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BURBANK Amick & Cassie Byram, Jon & Anna Berglund Young Adults Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Specifically designed for 25- to 35-year-old adults. Jon jberglund@tcotw.org 818-779-8333 Rich & Mercy Ising, Oscar & Cecilia Gomez Sat at 5:30pm, Connect Week Welcomes families with kids of all ages. Mercy mercyising@yahoo.com 818-779-8233 CANOGA PARK Sam & Corie Nacisvalencia, Maribel Estanislao Intercessory Prayer Sun at 3pm, Connect Week Come prepared to intercede. Adults only please. Sam samnacisv@yahoo.com 818-779-8245 3
CANOGA PARK Ken & Cherine Jones, Sam & Jeyran Mebasser Thu at 7pm, Connect Week A multi-generational prayer group. Cherine cherinejones@hotmail.com 818-779-8285 CANYON COUNTRY Bruno & Nicole Alge Sun at 5pm, Connect Week Nicole joyfilled247@msn.com 818-779-8243 CULVER CITY Brian & Carolina Majors, Paul & Enma Gonzalez Sat at 2pm, Connect Week Families with kids are welcome. Carolina perezalicia@hotmail.com 818-779-8024 4
GLENDALE Helen Graf Sun at 2pm, Connect Week Helen helen.graf@att.net 818-779-8277 GRANADA HILLS Dennis & Jennifer Ward Sat at 5:30pm, Connect Week Jennifer warddj@verizon.net 818-779-8237 5
GRANADA HILLS John & Clara Vowels, Louis & Altesa Baker Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Welcomes families with kids. John cmvowels1@gmail.com 818-779-8241 Dan & Brenda Hicks, Tony & Ericka Jaime Sun at 6pm, Connect Week Multigenerational prayer group. Brenda bhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8053 LOS ANGELES Mark & Juliet Scholz, James and Anna Dorsett Sat at 9am, Connect Week James trumpeters47@gmail.com 818-779-8242 6
NORTH HILLS James & Yadira Wishard, Kathleen Stevenson Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Yadira yadi1@socal.rr.com 818-779-8255 NORTH HOLLYWOOD Mickey & Joanna Heynen, Rick & Andrea Segall Sun at 4pm, Connect Week Mickey mickey.heynen@gmail.com 818-779-8214 NORTHRIDGE Mike & Kristin Gentry Young Adults Sat at 6pm, Weekly For young adults ages 18-25. Mike mgentry@tcotw.org 818-779-8075 7
PASADENA Joe & Nolanda Love Prayer & Worship Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Nolanda love2praz@aol.com 818-779-8246 PORTER RANCH Pascal & Linda Alele, Gwendolyn Crisp Intercessory Prayer Fri at 7pm, Connect Week Intercessory prayer group. Come prepared to press in! Adults only please. Pascal pfalele@gmail.com 818-779-8247 SANTA CLARITA Regi & Asha George Sat at 5pm, Connect Week Asha asha.joanna@gmail.com 818-779-8274 8
SANTA MONICA Pat & Lisa Proft Sun at 4pm, Connect Week Lisa theprofts@hotmail.com 818-779-8299 SIMI VALLEY Steve & Maribel Bogue, Gilbert & Leticia Hinojosa Thu at 7pm, Connect Week Maribel mfbogue@sbcglobal.net 818-779-8261 STEVENSON RANCH Kevin & Kristin Soule, Rick & Carmen Quevedo Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Welcomes families with kids of all ages. Kristin kevin@soule.net 818-779-8248 9
SUN VALLEY Anne Lawrence, Kristi Keller Sat at 2pm, Connect Week Anne theoceanview@yahoo.com 818-779-8298 SYLMAR Alex & Christina Corado Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Welcomes families with kids of all ages. Christina ccc.legalservices@gmail.com 818-779-8296 Heber & Gina Torres Sun at 4pm, Connect Week Gina ginatorres@roadrunner.com 818-779-8227 10
TARZANA Robert & PJ Weebe Adults/Worship Sun at 5:30pm, 1x/mo Prayer group with a focus on worship. PJ pjlevy7@gmail.com 818-779-8263 VALLEY GLEN Jim & Susan Krieg, Joe & Doryann Rohrs Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Welcomes families with teens. Susan SusanKrieg@icloud.com 818-779-8249 VAN NUYS Elizabeth Ewens Denise Decker Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Focus on prayer and worship. Elizabeth eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 11
VAN NUYS Jim Nelson, Ralph & Gloria Delgado Senior Adults Sun at 10:30am, Weekly Senior adults meeting for fellowship, prayer, worship, and Bible study. Jim jnelson@tcotw.org 818-779-8051 Ralph & Gloria Delgado Senior Adults Tue at 9:30am, Weekly Prays over requests submitted to the church. Ralph rafaeljd1@ca.rr.com 818-779-8266 Beth Lucas, Rolly & Joy Castro Filipino Fellowship Last Sun/mo at 1:30pm Filipino fellowship meeting for prayer, worship, food and fellowship. Beth Lucas bethword7@yahoo.com 818-779-8267 12
VAN NUYS Jim Davis, Denise Decker Prayer with a specific focus on healing. Thu at 12pm, Weekly Prayer and pursuit of the manifestations of the Spirit. Denise Decker godspoet1@sbcglobal.net, 818-779-8268 Mike & Tiffany La Chance Recovery/Accountability Wed at 7pm, Weekly Transparency and accountability for recovering from various addictions. Mike tiffanylachance4@gmail.com 818-779-8269 Karen Kellogg, Ron & Denise Murphy Public School Prayer Sat at 9:30am, Connect Week Intercedes for public schools, teachers, and students. Karen promisekell@yahoo.com 818-779-8271 13
VAN NUYS WEST HOLLYWOOD Parent Team Prayer and Connections Wed at 7pm, Each week Youth Groups are meeting Parents of teens are welcome. Carmen Cquevedo@tcotw.org 818-779-8335 Parents need each other. Each week when youth groups meet on Wednesdays at 7pm in the Prayer Chapel, a group of parents will connect in The Family Room of the sanctuary (enter through the Courtyard) for a time of prayer and connection. This group will focus on praying for one another, their chiildren, and the things that directly affect their lives. Sandy Chi Wed at 7pm, Connect Week Sandy sandychi88@gmail.com 818-779-8283 WINNETKA Jonathan & Elisabeth Webb, Allen & Lois Heatherly Welcome to All Fri at 7pm, Connect Week Lifting up the needs of our group, the church, the neighborhood, and the nation. Elisabeth ewebb@tcotw.org 818-779-8050 14
MEN'S GROUPS CULVER CITY Neil Ralph, James Dorsett Sat at 8am, Weekly Neil naralph@sbcglobal.net 818-779-8232 Meets every Saturday morning at Panera Bread (10990 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City). GRANADA HILLS SUNLAND SYLMAR VAN NUYS Mike David, Max Lile Fri, 6-8:30am, Weekly Mike slamdavid@earthlink.net 818-779-8251 Dan Hicks Tue, 6:30am Weekly Dan dhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8303 Pedro Newbern, Wallace Bell Tue at 6pm, 2x/mo Pedro pedronewbern@gmail.com 818-779-8265 Ralph Delgado Last Sat/mo at 8:30am Ralph rafaeljd1@ca.rr.com 818-779-8266 Charlie Shaw, Jim Schopper Tue at 6:30pm, Weekly Charlie charlesqshaw@gmail.com 818-779-8217 Rolly Castro 2nd & 4th Monday at 7pm Rolly jrcastro04@yahoo.com Meet at Coco's on Sepulveda at the 118. Stop by between 6-8:30am. Join us for connection, prayer, and devotions @ Coco's on Sepulveda at the 118. Prayer and relationship building at Coco s Restaurant (10521 Sunland Blvd, Sunland). Meet for breakfast and Bible Study at a home in Sylmar. Meet on the church campus for accountability, prayer, and connections. Meets at Carl's Jr. at Woodman & Roscoe for Bible study and connection. 15
WOMEN'S GROUPS TARZANA PJ Levy-Weebe Thu at 6:30pm, Begins Sept 7 Where: Home in Tarzana Materials: $8 Brenda Hicks bhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8053 Bible Study and Journaling: Using a simple format of scripture reading, personal reflection, and journaling, this group will help you prioritize the disicipline of personal Bible study. VAN NUYS Charisse Bell Tue at 6:30pm, Aug 29 - Nov 28 Where: Kids Building Materials: $10 Brenda Hicks bhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8053 Restored by His Grace (postabortion group): A place of sensitive care and recovery for those dealing with the impact of abortion in their emotions, relationships, or spiritual growth. This study offers a pathway to healing through prayer, Bible study, and connections with supportive, trained facilitators. Megan Rentas, Brenda Hicks Tue at 10am Sep 19 - Nov 7 Where: Community Life Room Materials: $13 Brenda Hicks bhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8053 Steadfast Love: In this 7-week study, learn to face each season of life with courage and trust in Jesus, and discover how tests in our journeys of faith reveal the true condition of our hearts. Daina House, Brenda Hicks Tue at 7pm, Sep 12 - Nov 18 Where: Kids Building Materials: $25 Brenda Hicks bhicks@tcotw.org 818-779-8053 Live Free: This 11 week study will give you practical, productive ways to discover who you are in Christ. When you realize the power of your true identity, you can shed the burdens of your past, stand against evil influences, and become the person Christ empowers you to be. And when we truly discover our identity in Christ, we can be victorious. 16
EQUIPPING CLASSES MEETING ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS Class: Financial Peace University Room: Upper Chapel Sun at 9am, Sep 17 - Nov 12 Materials: $85/household Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God's way of handling money. Through video teaching with Dave Ramsey, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you've dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Class: Refreshing Your Marriage Room: TBD Sun at 9am, Oct 1-29 Materials: $10/couple Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 A healthy marriage takes work. For some reason, too many of us get lazy when it comes to working on our marriage. Refreshing Your Marriage offers a tune-up for your relationship. Whether you require a major overhaul, some minor adjustments, or just some healthy tune-ups, this group study will provide a powerful starting point. Sessions include: Making Your Marriage Your Top Priority, Communicating with A.W.E., Improving Your Communication, and Tools for Dealing with Conflict. Class: Grief Share Room: Community Life Room Sun at 11am, Aug 27-Nov 19 Materials: $20 workbook Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 Grief Share provides help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend that features biblical concepts for healing from your grief. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. 17
EQUIPPING CLASSES MEETING ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS Class: Room: First Steps Upper Classroom Sun at 11am Free Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 Three-week class exploring what it means to follow Jesus. For exact dates, please contact us. Class: Preparing for Marriage Room: TBD Sun at 11am Sept 17-Nov 12 Materials: $25/couple Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 Preparing for Marriage was developed to help couples that are contemplating marriage or are already engaged to prepare for the important task of building a Christ-centered marriage. Each small group discussion includes informative Bible study, discussion questions, and special projects to be completed by the couple to reinforce the topic of the session. Topics include communication skills, personal expectations, family history issues, role responsibilities, finances, and traits of a biblical marriage. 18
OUTREACH GROUPS LOCAL Ministry: Food Distribution Elisabeth Webb Wednesdays 2:30pm Elisabeth ewebb@tcotw.org 818-779-8050 Partnering with The Dream Center, share Jesus' love by assisting in the distribution of food and prayer for our friends & neighbors. Ministry: Homeless & Families in Need Joe Lula Thu at 5pm, Weekly Elisabeth ewebb@tcotw.org (818) 779-8050 Serving dinner, Jesus' love, and a message of hope with our neighbors who are in need. Ministry: Inmates in Local Prisons Dave Navarro Flexible Dave dnavarro@tcotw.org 818-779-8069 Serving in local prisons as chaplains. Ministry: Hazeltine Students Mike Miller Flexible Mike wduckmin@verizon.net 818-779-8264 This team reads to 1st graders and/or helps out with special projects as a part of our ongoing relationship with Hazeltine Elementary School. Ministry: Good News Club Karen Kellogg Flexible Karen promisekell@yahoo.com 818-779-8271 Through the Good News Club (elementary) and the Jesus You Connection Clubs (middle school), you can share the love of Jesus and teach the Bible in the public school. Call for more information for a school near you! GLOBAL Ministry: Global Missions Elizabeth Ewens 2018 and beyond Elizabeth Ewens eewens@tcotw.org 818-779-8021 Reaching our world by financially and prayerfully supporting missionaries, and sending shortterm global teams in response to ministry and medical needs. 19
Our Community Life Team facilitates pastors, elders, and other leaders to help you get connected, equipped, and cared for as a part of our community. Through small groups, equipping classes, and pastoral care, we're here for you through the many seasons of life, including the challenging ones. For more information, please contact us at 818-779-8000, Mon Thu, 9am 4pm. For prayer over the phone, call 818-779-8055, Mon - Sat, 8am - 9pm ('til 6pm on Wed). 14300 SHERMAN WAY, VAN NUYS, CA 91405 818-779-8000 INFO@TCOTW.ORG THECHURCHONTHEWAY.ORG