Group #1 Group #2 Group #3gmail.com, 515.203.9887 [email protected] Fridays, 5:30pm - Ames Harvest Vineyard Church We meet periodically on Friday evenings; we bring snacks and

Group #1 Group #2 Group #3

Paul and Leslie Leavenworth [email protected] Steve and Brenda Brouwer

The Spirit Empowered Life and Leadership

Sundays at 10:00am - HVC

In this discussion based group, each participant is expected to read

assigned chapter(s) and answer discovery & application questions in the workbook prior to each week's meeting. Topics to be discussed

include the nature of the Holy Spirit,

Jordan and Mallory Richardson [email protected],

515.290.7098, [email protected],

515.290.2670

2nd and 4th Sundays, 6:00pm Harvest Vineyard Church

We are a group that desires to know the Bible and therefore gain a better

understanding of God. We value Bible study, community, and prayer. Our group is primarily young adults,

but is open to anyone

Kaylee Miller and Matt Gessner [email protected], 712-216-0649, [email protected], 319-350-4644

Sundays at 8:00pm Harvest Vineyard Church

This is a small group for college students. Our goal is to create a

comfortable, open environment. A place where we can come together and walk through life alongside one another, and invite Jesus into our

lives, in everything we do.

Financial Peace University Alison Johnston: [email protected]

Mondays, 6:30pm - Ames Harvest Vineyard Church

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9 week class.

Through videos and interactive discussion, you'll get everything you need to know about dumping debt,

building wealth, and giving generously! The average family

pays off $5,300 in debt and saves $2,700 in just 90 days. Email Alison

to sign up.

Group #4 Group #5

Dave and Jan McDermott [email protected],

515.291.2843

2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:30pm 3030 Riverside Rd., Story City

This new Story City group will be kicking off in October. We’ll meet at Dave & Jan McDermott's house at Riverside from 6:30 - 8:00 on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month.

Childcare will be available at the camp with parents paying the

providers.

Group #6

Liam and Lauren Conley [email protected], 515.291.8193

Tuesdays, 5:30pm dinner, 6:00pm start time

Harvest Vineyard Church

This 11-week small group will begin on September 13. We will watch and discuss “Loving Our Kids on

Purpose” by Danny Silk from Bethel Church in Redding, CA. Childcare

is provided, please sign up with Liam Conley. Join us if you want to

learn more about this crazy adventure of parenting and loving

our kids on purpose!

mailto:[email protected]


Community Fitness Janet Klemme

[email protected], 515.231.6043

Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00pm Harvest Vineyard Church

Training Center

This is an opportunity to build community in a fun and positive

environment. An hour (or less) to get moving together and take care

of our temples through physical fitness via workout videos.

Group #7 Group #8

Evie Peterson [email protected], 515.230.2717

Tuesdays, every other week 6:00pm - Nevada (Location Varies)

Join our Nevada crew for a fun, casual meal every other Tuesday. The meal is usually planned and

exchanged through text messages a few days before. Contact Evie Peterson if you’d like to get more

info or check it out!

Group #9

Barry and Melinda Engelmann [email protected], 515.451.5254


Tuesdays, every other week at 6:30pm - Ogden

471 240th st

Currently made up of married couples with children from the

Ogden area. No childcare provided.

Group #11

Micah and Tess Taintor [email protected],515.963.0159

1st and 3rd Tuesday, 7:30pmHarvest Vineyard Church

This adult small group aims to provide the environment to get to

know, care for, and encourage each other. We believe strong community is important for maintaining healthy families and marriages, especially

when facing many demands for our time and energy. Prayer ministry

time is standard!

Group #10

Joy Leister & Beth Meyer [email protected], 515.337.5283 [email protected], 712.249.4372

Alternate Tuesdays, 6:30pmLocation varies

We are a group of women in all stages of life, from young chicks to empty-nesters! We will follow the

sermon discussion guides or choose a topic of mutual interest. Join us for heart-to-heart sharing,

prayer, laughter and snacks!

Group #12

Rachel Kosakowski and Jake Nuhn [email protected], 605-354-2569

[email protected], 515-326-1305

Tuesday, 7:30pm - Ames Location Varies

We are young adults trying to navigate life and community

together, while seeking after a closer relationship with Jesus

Christ. We will spend time diving deeper into the weekly sermon and

supporting each other in prayer. Hope to see you there!

Group #13

Liam Conley & John Nordyke [email protected], 515.291.8193

Wednesdays, 6:30am - Ames Harvest Vineyard Church

Back by popular demand, a short get-together for the early birds! We will begin our Morning Men's Group

on Wednesday, September 21. We'll meet from 6:30 - 7:30am at

HVC for 13 weeks. The group will be reading and discussing 1

Proverb from the Bible per week.

Group #14

Imogene Wilkinson [email protected]

Pam Penner [email protected]

‘More Than Coffee’ Wednesdays, 9:30am - Ames

Stomping Grounds

Weekly late morning coffee time for women. Join us at Stomping

Grounds for some casual social time. This is open to women of all

ages (moms, retirees, students, etc.) Come to just and visit, or also

for coffee or tea.

Group #15

Justin and Heather Johnson [email protected], [email protected]

Wednesdays, 5:30pm -

Cambridge 15620 NE 42nd St.

We typically eat together and then have a time to discuss a Biblical

topic and pray for each other. Kids abound!



Group #16

Jeremy and Rachel Uttecht [email protected], 515.520.4945 [email protected], 515.520.4944

Wednesdays, 6:15pm - Jewell 521 Division Street

We are passionate about hearing God's voice, worship, prophecy, the gifts of the spirit, what God might be

saying through your dreams and daily living in God's presence. Our

desire is to grow everyday and if you are wanting to grow deeper in your walk, but don't know how, our group would be the right fit for you. We have no age requirements and we will have childcare if needed.

Group #17

Nichelle Hall [email protected], 515.230.2717

Psalm 139 Moms group 3rd Wednesday from

6:30pm-9:00pm Harvest Vineyard Church

This is a monthly support group (formerly known as "Mommies with Hope") to give women experiencing

infertility, childbearing losses (miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss) or the loss of a child at any age an

opportunity to come together for biblically based comfort and

encouragement. *Currently meeting in the 5K Room

Group #18

James and Marie Mills [email protected], 641.420.4729


Wednesdays, 6:30pmImmanuel Lutheran Church

604 Lafayette, Story City

We consist of both singles and married couples. We typically

socialize, discuss the sermon, and pray for one another. Most older kids go to AWANA at Harvest E-Free in Story City. Childcare is available for younger kids with parents paying the providers.

Group #19

Ned Miller [email protected], 515.681.4683

Wednesdays, 7:00pm Harvest Vineyard Church

Open to all, but most tend to be from the 40+ age group. We study a book from the bible, talk about the

message from the weekend, and end in prayer.

Group #20

Baylee Sheppard [email protected], 515.231.1778

Thursdays, 6:00pm - Ames Call or email for location

This is a group of creative writers who desire to develop our spiritual

gifting of creative writing by meeting weekly to share what we have

written and encourage one another to grow as writers. Our aim is to build up writers influenced by the

Holy Spirit, grow our spiritual gifts of creativity, and seek using writing as

a tool to expand the Kingdom of God in a workshop-based format.

To learn more, contact Baylee.

Group #21

Phil and Pam Penner [email protected], 714.261.6538

Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:00pm, Ames

*Call for location

Full participation group, each person will periodically be

responsible to bring a scripture and share why it is important to them. There will be discussion of that

scripture, prayer time and fellowship time.

Children are welcome but no childcare is provided at this time.



Group #22

Jeb and Lauren Gent [email protected], 515.290.7379 Joshua and Elisabeth Bomett


Thursdays at 7:00pm Location varies

Our group desires to be a strong community of Christian couples.

We seek meaningful discussion and embrace opportunities for prayer each time we meet. In order to

meet the needs of our group, we plan to stay flexible throughout the year in terms of what we discuss

and how we spend our time together. Contact a leader for

location details.

Group #23

Aaron and Nicole Steele [email protected],

515.203.9887 [email protected]

Fridays, 5:30pm - Ames Harvest Vineyard Church

We meet periodically on Friday evenings; we bring snacks and talk,

then do a sermon discussion or small group study and end our time praying for one another. Kids are

welcome.

Group #24

Jamie and Michelle Dailey [email protected], 309.781.8273

Fridays one per month, location varies

This group is open to all single or married adults seeking a fun,

relaxed way to connect with others. We will meet for a meal together at restaurants or in homes. Our goal

is to provide a laid-back, community atmosphere to foster new

friendships. Share life. Build relationships. Eat good food.

Group #25

Debbie Evans [email protected],

515.291.8193

Fridays, once per month, 7:00pm - ???

Location varies

“In His Presence” is a safe place for ladies to get together and

experience what God has for each of us. We have priorities in safety,

expectation for God to show up, and willingness to cooperate with what

He is doing! Bring a snack to share and stay as late as you want.

Contact Debbie Evans for location and details!

Group #26

Patience Lueth [email protected], 515.230.2699

1st Saturday of the month, 10:00am

2006 Polk Dr., Ames

Encouraged by Col 3:2-7 to be woven together in love and

steadfast in Christ; This is a multi-generational, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, international network of

women mentoring women, by the example of Christ. We are open to all women who desire to receive, share, and grow through small

group gatherings, conferences, and other events.

Group #27

Alicia Wilkinson [email protected],

515.450.3268

Once Saturday per month, Carroll Ave., Ames

This is a group of visual artists who meet to share our work and

encourage one another to grow in our gifting. We desire to partner with the Holy Spirit to see how God may

use our gifts individually and collaboratively to further His

Kingdom inside and outside our church. All visual artists welcome (painting, drawing, mixed media,

computer, ceramics, graphic design, interior design, architecture, video,

photography, fashion.)



Group #28

For more information about The Ultimate Journey at HVC, contact

[email protected] or visit www.theultimatejourney.org

The Ultimate Journey, Phase 1 Times and location vary

Ultimate Journey - Phase 1: Unpacking Self-Deception.

Receive healing for hurts and wounds and uncover the lies that

you believe that have held you back and tripped you up. By looking at past events of your life, you will be able to identify your current thinking patterns and embrace the truth that

sets you free!

Group #29




Ultimate Journey - Phase 2: Abandoning Self-Reliance

Discover God’s solution to your guilt, shame, fear and anxiety as

you come to know God for who He really is rather than who you think

He is. Move beyond the hopelessness of never feeling good enough and leave the treadmill of

performance or addiction.

Group #30




Ultimate Journey - Phase 3: Embracing Self-Surrender

This phase provides practical tools that enable you to take the power of God beyond head knowledge and

apply it to your everyday life. Exchange old thinking patterns, be transformed by the renewing of your

mind!

Group #31

Men’s Ministry [email protected]

[email protected] [email protected]

Various Events

We were all created for relationship. As men, we walk this out by doing

things together! If you’d like to receive more info about upcoming

events such as sports, movie nights, retreats, and small group, contact Liam, Jordan, or Steve.

Group #32

Cory Miller [email protected], 515.290.6484

Consider Lily Women’s Ministry

Jesus says in Matthew 6:28, “Consider the lilies of the field, they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of

these.” Our desire is to grow in security in Christ and encourage

one another along the wild journey of life. Our community meets for a

variety of activities including breakfasts, ladies’ night out, speakers, and other events.

Group #33

Chelsey Nugteren [email protected],

605.680.0252

Young Adult Ministry

From college-aged on up, our group spans a variety of life stages and

perspectives. We meet regularly to learn from one another, serve others, and have fun. Email

Chelsey Nugteren to learn more and get notified about upcoming

events.

Group #34

Alicia Wilkinson [email protected],

515.450.3268

Creative Arts Ministry

This is a community for creatives and artists of ALL types to explore

and develop their God-given creativity while growing both

artistically and spiritually. We desire to partner with the Holy Spirit in our creativity, so that God may impact lives through various forms of art

both inside and outside of our church community. To receive more

information on ways you can get involved, contact Alicia.

Group #35

Jason Van Hove [email protected],

515.509.6007

Youth Night 1st and 3rd Sundays,

6:30-8:00pm

Youth Night is for students in grades 5-12. Youth Night includes: relevant

teaching, small groups, worship, and snacks. 5th/6th graders meet in the east side of the building, 7th/8th graders in the center section,

and 9th-12th meet in the auditorium. Youth Outreaches will also be happening on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month for

7th-12th grades!

Group #36

Steve Helgeson [email protected],

515.460.5056

School of Kingdom Ministry Sundays from 5:00-8:00pm

The School of Kingdom Ministry is a 26 week experiential course

designed to train, equip, and grow everyday people to be confident

and comfortable in your identity in Christ and your ability to do the

things he calls us to do. Such as: hearing Him speak through the Holy

Spirit, healing the sick, prophecy, and deliverance. If this is something

that stirs you or excites you, then please consider enrolling.



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