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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.

Alexandra Shloss at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Wendell and Lucretia Hampton Watkins at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Ray Banks and Deaneen Merritt at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

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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.

Jessica and Shawn Cooper at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

 

 

Zero and Sandy Sauceda at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Deb Broertjes at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Richard and Lildeanya Fredrick at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Victor and Colette Mcdonald at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Nia Goodwin at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Horace and Rena Boston at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Rob and Melanie Latiak at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.

Kat Mulingtapang at Spirit of God Fellowship Church in South Holland, IL

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.