And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 2:42
River Valley Church Community Groups exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus who love one another and impact the world with the Gospel. Community Group members encourage, challenge, and care for one another in both spiritual and practical ways. They both proclaim and demonstrate the power of the Gospel, first in their Community Group, and then to the world around them.
God's Word
The Lordship of Christ implies that we hold up God’s word as the ultimate authority in our lives. His word is authoritative, it’s without error, and it is sufficient for all things as believers. We humbly submit ourselves to it by reading, understanding, and applying it in our lives.
Fellowship
Within the Body of Christ, we find our true family and commonality in the Gospel. We love one another and encourage one another to live lives that honor and glorify God. We care for one another as a true family should. We care for one another both spiritually and practically (Acts 2:44-45).
Breaking of Bread
Enjoying food together is a God-given blessing. In the Jewish culture of Jesus’ time, and in the early church, a meal was an intimate gathering where relationships took place. The Practice of hospitality should be a Christian virtue. Likewise, Jesus calls all of us to His table, to His banquet. We are one church, one family, one body.
Prayer
Prayer should be the lifeblood of all believers. When we go to the Lord in prayer we show our faith and dependency upon Him. We recognize that He is the source of all that we need in life. We are dependent upon Him for both our spiritual and physical needs.
And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship,
to the breaking of bread and the prayers.
Acts 2:42
River Valley Church Community Groups exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus who love one another and impact the world with the Gospel. Community Group members encourage, challenge, and care for one another in both spiritual and practical ways. They both proclaim and demonstrate the power of the Gospel, first in their Community Group, and then to the world around them.
God's Word
The Lordship of Christ implies that we hold up God’s word as the ultimate authority in our lives. His word is authoritative, it’s without error, and it is sufficient for all things as believers. We humbly submit ourselves to it by reading, understanding, and applying it in our lives.
Fellowship
Within the Body of Christ, we find our true family and commonality in the Gospel. We love one another and encourage one another to live lives that honor and glorify God. We care for one another as a true family should. We care for one another both spiritually and practically (Acts 2:44-45).
Breaking of Bread
Enjoying food together is a God-given blessing. In the Jewish culture of Jesus’ time, and in the early church, a meal was an intimate gathering where relationships took place. The Practice of hospitality should be a Christian virtue. Likewise, Jesus calls all of us to His table, to His banquet. We are one church, one family, one body.
Prayer
Prayer should be the lifeblood of all believers. When we go to the Lord in prayer we show our faith and dependency upon Him. We recognize that He is the source of all that we need in life. We are dependent upon Him for both our spiritual and physical needs.
Here's how to join a group
1 ) Find a group below that meets near you on a day you can attend.
2 ) Send an email or call the leader of the group and tell them of your interest.
3 ) The group leader will answer any questions and get you connected!
Here's how to join a group
1) Find a group that meets near you on a day you can attend.
2) Send an email or call the leader of the group you'd like to join.
3) The group leader will connect with you and get you plugged in!
2) Send an email or call the leader of the group you'd like to join.
3) The group leader will connect with you and get you plugged in!
MISHAWAKA
Kirk and Lisa
Bodach
We meet on FRIDAY
574.855.9714
kjbodach@gmail.com
574.855.9714
kjbodach@gmail.com
Steve and Teri
Meek
We meet on SUNDAY
435.659.5539
smeek@rivervalley.net
435.659.5539
smeek@rivervalley.net
Larry and Jan
Gates
We meet on SUNDAY
574.360.6000
drjgates5@gmail.com
574.360.6000
drjgates5@gmail.com
Gavin and Mandy
Hutchison
We meet on SUNDAY
574.286.7175
ghutchison@rivervalley.net
574.286.7175
ghutchison@rivervalley.net
Wes and Meredith
Laidig
We meet on FRIDAY
330.962.7153
meredith.laidig@gmail.com
330.962.7153
meredith.laidig@gmail.com
John and Christine
Mester
We meet on TUESDAY
574.274.7675
jmester@cressy.com
574.274.7675
jmester@cressy.com
Greg and Stephanie
Stover
We meet on MONDAY
909.633.7238
gstover109@hotmail.com
909.633.7238
gstover109@hotmail.com
MISHAWAKA
Larry and Jan Gates
We meet on SUNDAY
(574) 360-6000
drjgates5@gmail.com
(574) 360-6000
drjgates5@gmail.com
Greg and Stephanie Stover
We meet on MONDAY
(909) 633-7238
gstover109@hotmail.com
(909) 633-7238
gstover109@hotmail.com
Wes and Meredith Laidig
We meet on FRIDAY
(330) 962-7153
meredith.laidig@gmail.com
(330) 962-7153
meredith.laidig@gmail.com
Steve and Teri Meek
We meet on SUNDAY
(435) 659-5539
smeek@rivervalley.net
(435) 659-5539
smeek@rivervalley.net
GRANGER
Chris and Margie
Collier
We meet on MONDAY
574.286.2485
ccollier574@gmail.com
574.286.2485
ccollier574@gmail.com
Greg and Rhonda
Lucas
We meet on FRIDAY
574.276.8463
gjl56@comcast.net
574.276.8463
gjl56@comcast.net
Travis and Kristin
Casper
We meet on TUESDAY
574.303.7393
kristinkay81@yahoo.com
574.303.7393
kristinkay81@yahoo.com
Erik and Jill
Lyon
We meet on SUNDAY
574.850.5606
gowingsgo@comcast.net
574.850.5606
gowingsgo@comcast.net
Joe and Lisa
Capek
We meet on SUNDAY
574.527.8919
jcapek66@gmail.com
574.527.8919
jcapek66@gmail.com
Kyle and Stephanie
Johnson
We meet on TUESDAY
574.849.3236
kyle@zippprinting.com
574.849.3236
kyle@zippprinting.com
GRANGER
Chris and Margie Collier
We meet on MONDAY
(574) 286-2485
ccollier@gmail.com
(574) 286-2485
ccollier@gmail.com
Greg and Rhonda Lucas
We meet on FRIDAY
(574) 276-8463
gjl56@comcast.net
(574) 276-8463
gjl56@comcast.net
Travis and Kristin Casper
We meet on TUESDAY
(574) 303-7393
kristinkay81@yahoo.com
(574) 303-7393
kristinkay81@yahoo.com
Eric and Jill Lyon
We meet on SUNDAY
(574) 850-5606
gowingsgo@comcast.net
(574) 850-5606
gowingsgo@comcast.net
Ben and Lyndsay DeBock
We meet on TUESDAY
(765) 506-1249
bendebock@gmail.com
(765) 506-1249
bendebock@gmail.com
Kyle and Stephanie Johnson
We meet on TUESDAY
(574) 849-3236
kyle@zippprinting.com
(574) 849-3236
kyle@zippprinting.com
Joe and Lisa Capek
We meet on Sunday
(574) 527-8919
jcapek66@gmail.com
(574) 527-8919
jcapek66@gmail.com
OSCEOLA
Marv and Pam Duerksen
Ben and Rebecca Payne
We meet on SUNDAY
574.276.2155
marvduerksen@gmail.com
574.276.2155
marvduerksen@gmail.com
We meet on TUESDAY
630.750.3540
bpayne@rivervalley.net
630.750.3540
bpayne@rivervalley.net
OSCEOLA
Marv and Pam Duerksen
We meet on SUNDAY
(574) 276-2155
marvduerksen@gmail.com
(574) 276-2155
marvduerksen@gmail.com
Ben and Rebecca Payne
We meet on TUESDAY
(630) 750-3540
bpayne@rivervalley.net
(630) 750-3540
bpayne@rivervalley.net
John and Christine Mester
We meet on TUESDAY
(574) 274-7675
jmester@cressy.com
(574) 274-7675
jmester@cressy.com
MICHIGAN
Ben and Lyndsay DeBock
We meet on TUESDAY
765.506.1249
ben.debock@gmail.com
765.506.1249
ben.debock@gmail.com
ELKHART
SOUTH BEND
John and Katie-Beth Bayko
We meet on TUESDAY
740.504.0916
johntaylorbayko@gmail.com
740.504.0916
johntaylorbayko@gmail.com
SOUTH BEND
Kirk and Lisa Bodach
We meet on FRIDAY
(574) 855-9714
kjbodach@gmail.com
(574) 855-9714
kjbodach@gmail.com
John and Katie-Beth Bayko
We meet on MONDAY
(740) 504-0916
Johntaylorbayko@gmail.com
(740) 504-0916
Johntaylorbayko@gmail.com