PMC | GROW GROUP CATALOGSUMMER 2017

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What do you most associate summer with?

Sunshine, vacations, and ice cream? How about GROW Groups?

The family-friendly groups listed here aim to bring the younger and older generations together. Let’s join in the mission of fishing for friends and connecting them to God and to community at Pioneer.

You are invited to prayerfully consider participating in a group by looking over this listing today, and picking two in case one is full. Then sign up at www.pmchurch.org/grow !

If this list sparks an interest in you to lead a GROW Group next semester, please email growgroups@pmchurch.org to receive a reminder in the fall.

For now, happy GROWing!

Sabine VatelPioneer Associate PastorDiscipleship/GROW Groups

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How Do I Sign Up?

1. Look through this catalog and find days and times that will work with your schedule.

2. If you have questions about a group, contact the GROW Group leader for any information you’ll need.

3. When you have made your selection, please go to www.pmchurch.org/grow for the one-step registration.

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RECALIBRATE: POST SERMON CONNECTIONSSundays @ 10:00–10:50 a.m.Online

Let's talk about the sermon themes while engaging our collective thoughts and questions on everyday challenges and real world issues. Here's an invitation to recalibrate our vision for who we are and where we want to go. Material Needed: Device with camera and internet access.

Meeting: Weekly, July 2—30, 2017Leader: Sabine VatelEmail: grow@pmchurch.orgPhone: 269.471.6153 maximum size: 15

FAITHBOOKINGSundays @ 11:00a.m–6:00 p.m.PMC Commons/Earliteen Loft

After a short devotional thought and prayer, work on documenting your faith journey through a paper or digital scrapbook or art journal. Material Needed: Black pen, pictures, quotes, Bible texts, adhesive, scrapbook, or art journal.

Meeting: June 11 & Aug. 22, 2017Leader: Sherrie DavisEmail: sherrie.davis@lakeunion.orgPhone: 269.473.8274 maximum size: 10

LEARN TO PLAY TAI CHIMondays @ 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.PMC Earliteen Loft

Learn Tai Chi simplified in 24 form. Learn to play and get fit as you practice it. Using slow movements, Tai Chi helps prevent illness while prolonging one’s life. Come discover its mental benefits as well!

Meeting: Weekly, July 3—Aug. 14 2017Leaders: Xiaoming Xu, Beverly Matiko & Lilia MoncrieffEmail: xu@andrews.eduPhone: 269.471.6125 maximum size: 15

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RINGERSMondays @ 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.PMC Earliteen Loft

This handbell group is geared towards new ringers and experienced ringers alike! We will learn various ringing techniques, as well as how to care for handbells and how to play some favorite hymns.

Meeting: Weekly, June 12—July 31, 2017Leaders: Julie Logan & Allison TrineEmail: (JL) julie@andrews.edu (AT) allisontrine@gmail.comPhone: (JL) 269.340.7230 (AT) 269.362.5883 maximum size: 15

GOD IN NATUREMondays @ 7:00–8:15 p.m.10516 Rangeline Rd., Berrien Springs, MI, 49103

Enjoy a pontoon boat ride on Lake Chapin as we observe God in nature and share Bible promises. Material Needed: Bible, sun screen, and/or hat if desired.

Meeting: Weekly, June 5—26, 2017Leaders: Herald & Donna HabenichtEmail: (HH) herald@andrews.edu (DH) donnah@andrews.eduPhone: 269.471.3940 maximum size: 7

ORGANIC GARDENING 101Tuesdays @ 6:00–7:00 p.m.Sower's Purse Micro-Farm, 7650 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor

Few things are more satisfying than eating food that you’ve grown naturally in concert with God’s creation. Whether you are a well-sea-soned gardener, have trouble keeping houseplants alive, or would like to develop new food habits with your family, this summer session will explore the practical how-to of growing a variety of healthy foods.Material Needed: notebook, pencil, shovel, rake, and water bottle.

Meeting: Weekly, June 13—Aug. 15, 2017Leader: Christopher DiCiccoEmail: dicicco.landscapes@gmail.comPhone: 269.277.9451 maximum size: 20

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HOUSE OF PRAYER IN THE MORNINGWednesdays @ 7:00-7:30 a.m.PMC Youth Chapel

Let's go together to God's House of Prayer and take hold of His promise of the joy of His presence. Join us if you wish to rediscover the joy of prayer or need a midweek spiritual boost.

Meeting: Weekly, June 14—July 26, 2017Leaders: Ben Martin, José Bourget, and Sabine VatelEmail: grow@pmchurch.orgPhone: 269.471.3133 maximum size: 100

JUMP STARTFriday @ 7:00-9:00 p.m.9088 N. Main St., Apt. 19, Berrien Springs, MI, 49103

We will meet weekly to listen to the Sabbath School lesson in advance as moderated by Dr. Jon Paulein or Daniel Duda. Refreshments will be provided. Material Needed: Bible, note pad, pen/pencil, your ears, and thinker.

Meeting: Weekly, June 9—July 27, 2017Leaders: John & Teresa GlassEmail: (JG) johnfglass@gmail.com (TG) teresaeglass@gmail.comPhone: (JG) 262.825.3632 (TG) 262.825.6995 maximum size: 12

CARING THROUGH VISITINGSabbath @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.PMC Grade 5 Sabbath School Room

Growing spiritually while ministering through vising members who are shut-in at home, long term care facilities, or isolated and brighten their day. Some training will be involved. Material Needed: Pen and Notebook; a musical instrument if you play one.

Meeting: Weekly, June 17—Aug 5, 2017Leader: Judith Jean-BaptisteEmail: judith.jeanbaptiste60@gmail.comPhone: 978.235.5351 maximum size: 10

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MAXIMUM MARRIAGESabbath @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.PMC Earliteen Loft (Right Prayer Room)

This group is a special one for couples only with the authors of Married & Glad of It and Maximum Marriage. Spend the Sabbath with your mate and learn how to improve your skills, make your love last forever, grow spiritually, handle conflicts, and experience friendship and fun.

Meeting: Weekly, June 17—Aug 5, 2017Leaders: Roger & Peggy DudleyEmail: (RD) dudley@andrews.edu (PD) dudleym@andrews.eduPhone: 269.471.4308 maximum size: 20

FERNWOOD REFLECTIONSSabbath @ 4:15-6:00 p.m.13988 Range Line Road, Niles, MI, 49120

For 4 weeks in July (not July 15), spend some time in prayer and reflection on Spirit of Prophecy passages on nature. Then walk 1.5-2.5 miles. Bring water. If someone else has a Fernwood membership, we can increase the limit. Material Needed: Water and EGW app.

Meeting: Weekly, July 1—29, 2017Leader: Janine LimEmail: janine@andrews.eduPhone: 269.845.0478 maximum size: 5

LET’S GET WALKINGSabbath @ 4:30-5:30 p.m.Meet at PMC parking lot

Every Sabbath afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30 we will go for a walk. If enough people attend the group will be divided into fast, slow, or child-friendly groups. Material Needed: Comfortable shoes.

Meeting: Weekly, June 17—Aug. 5, 2017Leaders: Chuck & Beverly PeckEmail: (CP) helloworld1@comcast.net (BP) bevpeck@comcast.netPhone: (CP) 269.240.0051 (BP) 269.471.4039 maximum size: 40

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