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Adult Bible
Fellowships (ABFs)
What is an ABF?
ABFs are midsize groups (ideally 15-60
people) that function as “small churches” within the bigger church body.
Each group has a mix of ages, although some are organized by similar life
stage that draws them together in community.
Why be involved in an ABF?
Our desire is that every person in our church would find a place to belong.
The vision behind ABFs is that they would provide an environment whereby
people within our church can…
 Connect
with God,
• Through Biblical teaching
• Through prayer
Connect with Each Other, and
• In fellowship with one another
• In praying with/for one another
• In caring for one another
• In building relationships with one another
• In creating small groups with one another
Connect with Our World
• Reaching out to newcomers
• Reaching out locally
• Reaching out globally
When do ABFs meet?
• Sunday mornings at 9:30 am
"Let us hold fast the
confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is
faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good
works, not
neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one
another, and
all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Hebrews 10:23-25
Current ABFs:
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Friendship |
Meet in Room # 207 |
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Ages from 50 - 90+, with
most being over 70. Many have grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Many have been believers for a long time, but all are still learning. |
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| New
Creations |
Meet in Room # 208 |
| Ages from
30’s to 80 plus. Several who are single with various age ranges as well
as couples who are raising school age children, junior and senior high
children and some who have college age children. |
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Koinonia |
Meet in Room # 205 |
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Ages are mostly in 50's
and 60's with some retired but many not quite. |
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| Agape |
Meet in Gym
/Activity Center |
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Couples and singles
ranging in age from their late 20's to 60's. Most have children from
preschool to out of the house. |
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| Open
Circle |
South Overflow |
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Most of the class could
be described as young couples and singles/couples with young children.
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| Caribou
Connections |
Hy-Vee Cafe |
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Singles ranging in age
from 18-30. |
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