
2008 LIFE Group Directory
Apple Valley
Dan & Renee Tarro
ph 952.431.1048
13178 Floral Ct
Apple Valley, MN 55124
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
For couples with children (children welcome).
Dan & Renee welcome the whole family for good teaching and prayer along with fun and fellowship. Building good marriages and families are a priority.David & Mariah Garrett (leaders)
ph 612.240.1697
They will meet at:
Daren & Rhoda Mehl’s
15712 Hershey Ct
Apple Valley, MN 55124
612.247.0560
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
This LIFE Group is for young married couples and singles age 20-35. Special activities, fellowship, prayer and Bible study are experienced in a positive atmosphere.
Bloomington
Dennis & Becky Garrett
ph. 952.346.0787
8424 Clinton Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Dennis & Becky are spiritual leaders.Their dedication to the Lord leads others to grow deeper in their faith. Fun and fellowship are also a great part of their lives.
Burnsville
Jason & Jenifer Heath
ph 952.898.2324
2520 Crestmount Lane
Burnsville, MN 55306
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Jason & Jenifer have ministered to young families in their home for several years. Fun and activities are experienced as well as prayer and Bible study.Steve & Kim Schutts
ph. 952.895.8712
12804 Country View Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
1st & 3rd Mondays at 7 pm
Steve & Kim have opened their home to provide a place of prayer, Bible study and ministry to others in the body of Christ.
George & Becky Gilmour
ph 651.592.6756
12305 Villaburne Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 6:30 pm
George & Becky have an enthusiasm that is contagious. George’s teaching ministry and Becky’s hospitality blend together to build a wonderful family style ministry.Eddie & Keeli Zambrano
ph 952.736.9976
3300 County Wood Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 6 pm
Eddie & Keeli are committed to building strong families and marriages. They are enthusiastic about serving the Lord.Barbara Ryan (leader)
Rita Baker (instructor)
ph 952.894.5634
They will meet at:
Bonnie Lyles
12501 Nicollet Ave Unit 120
Burnsville, MN 55337
952.303.3440
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
WOW – Wise Older Women.
This LIFE Group is specifically for women. Christian principles are taught to help women who carry the responsibility of spiritual leadership in the home.
Inner Grove Heights
Darel & Mary Perkins
ph 651.450.4486
10093 Rich Valley Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Darel & Mary welcome all for prayer and the study of God’s Word. There will be fellowship in a family friendly atmosphere
Lakeville
Troy & Delores Olson
ph 952.953.0314
16070 Hawthorn Path
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 6 pm
Troy & Delores open their home for fellowship, prayer and the Word of God. They have a love for families.Blane & Darlene Huston
ph. 952.985.5875
18974 Inlet Rd
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Blane & Darlene are Outreach Pastors at Celebration. They have opened their home for small groups for many years. Whether you are single or married, it doesn’t matter. All are welcome!John & Jan Hawkins
ph. 952.435.4019
17748 Layton Path
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
John & Jan have had a successful home group for years. They love to teach great principles of the Word that work at
home and business.Robert & Brigitte Pond
ph. 952.469.5902
8534 195th St W
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Robert & Brigitte have a love for the Lord that is contagious. They also have a love for people. Prayer, Bible study and fellowship will be enjoyed at the Pond’s residence.Tim & Dawn Mahoney
ph. 952.440.2815
They will meet at:
Kurt & Scotti Ringley’s
17427 Falcon Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
952.953.6025
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
This LIFE Group builds marriages and young families with special activities, Bible study, prayer, fellowship and good Christian fun.Ann Bartling
20827 Howland Ave W Apt. 206
Lakeville, MN 55044
ph. 952.469.3846
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
This group is particularly for ladies with Bible study, prayer & fellowship.Florence Wanda
ph. 952.431.1830
16141 Hominy Ct
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
This is a family-oriented LIFE Group with fellowship, prayer & Bible study. Everyone will be blessed.
New Market/Elco
Tim & Jean McCann
ph. 651.470.6517
1334 Overlook Dr
New Market, MN 55054
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Tim McCann serves as Children’s Pastor. Their home is a safe place for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and good Christian fun.
Prior Lake
Jeff & Melody Olson
ph. 952.200.1736
14175 Rolling Oaks Cir NE
Prior Lake, MN 55372
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
This is a family-oriented LIFE Group with school-aged children invited.Activities include fun, fellowship, prayer and Bible study
Shakopee
Robb & Pam Breding
ph 612.202.2485
2435 Cambridge Way
Shakopee, MN 55379
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Robb has a great enthusiasm that will lift everyone to a higher dimension. Each individual is encouraged to move forward spiritually.
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This group is called a Crown Group. Crown is a study teaching spiritual biblical financial principles. Prayer, discussion and the Crown curriculum are a part of each session.
Heath & Terese Trekell
ph 952.693.3561 / 952.693.3562
1514 Valley Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
Mondays at 7pm - BEGINS THIS SPRINGTom & Michelle Krona
ph 952.431.5927
17026 Gannon Way
Rosemount, MN 55068
Mondays at 7 pm - BEGINS THIS SPRING
Hispanic
This LIFE Group is an outreach of the Amigos of Celebration (Celebration’s Hispanic Church). Fellowship, prayer and Bible study will be provided for Hispanic families.
José & Graciela Vargas
ph. 952.226.4264
They will meet at:
Celebration Church
Thursdays at 7 pm
This small group class is apart of the Amigo’s Hispanic Ministry at Celebration. Discipleship and spiritual growth is taught by Pastor José.Men’s Group
Vicente Perez
ph 952.736.3782
4104 140th St W
Savage, MN 55378
Tuesdays at 7pmVicente Perez
ph 952.736.3782
4104 140th St W
Savage, MN 55378
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pmWomen’s Group
Gabriela Eischens
ph 952.891.8293
16634 Festal Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
Mondays at 7 pm
New Beginning Youth - Russian Church
Vito & Eugeniya Kahubin
ph 612.708.2659
Celebration - KidsPlanet
Every Friday at 7 pm
The youth of the New Beginning Russian Church meet for prayer, fellowship and the Word.
CANVAS Young Adult Church
Apple Valley
Led by Samuel Thulin
ph 612.242.4615
Hosts: Daren & Rhoda Mehl
952.486.8912
15712 Hershey Ct
Apple Valley, MN 55124
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 9 pm
This is our Canvas Bible Study, open to any Young Adult (single or married), who wants to dive deeper into God’s Word.Fairbault
Led by Bob Barlau & Skip Johnson
ph 612.803.3862 (Bob Barlau)
ph 612.770.1314 (Skip Johnson)
Host: Stefanie Peters
3668 120th Ct W
Faribault, MN 55021
952.210.5034
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6pm
Meet at Celebration at 5:45pm to car pool
This LIFE Group is specifically for motivated Young Adults 26 and under. At this time in life when becoming independent, finding purpose, and making choices for the future is vital, this group focuses on developing healthy relationships that will impact the rest of your life.“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech,
in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy 4:12Lakeville
Mike Fafinski
ph 952.461.4526 (home)
612.272.2300 (cell)
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
17387 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 8:30am
This is our Men’s Group, especially developed for men in Canvas looking for an opportunity of fellowship, mentoring and accountability.
NRG Cells
Energy Cells
Energy Cells (small groups)
3 – 5 Cell Groups led by NRG leaders
Starting mid September
Call Pastor Mike Metkowski
for more details at 952.898.7200Purpose – To Encourage
To Unite
To Understand
To Know the Mystery
Special Interest LIFE Groups
Carol Jacobson
ph 952.435.6674
CELEBRATION Church - (Quilting)
2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7 pm
This LIFE Group happens at Celebration Church. Carol leads projects in quilting as well as prayer and Bible study.
Brent & Londa Lundstrom Ramsey
5128 Luverne Ave
Mpls., MN 55410
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Londa is the Fine Arts Director at Celebration. This group is open to the worship band only.Jon Vermeulen
ph. 952.854.4433
Northwestern Bookstore
14150 Nicollet Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337
Each Monday night at 6:30 pm
This group is an extention of Celebration Singles Ministry. There is a weekly Bible Study & fellowship with a coffee shop atmosphere each Monday night. This group divides into discussion and prayer groups after a time of fellowship and worship.?Men’s Fishing Leagues
(from June – September)
Every other Tuesday men get together and fish from
6 – 8:30pm on various lakes in the area. For more information contact Dan Tarro at 952.465.9962 or at Celebration at 952.898.7200.KidsPlanet
Home Care Group
(5th & 6th Graders)
Pastor Bryan & Melody Buch
ph. 952.594.9580
715 Meadow View Ln SE
Lonsdale, MN 55046
Every 1st Friday of the month at 7 pm“Loss of Spouse Support Group”
Amy Graves
ph. 952.898.2598
Once a month
This Special Interest LIFE Group is open to anyone who has lost a spouse at any point in their lives, be it recently or years ago. The group structure will be informal, and the focus will be on sharing our loss and grief. Since each of us will be at different points in time in dealing with our grief, we will be able to learn from and guide each other in a supportive environment. Contact Amy for more information.
Divorce Care
Ronda Lundstrom
ph. 952.898.7200 (ext. 210)
Every person will be touched by divorce in their lifetime in one
way or another. Either you will personally go through a divorce
or your children will, or another relative or a friend will be divorced. Divorce recovery is designed to help you through the different stages of separation or divorce. If you have children, you can bring them to their Wednesday night classes.Steel Wheels - Special Touch Ministries
Paul Hamelink,
contact person
ph. 952.898.7200 (ext. 211)
Celebration Church
2nd & 4th Sat.
(following 5pm Service)
Celebration Church has an ongoing ministry to persons with disabilities, their families and caregivers. The South of the River chapter of Special Touch Ministries provides an opportunity for interaction and spiritual support. Activities are open to everyone touched by disability, physical or cognitive. All ages are welcome. Always accessible. Celebration especially welcomes those with disabilities to attend our
Saturday evening service.
DEAF/HOH
ASL
Randall & Melinda Fennert
ph 952-953-6587
7955 Grinnell Ct W
Lakeville, MN 55044
2nd & 4th Sundays at 6 pm
Randall & Melinda’s LIFE Group is an outreach of Celebration’s ministry to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Bible study and prayer is experienced in a Christian home atmosphere.

Winter Session Curriculum
January - April 2008
“The Seven Habits of Winning Relationships”
by Randal Ross
Learning how to connect in the spiritual realm, social realm and business realm and developing winning relationships to set the pace for the future.
“If Not for the Grace of God”
by Joyce Meyer
Learning to live independent of frustrations and struggles.This book provides a clear scriptural understanding of how God’s grace and power work in our lives.
“Moving Forward”
by Michael C. Mack
Helping believers to embrace their leadership potential.
“The Five Languages
of Apology”
by Gary Chapman & Jennifer Thomas
How to experience healing in all your relationships.



