Life Groups
We all have demanding schedules and great competition for our time. Yet Jesus challenges us with his bold command and encouraging promise. “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness and all these things, (including more time), will be added to us.” Matthew 6:33.
Celebration Church exists to provide an environment where you can experience, follow, and celebrate Jesus together as a family of faith. We are a church that values authenticity and where you have an opportunity to be real and find acceptance. The ministry opportunities exist to equip and empower you to become all that God has called you to be.
As we begin our summer semester it is our hope that you will take some time to reflect on where you are now in your relationship with God and your church family here at the Bayside campus. We hope these Life Groups will be a tool to assist you in charting a course of spiritual growth with God and one another that will undoubtedly benefit you personally, and yet equip you to have an impact for the cause of Christ in your world.
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Doing Life Together
At Celebration Church we are all about becoming part of the family and doing life together. Our Life Groups will afford you the opportunity to connect with other Christ Followers around a particular topic, interest, or volunteer project. All of our groups are “open” groups, meaning that you can step in at any time during the 12 week session. Simply call the facilitator. New groups are starting all the time, so check our complete listing. If there is a group that you would like that we don’t have, consider starting one yourself. We’d be happy to assist you. Contact cindyb@celebrationchurch.tv
50+ For Others
Dates: Sundays
Time: 4:30 pm potluck & monthly meeting, plus service times
Location: TBD, please call
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Yes
Facilitators: Steve & Nancy Tomcek
Contact: (920) 632-7410; stomcek@new.rr.com
Course Description: Do you fit this picture? 50+ (give or take a year or two). *An empty nester? (or close to it). *Pet free? (or almost). Have a heart to serve others? If yes, come join our group. We will have times of fellowship as well time to serve others.
Bird Watching
Starting Date:
Saturday, June 5th, Field Trip to Buena Vista Grasslands, leaving the Wild Life Sanctuary at 3:00 a.m.
Saturday, Aug 14th, Field Trip to Horicon Marsh, leaving the Wild Life Sanctuary at 4:00 a.m.
Spring Bird Walks – Wild Life Sanctuary, 6:30am
Saturday, April 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th,
Wednesday, April. 28th, May 5th, 12th, 19th
Cost: No fee, but bring binoculars
Lunch: Please pack a lunch
Age Specific: Children are welcome
Facilitator: Ida Baumann
Contact: TyBa@ci.green-bay.wi.us or 391-3680
Course Description: Do you love watching birds, or seeing new birds? Join a local group of people who enjoy spotting these beautiful creatures as well as learning more about them. Binoculars available; please call ahead. Birding hotline: 391-3686
Celebration Dance Team
Dates: Every Saturday
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Main Sanctuary
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Ages 12 and up
Facilitator: Kirsty Gungor
Contact: kirstyg@celebrationchurch.tv
Course Description: Celebration Dance offers a program that allows kids, teens and young adults an opportunity to study dance and to minister through worship in dance. Dancers are sometimes part of worship in Celebration Church services. Celebration Dance Team tries to communicate with others through the language of the arts. The team uses a fusion of lyrical beauty and passionate expression to make their performances visually stunning and soul stirring.
Celebration Photography
Dates: Every other Tuesday starting May 4th
Time: 6:45 – 7:45 p.m.
Location: Switch Room
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Mature teenagers and adults
Cost: None, camera needed
Facilitator: Greg Carlson
Contact: gregc@gscphoto.com 920-544-5115
Course Description: Learn photography basics, photo antique and photo shop basics. Please check out the blog at:
http://celebrationphotography.wordpress.com/
Crown Financial
Dates: Mondays, starting May 10th
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bayside Room
Gender Specific: No
Ages: Teenagers and up
Cost: Couples $65, Singles $55
Facilitator: Don Zillmer
Contact: drzillmer@netnet.net
Course Description: There is no question that money impacts all of us. We have a lot to learn about being a steward of money. Your age or financial status, whether you’re in debt, debt-free or have a good hold on your finances, an adult or teenager doesn’t matter, this is a group designed specifically for you. This Biblical Financial Study is a small group setting where you can share and learn with others. Some of the topics include getting out of debt, saving, spending, investing, and more! This study also emphasizes how money affects a Christian’s personal relationship with God.
Desiring God
Dates: Sundays starting April 11th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 2372 Key Way, Green Bay
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Mature teenagers and adults
Cost: Optional
Facilitator: Steve Graham
Contact: efcachap@hotmail.com 920-366-2278
Course Description: A loosely structured group whose focus is to grow into a deeper relationship with the Lord through a deeper understanding of His Word and His character.
Forestville Women’s Bible Study
Dates: Tuesdays starting April 27th
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 850 County Road D, Forestville
Gender Specific: Women
Age Specific: Adults
Cost: $11.50 for study book
Facilitator: Sandi Kerscher
Contact: dskerscher@gmail.com 920-676-9526
Course Description: The title of the study is “God, Are You There? Do You Care? Do You Know Anything About Me? This inductive study by Kay Arthur challenges you to take God at His word and see for yourself if you can rely on Him
Hardball League (Kewaunee Eagles)
Dates: 2nd Monday each month (games played Sunday evenings when season starts)
Time: Varies
Location: Various locations (home games are played in Kewaunee, WI).
Cost: TBD
Gender Specific: Men
Age Specific: 25 years and older
Facilitator: Joe Viau
Contact: j.viau@itol.com
Course Description: Join fellow baseball players (25 years and older) who love this All-American sport. We play hardball in the Northeastern Wisconsin Baseball League. Check us out at www.leaguelineup.com/newmsbl.
Healthy Relationships – Within My Reach
Dates: Thursdays starting April 29th
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Ranger Room
Cost: $60.00
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Barb Olenski
Contact: barb@thinkmarriage.org 920-664-6160
Course Description: Do you know who you are, what it is that you want and have the skills to move all your relationships to a level you have always wanted? This researched based workshop focuses on you as an individual. You will learn relationship skills which will empower you to decide how to set healthy boundaries.
Imagine U Crafting
Dates: Every 2nd Friday
Time: 6:00 p.m. – midnight
Location: 4 year old room
Cost: Materials, bring your own craft, no fee for the group
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: No
Facilitator: Sandy Hartman
Contact: sandyh@celebrationchurch.tv 920-468-1122
Course Description: Imagine U…are In the midst of a group of people who are sharing memories together. Perhaps you enjoy scrapbooking, stamping, beading/jewelry making, or whatever helps you relax. This group is open to anyone who wants to work on a craft. We love to Imagine U being a part of this group!
Leisure Biking
Dates: Every other Saturday starting May 22nd
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Varies
Cost: $3.00 plus cost for lunch
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: No
Facilitators: Art & Beth Cornelius
Contact: cornab@sbcglobal.net 920-662-9291
Course Description: We are a leisure biking group which meets every other week for exercise, delicious food and fellowship. We travel at a rate of approximately 8 – 12 miles per hour for approximately six to fifteen miles. We always stop at a restaurant to eat either midway or at the end. Please check schedule and details on our blog at www.leisurebiking.wordpress.com
Living Under the Influence
Dates: Wednesdays starting April 21st
Time: 6:45 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Prayer Room
Cost: $16.87
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: No
Facilitator: Pastor Lathan Duncan
Contact: cindyb@celebrationchurch.tv 920-468-1122
Description: What influence are you living under? We will be looking at a totally practical, nonreligious guide to the Holy Spirit’s ministry. How do we hear the Holy Spirit’s guidance? Why do we need to be filled with the Holy Spirit and how do we experience the gifts of the Spirit?
Men’s Bible Study
Dates: Tuesdays
Time: 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Location: Panera Bread
Cost: Breakfast
Gender Specific: Men
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Bob Gustafson
Contact: bobg@celebrationchurch.tv 920-468-1122
Course Description: Join other men for coffee around the Word of God.
New Believer’s Bible Study
Dates: Sundays starting June 13th
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Prayer Room
Cost: None
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: No
Facilitator: Matt & Linda Gamerdinger
Contact: cindyb@celebrationchurch.tv 920-468-1122
Course Description: What are the basics of following Christ? What is Christianity all about? How do I start a relationship with Jesus? Discover what the Bible says in a comfortable small group setting with others who have the same questions.
One-to-One
Date: Varies, meets weekly
Time: Varies
Locations: Varies
Cost: $12.00
Gender Specific: Women
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Becky Schommer
Contact: schommer92@centurytel.net 920-866-1101
Course Description: One-to-One is a small group Bible study with one teacher to one (or possibly up to three) students. The material covers all the basics of our Christian faith. Meeting times vary and are established between the student and teacher to accommodate each other’s schedules.
Operation Military Support
Date: Varies
Time: Varies
Location: Bayside Campus
Cost: None
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitators: Karen Konrad
Contact: www.operationmilitarysupport.wordpress.com 920-255-4479
Course Description: This group is designed to help support our active duty soldiers and their families who are based in the states, worldwide or deployed. We focus on recognizing soldiers in the church body with letters of encouragement, Bibles and gift boxes as well as practical help to the families throughout the year. Please contact us with prayer requests, 5×7 pictures of your soldier (if from our church body) for our prayer wall and notifications of your soldier coming home on leave or end of service, for recognition.
The Blended Family
Dates: Fridays beginning April 23rd
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: 439 Memory Court
Cost: Possibly for “date nights”
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitators: Bruce & April Johnson
Contact: aprilrosiej@aol.com 920-883-7387
Course Description: This is a group for blended families – for husbands and wives who are blending children and families. You will have a chance to dialog and fellowship so that you don’t lose sight of your relationship with your spouse. We will plan some date nights as well as some family events.
The Everyman Series Bible Study
Dates: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: 1405 Center St., Kewaunee, WI
Cost: $7.00 for study guide
Gender Specific: Men
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Joe Viau
Contact: j.viau@itol.com 920-255-0336
Course Description: Various Books in the Everyman Series. Making a difference in men’s lives and in their relationships with God, the women in their lives, their friends, and the world.
The Study of Revelation
Dates: Saturdays starting May 1st
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Ranger Room
Cost: $10.00
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: No
Facilitator: Jim Manthey
Contact: jim.manthey@yahoo.com 920-468-5001
Course Description: We will be looking at the book of Revelation with relevance to today and applying its Word to our lives.
Under Cover
Dates: Wednesdays starting May 5th
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Conference Room
Cost: $14.99
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Dan Junio
Contact: redstangusa@yahoo.com 920-366-7354
Course Description: “Are You Under Cover?” There is a secret place under the shadow of the Almighty, where there is liberty, provision, and protection. Yet, too many believers do not enjoy this hidden place. Instead, they seek freedom and security outside of it in a realm where the very opposite exists. They are tricked into believing true and lasting freedom can be found away from Divine authority.
What You Don’t Know About Your Money
Date: Saturday, May 15th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – noon
Location: Prayer Room
Cost: None
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Adults
Facilitator: Karl Casper
Contact: kcasperb4244@yahoo.com 920-737-2194
Course Description: Learn the secrets of how to keep more of your money. Learn to save money on your taxes, understand credit scoring, and how to buy insurance. Learn about investing, interest rates, and much more. These principles will help you put hundreds of dollars back in your budget.
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things
Dates: Thursdays starting April 29th
Time: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Bayside Room
Cost: $12.95
Gender Specific: No
Age Specific: Mature teenager and adults
Facilitator: Erin Beres
Contact: erinberes@hotmail.com 920-544-5372
Course Description: Christians are still subject to Satan’s attacks. He is determined to disrupt the lives of believers, destroy their ministry, and steal their joy. Sadly, those who have “fallen” may not recognize the devil’s schemes until they have already been caught in a snare of defeat. This is a six week Bible study that is written in three parts.
Women Living for Christ, Age 18-30
Dates: Mondays
Time: 7:00–8:30 pm
Location: 2981 Albert Dr., Green Bay
Facilitator: Kari Bollant
Gender Specific: Women
Adults Only: Yes
Contact: 920-544-9544
Course Description: This group is for young women with a desire to know more about what the Bible has to say regarding everyday life around the relevant issues they face. We will be studying the Book of Romans.