Groups
What are Life Groups?
Real People—Living Life Together Our passion is to help each person experience connection—a sense of belonging by connecting with God and connecting with others. We believe that this happens best in the context of small groups. We call them Life Groups because it is where we “do life” together. If you have a desire to grow closer to God and develop amazing friendships along the way, maybe it is time for your to “Get A Life!” Join one of our many Life Groups today!
How to join a life group:
Check out the schedule below and find something that interests you and then:
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My Life
Tuesday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Elkins | Hartland | 7:00 | No |
Wednesday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Philips | River Office | 7:30 AM | No |
| D'Arcy | Howell | 7:00 | No |
| Mayer | Highland | 7:00 | No |
Thursday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Thompson | Milford | 7:00 | No |
Friday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Bykowski/Swain | Highland | 7:00 | No |
| Coeman/McPherson | Hartland | 6:30 | Yes $ |
| Follman | Milford | 6:30 | Yes |
| Mannor/Hartwick | Hartland | 7:00 | No |
| James | Linden | 7:00 | No |
| Krupansky/Hill | Fenton | 6:30 | No |
| Miller/Jensen | Fenton | 6:30 | Yes $ |
| Tibus | Pinckney | 7:00 | No |
| Virden/Campbell | Hartland | 7:00 | No |
| Hawker | Hartland | 6:30 | Yes > 5 |
Saturday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Biggs/Smith | Howell | 6:00 | No |
| Bindus/Bush | Fenton | 6:00 | No |
Sunday
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Collins | Hartland | 7:00 | No |
| Fortin/Quinn | Brighton | 4:00 | No |
| Buckner | Howell | 5:00 | Yes |
Young Adults (18-28 Years old)
| Leader | Location | Time | Childcare |
| Forbes | Brighton | 7:00 | No |
Winter Semester - Begins Jan. 22nd
Courageous - Movie and Men's Study
In the new film Courageous (from the makers of Fireproof), four law officers are confident and focused when standing up to the worst the streets have to offer. But leading their families at home in a God-honoring way? That takes courage.
Based on the highly anticipated movie, the Courageous Living Bible Study is a 64-page book used for four weeks by an individual in relation with the class leader's companion teaching DVD of Courageous film clips. It will guide the participant toward living more courageously in four key areas:
Responsibility: serving, protecting, and casting a vision for their family
Priorities: focusing on eternal things rather than what is temporary
Legacy: recognizing a father's potential impact as a godly role model
Faith: strengthening a father's identity in Christ, increasing in wisdom
- Session 1 - Monday January 23rd
- Session 2 - Wednesday February 1st
- Session 3 - Monday February 6th
- Session 4 - Wednesday February 15th
- Session 5 - Monday February 20th
Divorce Care Group
This group is for those of us who are hurting because of separation and divorce. We will meet weekly for 13 weeks to address the hurt as well as God's mercy and grace through the process. Come learn, share, and heal with us. 13 consecutive weeks.
Start date February 12, Sunday, 9AM in the Fitness Room at the PAC
Grief Recovery Group
This group offers a way to help people to heal from the pain of bereavement. This is a 13 week group where we hear from Christian grief-recovery experts. We will hear stories of those who have healed from death of a loved one as well. Christ offers us hope for healing, come learn how to draw from it. 13 consecutive weeks.
Start date of Saturday January 28th, 2-4PM in Hartland
Financial Peace University
Stop worrying about money, and start your journey to Financial Peace today. Financial Peace University classes meet for two hours each week for 13 weeks, during which time the average family pays off $5300 in debt and save $2700. In 13 action-packed lessons, you'll learn how to beat debt, build wealth, find bargains, invest for the future, give like never before, and much more! This information will change your life.
We have 1 class on Wednesday night, starting the 25th of January, and 2 classes on Thursday night, starting the 26th of January.
Every Man's Battle
the challenge every man faces...the fight every man can win
From the television to the Internet, print media to videos, men are constantly faced with the assault of sensual images. It is impossible to avoid such temptations...but, thankfully, not impossible to rise above them.
Shattering the perception that men are unable to control their thought lives and roving eyes, Every Man's Battle shares the stories of dozens who have escaped the trap of sexual immorality and presents a practical, detailed plan for any man who desires sexual purity-perfect for men who have fallen in the past, those who want to remain strong today, and all who want to overcome temptation in the future.
We will meet 6 consecutive Saturday mornings from 9-10:30 am at the Warehouse (10019 Bergin Rd., Hartland, 48843).
**You will need to read the introduction and chapters 1-3 BEFORE our first meeting (January 7).
Discover Christianity and The River
Starting January 22 for 5 weeks.
In the first week this life group takes a look at what it means to be a follower of Christ. The second week looks at what the River believes, how it operates and what it looks likes to partner with River. The third week we dive into why we are called to share our story and invite people to The River, who we are called to share with and how to do it. The last two weeks focus in on finding out our spiritual gifts, what they mean when we combine them with our SHAPE and how best to use these gifts from God to serve others. Be encouraged as you take your next step towards Christ on SUNDAY mornings at 10:30 AM starting on January 22nd.
SATURDAY
Men’s Morning Connection Men’s Group
If you would like a chance to be encouraged, enlightened and engaged in great conversation, please join us on Saturday morning’s at 7AM. We meet every week at the Red Olive in Hartland.
Led by: Glenn Drazick - Material Cost: None - 7:00 AM - Hartland
SUNDAY
Women’s Huddle Women’s Group
Come join us as we go through and learn more about the women that are in the Bible. We meet once a month, the first Sunday, in the Fitness Room. This is a great way to meet other women at the River and get connected! Only requirement is that you go to either the 9:00 AM or 12 PM experience.
Led by: Lisa Antonishek - Material Cost: None - 10:30 AM - Fitness Room
Discover Christianity and The River
This group addresses the whole idea of what it means to be a follower of Christ, what we believe at The River Community Church and what it looks like to LOVE, LOCK and LIVE together in community. Use it as a beginning class, a refresher class and one that ignites you to the next step in your walk towards being more like Christ.
Led by: Chris McDaniels - Material Cost: None - 10:30 AM - Hartland
VARIOUS MEETING DATES:
Living The Dream
Are you either in the adoption/fostering process, have adopted/fostered children, or grew up being in foster care or adopted into a home?We want to get together to study, do some training and most importantly build relationships within this focused group of individuals. This is a group that will accommodate your busy schedule as well as let you enjoy your time in another life group. Sign up and be part of Living The Dream!
- Sun Jan 15 - 10:30am - Training - The River CC classroom
- Sat Feb 25 - 12:00pm - Sledding - Farm Elementary School Hartland
- Sat Mar 31- 7:00pm - Q & A with Therapist - Garden Gate Montessori Hartland
Led by: Michelle McCoy & Sandy Hill
Learn more about it by contacting Kathleen Campbell.