Living in community with one another isn't just a good idea, it's one of our core values.
We have many groups that meet at different times, brought together by common interests and passions.
The list below will get you started, and if you can't find something you're interested in, we'll let you know how to start a group yourself. For additional questions about connection groups at The Mission, contact Joe and Coleen Jurado at 530.795.5814 or 8jus@sbcglobal.net.
Connections Menu
MAY - AUG 2010
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Active Adults
Sundays at 9:00am. Held in Room 118. This is a gathering of youthful friends, age 50+, yet all ages are welcome - we don't check IDs at the door! You are invited to join us for a cup of coffee, pastries and meaningful relationship as we journey together in a study of God's word, prayer and friendship with an occasional party or two. We are living life to the fullest - we hope you will, too! Contact: Jim & Sharon Walton at 707.425.0715 or sharonwalton@sbcglobal.net
Anna's Company
1st & 3rd Thursdays from 7pm-9pm. Call for location. We are a company of prophetic women who want to impact our sphere of influence with the Kingdom. We will be exploring the book Approaching the Heart of Prophecy as it pertains to speaking the Father's heart into the marketplace. We hope you will join us as we seek to grow and develop our individual prophetic callings while enjoying new friendships! Contact: Narda Oldfield at 707.365.6479 or nardajean@gmail.com.
A Resting Place
Do you enjoy hosting others or know the value of being hosted? This group is for those who are willing to open their homes to special guests of The Mission, providing overnight accommodations for those who are stopping in to connect with our leadership. This is a great opportunity to offer rest and refreshing to guests who are here for just a short stay. Contact: Malerie Plaugher at 707.448.3124 or themission@tmvv.org.
Come Soak in God's Presence
Tuesdays at 7:00pm. Held in the Prayer Room. You are invited to come and rest, be refreshed and connect with the Father in a personal and powerful way as we soak in His presence. No childcare is provided. Contact: Ray & Lorrie Santos at 707.427.1683 or resantos@sbcglobal.net or santos.lorrie@sbcglobal.net.
Day Trippers
Meets monthly – You'll be notified of times and destinations via email. Want to go fun places and have adventures, while making great new friends? Lunch, movies, getting together to hang out and grow in relationship? Hikes? The beach? We are the group for you! No childcare is provided. Contact: Linda Alsbury at 530.680.0838 or linda.alsbury@gmail.com; or Norda Skrak at 925.286.2016 or nordaskrak@yahoo.com.
Dream Weavers
Two Groups Offered: Day Group meeting the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, from 2pm-5pm, or Evening Group meeting the 2nd Thursday of every month, from 7pm-9pm through August. Held in Room 216. Learn how to hear God through your dreams while exploring their symbolic and metaphoric meanings. No childcare Is provided. Please contact Phyllis for prerequisites to joining. Contact: Phyllis Miller at 707.451.9525 or pamdreamer@comcast.net; or Vicki Cockroft at 707.451.7225 or info@destined2dream.com.
First Impressions
Sundays at 9:15am. Held in the Lobby and Main Auditorium. Would you like to help put a joyful face on our community here at The Mission? We need welcoming, caring men and women who can share our heart as the first point of contact: Ushers, Greeters, and Info Counter or CD Counter workers. Only a once per month commitment is needed. What a great way to build relationship and be a part of what God is doing! Greeters contact: Deedee Ward at 707.365.1094 or deedeew@vacavilleusd.org. Ushers contact: David Navarro at 707.422.2298. Information Counter workers contact: Sheree Robertson at 707.455.8406 or texan250@att.net. CD Counter workers contact: Tonya Covington at 707.624.5441 or trcovington@solanocounty.com.
Friends to Park People
Sundays at 2:00pm. Held in Alan Witt Park, Fairfield. Feed and hang out with homeless people in a local park. Contact: Forrest Wright at 707.761.3244 or scenic_trees@yahoo.com.
Good Eats! Care Ministry
This group will serve on an as-needed basis, but will meet once each month to share ideas and build friendships. If you are interested in pouring out your love and care in a practical way, this is the group for you. We are looking for those who want to bless others through providing a meal and a visit. Join us as we cook, share and care for our community in times of need. Contact: Linda Alsbury at 530.680.0838 or linda.alsbury@gmail.com.
Grounds Keepers
Fridays from 8:00am-12:00pm. Held at The Mission. Both men and women are welcome to help care for the lawns and landscaping of The Mission each week. You may help each week, once a month, or whatever works for you. Come mow and grow with us! Contact: Gary Hopkins at 707.372.4269 or garykari52@yahoo.com.
Healthy Choices
2nd & 4th Tuesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Please call for location. How we eat, what we think, what we do... all these things determine our choices in life. This group is for those desiring support as they venture to live a healthy lifestyle. You are invited to join us as we explore God's provision for us in living our lives to the fullest and making life choices that will keep us strong and healthy! Contact: Renee Breshears at 707.685.5684 or rnrbreshears@sbcglobal.net.
Karate for Self Defense
Thursdays from 6:30pm–8:00pm. Held in the Gym. Men, women, and youth ages 12 & up are invited to learn self-defense through martial arts. No fees – just call to join us! Contact: Ray Santos at 707.427.1683 or resantos@sbcglobal.net.
Night Strike
2nd & 4th Fridays. Meet at 6:00pm in Prayer Room at The Mission to leave for the Plaza in San Francisco. Minister to homeless people in San Francisco as we hand out food, socks and drinks. Each person is asked to bring 10 sandwiches to hand out. Contact: Forrest Wright at 707.761.3244 or scenic_trees@yahoo.com.
Praying for Our Families
3rd Sunday of every other month. July 18 at 6:00pm. Held at 581 Buck Ave., Vacaville. Please join us on the journey of interceding and creating crafted prayers on behalf of our families. Contact: Maggi Olmsted at 707.446.3436 or maggi581@aol.com.
Prison Outreach
Ebenezer Outreach Ministry creates many opportunities for you to minister behind the walls of the California State Prison Solano. You can be involved in Tuesday Church Services, Educational Ministry (Mon-Thurs, afternoon & evening), Reentry University, or be a part of our choir that worships with the inmates (on select Sun, Tues & Weds, with practice at 6:30pm on Thurs). Call for specific times and current schedules. There's a place for everyone! Contact: Tim & Katie May at 707.410.8182, www.ebrock.org or tmay@ebrock.org
Seek My Face
Two Mondays per month from 7:00pm-9:00pm. Please visit www.worshiphim247.com for current schedule. You are invited to restfully engage as we quiet ourselves to the music of various instruments, and we allow the Holy Spirit the freedom to move as he wishes. There may be readings, prophecy, or scripture but we will "strive to enter into His rest" and be still (Hebrews 4:11). A journal is highly recommended. Everyone 15 and older is welcome. Contact: Scott Thompson at 561.289.6767.
Sew Fantastic!
2nd Saturdays from 10:00am-4:00pm. Held in Room 119. Want to learn to sew? Already know how? We meet once a month to sew, create and fellowship. Bring your own machine and supplies. If you need an instructor, please call Linda at least two weeks before the next class so we can provide for your sewing needs! This group is open to friends ages 12 and up. Please call before attending. Contact: Linda Alsbury at 530.680.0838 or linda.alsbury@gmail.com; or Deborah Nebo at 707.451.4708 or db_tabitha@hotmail.com.
Supernatural Men
2nd & 4th Sundays from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Held in the Gym. Guys are invited to come hang out and enjoy some healthy competition! We will meet in the Gym for Basketball, Football, or perhaps just grab a bite to eat. The activities will vary, but our goal of getting to know each other and build relationship won't! No childcare provided. Contact: James Amrhein at 707.430.3399 or jamrhein@tmvv.org.
Temple Builders
Saturdays, 1-2 times a month at 8:00am. Held at The Mission. Please call for dates and projects. Guys and gals with a special skill or trade or who are just willing to help out are welcome to join us as we seek to maintain and improve the facilities of The Mission – our house! No childcare provided. Contact: James Amrhein at 707.430.3399 or jamrhein@tmvv.org
The Family Guys
1st & 3rd Sundays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Usually meets at The Mission, please call to confirm. Whether you need a family, already have a family or are planning to start a family, you are welcome to join us for a potluck lunch and friendship. Come ready to encourage and be encouraged in the high calling of being a part of a family. Your children are welcome! Contact: Nathan & Shannon Schauermann at 707.447.8103 or nsschauermann@yahoo.com; or Mark & Rani West at 707.552.9682.
The Married Somethings
2nd & 4th Fridays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Location varies, please call. We're a bunch of young couples who value community and love being together. This group is designed to encourage healthy relationships and families, both practically and spiritually. If you're a young married or engaged couple, we would love for you to come hang out with us! On the second Friday of each month, we dive into a topic together, and on the fourth Friday, we get together for some fun & laughs. Childcare is provided, please call to reserve a space for your child. Contact: Andy & Becky Hill at 707.301.1775 or rebekahhill5@yahoo.com; or Phil & Kellie Milton at 707.301.1772 or kelliemilton@comcast.net.
The Worship Cafe
The last Sunday of each month, 1:00-4:00pm. Held at Keanu's Island Kine Food, 500 E-1 Elmira Road, Vacaville. To "Live Aloha" is learning to love ourselves and live a lifestyle that spreads love, honor and respect to others. (Sound familiar? Mark 12:29) In the spirit of Aloha, you and your friends are invited to a special lunch at Keanu's, while we create an atmosphere of intentional worship and cultivate friendships. We will be open to the public and have an affordable, specially-selected lunch menu. You can enjoy great food and an atmosphere of worship, all while deepening your own relationships. To partner with us in the atmospheric preparation, give us a call ~ Aloha! Contact: Deedee Ward at 707.365.1094 or deedeeward@vacavilleusd.org; Mahana Ward at 707.450.7103 or hanalei2010@gmail.com; Jenny Gonzalez at 707.365.9069 or riquena20@yahoo.com.
Tune Up & Tune In Song Composition
4th Saturdays from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Held at 660 Yellowstone Dr, Vacaville.
Are there songs in your spirit? Do you have verses and need a chorus? Have a melody and need some lyrics? Do you want a place where you can find your hidden song? Are you interested in co-writing with other aspiring musicians? Come join us as we compose in fun fellowship! We may have accomplished song writers join us from time to time to share their journeys. All musicians ages 15 and up are welcome, regardless of experience level. Bring your own instrument. No childcare is provided. Contact: Sherry Rickerson at 707.592.4820 or srickerson@mvtransit.com.
Women Transformed
Tuesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. Held in room 119 at The Mission. In this ladies' book group, we study and discuss different books in addition to enjoying social gatherings and having special speakers from time to time. Everything we do is around growing in Him, building relationships, celebrating each other and enjoying good food! You are invited to join us as we begin reading the book Invitation to Encounter by Julie Meyers. Contact: JoEllen Kenyon at 707.449.8485 or jkenyon100@aol.com.