Hidden Valley groups are one of the best ways to develop new relationships, learn more about God’s plan for you, and grow in your relationship with Jesus. If you are interested in participating in a Group, write the group’s name on the comment portion of your welcome card. We will follow up with you with group details and location. If you have questions about groups please contact our Connection Director, Travis Clark at 930-4822 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Life Groups

Financial Peace University (FPU) Groups - Starting Sep. 8

This 13-week program based on Biblical principles will help you win with money. The average family eliminates $5300 in debt and saves $2700 in just 13 weeks.

In FPU, you will have the opportunity to find encouragement and support by meeting with other people who also desire to find financial freedom. Author Dave Ramsey will teach important principles for handling 100% of your money in an entertaining and relevant way that cover topics such as cash flow planning, dumping debt, understanding investments, insurance and more.  We promise that you won’t be bored!  The changes in your financial behaviors not only will affect your future, but your children's and grandchildren's futures. The decisions you make today will affect generations to come.

• Mondays 6:30-8:30pm at HVCC
• Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm; led by Gary and DeAnna Halverson
  
• Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm; led by Tom & Hilary Kleese, for singles or couples, childcare provided.
  

1st Place

First Place is a Christ-centered health program for men and women of all ages. Using a support system that incorporates Bible study, Scripture memorization, prayer and balanced eating and exercise plans.

First Place provides the opportunity to change your life, not only physically but spiritually and emotionally. The program includes Bible study, group support and accountability; a proven, common-sense nutrition plan.

Currently meeting; will open again in January 2009

Celebrate Recovery

• A bible-based program for those struggling with hurts, hang-ups or habits
• Tuesday nights, 7pm at Hidden Valley
• Contact leader Derik Cree at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or the This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information 

DivorceCare Group

• Who’s this group for? Anyone currently going through or who has been through divorce, no matter how recently or how long ago.
• If you are interested in this group, please contact us.

Married Couples Group

• I Promise video series by Dr. Gary Smalley.
• Based on ten years of research, Dr. Gary Smalley shares five heartfelt promises you can make to your mate that are guaranteed to build trust and help your spouse become the true soul mate, lover, and friend you desire.
  
• Who’s this group for? Married couples.
• Leaders: Rob and Natalie Hanke. Location and time is TBD.

Growth Groups

Back to Basics

• What Christians Should Believe is a 13 topic video series from Mark Driscoll.
• Meets every Thursday 12:00-1:00 p.m. for lunch at Hidden Valley.
• Leaders are Sr. Pastor Brian Rudesill and Connections Director Travis Clark.
• Who’s this group for? Anyone that would like to grow in their knowledge of God, Christianity and the Bible.

Desiring God

• Studying Desiring God by John Piper 
• Leaders are Russ and Michelle Frame, Spring Green
• Meets in the leader's home on Tuesdays at 6:30pm with supper.
  

Connecting Groups

Men’s Early Morning Group

• Start off your day right with a cup of coffee and breakfast and a lot of manly talk.
• Currently studying the book of Hebrews
  
• Meets every Thursday 6:00-7:30 a.m. at Sunrise restaurant inside the Shell gas station.
• Who’s this group for? All men 18 or older. 

Women's Monday Night Group - 6:30pm

• Get to know other women while enjoying a study by Beth Moore.
• Meets at leaders Cindy Thomas's home
• Who’s this group for? All women 18 or older
  

Women's Wednesday Morning Group8:30am at HVCC

• Spend time digging into God’s Word and growing spiritually together
• Doing a Beth Moore video study: The Patriarchs, Encountering the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
  
• Meets Every other Thursday at 1:30 at Hidden Valley Community Church, starting June 12
  
• Who’s this group for? All women 18 or older

Women's Friday Morning Group 6:30-7:30am at HVCC

• Get to know other women and grow spiritually together while working through the issue of authenticity as we read “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” by Peter Scazzero.
• Who’s this group for? All women 18 or older

Message Follow-Up Group

• Dig deeper into Sunday’s message and how to apply it into your life.
• Who’s this group for? Anyone 18 and older.
• Meets at Hidden Valley, day and time will be determined.
• Leaders Ryan and Niha Epperson, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Affinity Groups

Would you like to get to know other people who enjoy some of the same kinds of things you do? An Affinity Group could be for you! It is simply an organized opportunity to meet others who enjoy the same stuff. ANYONE can participate in an Affinity Group; friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Below, you'll find a list of current Affinity Groups. If your particular area of interest is not on the list, consider starting an Affinity Group of your own! For more information about Affinity Groups or to start one, please contact Travis Clark at 930-4822 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Scrapbooking: First Tuesday of the month 5 p.m.-? at Hidden Valley
Come to organize photos, make cards or scrapbook.

Euchre: Meets the second Thursday of the month 6 p.m.-? Location is TBD