Cross Sound Community Groups are small groups of ten to sixteen members. The groups meet weekly, bi-weekly or monthly in homes. The time together is split among Bible study, personal application and relationships.

Some of the groups will use “sermon-based” curriculum, while others will use curriculum of special interest to them. Sermon-based
curriculum is lessons that are directly linked to the pastors’ Sunday morning sermons. These lessons allow the pastors to apply a common spiritual vision across the church family and each participant to have similar knowledge of the subject they will discuss.

There will be three sessions per year: fall, winter, and spring. At the end of each session, participants have the choice of remaining in their group, joining a new group, or taking a break.

Those signing up will be placed into groups according to choice of group, choice of weeknight, life situation, and geographical area.

These groups are places where meaningful relationships are
developed. They form support networks that provide the individual with support, inspiration, encouragement, and accountability. They are places where one can be prayed for as well as pray for others. In this environment, members experience community and are equipped for ministry.

“Let us seek friends that will stir us up about our prayers, our
Bible reading, and our employment of time, about our souls, our salvation, and a world to come. Who can tell the good a friend’s word in season may do, or the harm it may stop.”
— J.C. Ryle, Holiness

We’re convinced that community groups are a part of every healthy church, which is why our goal is that we are not a church that has small groups, but rather a church of small groups.

Evening Mixed Groups

Leaders        Night       Frequency    Location

Erica Applewhite    Tuesday          Bi-weekly               Bainbridge

Larry Asher &
Richard Best         Sunday           Weekly               Poulsbo

Rick & Trish          Friday nights, sometimes Sunday after church    Bainbridge

Maguire

Brian Hilst            Saturday         Bi-weekly             Bainbridge

Tom Johnston        Sunday           Weekly                 Bainbridge

Jon Jones            Thursday          Bi-weekly             N. Bainbridge/Poulsbo

Dave Sellers         Wednesday       Bi-weekly             Bainbridge

John Hays &

Joel Narva            Sunday            Bi-weekly             Poulsbo

Mark Bullard         Saturday          Weekly                 Bainbridge

If you are interested in trying out one of these community groups or finding out more information about a group that would work for you please contact Roger Barber (206) 780-7815.

Women's Groups

Women's Bible Study . Mondays 9-11 at Kol Shalom on Miller Rd. Contact Lisa Bernardin

Men's Groups

Men's groups are currently being formed. If you are interested in being a part of one of the Men's groups please contact John Morrow.

Specialties

Friday Foodies   Roland & Clara Gonzalez  

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)  Men's and Women's Group meeting mornings and evenings in Seattle and Kitsap County. Contact Jeff Ogard 360.779.3675 or Beth Johnston 842.6887

Mother's of Preschoolers (MOPS).  Meets @ 9:30AM second and fourth Friday of each month at Island Church (9624 Sportsman Club Rd.)

Mexico Mission Team: Contact Tom Crane 780-9149

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group: Contact Penny Daniels 842-6898

                                         Tuesdays 9AM Cross Sound @ The Waterfront

Students

5th grade girls: Mondays @4-5:30 at the Mead's home. Kathy Mead

6th & 7th grade girls: Wednesdays 3:30-5 at the Sellers home. Carrie Sellers

8th grade girls: Tuesdays 3:30 at the Biebers home. Robin Duncan and Molly Coffyn

10th - 12th grade girls: Wednesdays 7PM at the Webber's home. Dana Webber

10th - 12th grade girls: Wednesdays 7PM at the Best's home (Poulsbo). Wendy Best

7th & 8th grade boys: Sundays for lunch. Locations vary. Brian Hilst