and opportunities to be the church around tables and in smaller settings.
Small Groups
God intended for us to live in community together
We read in scripture that the early church met in the Temple Courts, but also in houses. Large group worship is essential for our spiritual growth, but small groups are where we can connect with each other on a more relational level.
In a small group, we study the Bible, eat together, care and pray for each other, and share our time and stories. Participating in a small group is the best way for adults (college-age and older) to connect with others in the church and live out our mission and vision.
In a small group, we study the Bible, eat together, care and pray for each other, and share our time and stories. Participating in a small group is the best way for adults (college-age and older) to connect with others in the church and live out our mission and vision.
What do small groups look like?
Who: Couples, singles, families, young adult
What: Groups study scripture, eat together, care and pray for each other, and play together!
Where: Groups typically meet in a home, some meet at the church
When: Groups typically meet two times a month, 1st Semester is Oct 1-Dec 15, 2nd Semester is Feb 1-May 1
What: Groups study scripture, eat together, care and pray for each other, and play together!
Where: Groups typically meet in a home, some meet at the church
When: Groups typically meet two times a month, 1st Semester is Oct 1-Dec 15, 2nd Semester is Feb 1-May 1
Click below for info on the fall small group curriculum.
Sign up for a small group
We'd love to get you connected to a small group. Fill out the form below to get started.
Small groups help people grow in their faith and build community. Our groups take place throughout the week, so use this form to find a group that's right for you. We'd love to have you join us!
Three's Company
Breaking Bread With New Friends
Sometimes getting to know people in a large gathering is difficult.
We've created a simple way for people to connect with others from our community.
We call it Three's Company.
What we do is team up three families or individuals and ask them to meet three times in the next three months.
Each family takes a turn hosting or deciding what the group does that month.
Our goal is to offer a simple avenue that allows our community to connect more intimately over a meal.
Three’s Company runs in the fall, winter, and summer, and people may sign up as many times as they'd like.
We've created a simple way for people to connect with others from our community.
We call it Three's Company.
What we do is team up three families or individuals and ask them to meet three times in the next three months.
Each family takes a turn hosting or deciding what the group does that month.
Our goal is to offer a simple avenue that allows our community to connect more intimately over a meal.
Three’s Company runs in the fall, winter, and summer, and people may sign up as many times as they'd like.
Women
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
Proverbs 31:25
Women's ministry at Sunrise exists to help women transform the world through God's grace and love. We do that through Bible studies, prayer and intentional conversations with one another.
Women's Bible Study
Leader: Carol VanHaitsma
Where: Sunrise Ministries
When: Every other Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. Beginning October 2
Where: Sunrise Ministries
When: Every other Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. Beginning October 2
Rediscovering Israel - A Fresh Look at God's Story in its Historical and Cultural Contexts
By Kristi McLelland
If you’ve ever read the Bible and felt confused or overwhelmed by what was going on, you’re not alone. In “Rediscovering Israel”, bestselling author and professor Kristi McLelland walks through Scripture and invites us to look at it through a new lens, a better and more accurate lens, to see God at work with, for, and in His people. We discover His heart, we understand that the Bible really is one Story from beginning to end, and we learn what it means to really
be a follower of Jesus.
During this 12 session study we will:
By Kristi McLelland
If you’ve ever read the Bible and felt confused or overwhelmed by what was going on, you’re not alone. In “Rediscovering Israel”, bestselling author and professor Kristi McLelland walks through Scripture and invites us to look at it through a new lens, a better and more accurate lens, to see God at work with, for, and in His people. We discover His heart, we understand that the Bible really is one Story from beginning to end, and we learn what it means to really
be a follower of Jesus.
During this 12 session study we will:
- experience Scripture as a timeless, transformational Story demonstrating God’s love and faithfulness, from Genesis to Revelation
- string biblical pearls to encounter the Bible as one cohesive storyline rather than a book of stand-alone accounts
- celebrate the richness of Scripture while discovering unique cultural idioms and customs
- share in the joys, curiosities, and insights gained through Kristi’s adventures in Israel
Pie & Theology
Russ' in Grandville @ 6:30pm
A place where women hang out with other women to eat and talk about God, our lives, and how they intersect.
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month.
Join us on the second Tuesday of the month.
Men
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Sunrise is committed to helping men build strong faith in God and strong bonds with our brothers in Christ as men who will transform the world through God's grace and love. Let's walk together as we discover our uniqueness as husbands, fathers, businessmen and leaders.
Pub Theology
White Flame Brewing Co. @ 6:30pm
With time and the right ingredients... good things happen. The format is simple: beer, conversation,
and God. Join with guys of varying opinions to enjoy drinks and learn from each other.
All men are welcome. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at White Flame Brewing Co.
and God. Join with guys of varying opinions to enjoy drinks and learn from each other.
All men are welcome. Join us on the first Tuesday of the month at White Flame Brewing Co.