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
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 are not, a great place to start is getting a study Bible. It gives a short commentary so you can better understand the verses as you read through them. 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.
* 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.
* 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
Real People Real Faith
Kristen Dawson, Leader
Meets Thursday at 6:00 pm
Study: Right Now Media “Trite, Not True”
Taking the summer off
Rogue Life One
Darrin & Melissa Wilcox, Leaders
Meets every other Monday 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
Son Chasers
David Scott, Leader
Meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Study: Ray Vander Laan “Discipleship the Study”
Taking summer off
Kids are welcome
* FORGED Men's
Based on Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another,” Forged provides a community of men who walk alongside and support each other in their faith journey. Forged meets the third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 6:30, and includes a meal and fellowship together, a time of looking deeper into God’s Word, and the opportunity to share needs and prayer request.
* Women On Fire!
Women on Fire wants to empower each woman to grow in their walk with Jesus. We desire people to recognize we are Christians by the way we act and the words we say.
Activities include:
Bible Study the second Wednesday of the month, 6:00 – 7:30.
Meal Train for people needing help during sickness, birth of baby or death.
Fall Weekend Retreat – first weekend of October.
Christmas Tea – Worship, spiritual message and a project to support a person or group in our community.
Spring Retreat at Miracle Camp.
Kayaking afternoon at Mongo
*Young Adults
The Young Adults Community is a Christ-centered place for young Christ followers to have a place to study the Bible and thrive in a community of Christ followers. Every week we spend time together, read the Bible and pray for each other. We strive to point people who have graduated from high school to Jesus and provide a place to belong in the church, study the Bible and a group to call their own as they grow and find their path God has sent them on.
* 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. 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.
Contribute/Teams
Serving on a team connects you with your church family while making a Kingdom impact.
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.
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. They meet on Sundays at 8:30 to pray before the service.
Building & Grounds - Teams include:
Grounds – mowing, weeding, window washing, sidewalk snow removal, parking lot plowing and occasional special projects.
Electrical – basic maintenance repairs, adding new lights, fans, outlets.
Plumbing – basic repairs on drains, toilets, sinks.
Cleaning – cleaning sanctuary, furniture, fellowship hall, windows and dusting.
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.
Nursery: Birth – 18 months
Ignite Kids Ministries: 18 months – 5th grade (Meets 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 8pm. 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.
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.
