GROWTH GROUPS are an opportunity for you to live life together with your WCAG family, while pursuing Christ and His mission. Please enjoy reading the opportunities being offered weekly at WCAG. For childcare questions, please refer to the group leader. If you are interested in any of these groups, please contact the church office or group leaders.
SUNDAY
YOUNG ADULT
Leaders: Chris & Andrea Frankenfield
Date & Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM
Location: Lower Level Chapel
Description: This group will spend our time discussing how to live life/approach cultural issues through the lens of a Biblical worldview.
SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH
Leaders: Ken & Loretta Eason
Date & Time: Alternating Sundays, 12:30– 2:30 PM
Location: Various locations (homes, restaurants, & church)
Description: This group will share fellowship together over a meal while discussing the weekly Sunday sermon. Meals will be a mix of bring your own, potluck, and restaurant meals.
MERRY WIDOWS OF WCAG
Leaders: Maxine Weir & Donna Molinet
When: 2nd Sunday of the month - 12:00 PM
Where: CLC Center Dining
What: Merry Widows is a mission outreach support group to encourage widows. They meet the second Sunday each month after worship for lunch and a time of fellowship. Social events, speakers, and outreaches are also on their agenda.
VEGETARIAN SUPPER CLUB
Leader: Yvonne Cordell
When: 4th Sunday of the month - 5:00 PM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: Pot blessed dinners with special guest speakers or events to introduce people to a healthy lifestyle through experiencing vegetarian meals with like-minded individuals.
BLOSSOMS
Leader: Kisha Kader
When: One Sunday per month - 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: A parent-led ministry for mothers and daughters (ages 5-18). We follow the Titus 2 mandate for older women to teach younger women to love the Lord and to live by faith.
Leaders: Chris & Andrea Frankenfield
Date & Time: Sundays at 9:15 AM
Location: Lower Level Chapel
Description: This group will spend our time discussing how to live life/approach cultural issues through the lens of a Biblical worldview.
SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH
Leaders: Ken & Loretta Eason
Date & Time: Alternating Sundays, 12:30– 2:30 PM
Location: Various locations (homes, restaurants, & church)
Description: This group will share fellowship together over a meal while discussing the weekly Sunday sermon. Meals will be a mix of bring your own, potluck, and restaurant meals.
MERRY WIDOWS OF WCAG
Leaders: Maxine Weir & Donna Molinet
When: 2nd Sunday of the month - 12:00 PM
Where: CLC Center Dining
What: Merry Widows is a mission outreach support group to encourage widows. They meet the second Sunday each month after worship for lunch and a time of fellowship. Social events, speakers, and outreaches are also on their agenda.
VEGETARIAN SUPPER CLUB
Leader: Yvonne Cordell
When: 4th Sunday of the month - 5:00 PM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: Pot blessed dinners with special guest speakers or events to introduce people to a healthy lifestyle through experiencing vegetarian meals with like-minded individuals.
BLOSSOMS
Leader: Kisha Kader
When: One Sunday per month - 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: A parent-led ministry for mothers and daughters (ages 5-18). We follow the Titus 2 mandate for older women to teach younger women to love the Lord and to live by faith.
MONDAY
SPINNERS OF JOY
Leader: Sandy Butler
When: 2nd Monday of the month - 9:00 AM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: We make tied quilts, stuffed toys, knitted or crocheted hats and scarves for needy children. Materials and instructions provided. Some work at home and donate items. Church members and friends are welcome. Come meet someone new!
CORDELL STUDY & SMALL GROUP
Leaders: Joseph and Yvonne Cordell
When: Monday – 6:15 PM
Where: The Cordell’s home
What: This group studies a variety of topics and enjoys a potluck dinner together.
SOS PRAYER GROUP
Leader: Lori Cannon
When: Every other Monday - 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
What: SOS stands for Save Our Sons. This ministry is for moms and grandmothers to pray for their sons and grandsons, ages 18-30 in age.
Leader: Sandy Butler
When: 2nd Monday of the month - 9:00 AM
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
What: We make tied quilts, stuffed toys, knitted or crocheted hats and scarves for needy children. Materials and instructions provided. Some work at home and donate items. Church members and friends are welcome. Come meet someone new!
CORDELL STUDY & SMALL GROUP
Leaders: Joseph and Yvonne Cordell
When: Monday – 6:15 PM
Where: The Cordell’s home
What: This group studies a variety of topics and enjoys a potluck dinner together.
SOS PRAYER GROUP
Leader: Lori Cannon
When: Every other Monday - 7:00 PM
Where: Zoom
What: SOS stands for Save Our Sons. This ministry is for moms and grandmothers to pray for their sons and grandsons, ages 18-30 in age.
TUESDAY
MEN'S BREAKFAST & STUDY
Leader: Tom Boltas
When: Tuesday - 6:30 AM
Where: CLC Dining Room
What: This men’s Bible study begins with breakfast, prays for requests, and engages in Bible study. They cover one chapter per week of various books of the Bible.
ADVENTURERS' OUTING
Leaders: Steve & Tina Pendino
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month – 9:00 AM
Where: Various locations
What: Adults ages 55+ take day trips to various places in the St. Louis metro area. We enjoy lunch together at a nearby restaurant. Come and join us! Watch the bulletin for changes in the schedule.
A TASTE OF HEAVEN
Leaders: Praneeth & Sahara Medari
Date & Time: Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30—8:30 PM
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This group will focus on the international elements of being a worshiping family on mission at WCAG. Starting with discussions about different cultures and ethnicities before moving on to study The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel. Using this book, the group will discuss how different cultures understand God’s grace.
Leader: Tom Boltas
When: Tuesday - 6:30 AM
Where: CLC Dining Room
What: This men’s Bible study begins with breakfast, prays for requests, and engages in Bible study. They cover one chapter per week of various books of the Bible.
ADVENTURERS' OUTING
Leaders: Steve & Tina Pendino
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month – 9:00 AM
Where: Various locations
What: Adults ages 55+ take day trips to various places in the St. Louis metro area. We enjoy lunch together at a nearby restaurant. Come and join us! Watch the bulletin for changes in the schedule.
A TASTE OF HEAVEN
Leaders: Praneeth & Sahara Medari
Date & Time: Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30—8:30 PM
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This group will focus on the international elements of being a worshiping family on mission at WCAG. Starting with discussions about different cultures and ethnicities before moving on to study The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel. Using this book, the group will discuss how different cultures understand God’s grace.
WEDNESDAY
THE MEANING OF MARRIAGE
Leaders: Colin & Ellen Sims
When: Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Where: CLC Dining Room
Description: We will study Timothy Keller's book, "The Meaning of Marriage."
ANOTHER GOSPEL
Leader: Lynne Aldridge
When: Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Where: WCAG Library/Prayer Room
Description: A short video series (6 weeks) based on the book, "Another Gospel" by Alisa Childers.
Leaders: Colin & Ellen Sims
When: Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Where: CLC Dining Room
Description: We will study Timothy Keller's book, "The Meaning of Marriage."
ANOTHER GOSPEL
Leader: Lynne Aldridge
When: Wednesday - 6:30 PM
Where: WCAG Library/Prayer Room
Description: A short video series (6 weeks) based on the book, "Another Gospel" by Alisa Childers.
THURSDAY
WOMEN OF THE WORD
Leader: Maxine Weir
When: Thursday - 9:30 AM
Where: CLC Dining Room
What: WOW is an inter-generational Bible study for women. Their goal is to provide a safe place for women to share from their heart and to find fellowship with other women.
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
Leaders: Shared Leadership
Date & Time: Alternating Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 PM
Location: WCAG Kitchen
Description: This group aims to provide meals for anyone in need, to be God’s hands to nourish our neighbors. Each evening together will involve a time of fellowship and discussion while helping to prepare food for someone in our church family or local community.
Leader: Maxine Weir
When: Thursday - 9:30 AM
Where: CLC Dining Room
What: WOW is an inter-generational Bible study for women. Their goal is to provide a safe place for women to share from their heart and to find fellowship with other women.
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
Leaders: Shared Leadership
Date & Time: Alternating Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 PM
Location: WCAG Kitchen
Description: This group aims to provide meals for anyone in need, to be God’s hands to nourish our neighbors. Each evening together will involve a time of fellowship and discussion while helping to prepare food for someone in our church family or local community.
FRIDAY
FIRST FRIDAY CAFE
Leaders: Greg Button; Eddie & Christy Wilson
Date & Time: First Friday of each month, 6:00—8:00 PM
Location: WCAG Coffee Bar
Description: Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and discussion at the WCAG Coffee Bar. Discussions about art and literature will take place each week. Our first discussion will start with The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
Where: CLC Dining Room
When: 3rd Friday of the month 6:15 PM
This is a gathering of all age groups to play board games, group games and card games. They enjoy a night of fellowship and fun getting to know others within our church. Everyone is welcome.
ADVENTURERS' OUTING
Leaders: Barry & Sharon Jenicek
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
When: First Friday of the month, 6:30 PM
What: This is a ministry for people over 55 years of age to fellowship in a relaxed setting, share a pot-blessed dinner, and enjoy a presentation about many unusual and interesting topics.
Leaders: Greg Button; Eddie & Christy Wilson
Date & Time: First Friday of each month, 6:00—8:00 PM
Location: WCAG Coffee Bar
Description: Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and discussion at the WCAG Coffee Bar. Discussions about art and literature will take place each week. Our first discussion will start with The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
FRIDAY NIGHT GAMES
Where: CLC Dining Room
When: 3rd Friday of the month 6:15 PM
This is a gathering of all age groups to play board games, group games and card games. They enjoy a night of fellowship and fun getting to know others within our church. Everyone is welcome.
ADVENTURERS' OUTING
Leaders: Barry & Sharon Jenicek
Where: Faith Center Dining Room
When: First Friday of the month, 6:30 PM
What: This is a ministry for people over 55 years of age to fellowship in a relaxed setting, share a pot-blessed dinner, and enjoy a presentation about many unusual and interesting topics.
