
Small groups Connections

Orchard Ridge Men’s Group
Tuesday Night @ 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095
Facilitators: Bob Hoffman & Chris Hines
Questions? Call Bob @ 512.993.1507 or Chris @ 586.322.9830
We are a group of men who love the Lord, that meet every Tuesday to dive into God’s Word.
This is for any guy, at any experience level, who wants to deepen his knowledge of what God said; in other words, all men are welcome!!!

Orchard Ridge Prayer Meeting
Wednesday Nights @ 7 pm
Location: Sanctuary, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095
Facilitator: Pastor Steve Barkey
Questions? Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info Once a week, Orchard Ridge Church gathers for PRAYER! Jesus said some things in our lives would never change without prayer. There’s a time to pray by yourself – but on Wednesday nights, we pray TOGETHER. And there is POWER, PEACE & PURPOSE available to us when we pray! THERE IS NO GATHERING IN SMALL GROUPS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THIS GATHERING.
Please join us.

ORCHARD RIDGE STUDENT MINISTRY (Grades 7-12)
Tuesday Nights @ 6:30-8:00 pm
Location: IGNITE NIGHTS @ The Lake. West side of Mound Road, just north of 30 Mile in Washington, MI
Facilitator: Pastor Steve Barkey
Questions? Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info
Faith, Friends, Fun & Music! Something special is beginning this Fall for Orchard Ridge teenagers! Who is God? Who is Jesus? How is the Bible – written over 2,000 years ago – relevant to my life in Junior High / High School today? These topics and so much more will be explored on a level students can understand. Come prepared to GROW and build relationships with God and others! This setting is awesome!! You’ll love hanging out with friends on the lake. Some nights we will chat around the fire, others will be indoors. BRING FRIENDS! Additionally, our Student Ministry will offer service projects and fun weekend activities. FALL RETREAT is NOVEMBER 11-13 @ Camp Faholo in Grass Lake, MI.

Women’s Bible Study
Wednesday Mornings @ 10 am (Check Calendar in The ORCN App for exact dates)
Location: Fireplace Room, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095
Facilitator: Sharon Drake-Ross
Questions? Call Sharon @ 810.444.8484 or e-mail @ sharondaleross@gmail.com

Men’s Breakfast & Bible at The Pantry Restaurant
Wednesday Mornings @ 6 am
Location: The Pantry Restaurant, 58884 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48094
Facilitator: Frank Sandomierski
Questions? Call Frank @ 586.744.9701 or e-mail @ fsands662@gmail.com
We gather early every Wednesday to share breakfast and dive deeper into the Word to consider how it applies to our everyday lives.

ORCHARD RIDGE YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY (Ages 18-29)
Facilitator: Skylar Ryskamp
Questions? Call Skylar @ 248.842.5076 or e-mail @ skylarryskamp@gmail.com
This ministry is in its infancy here at Orchard Ridge Church, but efforts are being made to gather our Young Adults whose lives are on many divergent paths. Some are in college, some are in careers. Some are living locally at home, while others are away at school. Some are in relationships or married, others are single. ALL, however, NEED CHRIST and COMMUNITY! If you’re interested in seeing this group thrive, please reach out to Skylar today!

Ladies Monday Night Bible Study
Monday Nights @ 7:00 pm
Location: Fireplace Room, Orchard Ridge Church, 64600 Mound Road, Washington, MI 48095
Facilitator: Gail Kozyra & Sharon Spahar
Questions? Gail Kozyra @ 810.338.5382 or Sharon Spahar @ 248.561.7761
The Letters of 1, 2 & 3 John were written to encourage followers of Jesus to remain faithful to the truth.
This book “What Love Is” by Kelly Minter not only reveals the heart of John but also the heart of Jesus. This Optional book is a study that includes recipes and a more relational approach.
This 7-session study book is available through Amazon or Lifeway.com.
Additional Ministries:
Gathering Tables
Multiple Leaders
Meet Once or Twice a month
Locations vary/virtual option possible
Facilitator: Chris Hines
Questions? Call Chris @ 586.322.9830 or e-mail @ chines@chscf.org
Prime Timers – Ages 50 and up
Fellowship Events scheduled 3 times a year at various locations.
Facilitators: Sharon Drake-Ross & Joyce Miller
Questions? Call Sharon for information on the next Prime Time gathering @ 810.444.8484 or e-mail @ sharondaleross@gmail.com ; or Joyce @ 586.764.2211 or joysmiller123@yahoo.com
The goal of this ministry is to provide spiritual growth, encouragement, support, and fellowship for our Seniors. We will meet once a month at the church where we will share in a light meal and fellowship together. At the first meeting we will share ideas and topics for future meetings, and we will also determine future meeting dates.
Community Christian Groups outside of Orchard Ridge Church:
BULLDOG Men’s Group
Thursday Mornings @ 6 am
Location: Coaches Room, Romeo High School, 62300 Jewell Road, Washington, MI 48094
Questions? Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info
SHELBY Men’s Group
Wednesday Nights @ 7 pm
Location: 54255 Franklin Drive, Shelby Twp, MI 48316
Questions? Call Chris Hines @ 586.322.9830 or e-mail @ chines@chscf.org
ROCHESTER Men’s Group
Friday Morning’s @ 7:30 am
Location: 971 Dutton Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
Questions? Call Pastor Steve @ 586.381.0070 or e-mail @ pastorsteve@orcn.info
Be Looking For These Groups In 2023:
Congregation Spiritual Assessment Team Spring 2023
Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University
Celebrate Recovery


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