Celebrate Sundays: As children of God, we must intentionally make time to remember His works, thank Him for His goodness and glorify Him in all we do. In every circumstance we practice God-centered worship, acknowledge His Sovereignty and give Him the praise He deserves.

Celebrate Baptisms: Baptism is an OUTWARD expression of an INWARD transformation, a public declaration of your personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Savior. It symbolizes your sins being washed away and you becoming a new creation in Christ. Romans 6:1-18 (Click – goes to card & Scripture?)

Celebrate Daily Encounters: Daily Encounter with God is a time set aside each day to meet with the Lord through prayer, Scripture reading, worship and reflection. It is an opportunity to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ, hear His voice and receive strength and guidance for daily living. As we consistently seek God, our faith is strengthened, our hearts are transformed, and we become more equipped to live for His glory. Are you spending time in the Bible? If you don't have a Bible that is a great place to start. It gives a short commentary so you can better understand the verses as you read through. We also have Right Now Media FREE to you! This is packed with Studies, devotionals and much more for you to continue to learn.

Connect Group: Life groups are smaller gatherings for fellowship and shared life. They don’t replace the Church, but strengthen it by creating intentional space for encouragement, accountability, and growth. Life Groups foster deep relationships that lean on Christ in love and truth, because we do not want you to live life alone. The best way to begin at SonLight is through Rooted. (Click to go to groups and life groups which we’ll add when we get them)

* Rooted
Rooted is SonLight’s 11- week introduction to Life Groups that helps you connect with God, your church and your purpose, not just by LEARNING but by DOING.(Add sign-up card)

* Life Groups
Ongoing communities that meet regularly for Scripture, prayer and life together.

Wanda Beard Group
Meets on Sunday after church.
Study: Right Now Media “Everyday Revolutionary”
Attendees do not have small children
May be taking the summer off

Kristen Dawson Group
Meets Thursday at 6:00 pm
Study: Right Now Media “Trite, Not True”
Taking the summer off

Darrin & Melissa Wilcox Group
Meets every other Mondau at 6:30 pm
Study: Rooted “The Story of God” and Ray Vander Laan “ Discipleship the
Study”
Meeting during summer
Kids are welcome and supervision is provided

David Scott Group
Meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Study: Ray Vander Laan “Discipleship the Study”
Taking summer off
Kids are welcome

* Forged Men’s (Text to be added)

* Women on Fire Women’s (Text to be added)

* Young Adults (Text to be added)

* Fireside Family Fellowship
Parents of children from birth to elementary school age meet the first Sunday of every month, immediately following service, for 1 ½ hours. After sharing a meal, childcare is provided while parents participate in a video study.

* Feast
This team arranges groups to prepare and serve a free meal to anyone in the community. It is served the third Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:00 pm.

Connect/Ministry Partner: Membership at SonLight is not required for salvation, but it is a way to join a local body for prayer and care, growth toward spiritual maturity, shared mission, mutual accountability. (Click to go to card and following Scripture Why become a ministry partner? So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the
apostles and prophets. Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:19-22))

Connect/Discipleship: Discipleship coaching is one person intentionally investing in another to help them take next steps with God. Jesus modeled this and we are passionate about it. Coaching relationships are essential to spiritual growth. (Click to fill out card)

Contribute/Teams: Serving on a team connects you with your church family while making a Kingdom impact. (Click to go to list of teams)
Hospitality - Be the first to welcome guests with a smile as soon as they arrive. Hospitality volunteers are vital to what makes SonLight who
                                     we are. (Click)
Door Greeter - Guide visitors & people to the Connection Center, sanctuary and kids area.
Connection Center – Answer questions & help with next steps.
Coffee Bar – Offer hot coffee and a warm welcome.
Prayer Warriors - Prayer Warriors are faithful believers committed to praying for the needs of our church, community and one another.
                                               Through dedicated intercession, they seek God's guidance, strength, healing and provision, believing in the power of
                                               prayer to make a difference.
Building & Grounds (Text to be added)
Worship & Production: Vocalists, musicians & tech volunteers, all work together so our Sundays are distraction free and impactful.
Feast: This team coordinates groups to prepare and serve a free community meal on the third Thursday of every month, 5:30-7:00 pm.
Next Gen:  Next Gen Ministries exists to help kids and students encounter God, build community and grow in their faith. From early
                    childhood through high school, we provide age-appropriate environments where the next generation can experience
                                    authentic discipleship, have fun, and take their next step with Jesus. (Click to go to list then maybe click on each one for a card
                                    and description)
Nursery: Birth – 18 months
Ignite: 18 months – 5th grade
Meet on Sunday mornings with check-in at Kids’ counter.
Toddlers - 18 months - 3yrs old
Little Lights: 3yrs to 6 yrs old/Kindergarten
Bright Lights: 1st through 3rd Grade
Sparks 4th and 5th Grades
Fuse: 6th – 12th Grades, During the school year, FUSE (Faith Using + Student Empowering) meets on Sundays from 6:30pm to 8 pm.                           During the summer, FUSE students experience a variety of fun summer Hangouts.

Contribute Give: As disciples of Jesus, we take steps of generosity motivated by love for God and people. We join financially in the work God is doing in and through SonLight Community Church. (Click for ways to give)

Contribute Community: SonLight Community Church loves serving the Angola & Steuben County communities in practical ways.

Contribute International Support: We internationally support Northwest Haiti Christian Mission, Mole St. Nicolas, Haiti and Harbor Christian Academy, San Francisco de Maroris, Dominican Republic.