Growth & Connection Small Groups

The purpose of Wednesday evening Growth & Connection Night is to facilitate the process of moving people to the "next level" in their spiritual growth. Wednesday evening is not about programs as much as it is about creating an environment where people can deepen and grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ and service in the local church.

New small groups are starting throughout the month of February. find a group that fits you and embark on a life journey with other believers. it is god’s design for us to “do life” together, so join a small group and build relationships at the same time.

The Groups

Financial Peace University is a life-changing program that teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with the practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace!

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Class Dates: Classes are now finished for Spring 2010. Please call the church office at 814.833.7729 for more information.

Cost is $99 per family. Your purchase will provide you a kit including books and CDs, in addition to unlimited access to Financial Peace University classes.

Contact: Facilitator, Tasha Parnell 814-833-7729 | fpu@ecfchurch.org.

Stepping Forward (Formerly Celebrate Recovery) is a Christ centered 12-step recovery ministry. This nationally recognized program is for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, or hangups. If you or a friend are dealing with real life issues such as divorce, alcoholism, abuse, addictions, loneliness, etc., Stepping Forward can help. This Biblically based program emphasizes personal responsibility and dependence on Christ's power to effect lasting change.

Click here to watch a video of ECF's Stepping Forward director, Kenny Clark, as he explains how Christ rescued him from a life of chronic drug use. For more inspirational testimonies check out www.iamsecond.com

Stepping Forward meets Sunday evenings at 5:30PM in the Rose Center. The Rose Center is the white building on the left hand side as you drive onto the ECF campus.

Please call the church office at 814.833.7729 ext. 229 with any questions.

Additional Small Groups

STAUFFER’s LIFE GROUP
Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of each month | 7-9PM
Location: Stauffer’s Home – 1101 Hillborn Ave, Erie PA 16506
Starts February 5th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Hunt & Cheryl Stauffer

PARTCHEY/CRONE’s LIFE GROUP
Time: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month | 7-9PM
Location: Partchey’s Home – 5428 Bear Creek Rd, Fairview PA 16415
Starts February 8th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Mike & Barbara Crone

SORZE’s LIFE GROUP
Time: 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month| 6-9PM
Location: Sorze’s Home – 8500 Platz Road, Fairview PA 16415
Starts February 14th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Mike & Darlene Sorze

ACKERMAN’s LIFE GROUP
Time: 2nd and 4th Friday of each month | 6:30-8PM
Location:(Rotating Locations) Luciano’s Home – 9208 Tannery Road, Girard PA 16417
Parnell’s Home – 6071 Deerfield Drive, Fairview, PA 16415
Starts February 26th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Jason & Liz Ackerman

“MEN TO MEN” For Men Only
Time: Every other Saturday | 7:30-9AM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 6th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Richard E. Hornaman | Bob Anderson

"29Below" Young Adults 19 through 29 years old
Time: Every other Saturday | 6:30-8:30PM
Location: Lumoindong’s Home – 2710 Alexandra Drive, Erie PA 16506
Starts February 13th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Conor and Ashley Dawley
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“STEPPING FORWARD” Recovery Group
Time: Every Sunday | 5:30-7:30PM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts January 31st
Length On-going
Leader(s): Dr. Ken Clark & Pam Thompson

“TUESDAY AM PRAYER”
Time: Every Tuesday | 8-9:30AM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 2nd
Length On-going
Leader(s): Pastor Pam/Jan Anderson

“SUNDAY PRE-SERVICE PRAYER”
Time: Every Thursday | 9:15-9:45AM
Location: Youth Room (Basement)– 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 2nd
Length On-going
Leader(s): Ray Horton SR.

“DAVE RAMSEY'S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY”
Time: Every Wednesday | 6:30-8:30PM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 24th
Length 13 Weeks (Once a week)
Leader(s): Anthony & Tasha Parnell
Cost: $99 (Membership Kit)

“GETTING ON BOARD” MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Time: Every Wednesday | 6:30-8PM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 17th
Length 8 Weeks
Leader(s): Pastor Sam Lumoindong

SENIOR CARE MINISTRY
Time: 2nd Saturday of each month | 2-4PM
Location: Parkside at Westminster – 3929 West 38th Street, Erie PA 16506
Starts February 13th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Cheryl Stauffer

“WAY OF THE MASTER" EVANGELISM HOW-TO CLASS
Time: Every Wednesday | 6:30-8PM
Location: ECF’s Rose Center – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 17th
Length 8-10 Weeks
Leader(s): Craig Sharrer
Cost: $5 (Workbook)

PRAYER LIFE GROUP
Time: Every Thursday | 6:30-8PM
Location: ECF Lobby, Around the Globe – 5900 Sterrettania Road, Erie PA 16415
Starts February 4th
Length On-going
Leader(s): Ray Horton SR.