Interest Group Catalog
Spring Semester ~ 2008
A New Kind of Christian
Pastor Steve Rydin (757-9080)
Description: An open conversation on living missionally in a post-christian culture.
Date/Time: Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Click here for resources.
Location: Choir Room
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Allier Café (Parent Café)
Desiree Roderick (757-8915)
Description: Is participating in an uninterrupted conversation with other adults a foreign experience for you lately? Then you're invited to the Allier Café ("allier" - pronounced "all-yay" - is French for "parent"). It doesn't matter if you drop kids off for clubs on Wednesday nights or not, Parent Café welcomes you! Come for great dessert and encouragement, guidance and support on being parents and spouses, and discussion topics including prayer, love, forgivness, etc.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Location: KCAG ~ Room #11 (West Wing)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Pastor Russ & Beth Chambers (738-6519)
Description: Great discussion in a relaxing atmosphere of varied topics including how the Bible is relevant to today’s world.
Date/Time: Sundays at 9:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Sanctuary (Side Room)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Chick Flicks (Dinner & Movie)
Jan Anderson (757-9080 day / 929-2881 eve)
Description: Ladies coming together that love movies. We will be out at the theater for a new movie one month and in-house watching one of our favorites the next month.
Date/Time: 1st Fridays at 6:30 pm
Location: Off-Site & KCAG ~ Kitchen & Room 1b (South Wing)
Childcare: No
Requirements: All movies will be PG-13 and below
City-Wide Bible Study
Beth Lambright & Gary Ferngren
Description: "The Life of Christ: A Chronological Survey of the Gospels"
Date/Time: Thursdays at 6:50 pm
Location: The Courtyard (2435 Harrison Blvd.)
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Coffee Roasting
Doug Fred (757-1714)
Description: Learn some basic history about coffee. Experience roasting & drinking a variety of coffees from all over the world. Work towards tuning in your coffee taste buds. Identify and share your favorite beans & roasts.
Date: 3rd Saturdays at 8:30 am
Location: 3002 NW Lisa Place, Corvallis
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Crafty Blessings
Nelia Mendonca (758-4710) / JuDee Peek (754-9278)
Description: Come and have fun making simple craft projects (i.e. cards, bookmarks, etc.) to give to someone else to bless them or to enjoy yourself.
Date/Time: Call Leaders for Details
Location: 1430 SE Crystal Lake Drive, Corvallis [map]
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Discovering God's Way to Handle Money
Eric & Shelley Stuewe
Description: 8-week video series. Learning Godly principles on correctly managing your money. Coffee, tea & scones provided.
Date/Time: Sundays at 9:00 am Begins February 24th
Location: KCAG ~ Choir Room (West Wing)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: Purchase of workbook ($10)
50’s+ Fellowship
Leonard & Myrna Atkinson, Frank & Bernice Crump and Gordon & Irene Hartley (757-9080)
Description: Monthly Potlucks (bring a side dish and salad or dessert to share), Tours and Barbeques
Date/Time: Click here for Activity Schedule
Location: Various
Childcare: No
Requirements: See Activity Schedule
Family Game Time
Melody Beetchenow (757-3318)
Description: Fun relaxing time to play a variety of games, get to know new people, fellowship, and have lunch together (prepared for you). All this and family friendly too, what more can you ask for in an afternoon?
Date/Time: 2nd Sundays at 12:30 pm
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: Yes ($1 per hour/per child)
Requirements: $5 per family a month for prepared lunch
Fellowship of the Beads
Kathy Sullivan (745-7849)
Description: Do you love designing and creating jewelry in your spare time? Then this group is for you! Join fellow jewelry/beading enthusiasts as we come together to work on our current projects, share ideas and build relationships.
Date/Time: 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Location: 3121 NE Willamette Ave., Corvallis [map]
Childcare: No
Requirements: Bring your own tools and supplies
Fireside Forum
Laura Myhre (745-6696)
Description: Variety of Biblical studies brought to you in a variety of media types. Great informal discussion times and insight into God's Word and today's world.
Date/Time: Sundays at 9:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Hymn Sing
Pastor Steve Rydin (757-9080)
Description: Do you know love the old hymns and know a couple that others may not remember? Then come on out and sing some great hymns, worship our Lord.
Date/Time: 4th Sundays at 6:15 pm
Location: West Hills Assisted Living Community [map]
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Ladies Bible Study
Kristen Wambach (602-2141)
Description: Meet together weekly to study God's Word through a variety of materials and also to lift one another's needs to the Lord. Current study: "The Patriarchs: Encouraging the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob" by Beth Moore.
Date/Time: Tuesdays at 9:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Room #3 (South Wing)
Childcare: No
Requirements: The purchase or library check-out of current book/materials
Ladies Book Club ~ "Bindings That Tie"
Alicia Watson (929-6022) / Jan Anderson (929-2881)
Description: We will meet twice-a-month. 1st Monday for craft or activity and light conversation. We will also be choosing the next month's book so come and nominate your favorite. 3rd Monday we Dish! First the book then the food. The hostess will provide eats based on that month's selection and lead our discussion.
Dates/Times: 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30 pm
Location: Click here for Book Club Selections and Locations
Childcare: No
Requirements: The purchase or library check out of selected book.
Ladies Lunch On The Town
Jan Anderson (757-9080)
Description: Ladies meeting once-a-month to sample the local cuisine and share in some fellowship.
Date/Time: 1st Tuesdays at 12:00 pm
Location: Click here for Restaurant Schedule
Childcare: No
Requirements: Cost of lunch (usually between $5-$8) and your own transportation.
Men's Breakfast
Allan Peterson & Kevin Shine (757-9080)
Description: Men of all ages getting together for good food, good fellowship, and great worship (whether in praise or service).
Date/Time: 2nd Saturdays at 8:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Men's Fellowship
Calvin Rice (760-8399)
Description: Group of men meeting together to study God’s Word through a variety of study materials.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 6:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Men’s World Problem Solvers Coffee
Red Kinion (752-1639)
Description: Men getting together for weekly discussions and coffee, how much better can it get?
Date/Time: Tuesdays at 9:00 am
Location: McDonald’s on 9th Street, Corvallis
Childcare: No
Requirements: Money for coffee
Motorcycle Ministry
Tony DelBozque (752-4364)
Description: Must love to ride motorcycles and be willing to go to some rallies and make friends with other riders who want to know more about the Lord.
Date/Time: 3rd Saturdays at 8:30 am
Location: Meet at the Downtown Burger King (corner of 4th & Van Buren) [map]
Childcare: No
Requirements: Motorcycle Click here to watch the Reno 2007 video!
Open Bible Fellowship
Don Copes (754-7260)
Description: An in-depth examination of the book of Galatians. All who would like to learn more about this book are most welcome to participate.
Date/Time: Sundays at 9:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Room #2 (South Wing)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Prayer and Intercession
Red Kinion (752-1639)
Description: Gathering together with like-believers for prayer and intercession with emphasis on health issues. (A prayer list is provided)
Date/Time: Saturdays at 7:00 pm
Location: KCAG ~ Sanctuary
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Radiant Life Fellowship
Various Facilitators (757-9080)
Description: An overview of the Bible with studies from both the Old and New Testaments. We are also fellowship oriented in a very supportive atmosphere. Ample time is devoted each week to praise and testimonies as well as prayer requests and prayer.
Date/Time: Sunday at 9:00 am
Location: KCAG ~ Room #3 (South Wing)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
Scrap Booking & Paper Projects
Desiree Roderick (757-8915)
Description: Whether it's Scrap booking, card making, or organizing your pictures, come and join us for a marathon day of crafting and fellowship! Share your ideas (and supplies) with other crafters in a creative, productive time to work on projects that you might not otherwise take the time to do.
Dates/Time: Next marathon is February 23 from 10 am ~ Midnight
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: No
Requirements: Bring your projects and a snack to share if you wish.
Sharing Hands
Karen Bell (752-4138)
Description: Open to all KCAG & Emanuel Iglesia ladies and friends! Our goal is to get to know each other better and "sew up a storm". We will sew simple quilts for those in need (homeless shelters, shut-ins, etc.). Personal projects are welcome too!
Date/Time: Call Leader for Details
Location: KCAG ~ Fireside Room
Childcare: No
Requirements: Bring your projects and a snack to share if you wish.
Don Copes (754-7260)
Description: Bible study and prayer with the residents at West Hills Assisted Living Community. Come on out and join us as we reach out to our community and study God’s Word. Everyone welcome!
Date/Time: Sundays at 6:00 pm (Except 4th Sunday - See "Hymn Sing" above)
Location: West Hills Assisted Living Community [map]
Childcare: No
Requirements: None
Wednesday Night Concert of Prayer
Description: Come experience a break-through in your prayer life as you enter into intercessory prayer for others as well as yourself.
Date/Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
Location: KCAG ~ Sanctuary (Side Room)
Childcare: Yes
Requirements: None
updated 4/22/08