The Grove Sunday Bulletin
April 12, 2026
On Sunday mornings, we gather together at 10:00am for a time of worship that involves singing together, preaching God's Word, and a time of remembrance through communion. The gathering of the church is not limited to our four walls. If you can’t join us in person, we’d love for you to tune in online!
Registration is Open!
Registration is Open!
VBS: Rainforest Falls
Registration is now open! Join us for VBS on July 13–17 from 9am-12pm. This year’s theme is Rainforest Falls: Exploring the Nature of God. Cost is $15 per child (maximum $40 per family), and financial assistance is available.
Please register below and invite friends and neighbors to join in the fun! If you’re interested in volunteering, you can sign up below as well.
Manna Ministry is in need of clothing and shoe donations, particularly for men. If you are doing some spring cleaning of your closet, we will find a new home for anything you no longer need!
Upcoming Events
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Care Prayer Share Helper Course
Sunday, April 12 after service
If you are signed up but cannot make it, please click below to let us know!
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Grove Sisters Social
Saturday, April 18 @ 11:30am
Join us for lunch at Panera on 75th & Lemont Road. Please RSVP and we will save you a seat!
Growing at The Grove
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Manna Ministry is in need of ground beef and boneless chicken breast donations. We are continuously collecting gently used or new clothing donations, mostly for men but also for women and children. Thank you for your generosity in support of this ministry! You can contact Joan Fries with any questions.
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Celebrate Recovery is a faith based twelve-step program designed to help individuals overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups. The leaders of CR warmly invite everyone in the congregation to take part in a small-group study of Life’s Healing Choices by John Baker and Rick Warren. Drawing directly from the words of Jesus in the Beatitudes, this study offers a hopeful and accessible path toward healing.
The group will begin meeting on Thursday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. No registration is required—simply come as you are. All are welcome. Contact Donna Giove for more info.
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Coffee Break meets each Wednesday at 9:30am. The groups are beginning a new study on the book of Hebrews. Feel free to reach out to Donna Koenes with questions. All women are welcome!
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An evening Grove Group, led by Jennifer Wiggins and Cindy Hanson, meets on Mondays at 7:00pm. The group is studying the parables of Jesus.
Vicky Zupancic leads a hybrid Grove Group that meets in person and on Zoom on Mondays at 10:00am. New members are welcome! Email Vicky with questions.
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The "Under 40" men's group led by Michael Huber meets weekly on Thursdays at 7:00pm.
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The Sunday morning Adult Bible Class is led by Michael Huber. The group gathers at 8:30am in the 4th/5th grade classroom and are studying Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. All are welcome!
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We invite you to join us for fasting on Wednesdays, culminating with a gathering for prayer at 7:00pm at the church. Here at The Grove, we want to be a people that intentionally seeks the Lord's favor and will. A group also gathers to pray in the flex room on Sunday mornings at 9:30am. Email Jean Schue with questions.
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God is doing amazing things here at Grove Kids, and we would love to see you join our team! It's such a privilege to help shape the hearts of these kiddos, teach them about Jesus in a personal way, make connections with them, and have so much fun along the way. Please email Laney with questions or click below.
"If a child leaves knowing Jesus loves him, because you've loved him, then you're doing something right!"
Plant Your Roots
We invite you to explore the many ways you can plug into a group or get more involved here at The Grove!
