Sunnyside Small Groups are smaller communities of approximately 12 people who meet in order to:
- Encounter the love of God the Father
- Enter entirely into the character of Jesus Christ
- Engage the world in the power of the Holy Spirit
Grosvenor and Downtown sites
You are warmly invited to join a small group at Sunnyside. Use the registration form at the bottom of the page to sign up with a group or use the contact information in the brochure.
Thursdays from 7p.m.-8:30pm, east end Blair and Ogilvie
Studying the book of Romans using the “Deepening Life Together” series. Jan 26th to March 22nd.
Leader: Karen Hilderman
Mom’s bible Study
Every other Wednesday 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Church nursery
Topic: Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman by Beth Moore
Contact Marge Sambol
Margaret.sambol@rogers.com
1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 7p.m.-9p.m. Church Nursery
Acts raises issues of biblical interpretation, the mission of the church, the relationship between the Old and New Testament and issues of power and authority in the church. The Study will have a study/discussion/ prayer format. Please come to the first meeting having read Luke 24 (for background) and Acts 1.
Leader: Rick Hiemstra
What’s so Amazing about Grace?
Starting February 15,
Book study ‘What’s so Amazing about Grace’ by
Philip Yancy
Contact: Lynn Morrison
Mere Christianity
Biweekly starting Feb 1 at 7:00p.m. in 206-
17Aberdeen St.
What is the case for Christianity? Can a reasoned ar-
gument be made for faith? Despite its modest title,
C.S. Lewis’ “Mere Christianity” has stood the test of
time as one of the most eloquent and profound works
of Christian apologetics. We will work through this
classic in the hopes of gaining a deeper understanding
of our faith and being better able to explain it to others
Contact: Paul Thomas
Poverty, hunger, compassion and hope
Biweekly starting Wednesday Feb. 8 (8 weeks) 7pm
Small group to pray and study a book called “Hope
lives by Amber VanSchooneveld. Examing poverty,
hopelessness, compassion, and how in our day to day
lives here in Canada, we can bring God’s hope and
love to the hurting and needy.
Cost: $15 to $20 Contact Debbie Brentnell
meets every Friday from 5pm- 7pm in the youth room
This group is for girls who want to become godly women and discuss the book “Praying for your Future Husband, preparing your heart for his” by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer.
Contact: Gina Byun
Why Israel
Thursday (starting Jan 26th) 7:00p.m.
8week DVD series
Contact Wendy Leslie
The Alta Vista Small Group
Thursday 7:30p.m. Weekly until May
This group will gather to discuss Joseph
Ratzinger’s book Jesus of Nazareth: From
Baptism to Transfiguration. This study will
challenge many preconceived ideas to draw us
into closer unity with the truth of who Jesus
is.
Contact: Jeff Brandt
Tuesday 9:30a.m. –11a.m. in the Church basement
This is a space for ladies to work out and then pray together. Children are welcome to play independently in the Sunday school rooms. As the group gets closer, we hold each other accountable as we pour Christ’s love into each others’ lives.
Leader: Sally Collins
Prayer
Last Thursday of Feb-May
7p.m. near South Keys
We will look at and practice different forms of prayer.
This group will meet four times to discuss the many
forms of prayer as discussed by Richard Forster in his
book Prayer.
Contact Gina Byun
Prayer Meeting
Tuesdays@ 12:30-1:30p.m. in Pastor Brent’s office
Prayer meeting includes a devotional, sharing our lives
together and praying for needs of our friends, family
and the church. Everybody is welcome.
Contact: Pastor Brent Russett
Becoming Community
You may grow into leadership at Sunnyside in the fol- lowing ways:
- Ministry Match Appointments
by appointment with Pastors Brent, or Darren or other leadership team members. Complete online profile and meet to discuss your temperament, leadership style, participation style, ministry gifts, and ministry values to discern your best place to serve. - Engaging in Service/Discipleship
a “servant spirit” is one of the pre-requisites for leadership. Be intentional about serving in the areas of your gifts at Sunnyside. Being a Christ-follower is another pre-requisite for leadership. Engage in the life of the church in ways that encourage you as a disciple of Jesus, and live as one who loves and lives for Jesus in every aspect of life. - Mentoring; Some „Sunnysiders‟ from all three congregations have been trained as mentors. There is a formal process being developed to link mentors with people interested in being mentored. If you would like to be partnered as mentor with a person wishing to be mentored or you would like to be mentored at Sunnyside Downtown, please speak to Pastor Joel. If you are from the 9:00am Grosvenor Service, please speak to Pastor Darren, and if you are from the 11:00am Grosvenor Service, please contact Pastor Brent.
If you want to find a small group affiliated with cam- pus ministry at either Carleton or U of Ottawa, you may contact the following people:
Chris Barrett
Navigators at Carleton University; Navigators small group at Carleton U.
chrisb@navigators.ca
Alaina Johnston
IVCF at University of Ottawa
ajohnston@ivcf.ca
Baptism Group
February 26th at the Grosvenor Location
Basement at 12:30pm
(Please bring your own lunch.)
Are you interested in exploring the meaning and
reasons for baptism? Would you like to talk about the
possibility of being baptized? This group allows you
to receive teaching from scripture and tradition about
this important step of faith.
Contact: Pastor Darren Dicks
Mark Study
Wednesday evenings 7-9 pm starting Feb. 15
“The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of
God.” Mark Study is an inductive study of the gospel
of Mark. We will be using a manuscriptu style of
study, observing, interpreting and applying the text to
our lives. The goal of this study is to help scripture to
come alive and be applicable in our lives today.
Contact: Greg Mammott
Friday evenings from 7:00-9:00p.m. at the Grosvenor Location (Beginning September 23rd)
The Ray is a sacred space for those between the ages of 11-18 years old. It is a space to learn about God and self in a question friendly environment. We play games and eat together as well.
Leader: Gina Byun
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Please send any questions or concerns to tech@sunnysidechurch.ca
There is always room to create more small groups! If you have a vision to start a small group sacred space please contact Pastor Darren Dicks: Darren.Dicks@Sunnysidechurch.ca or Anne-Michell Kirkey: akirkey@gmail.com.