Life can be lonely when you try to do it on your own. We were not wired to live that way. At Island Pond, we want to create opportunities for you to team up with other people in the church to encourage, challenge, and build friendships with each other. One of the primary ways we do this is through small groups.
Below are some of the groups we currently offer. Groups and times change frequently so please contact the office to confirm the group and time.
D Life Groups
Mixed groups focused on Bible reading, discussion, prayer, and community outreach.
- Tuesdays at 6pm – Facilitated by Ricardo and Maria T. Meets in Plaistow. (September to June)
Women’s Groups
During the school year, the women of Island Pond gather together in smaller groups to study practical issues and biblical topics pertaining to women and Christianity, while building lasting friendships. These groups usually go from September to May. There are two groups that meet on Thursday:
- Thursday at 10:00 am with Brenda B.
- Thursday at 6:30 pm with Megan L.
Men’s Groups
Similar to the women’s groups, the men’s groups meet to study issues and biblical topics pertaining to men. These groups typically go all year long. Here is a list of the current groups:
- Thursdays at 10 am with Bill W. – Goes through teaching videos followed by a time of discussion and prayer. (This group breaks during the summer)
- Tuesday at 6:30 pm – Devotional and Work Group – Starts out with a short devotional and time of prayer and then spends the rest of the time working on small repairs around the church building.
- Wednesday at 7:00 pm with Adam H. – Meets at Panera in Derry for a time of fellowship, accountability, and bible study.
Sunday School Groups
Every Sunday morning from 9:15 – 10:15 am, we have three adult groups that meet to study the Bible or a biblical topic together, in more of a “Sunday school” type setting. The groups typically start after Labor Day and go through early June. There are different groups that meet at this time during the summer. Newcomers are welcome to join at any time! There is also a fun children’s group that learns the Bible, sings, does crafts, and learns about missionaries around the world. Here is a list of the groups offered during the 2024-2025 school year:
- David Jeremiah DVD study – Facilitated by Ray & Pat D.
- The Kingdom through the Bible – Taught by Don D.
- Children’s Sunday School – For ages 5 to 13 – Currently on hold due to staffing shortages.
- More groups to be announced soon!
Online Groups
Online groups meet on Zoom to study biblical topics from the comfort of their homes. These groups start at various times throughout the year and only last for set periods of time. Here is what is currently offered:
- New group coming soon
Prayer Groups
The prayer group meets throughout the year. They typically start with a short devotional and then take time to pray for the church, those in the church that are struggling, and many other topics. There is one group that meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. Congregational prayer events also happen at various times throughout the year.
Children’s Church
During the 10:30 am Sunday service we offer some awesome children’s classes. The nursery (ages 0-3) is available for the entire service. The other classes (4-7, 8-10, and 11-13) start after the singing portion of the service.
Make sure you Contact the office before showing up because groups do get moved around or get canceled at times.