Small Groups

Want to know more? Call any of the leaders below or call the church (879-6765) for information on joining one of our small groups.

Worth The Fight Men's Group

Beginning June 15 this study is a video series from the 2009 Manly Men Conference for all men wanting to be equipped and encouraged to fight the good fight. Worth the Fight captures the incredible and motivating messages of an entire weekend and encourages men to do the right things, run the race, engage in battle and fight the good fight to become the husbands and fathers that God created them to be.

Leader: Ryan Green (879-9586)

Location: Fireside Room at the Tab

Time: Tuesdays, June 15 - July 20, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Mom's Group

Join with other moms for fellowship and study while the children play in supervised care areas. Childcare is available for kids age 0-Kindergarten. For more information contact one of the leaders.

Leader: Lindsey Doty (879-6109) or Linnea Barto (879-1924) 

Location: The Tab- Family Room

Time: Tuesdays at 9:15 to 11:00 AM 

Ladies Bible Study

Ruth Rasmussen leads this group. They are studying "Believing God" by Beth Moore. Contact one of the leaders if you would like more information.

Leaders: Ruth Rasmussen (879-2425) and Dorothy Luoma (879-3452)

Location: The Tab, rooms 2-3

Time: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM

"Love You To Pieces" Quilting Small Group

This group meets the second Thursday of the month in the lower level fellowship hall to work on quilts to be donated. You need not be a quilter—there are non-sewing duties such as sorting material and tying quilts. Fellowship is a big part of the day! You can come and go anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.

Leaders: Sue Belich (384-4496) and Patti Jahn (879-3997)

Location: The Tab, Lower Level Fellowship Hall

Time: Second Thursday of the month from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sharpening Iron Men's Adventure Group

This group meets the second Monday evening of every month at 7:00 PM at the Tab. The main purpose is to develop connectedness between the men at the Tab. In addition to the monthly meetings, we hope to schedule "adventure activities" that will be exciting and interesting.

For more information about this group, meeting times, interaction and comment from other guys, go to www.sharpeningironcgt.com or click HERE. If you would like to receive email notices of meetings and activities, email Ted Sexton at sharpeningiron@gmail.com or contact Ted at 729-7617.

Leader: Ted Sexton (729-7617)

Location: Sanctuary

Time: Second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM (unless rescheduled)

Finding God in Broken Places

This group is for women and will meet in the home of Sue Erickson to study the book "Finding God in Broken Places". There are two groups: one meets everyother Monday at 1:15 p.m. and the other meets everyother Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Leader: Sue Erickson (879-4750)

Location: 2210 E. Carlton Avenue, Cloquet

Time: Everyother Monday or Wednesday at 1:15 p.m.

Proverbs and Parables

This women’s study group is going through the book “Proverbs and Parables”.

Leader: Joan Pedersen (879-5835)

Location: 2009½ Doddridge Ave, Cloquet

Time: Tuesdays at 7:00 PM

This group for men 18 and older meets on Sunday evenings at 8:10 PM at the Cloquet Area Recreation Center. Join other hockey enthusiasts for a short Bible study followed by some seriously fun ice time. This group is on break right now; please contack Pastor Fred to see when it will resume again.

Leader: Pastor Fred Goldschmidt (879-6765)

Location: CARC

Cost: $10 per person per week to cover the cost of ice time.

Time: Sundays at 8:10 PM

This group meets Sunday mornings in the classroom across from the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour: 9:45 to 10:30 AM. Join Stan Anderson as you survey the New Testament.

Leader: Stan Anderson, 879-1245

Location: Classroom across from the sanctuary

Time: Sundays at 9:45 AM beginning March 15, 2009

RAT Small Group

This group meets at various locations and various times. To find out more about what is involved with this group, contact Jonathan Tobias at 260-6275.

Leader: Jonathan Tobias, 260-6275

Location: Varies

Time: Varies

Always a "meat and potatoes" class, this group learns the Bible, how to live it, and how to enjoy friendship along the way. Topics vary and discussion is always encouraged. Current Study is "Word Studies in The Word"(beginning soon).

Leaders: Bill Lagarde (384-3434) and Virgil Rasmussen (879-2425)

Location: CGT Lower Level

Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Keeping Faith Alive

A new small group study on Wednesday nights on the book of Galatians. The Galatian people jumped at the opportunity to be believers in Jesus. In time, however, their faith was challenged by hardship and false doctrine. This group will examine what went wrong and how we as believers can keep our faith vital for life.

Leader: Pastor Fred Goldschmidt, 879-6765, ext. 13

Location: CGT Fireside Room

Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

"A Woman's Heart"

New small group for women this summer on Tuesdays at 8:30 AM. Contact Carla Goldschmidt for more information.

Leader: Carla Goldschmidt, 879-5952

Location: Fireside Room

Time: Tuesdays at 8:30 AM

The Book of John

Small group for women this summer on Thursdays at 9:00 AM. Contact Brenda Rogers for mor information.

Leader: Brenda Rogers, 879-5267

Location: West Classroom #2

Time: Thursdays at 9:00 AM

In this group you will focus on very short, pointed skits which will enhance our messages. Some skits will introduce the sermon theme, others will give visual application to deepen the impact. Each week we will discuss various skit ideas, assign parts, and divide up to rehearse. All skill level actors are invited to join in—new actiors will learn from seasoned veterans of the church stage. Come expecting fun, fellowship and a chance to "ham it up!

Leader: Pastor Fred

Location: Classroom across from Sanctuary

Time Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Women's Prayer Group

This group meets in the old prayer room (by the stairs to the lower level) to pray for families and the church. 

Leader: Lila Hansmeyer, 879-0184

Location: Old Prayer Room

Time: Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Connections Book Club

Just like a good movie, when you read a book do you wish you had someone to talk to about it? Here is your opportunity. This group will meet monthly to discuss selected books - we will include both Christian and popular books. 

Leader: Phyllis Ducey. 879-6425

Location: Fireside Room

Time: Third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM

Four groups- Jr. High boys and girls, Sr. High boys and girls. These groups meet weekly during the school year for friendship, fun and spiritual growth. Check here next fall for times and locations of each group.

Groups at a glance

(NOTE: Some of these groups do not meet during the summer—check descriptions above)