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
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!
Coffee Conversations:
Does the Bible Really Say That?
What: a gathering of men and women for the purpose of connection, encouragement, and engagement with Big Questions about Life, Faith, and the Bible.
When: September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 16th @ 6:30 AM
Where: Sunrise Ministries
Who: Leader Dennis Moles
When: September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, and December 16th @ 6:30 AM
Where: Sunrise Ministries
Who: Leader Dennis Moles
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: 1st meeting – Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. at church (7
sessions)
Where: Sunrise Ministries
When: 1st meeting – Wednesday, September 24, 7:00 p.m. at church (7
sessions)
THE GOSPEL ON THE GROUND – The Grit and Glory of the Early Church of Acts
By Kristi McLelland
In this 7-week study, Kristi McClelland will help us look at the life of the early church in the book of Acts. The “gospel on the ground” is the story of how this Jesus centered, world transformation happened, beginning in Judea and Samaria, and how it is still happening as it spreads to the ends of the earth
today.
As C.S. Lewis says, “Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.”
The kingdom of God is still coming down to the ground. And we, God’s people, are called to bring His story to a weary world. We are being drafted
into the “great company of sabotage” to spread the way and the wisdom of the reign of the rightful and benevolent King.
Will you let Him use you in this chapter of the church’s story?
By Kristi McLelland
In this 7-week study, Kristi McClelland will help us look at the life of the early church in the book of Acts. The “gospel on the ground” is the story of how this Jesus centered, world transformation happened, beginning in Judea and Samaria, and how it is still happening as it spreads to the ends of the earth
today.
As C.S. Lewis says, “Christianity is the story of how the rightful king has landed, you might say landed in disguise, and is calling us all to take part in a great campaign of sabotage.”
The kingdom of God is still coming down to the ground. And we, God’s people, are called to bring His story to a weary world. We are being drafted
into the “great company of sabotage” to spread the way and the wisdom of the reign of the rightful and benevolent King.
Will you let Him use you in this chapter of the church’s story?
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.