"Build each other up."
I Thessalonians 5:11
Small groups are an essential part of the church's life and
structure. What a beautiful way to embody the vision of College View Church: worshiping God, growing together, living out His love. Check back here for more information as we are excited to be launching (and relaunching) a variety of small groups in September 2023.
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Group types
Meet at home or another location for the purpose of study
Group activities for highschoolers
Join our collegiate through young adult community
(age 18-35)
(age 18-35)
Children and family groups for ages 3-17
Daytime and evening groups for women of all ages
Groups for men of all ages
Meet at CVC throughout the week on a variety of topics
Find healing and support
Based around a particular interest or activity
Join a group at 9:45am on Saturday morning at CVC
Home Groups
Meet at home or another location for the purpose of study. Open to all, but subject to maximum number of attendees.
Nelson Family Small Group: At home, alternate Friday nights. Contact Kevin Nelson: kevn84@hotmail.com; or Becky Nelson: becky.nelson@live.com, 309.749.7759
Huenergardt Family Small Group: At home, alternate Friday nights. Contact Josh and Becca Huenergardt: ilivinne@yahoo.com, 402.416.4792
Becker Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Linda (402.499.6192) or Tom (402.617.3354)
Wolfe/Bollinger Family Small Group: At home, alternate Fridays. Contact James (402.613.3520) or Kari Wolfe (402.419.4773)
Silva/Richardson/Machado Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Daniel Silva (269.362.4409)
Huenergardt Family Small Group: At home, alternate Friday nights. Contact Josh and Becca Huenergardt: ilivinne@yahoo.com, 402.416.4792
Becker Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Linda (402.499.6192) or Tom (402.617.3354)
Wolfe/Bollinger Family Small Group: At home, alternate Fridays. Contact James (402.613.3520) or Kari Wolfe (402.419.4773)
Silva/Richardson/Machado Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Daniel Silva (269.362.4409)
Acosta Small Group: Location & Time TBD.
Contact Marcus Acosta 682.240.9265
Nyamongo & Sigowa Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Simon Nyamongo (402.617.5522) or Moses Sigowa (402.217.0951)
Ray/Donato Family: Home-based, meets once/mo on weekend. Contact: Dennis Ray 559.647.9485 or Edsen Donato 541.510.4081
Schnell/Mekelburg Family: Alternate Sabbath afternoons. Contact: Kerrie Schnell 402.314.6363
Small group for parents to share their journeys and seek Biblical principles to foster meaningful relationships with their teens and/or adult children. We’re excited to learn, grow, and live the joy of Jesus. “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18
Intergroup/Intergenerational and interdenominational group: Sabbaths at 9:30am. Open for teens to centenarians. Contact Mark Carlson: 402.429.7448. Co-Hosted by Richard Britton & Wes Sime.
Contact Marcus Acosta 682.240.9265
Nyamongo & Sigowa Family Small Group: At home on alternate Fridays. Contact Simon Nyamongo (402.617.5522) or Moses Sigowa (402.217.0951)
Ray/Donato Family: Home-based, meets once/mo on weekend. Contact: Dennis Ray 559.647.9485 or Edsen Donato 541.510.4081
Schnell/Mekelburg Family: Alternate Sabbath afternoons. Contact: Kerrie Schnell 402.314.6363
Small group for parents to share their journeys and seek Biblical principles to foster meaningful relationships with their teens and/or adult children. We’re excited to learn, grow, and live the joy of Jesus. “Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” 2 Peter 3:18
Intergroup/Intergenerational and interdenominational group: Sabbaths at 9:30am. Open for teens to centenarians. Contact Mark Carlson: 402.429.7448. Co-Hosted by Richard Britton & Wes Sime.
Bohorquez Family (Spanish): Home-based, Fridays
Contact: Sheila/Angel Bohorquez 402.525.1719
Couples group: Home-based, Fridays. Contact: Maribel Inkelaar 402.770.0563
Contact: Sheila/Angel Bohorquez 402.525.1719
Couples group: Home-based, Fridays. Contact: Maribel Inkelaar 402.770.0563
Youth Groups
Group activities for highschoolers
Youth Group “Refocus”: CVC, Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Engaging discussions, worship, community service, and thrilling activities! Contact Mic Henton (417.631.8580)
Henton Friday Night Small Group/Bible Study: 5630 Coyote Cir, 7pm. Grow together, eat together, laugh together, and study together! Contact Mic and Tori Henton (417-631-8580)
Young Adult Groups
Join our collegiate through young adult community (age 18-35)
The Well: Sabbaths at 9:45am at CVC! An interactive worship experience with food, contemporary music and interactive bible discussions, presentations, panels and outreach. Yonny Suarez 816.820.9274
The Gathering: Monthly — varying members' homes. Authentic worship experience where people from all walks of life can come and experience Jesus through music. Food, praise and worship and a devotional thought can be expected. Yonny Suarez 816.820.9274
Lincoln Young Professionals: Various homes. Wednesdays at 7pm. Gathering of post-collegiate young adults. Sawyer Collingsworth 402.617.2622
The Gathering: Monthly — varying members' homes. Authentic worship experience where people from all walks of life can come and experience Jesus through music. Food, praise and worship and a devotional thought can be expected. Yonny Suarez 816.820.9274
Lincoln Young Professionals: Various homes. Wednesdays at 7pm. Gathering of post-collegiate young adults. Sawyer Collingsworth 402.617.2622
“Searchlight” Small Group: At home, Tuesdays 6:30-8 p.m. for post-collegiate young adults. Contact Sarah Beaudoin - 531-333-0432
Cinnamon Roll Fellowship: Weekly on Fridays. Contact Gena Foster 402-770-3800
Collegiate Bible study: Mondays at 7pm. Contact Yonny Suarez - 816.820.9274
Cinnamon Roll Fellowship: Weekly on Fridays. Contact Gena Foster 402-770-3800
Collegiate Bible study: Mondays at 7pm. Contact Yonny Suarez - 816.820.9274
Children & Family Groups
Children and family groups for ages 3-17
Pathfinders: Wednesdays, 6:15pm, CVC. Open to all young people ages 10 to 17. Jarred Decker 402.540.6483
Special Needs Group: 1st Sabbath of the month at 10:30am - We invite families with special needs members to join a small group community who can support each other and grow together. If you are interested in being part of this small group or have questions, please contact Alba Martinez at 402.419.4369.
Special Needs Group: 1st Sabbath of the month at 10:30am - We invite families with special needs members to join a small group community who can support each other and grow together. If you are interested in being part of this small group or have questions, please contact Alba Martinez at 402.419.4369.
Truth-seekers (Adventurers): CVC, Wednesdays at 6:15pm. Contact Nicole Broushet 347.931.5922. Kids ages 4-9 are invited to engage in exciting spiritual growth.
Creative Arts Ministry: CVC, Sabbath mornings
Contact Nicole Broushet 347.931.5922. For ages 3-14. Kids will participate in music, drama, puppetry, dance & more for Christmas productions & church services throughout the year.
Middle School Families: Home-based, 3 Fridays/month.
Contact Megan Hoffmeyer 712.363.1696
Creative Arts Ministry: CVC, Sabbath mornings
Contact Nicole Broushet 347.931.5922. For ages 3-14. Kids will participate in music, drama, puppetry, dance & more for Christmas productions & church services throughout the year.
Middle School Families: Home-based, 3 Fridays/month.
Contact Megan Hoffmeyer 712.363.1696
CVA Home & School Kids Soccer: Sundays at 11am. Sept – October and March-April. Contact: Alan/Rachel Orrison- rachel.orrison@gmail.com; 912-401-9596
Women Groups
Daytime and evening groups for women of all ages
Women of Spirit: A program for women of all ages (14 – 114) with a variety of programs that encourage a woman's heart socially, emotionally and spiritually. We meet in the Heartland Hall from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in February, April, October, and December 2023. Linda Becker 402.499.6192
Multi-generational Women’s Small Group: Open to any women - with or without kids. Opportunity to grow together by sharing life and mentoring. Contact: Taylor Thompson - 218-213-8167
Multi-generational Women’s Small Group: Open to any women - with or without kids. Opportunity to grow together by sharing life and mentoring. Contact: Taylor Thompson - 218-213-8167
Wednesday Women's Bible Study: We will be meeting at CVC in the Heartland Hall from 12pm until 1ish. You are welcome to bring your lunch. We have study books available if you would like one to accompany the study! Sheryl Selivanoff (402.770.3392), sherylselivanoff@gmail.com
First Thursday Out: Monthly. Contact Rachel Orrison 912.401.9596. Women are welcome to join each other to eat somewhere fun in Lincoln.
First Thursday Out: Monthly. Contact Rachel Orrison 912.401.9596. Women are welcome to join each other to eat somewhere fun in Lincoln.
Mom’s Café: Spend a couple hours with us on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month for yummy brunches, dependable friends, and a lot of fun. Free childcare. 9:15am in the CVC Fellowship Hall. Belinda Fernandez (503-927-0620), lindabe_uk@hotmail.com
Men's Groups
Groups for men of all ages
Sabbath morning breakfasts! Come and share a monthly time of fellowship and food together in the CVC Fellowship Hall. Contact: Pastor Simon or Pastor Mic.
Men in the Word: CVC, Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Contact Marc Van Hoek 424.781.2762 or Erik Razo 402.416.3755. Share a time of prayer & being in the Word.
Men’s Mornings: CVC, Wednesdays, 6:30am. Contact Marvin Olsen 970.261.2577. Share a time of prayer & a deep dive into God’s Word.
Men’s Mornings: CVC, Wednesdays, 6:30am. Contact Marvin Olsen 970.261.2577. Share a time of prayer & a deep dive into God’s Word.
Adult Groups
Meet at CVC throughout the week on a variety of topics
United in Prayer: Sabbaths from 10-10:45am in the Prayer Chapel at CVC AND Mondays at 12 p.m. ONLINE for a prayer conference call. Contact Dina Horst (402-420-5970)
Writing for Joy: Alternate Monday evenings at CVC. A small group fellowship for those who love to write for recreation and joy. Drawing on our life journeys and passions, we seek to bless ourselves and others as we celebrate and share the goodness of God. Contact: Luella Marinos/Stephen Tucker - stephen@gatortoad.com; text/call: 913-907-9271
Auto-immune Issues Support Group: At home, 1st Sunday monthly, 5pm. Find hope and healing in Jesus. Contact Dina Horst (402.420.5970)
Wellness Group: Wednesdays at 12pm. Contact Renata Richardson 402.770.1784. Learn, grow, & encourage one another with wellness principles. For all ages.
Affirming our Faith: The goal is to visit topics that have resulted in many of our Adventist acquaintances leaving the church. We wish to better present the basis for our beliefs! Our plan is to meet one or two times a month, pending group availability as we work together to affirm our faith. Contact Kathy or Gary Bollinger (402.202.6336) or Malcolm Russell (402.429.3595).
Writing for Joy: Alternate Monday evenings at CVC. A small group fellowship for those who love to write for recreation and joy. Drawing on our life journeys and passions, we seek to bless ourselves and others as we celebrate and share the goodness of God. Contact: Luella Marinos/Stephen Tucker - stephen@gatortoad.com; text/call: 913-907-9271
Auto-immune Issues Support Group: At home, 1st Sunday monthly, 5pm. Find hope and healing in Jesus. Contact Dina Horst (402.420.5970)
Wellness Group: Wednesdays at 12pm. Contact Renata Richardson 402.770.1784. Learn, grow, & encourage one another with wellness principles. For all ages.
Affirming our Faith: The goal is to visit topics that have resulted in many of our Adventist acquaintances leaving the church. We wish to better present the basis for our beliefs! Our plan is to meet one or two times a month, pending group availability as we work together to affirm our faith. Contact Kathy or Gary Bollinger (402.202.6336) or Malcolm Russell (402.429.3595).
Hour of Power: Zoom prayer meeting, Wednesdays at 7pm. Join us for prayer, fellowship, Bible study, and spiritual support. Contact: Chris Andersen (402 440-1200)
Prophets & Kings Book Study: You are invited to join in a study of Ellen White’s book, “Early Writings.” All are welcome each Tuesday at 1:30 pm. in the CVC Boardroom.
Dorothy Nesmith, dorothynesmith7@yahoo.com,
402-309-4601
Grief recovery: Meeting Spring 2025. Those who’ve lost loved ones share together in a caring community.
Parenting: CVC, Wednesdays at 6:15pm. Contact Cecilia Liversidge 310.699.3521. 10-week series focused on “The Life-Giving Parent” by Clay and Sally Clarkson. Grow as a Godly parent while your kids are in Pathfinders/Adventurers!
Health Group: ANNEX 3RD FL, SUNDAYS AT 10AM. Contact Carlos Guzman 402.805.5773. All ages get moving gently & learn about nutrition & health.
Prophets & Kings Book Study: You are invited to join in a study of Ellen White’s book, “Early Writings.” All are welcome each Tuesday at 1:30 pm. in the CVC Boardroom.
Dorothy Nesmith, dorothynesmith7@yahoo.com,
402-309-4601
Grief recovery: Meeting Spring 2025. Those who’ve lost loved ones share together in a caring community.
Parenting: CVC, Wednesdays at 6:15pm. Contact Cecilia Liversidge 310.699.3521. 10-week series focused on “The Life-Giving Parent” by Clay and Sally Clarkson. Grow as a Godly parent while your kids are in Pathfinders/Adventurers!
Health Group: ANNEX 3RD FL, SUNDAYS AT 10AM. Contact Carlos Guzman 402.805.5773. All ages get moving gently & learn about nutrition & health.
Interest/Adventure Groups
Based around a particular interest or activity
Card Making: Make cards and share with shut-ins. LeAnn Merth, lemerth@gmail.com, 402-314-4510
Quilting: Jacque Riese, jacqueriese@gmail.com, 402-770-1181
Pickleball: Sundays at 4pm at Peterson Park. Michael Riddle, msr12664@sbcglobal.net, 515-215-0057
Summer Softball/Kickball League: 49ers Field, Sundays. Contact Matt Roque 785.280.3124
Quilting: Jacque Riese, jacqueriese@gmail.com, 402-770-1181
Pickleball: Sundays at 4pm at Peterson Park. Michael Riddle, msr12664@sbcglobal.net, 515-215-0057
Summer Softball/Kickball League: 49ers Field, Sundays. Contact Matt Roque 785.280.3124
Random Acts of Kindness: CVC, 2nd Thursdays. Contact Carol Huenergardt 402.450.3082. Determine projects where help is needed. Anon. financial help for families.
Summer Fun: CVC, Seasonal. Contact Staci Layman 402.419.4865. Organize & experience summer fun together of all varieties.
Running: CVC, Sundays at 7am. Contact Topher Thompson 402.890.7701. Specifically for those interested in training for races.
“Hand and Foot” Game: For those who would like to socialize and invite their community friends to join in, a Hand and Foot group (a card game that rotates players for an opportunity to get acquainted with many people) will be meeting monthly, on the second Sunday. holly bock 970.689.6503
Summer Fun: CVC, Seasonal. Contact Staci Layman 402.419.4865. Organize & experience summer fun together of all varieties.
Running: CVC, Sundays at 7am. Contact Topher Thompson 402.890.7701. Specifically for those interested in training for races.
“Hand and Foot” Game: For those who would like to socialize and invite their community friends to join in, a Hand and Foot group (a card game that rotates players for an opportunity to get acquainted with many people) will be meeting monthly, on the second Sunday. holly bock 970.689.6503
Sabbath Morning Groups
Join a group at 9:45am on Saturday morning at CVC
Something Else
Heartland Hall C
Alan Johnson
ajsawdust@gmail.com
402.890.0471
Digging Deeper
Heritage Room
Lisa Forbes
L2forbes@ucollege.edu
402-488-7448
Better Together Sabbath School
Heartland Hall B
Jen Bollinger & Kari Wolfe
jenbollin@hotmail.com 425-830-7933
keewolfe@gmail.com 402-419-4773
The Word and the World
Heartland Hall A
An interactive discussion of the SS Lesson Topics with integration of current events.
Larry Ray
402.570.1334
Heartland Hall C
Alan Johnson
ajsawdust@gmail.com
402.890.0471
Digging Deeper
Heritage Room
Lisa Forbes
L2forbes@ucollege.edu
402-488-7448
Better Together Sabbath School
Heartland Hall B
Jen Bollinger & Kari Wolfe
jenbollin@hotmail.com 425-830-7933
keewolfe@gmail.com 402-419-4773
The Word and the World
Heartland Hall A
An interactive discussion of the SS Lesson Topics with integration of current events.
Larry Ray
402.570.1334
Dan Klein Sr — SS Quarterly
Boardroom at 9:30am
Dan Klein Sr
dkleinsr@RegalBuildingSystems.com
402-610-7262
SS Quarterly
Room 220
Chris Anderson
andersonchristophe@gmail.com
402-440-1200
SS Quarterly
Room 223
Contact George Gibson 402.207.9940
Boardroom at 9:30am
Dan Klein Sr
dkleinsr@RegalBuildingSystems.com
402-610-7262
SS Quarterly
Room 220
Chris Anderson
andersonchristophe@gmail.com
402-440-1200
SS Quarterly
Room 223
Contact George Gibson 402.207.9940
Fellowship
Join us for a hot drink and warm fellowship around tables in Fellowship Hall D and E
Mike Ahrens
MikeAhrens@yahoo.com
402-730-7347
Relationships
Open to ALL college and older-aged adults seeking to grow in a biblical understanding of healthy relationships. Fellowship Hall C
Simon Liversidge
simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org
805-498-2300
Join us for a hot drink and warm fellowship around tables in Fellowship Hall D and E
Mike Ahrens
MikeAhrens@yahoo.com
402-730-7347
Relationships
Open to ALL college and older-aged adults seeking to grow in a biblical understanding of healthy relationships. Fellowship Hall C
Simon Liversidge
simon.liversidge@collegeviewchurch.org
805-498-2300