Small Groups
Why Should I Attend a Small Group?
Small Groups at Restoration Church exist to help you grow up to full maturity in your relationship with God and others. You may be doing great in your Christian walk right now, but by being in relationship with fellow believers, you will experience even more of the abundant life Jesus has to offer. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; if one falls down his friend can help him up. If you are ready to connect with other people, want to experience life-changing spiritual growth, yearn to grow in Christ through give and take relationships with other believers, and are eager to learn how to share the Gospel with family and friends, then now is the time to get involved in a Small Group!
What is a Small Group?
A Small Group is typically made up of six to twelve people who meet regularly during the week to share about their lives, support one another, and study Biblical truths. Each group has a host and a leader (or one person may host and lead). Groups can meet in a number of different locations, including coffee shops, restaurants, the church and work places. But typically they meet in homes. Most groups meet weekly during evening hours, but some meet less often. Some meet in the morning or afternoon. Our goal is to accommodate the different needs of those in our church by offering a variety of options.
Currently, we have several different types of Small Groups: General (open to all), New Christians, Women's, Men's, Spiritual Prayer, Young Adults and Celebrate Recovery. We are looking for leaders and hosts to start groups for Mom's, College, Married Couples, Single Parents, Grief Recovery, Youth, Snow Birds, Retirees, and Spanish Speaking, just to name a few!
What do Small Groups do?
Loving and ministering to one another; sharing and developing our spiritual gifts; being a community of Christians representing God's kingdom to others - this is our main purpose.
Activities during group meetings vary from group to group, but most groups have a time of fellowship, prayer, Bible or book study, discussion, ministry to group members and visitors, and life application. Not all groups are study groups, but we encourage exploration of God's Word at every meeting. Groups may also discuss the Pastor's weekend message; some read and study books about Christian living; and others study books of the Bible.
We also encourage our group members to practice relationship evangelism, reaching out to friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and others; seeking opportunities to care for them, reflect Christ's love to them, and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them, inviting them to group meetings and church services. Groups may elect to find ways to serve the community together while seeking opportunities for evangelism. Restoration Church Small Groups are encouraged to find useful community projects, such as feeding the homeless, writing letters to serivice members, baking cookies for prison inmates, helping to build homes for low-income families, visiting assisted living facitlites, and much more. It's amazing what God can do through a group of people as they use their skills, gifts and resources to help those in need!
How do I Find a Small Group?
Look through our directory and find a group or two that suit your schedule and interests. Then call the host or leader for more information about that particular group. After you get directions and details, just show up and check it out! Hopefully, you'll feel right at home with the first group you visit, but you may want to check out other groups before you find the group that is right for you. If you feel a little nervous or unsure on your first visit, we encourage you to stick with it - you'll be happy you did! So, will you take the steps to find a Small Group of your own?
Small Group Directory
Following is a list of the Restoration Church Small Groups currently meeting. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Wayne Crandall, Director of Small Groups. If you would like to attend any of the following groups, feel free to contact the leader directly.
Men's Fellowship Forum - Men's Group Wayne Crandall - Group Leader Contact #595-7767 Meets at the Church Meets Saturdays at 8AM
20 - 35 Age Group Lennon and Manda Cabrera - Group Leaders Contact #776-2989 Located near Coastland Center Meets Fridays at 7PM - call first to verify meeting location
Celebrate Recovery - Open to Anyone with Hurts, Habits or Hang-Ups Mark and Roni Ferraiuolo - Group Leaders Contact #248-5405 Meets at the Church Meets Fridays at 6PM
Women's Bible Study Marybeth DeGarmo - Group Leader Contact #352-0460 Meets at the Church Meets Tuesdays at 10AM Watch the calendar for current studies Currently, there is no child care
Exodus International (His Way Out) Van Ellison - Group Leader Contact #352-0460 Meets at the Church Call the church for details
True Strings (Folk, Country, Irish Sound) Toni Tomei - Group Leader Contact #352-0460 Meets at Toni's home. Please call Toni if you would like to join this group! Meets Tuesdays at 6:30PM Currently seeking vocallists
Bible-based Relationships Remme Malo - Group Leader Contact #293-5237 Meets about 4 miles north of downtown Naples Meets Wednesdays at 7PM
Armistadt Christiana (Christian Friendship) Carlos and Martha Varon and Carlos and Ania Graves - Group Leaders Contact #304-4579 Meets in Golden Gate City Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:30PM Se Habla Espanol!
