SUMMER 2016

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CONVERGE GROUPS FOR ADULTS

Life change happens best in community! When people gather in small groups for the shared

purpose of pursing God, loving one another, and serving others - God tends to show up and

amazing things happen! Groups are a place where we can ask questions, share our experiences,

and engage with Scripture at a level that's just not possible at weekend gatherings when hundreds

of people are present.

CONVERGE GROUPS MISSION STATEMENT

Converge Groups at Seneca Creek are where authentic relationship meets spiritual growth.

CONVERGE GROUPS...

Are small groups of 3-12 people.

Meet regularly, usually twice a month for a couple of hours.

Meetings includes food, socializing, discussion of a biblically-based book or Scripture.

Share authentically about each other’s lives and prayers.

LEARN MORE

Contact Converge Groups Director, Mary Johnson

(301) 355-6550 (ext. 222) or email mary@senecacreek.org

On the web @ www.senecacreek.org/converge.html

info@senecacreek.org

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Page Group Name or Type / Leader Day Location

7 Middle School Parents / Kent Booth Sunday Potomac

Everyone / Terrence & Jennifer Anderson Sunday Potomac

Married Couples / Steve Widenhoffer Sunday Germantown

Women / Audrey Lupisella Sunday Germantown

8 Men / Jeff Hunt Monday Boyds

Mom & Tots / Jill Lin Monday Seneca Creek

9 Women / Karen Walker Tuesday Clarksburg

Men / Jeff Hunt Tuesday Seneca Creek

Women / Babita Das Tuesday Derwood

Couples / Tony Jackson Tuesday Germantown

Young Adults / Natalie Francis & Tuesday Seneca Creek

10 Women / Debbie Burrows Wednesday Seneca Creek

College-Aged / Jonathan Der Wednesday Clarksburg

11 Everyone / David & Mae Dillon Thursday Gaithersburg

30+ Singles / George Tobin Thursday Montgomery Village

12 Women / Rachel Peek Thursday Poolesville

Women / Amanda Williams Thursday Boyds

Women 50+ / JoAnn Floyd & Laura Lefaver Thursday Germantown/Montgomery

Men’s Group / Todd Showalter Thursday Seneca Creek

CONVERGE GROUPS AT A GLANCE

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Page Group Name or Type / Leader Day Location

13 Hispanic Ministry / Mario Ortiz Friday Seneca Creek

Everyone / Kevin & Toni Grimes Friday Gaithersburg

14 Women / Sonia Penate Saturday Seneca Creek

Moms in Prayer / Audra Richmond Saturday Seneca Creek

Singles / Keith Krasnansky Saturday Germantown

Women / Vicky Lambis Saturday Germantown

CONVERGE GROUPS AT A GLANCE, CONT.

* Special interest groups only

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SUNDAYS

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT & PARENTS The years of middle school are both challenging and exciting.

During this sometimes tumultuous season parents and students alike have a great need for strong Christian community and support. To meet those needs, our small group is an opportunity for families to attend a converge group together. Students (and their siblings) will meet at the same time as parents, sharing a short devotional, playing games, watching movies and just enjoying downtime. Parents will study various subjects specific to parenting teens and navigating cultural influences. At times we’ll have joint studies with parents and students. The mission of this group is to support the family as a whole – parents, students, families. Siblings of all ages are also welcome to join us! When: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 3-5pm Leaders: Kent & Cheryl Booth, Sean & Angie Willeford Contact: kentb4@yahoo.com, claeb4@juno.com, angiewilleford@verizon.net Where: Potomac (near Churchill HS)

EVERYONE is invited to join us though we are mostly married couples with kids but welcome all adults.

Childcare is available. When: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5pm Leaders: Terrence & Jennifer Anderson Contact: 713-628-6757 or jenniferzanderson@yahoo.com Where: Potomac

MARRIED COUPLES We are "Kids in the Basement." We are parents of children ages unborn to 16 with

most falling in the middle school range. We meet twice monthly to share dinner, fellowship, and a Bible study. When: 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5pm Leader: Steve Widenhofer Contact: 240-793-1612 or swidenhofer@erac.com Where: Germantown

WOMEN are invited to join us, we are currently studying 1 & 2 Thessalonians.

When: Sundays, 7:30-9pm Leader: Audrey Lupisella Contact: 865-803-8158 or amlupi7@gmail.com Where: Germantown

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MONDAYS

MEN This is a men’s group studying passages from the New Testament.

When: 3rd Monday of the month, 7-9pm Leader: Jeff Hunt Contact: 301-943-1913 or jeffreyhunt@verizon.net Where: Boyds

MOMS AND TOTS Group for stay-at-home moms of toddlers/preschoolers. Mothers are encouraged to

bring their children to play while receiving encouragement and support from each other. Come for fellowship, prayer, and encouragement as we face the challenges of raising our children for Christ. When: 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10:30am Leader: Jill Lin Contact: (301) 424-8658 or jill_aalsmeer@yahoo.com Where: Seneca Creek

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TUESDAYS

WOMEN This group is currently studying Power of a Praying Woman.

When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7pm Leader: Karen Walker Contact: 301-943-2456 or kay4man@yahoo.com Where: Clarksburg

MEN This is a men’s group studying passages from the New Testament.

When: 1st Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm Leader: Jeff Hunt Contact: 301-943-1913 or jeffreyhunt@verizon.net Where: Seneca Creek

WOMEN This is a women's group that meets in Derwood, MD on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

We welcome women from any background at any stage of life interested in developing relationships with each other, serving others, studying the Bible, and growing in Christ. We will be studying the book of Ephesians. When: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7-9pm Leader: Babita Das Contact: 240-482-9028 or babitadas1976@gmail.com Where: Derwood

COUPLES Mostly nerdy couples (and their kids) with science or IT backgrounds. Not afraid to ask tough

questions and explore controversial topics. We are wrapping up a study on the book of Romans and will finish the school year with Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas. When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7pm Leader: Tony Jackson Contact: (301) 806-9547 or antjackson01@yahoo.com Assistant: Jason Hoskins Contact: (585) 305-9888 or jason.hoskins@nih.gov Where: Germantown

YOUNG ADULTS For those who are "20-something" and want to connect with their peers who love God

and live out their faith boldly. When: Tuesdays, 7pm Leader: Natalie Francis & Katie Jacobson Contact: 585-350-9976 or nataliefrancis28@gmail.com & 301-821-6740 or jaco1344@umn.edu Where: Seneca Creek

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WEDNESDAYS

WOMEN The Women of Grace Converge Group is just beginning a new study and are open to new

members. When: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm Leader: Debbie Burrows Contact: 301-916-5495 or dannib5892@aol.com Where: Seneca Creek, Family Video Room

COLLEGE-AGED Six churches (and counting) into 1 joint college group led by the participating youth

pastors and youth directors. Musical worship, group chat, Bible explorations, prayer, bonfires, food, games, and community. Open to all rising and current college students. When: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 9:30pm Leader: Participating Youth Pastors and Directors Contact: Jonathan Der, 301-355-6550 X 215 or jonathan@senecacreek.org Where: The Gathering Place, 23810 Stringtown Road, Clarksburg MD

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THURSDAYS

EVERYONE We call ourselves InC2 (Incorporated in Christ). We will be studying “Ordinary Bible People

Who Changed History”, considering what their lives mean for us and how we live. When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30-9pm Leader: David and Mae Dillon Contact: 301-926-1888 or dilldb10@gmail.com Where: Gaithersburg

30’s+ SINGLES This small group is open to singles and single parents over 30. The group has a maximum

of 10 people. We typically plan on doing 4 or 5 multi-week studies (with a DVD and study guides) during the course of a year, with the group picking the topics. In addition, our group also participates in a few church ministry events during the year. We also plan several outings or other events as well. When: 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 7:15-9:15pm Leader: George Tobin Contact: 732-771-4091 or georgetobinjr@aol.com Where: Montgomery Village

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THURSDAYS, CONT.

WOMEN Will be studying marriage. THIS GROUP IS FULL When: Thursdays, 9:30am Leader: Rachel Peek Contact: 404-964-1487 or racheljpeek@gmail.com Where: Poolesville

WOMEN Living out God’s truths together. We will be studying “Having a Mary Heart in a Martha

World.” When: alternate Thursdays, 7-9pm Leader: Amanda Williams Contact: 240-912-9548 or nage.nutyne95@gmail.com Where: Boyds

WOMEN Ages 50 + studying John Ortberg's Everyone Is Normal Until You Get To Know Them, have room

to add a few more women. When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7pm Leader: JoAnn Floyd & Laura Lafaver Contact: (301) 963-7664 or jofloyd@comcast.net Contact: (301) 515-1999 or llafaver@verizon.net Where: Germantown

MEN Join us as we study the book of Acts and how it applies to everyday life. Looking for new members!

When: 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30pm Leader: Todd Showalter Contact: 540-435-2139 or toddshow@gmail.com Where: Seneca Creek

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FRIDAYS

HISPANIC MINISTRY A group of Spanish speakers committed to loving & serving God and each other.

Facilitates Sunday message Spanish translation, bi-monthly prayer vigil and community outreach events. When: Fridays, 6:45pm Leader: Mario Ortiz Contact: 301-540-3305 or mmlortiz@verizon.net Where: Seneca Creek, Room 10

EVERYONE When our care group resumes meetings in September, we will be studying "The Promised

One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis" by Nancy Guthrie. It's the first in a series called "Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament". No childcare available.

When: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 7-9pm Leaders: Kevin & Toni Grimes Contact: 301-540-8228 or ari103096@comcast.net Co-leader: Mary Lethbridge Contact: 240-683-6145 or lethbridgemary@gmail.com Location: Gaithersburg

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SATURDAYS

WOMEN Support and spiritual growth for Spanish speakers. (This group is currently doing Rooted) When: 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 1pm Leader: Sonia Penate Contact: 240-277-9454 or soniapenate@hotmail.com Co-leader: Magdalena Leon Contact: magdalenaleon555@hotmail.com Where: Seneca Creek

Moms in Prayer-Homeschool Group Moms in Prayer International is a worldwide ministry devoted to

covering every child and every school in prayer - including the school in your own home. We believe that through prayer God releases His power on behalf of our children and schools. Our faith is in God who hears and answers our prayers. Come join us if you wish to pray for your children! Beginning September 5, we will meet the first Saturday of each month at 7:00am at Seneca Creek Community Church. When: First Saturday of each month, 7-9am Leader: Audra Richmond Contact: (240)246-0065 or audrarichmond@gmail.com Where: Seneca Creek rm 244

SINGLES Bible study and fellowship. We typically read one or two chapters of the Bible per week, pausing

throughout for discussion. When: 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10am-12pm Leader: Keith Krasnansky Contact: 240-750-3259 or keithkras@hotmail.com Where: Germantown

WOMEN Studying The Battlefield of the Mind: Strengthening Our Spiritual Weapons. Intended mostly for

women who have gone or are going through any depression, anxiety, discouragement or any kind of mental strongholds and want to become victorious through Jesus and by applying Biblical truths. When: Saturdays, 11:30am - 2pm Leader: Vicky Lambis Contact: 301-512-0046 or clambis@aol.com Where: Germantown

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RESOURCES

Interested in forming a group but have little or no study materials? Or do you currently lead a Converge

group and are looking for new resources? Right Now Media, an instant online Bible study resource is

available to all Seneca Creek Converge Group leaders and members at no charge. It contains thousands of

online teaching videos from top Christian authors like Andy Stanley, Francis Chan, Max Lucado, Bill Hybels

and more. Contact the main office to find out how you can gain access to this valuable video library by

calling 301-355-6550.

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