Our Community Groups

For Women

Koinonia Tea Time is open to women who are interested in supporting each other in applying the Word of God through the Pastor’s sermons and building relationships with one another through prayer.  Koinonia Tea Time groups meet in various locations.  Contact one of the facilitators below to become a part of a Tea Time group.

West Bremerton Tea Time – Karen Hemmerly
Meets 1st & 3rd Monday Monthly @ 7 pm
(360) 478-2095; kahemmerly11@gmail.com

Port Orchard Tea Time – Vi Corey
(Summer Break-Starting up in September)
(360) 876-3992; david.corey@juno.com

Silverdale Tea Time – Susa Dillinger
Meets 1st & 3rd Saturday Monthly starting September 18, 2010
(360) 373-3915; susablooms@gmail.com

Port Orchard Tea Time – Nancy Dobies
Meets 1st & 3rd Saturday Monthly starting October 2, 2010
(360) 271-4573 or (360) 479-5972; nancyjoan42@aol.com

Women’s Fellowship in Seabeck-Kirsten Stoner
Book study Dreams to Destiny…study of Joseph’s Life
Meets 1st & 3rd Thursday Monthly @ 7 pm
(360) 830-0397; enram@wavecable.com

For Men

Every Man’s Battle – Jim DeCamp
Escaping the trap of sexual immorality, presenting a practical, detailed path forward to sexual purity.
(360) 649-9751

Joshua’s Men – Pastor Ken Templeton (full)
Group focused on developing leadership skills and accountability among participants.
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
(360) 377-9733; pastorken@alfc.us

Real Men Love Jesus – Kimo Elmore
A study based on John Bevere’s “Under Cover” book.  Build your foundation on Spiritual Authority.
Meets Thursday weekly @ 6:30 pm
(360) 509-7180; emailjoseph@comcast.net

Men’s Fraternity - Richard Portis and Dean Enebo
This series explores new ways a man can better engage and enjoy his work and more successfully relate to the woman in his life.
(Starting October 17,2010 – March 6, 2011)
(360) 692-3672 or (360) 536-7593; rich.62@live.com

Marriage

Marriage Group – Pastor Ken and Pam Templeton (full)
Growing and developing skills supporting our relationship with our spouse
Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays @ 7pm
(360) 692-7618; ken.pam95@wavecable.com

Home Community Groups

Home Community Groups are focused on applying the Word of God through the Pastor’s sermons and building relationships with one another.  There are Home Community Groups that are doing book studies as well.

SilverdaleDean and Wanda Enebo (full)
(360) 692-2663; wandae@wavecable.com

SilverdaleJoanne Thompson (full)
(360) 692-9230; josfrogs@wavecable.com

Bent But Not BrokenRichard Hite
Meets Wednesdays @ 11 am
(360) 620-5322;
crichard.hite@gmail.com

Port Orchard/OlallaHilloah Stafford (full)
(360) 471-3982; b_keesling@hotmail.com

East BremertonBill and Kim Kessell (full)
Meets Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
(360) 692-2434;
tl.mahoney@wavecable.com

West Bremerton – Bill and Ginger Martin
Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm
(360) 649-7374; wvmartin@msn.com

Interest Groups

Essential TruthsKimo and Beth Elmore
Foundational teaching for new and growing believers.
Meets Sundays @ noon in the Adult Ed Group room, 3rd floor
(360) 377-9733;
beth@alfc.us

Financially FreeGini Hawthorne
This is for everyone (pre-engaged, engaged, singles, couples, teens) interested in learning God’s
instructions concerning management of income and possessions as found in the Word of God
(360) 692-4515

Way of the MasterDan Hamilton
Learn how to personally witness to others.
Starting October 3 – November 7, 2010
(360) 275-7063;
homebuilderdan@msn.com

Get MovingHilloah Stafford
For bike enthusiasts.  One hour slow easy rides around Kitsap County.
Meets Tuesdays @ 5 pm in various locations around Kitsap County
(360) 471-3982;
hilloah@hotmail.com

Day Time KnittingGinette Mason
For those who want to knit and fellowship during the day
Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 11 am in West Bremerton
(360) 479-1071;
gg.mason@wavecable.com

Cleansing StreamIrene Schwab
Starting September 5 – October 31, 2010
(253) 606-2170;
ireneschwab@wavecable.com

Cleansing Stream DiscipleshipIrene Schwab (full)
(253) 606-2170; ireneschwab@wavecable.com

Thursday Morning Prayer Pastor Ken Templeton
Pray for the needs of church, country, government, and of those in the church body
Meets Thursdays @ 6 am, Church Sanctuary
(360) 377-9733;
pastorken@alfc.us

Emotionally Free Basic CourseDebbie Hall
Fear, anger, depression, childhood trauma, abuse, thousands of people walk in numbness.  But for the Christian, it doesn’t have to be that way.  Christ can set you emotionally free, now and forevermore!
Two Weekend:  Friday, September 17 & 24; Saturday, September 18 & 25, 2010 (Must be registered and paid by September 12, 2010.
(360) 710.7165;
hallwarfare@comcast.net

Take AimRoy Hocker
For outdoors enthusiasts who enjoy shooting sports: from range shooting to hunting and competition.  Open to anyone who can legally handle a firearm
Meets Wednesdays @ 6 pm
(360) 377-5917;
grandpanet5@yahoo.com

Stone Soup for CooksJoe Krogh
(Coming this fall)
(360) 779-8796;
josephkrogh@yahoo.com

SonlightersDon and Dianne Welt
55+
Meets Sundays @ 6 pm, Adult Education Class Room, 3rd floor
(360) 782-9959; donweltjr@gmail.com

Concerned Women of America – Beverly Basile
Protecting the family through prayer and civic action.  men also welcomed
Meets 1st Monday monthly @ 6:30 pm, Adult Education Group room, 3rd floor
(360) 830-3869; annbeaver@msn.com

Momentum (18-35ish)

Women ConnectNatasha Fecteau
Women dedicated to service through relationship with Jesus and each other.
Meets Fridays @ 6:30 pm
(360) 621-7846

PracticumPastor Jason and Sunnie Barker (full)
An in depth look at the Bible for young families
Meets Thursdays @ 6 pm
(360) 377-9733;
pastorjason@alfc.us

Men’s Life GroupPastor Jason Barker
Men living for Jesus together while integrating and applying God’s word
Meets Tuesdays @ 6:30 am at East Bremerton Starbucks
(360) 377-9733;
pastorjason@alfc.us

Birdie Opp MinistriesShawn Heistand
Meets 1st Saturday Monthly
(360) 473-8985;
barefootsinger@gmail.com

Women’s GroupJaclyn Heistand
Meets Tuesdays @ 10 am
jaclynheistand@yahoo.com

Ignite Community Group – Michelle Atencio
Meets Wednesday @ 6:30 pm
(360) 286-0099; barefootsinger@gmail.com

Momentum Men’s Club – Arnie Otterbeck
Meets Tuesday @ 6:30 pm

Momentum Couples – Miah & Theresa Hanson
Meets Tuesday @ 6:30 pm
tleoshanson@gmail.com

Youth

Straight UpTom Stamey and Taylor Selenius
Discussion of music lyrics and their meanings
Meets Sundays @12 pm, church
(360) 377-9733;
rachel@alfc.us

Life of Paul – John Walker
Study of the life of Paul
Meets Sundays @ Noon, Youth Room, 3rd floor
(360) 377-9733; rachel@alfc.us

TBD (To Be Determined)Tom Fowler and Rachel Stamey
Discussion based class – subjects picked by students
Meets Sundays @ 6 pm, Youth Room, 3rd floor
(360) 377-9733;
rachel@alfc.us

Youth Community Groups – Tom and Rachel Stamey; Jes Shriver
Discipleship based on the book Ten Tough Things
Meets Wednesdays @ 7pm, Youth Room, 3rd floor
(360) 377-9733; rachel@alfc.us