CONNECT GROUPS
CONNECT GROUPS
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Once a group is full, we will make every effort to close the group in a timely manner. In the unlikely occasion that we were unable to close a group before you signed up, we will notify you as soon as possible so you may pick a new group. Questions? Contact Rob Latiak, Discipleship Pastor, at rob@sogfchurch.com.
Leader: Alexandra Shloss
Focus: Looking at Cinema Through a Christian Lens
Members will watch one movie each month on their own (or can coordinate a group watch) and we will meet once a month to examine the movies with a Christian lens.
Limit: 16 members
Meets last Saturday of the month at 11am
Location: Alternates between meeting at a coffee shop in Munster or South Holland (Locations TBD)
Childcare is not provided, but kids are welcome if parents want to bring them.
Leaders: Joe & Nikki Lopez/ Paul & Marge Woodson
Focus: Sunday Service & Life Application
Meets first Saturday of the month right after church in the Great Awakening Café
Limit: 16 members
Children are welcome, but we ask that the number of kids and their ages are given ahead of time for planning purposes.
Leaders: Wendell & Lucretia Hampton- Watkins
Focus: Sunday Service
Our topics of discussion reflect our Sunday service topic. We also including biblical teachings, studying, and praying.
Limit: 10 members
Meets in the evenings, 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Monthly
Meets in the Watkins home in South Holland
This group is not open to children. You must be able to climb stairs to reach the meeting.
Leader: Ray Banks & Deaneen Merritt
Focus: Shared Interest
Limit: 16 members
Meets 3rd Sunday each month at 11:45 at SoGF
This group is not open to children.
Leaders: Tim & Diane Novotny
Focus: Shared Interests
This group meets to dine out and catch up on each other’s lives.
Limit: 10 members
Meets once a month on Sundays after the service for lunch at alternating locations, usually in South Holland or Homewood.
Childcare is not provided.
This group will end in December 2026.
Leaders: Shawnn & Jessica Cooper
Focus: Cultural Experiences and Biblical References’
This group will engage individuals in sharing their positive and negative experiences about how culture has impacted their lives. They will refer to the bible and have references on how to respond to the influence and impact of culture.
Limit: 16 members
Meets last Sunday of the month from 5-8pm
Location: Either at the church or at the Cooper’s home in University Park
Children are welcome.
Leaders: Zero & Sandy Sauceda
Focus: Shared Interest
We share a meal and conversation, followed by a 30-minute bible study and prayer. We end our meetings with a game of Mexican Dominoes, as well as coffee and dessert.
Limit: 10 members
Meets every other Friday at noon
Alternates between meeting at a home in Sauk Village and South Holland.
Children are welcome.
Leader: Deb Broertjes
Focus: Single, Divorced, & Widowed Women
Limit: 10 members
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 6:30-8:30pm
Location: South Holland
This group is not open to children.
Leader: Richard & Lildeanya Fredrick
Focus: Bible-Based Topics
In addition to biblical discussion, this group will also take part in hands-on, in-person outreach and ministry.
Limit: 16 members
This group rotates meetings at locations including the church, members’ homes, and restaurants.
Meeting time is generally immediately following the service.
Children are welcome.
Leaders: Victor & Colette McDonald
Focus: Shared Interest and Bible Study
Limit: 16 members
Meets weekly
Location and meeting time will be determined after sign-ups.
This group is not open to children.
Leader: Nia Goodwin
Focus: Bible Study for Single Mothers
Limit: 16 members
Meets Wednesdays, twice a month, 7-9pm
Location: South Holland
Children are welcome.
Leaders: Horace & Rena Boston
Focus: Christian Fellowship
Activities will vary.
Limit: 16 members
Meets 3rd Sunday each month at SoGF after the service
Children are welcome.
Leaders: Rob & Melanie Latiak
Hosts: Marco & Courtney Guzman
Focus: Book Study
This group will read Francis Chan’s book Crazy Love.
Limit: 16 members
Meets 1st Sunday each month at noon in South Holland
Children are welcome.
Leader: Kat Mulingtapang
Focus: Women
This group focuses on helping women explore whatever God is calling them to do. They will spend time in Scripture, pray together, and share their stories.
Limit: 19 members
Meets 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6:30-8:30pm, in Homewood
Childcare is offered.