Our Mission

To turn seekers into disciplers in community.

We accomplish this mission when we:
• Invite people to a loving community,
• Offer a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ,
• Develop authentic examples of Christian character &
conduct, and
• Mobilize teams for ministry in the church and mission in
the world.

Our Core Values

• Spiritual seekers matter to God, so they matter to us.
• Personal prayer is the key to spiritual and societal renewal.
• The Bible is culturally relevant and personally transforming
for modern people.
• Every follower of Christ is a minister of Christ.
• Authentic faith in Christ is expressed in personal witness
and social activism.
• Whole-hearted devotion to Christ is normal for the believer.
• Life-change happens optimally in the context of a small
group.
• Excellence honors God and inspires people.
Since 1994, Small Groups have been the very heart of New
Horizon. We’ve laughed, cried, studied the Bible, prayed, loved,
supported, encouraged, watched movies, eaten popcorn, had fun
and shared life together. Through Small Groups, we develop
relationships that are meaningful and real. Because our lives
have been touched so deeply by Small Groups, we are excited
that you are considering checking them out! If you’d like to find
a group, you can use this catalog to select a group based on the
focus of the group and day of the week that works best for you.
Then call or email the Small Group Leader to find out more about
the group and get directions to the meeting. Also, if you look
through this entire catalog and you feel God is leading you to
form a group with a different focus, please contact Teresa Pratt
at dapratt@cawi.org.

But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just
as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone will know that
you are my disciples.
 Rotating Groups

Choose Your Own Book Club—led by Nancy Berkman

Contact Nancy for summer meeting schedule at njeberkman@gmail.com or
586-5077, no childcare
Have you ever joined a book club and then realized you hate the book? Life is
too short to read a book you do not truly enjoy. Consider joining this group:
you’ll choose your own book and read it at your own pace. We’ll meet 2–3
evenings per month at a local bookstore or café.

Cars, Cars, Cars—led by Skip Binch

No set meeting place—meets as needed
Contact Skip at docbinch@yahoo.com or
714-2444
Anyone who loves cars is welcome to help
work on cars for donation to those who need
transportation.

Body & Soul—led by Sara Easter

Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10am at
New Horizon building
Contact Sara at easters97@sbcglobal.net or
217-355-8449
There is a fee for the class, but you can check it out for the first time for free.
Bring a mat or towel, water, and hand weights (if you have them).
Childcare available
Body & Soul is a national fitness group combining cardio and strength training
for women using Christian music. This group provides a gym-caliber workout,
taught by a certified instructor, right here at New Horizon. Our group is
comprised of women of all ages and fitness levels who just want to take care of
themselves and enjoy the friendship, motivation and fun in our sessions. Come
take care of your Body & Soul with us.
 Sunday Groups

The Travelers—led by Stan & Ann Sanner

1st & 3rd Sundays, 11-noon, upstairs at New Horizon
Building
Contact Ann at stanannsanner@yahoo.com or 728-7857
This group began with a few people who love New Horizon
and understand that small groups are part of the foundation
of New Horizon. We have since had many others join us -
couples, singles, parents, grandparents, men and women.
We share the ups and downs of life and offer support,
prayer and lots of laughter with our friendship. We are
always praying for the person God might be leading to our
group next...it might be you.

The Refrigerator Friends—led by Terry Hasler

Sundays, 12:30-2:15pm at 1211 Robin Rd, Mahomet
Contact Terry for summer meeting schedule at tphasler@hotmail.com or
722-3448
No childcare
We are a group of authentic people and make everyone feel like they belong
right from their first visit. We are a mixture of couples and singles—almost all
middle aged.

The (other) Upper Room—led by Dave Plemons

Sundays, 6-8pm in various homes throughout Champaign/Urbana
Contact Dave at daveplemons@gmail.com
This is a group of 20-30 something’s who meet in homes throughout the
Champaign/Urbana area with the simple purpose of sharing life with each other.
Eat, read, pray might best sum up our time with some laughter and tears tossed
in as well. If you’ve been looking for some place to simply connect with a group
of people for a couple of hours each week, this group is for you.
 Monday Groups

Monday Night Prayer—led by Karen Leonard & Lynn

Metz
Mondays, 5:30-6:30pmNew Horizon Prayer Room
Contact Karen at Leonard@pdnt.com or
Lynn at lynnmetz@gmail.com
No childcare

The focus of this group is prayer. After opening with a

brief time of thanksgiving and teaching, we will simply
pray. Through seeing God’s many ways of answering
prayer, we grow in knowledge of him. Everyone is
welcome.

Tuesday Groups

Homeless Small Group—led by Mike Mueller & Greg Altstetter

Tuesdays, 4-5:30pm at Times Center, 70 E. Washington St, Champaign
Contact Mike at mrmueller@landolakes.com or 309-262-6769
We meet with residents to share the love of Christ. We discuss subjects from
the New Horizon weekly service. Please join us– we would love your company!

Mixed Group—led by Donna Matheny and Pat Warren

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:15pm, at 502 Timberview Dr, Mahomet
Contact Donna at dmatheny45@yahoo.com or 489-5451
Cost for book
We’re a life group who are more mature in age, but young in spirit. We do Bible
studies and outreach projects. Meetings are very casual.
Ladies’ Golf Group—led by Mary Meyer
Tuesdays, 5:30 at Legends Golf Course, 4551 Nicklaus Dr.,
Champaign
Contact Mary at memeyer1@sbcglobal.net or 359-7397
$9.00 green fees plus cart, if desired
No childcare
Dust off those golf clubs and join us, whether you are just
beginning or you are a pro. After golf, we will meet at Mary’s
house at 605 Fox Sedge Ct. in Champaign for hors
d’oeuvres. Not a golfer? You can still join us for fellowship
after golf.

Book & Supper Club—led by Deb Norris

3rd Tuesday of the month, 6pm at various restaurants
Contact Deb at dnorris@ms.k12.il.us or 898-1754
Cost for the book and dinner
No childcare
Do you enjoy reading or eating out around CU? What about sharing your
thoughts on the book you read? This group may be where you belong. What
could be better: making good friends and good conversation over a great meal.

Prisoner Recovery Small Group—led by Mike Mueller & Dave Waters

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm at Jesus is the Way Ministry on Rt. 45 in Rantoul
Contact Mike at mrmueller@landolakes.com or 309-262-6769 or
Dave at DH2Os21@gmail.com or 898-6158
Share the love of Christ with men who are in a 9-month program following
release from incarceration. We share the word of God through the weekly New
Horizon Study Guide.
 Wednesday Groups

Ladies Small Group—led by Meg Crisman & Deb Wonderlich

Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm at New Horizon Building
Contact Meg at megcrisman@comcast.net or 202-7404
Deb at deberkay@gmail.com or 586-2372
Cost for book
No childcare, kids usually attend ROCK or Axis
We are a group of women who enjoy having fun together. We have discussions
over a selected book, pray together, encourage one another, and generally
enjoy our time together.

Natural Horsemanship 101—led by

Marianne Nixa
Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm at the Nixa barn
at 2149 CR 900 East, Champaign
Contact Marianne at jnixa@msn.com or
398-2999
This group will include classroom type
instruction, simulations and ground work
with horses. No riding will be included.

Diana Nogle/Charlotte Means Small Group—led by Diana Nogle & Charlotte

Means
2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm at 1701 Brighton Ct, Champaign
Contact Diana at dnogle@comcast.net or 356-9356
There is sometimes a cost for a book and we all share the responsibility of
furnishing refreshments.
Our group is comprised of married couples, divorced and singles aged 45+.
The group began as a DISCIPLE class with other members added over time.
We open with prayer, an icebreaker, some worship music, followed by our
lesson. After the lesson, we share prayer requests and end in prayer. We are
a casual, relaxed and very friendly group.

Prayer Made Simple—led by Lynn Metz

Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm at New Horizon
Prayer Room
Contact Lynn Metz at lynnmetz@gmail.com
This 7 week study will meet June 9th through
July 21st. This group is for anyone who wants
to learn how to pray aloud. Our focus will be on
praying simply and directly. We will learn how
to give the prayers of our hearts a voice.
Tolono Small Group—led by Penny Plummer
Wednesdays, Meeting schedule will vary
Contact Penny at pbenner@illinois.edu or 840-7220
No childcare
This group is for couples or individuals who live on the south side of town or
farther and want to meet to discuss the message and have fun together.

Beth Moore Bible Study on Esther—led by Mary Jo Miller

Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm at New Horizon Building
Contact Mary Jo at biblefan81@yahoo.com or 369-5996
$20.00 workbook fee
No childcare
Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's
tough today. We will join Beth Moore in a very personal
examination of the Old Testament story of Esther, as she
peels back the layers of history and shows how very
contemporary and applicable the story is to our lives
today.

Thursday Groups

Thursday Men’s Group—led by Jim

Crisman
Thursdays, 6:15-7:45am at Boy Scout
Office, 3301 Farber Dr, Champaign
Contact Jim at jimc@smjan.com
Men’s issues and topics are discussed
as they relate to faith in Christ.
 Friday Groups

Harden Small Group—led by Scott

and Martha Harden
Fridays, 7pm, location varies
Contact Scott at sjharden@gmail.com
We are a couples group with college
or high school aged kids. We meet
weekly and study various topics that
apply to our ages and interests. We
also enjoy social outings and service
projects.

Joellen’s Small Group—led by Joellen Bryant

Fridays, Schedule and location will vary
Contact Joellen at sebgigi87@gmail.com or 217-649-1664
For directions, contact Kevin at 273-6215 or Valerie at 778-3894
Childcare is available, but please call ahead.
We are a group of couples and singles who are loving and accepting and
welcome newcomers. We pray for each other, study God’s word in a friendly
and comfortable environment where anyone can ask honest questions and
share different viewpoints. We also share snacks and have fun. Once a month
we have a social or service project where we serve others in Christ’s name.

The We Do Not Have Everything Figured Out Small Group—led by Debby

Reynolds
Fridays, 7pm in Mahomet
Contact Debby at debbyreynolds98@yahoo.com or 217-493-3163
Childcare available, but please call ahead
Our group is open to anyone who wants to join us as we learn more about and
grow closer to God. Our group was formed out of the frustration of feeling alone
and not really close to anyone. We strive to reveal ourselves and accept what
is revealed to us. Laughter is a must and we have an enthusiasm for the lives
God has provided us.
 Saturday Groups

Saturday Life Group—led by Deb Norris

Saturdays, 8-9:30am at 104 S Monroe, Bondville
Contact Deb at dnorris@ms.k12.il.us or 898-1754
Cost includes book and a share in snack rotation
Diverse small group that meets weekly to share food, fellowship, and friendship.
Time is taken for worship, prayer, and Bible study.

Dangerous Men—led Andy Miller

Saturdays, 7am at Panera on Neil
Contact Andy at 390-8996
Jesus lived His life on the wild side. He refused
to be tamed. His lifestyle of limitless love was
dangerous. We believe men today are called to
live a similarly dangerous lifestyle… passionate,
alive and free to love God and love others
ferociously and fearlessly. God designed men to
be dangerous in the best sense of the word. We
strive to live lives of more faith and less fear,
ruggedly advancing God’s kingdom by seeking
his unique call to us and our unique bond as men
of faith. We meet for fellowship, study and to
challenge each other to be more like Jesus.

Thank you for checking out the groups offered through

New Horizon. If you have any further questions, or need
assistance in choosing a group, please contact Teresa Pratt
at dapratt@cawi.org or the church office at 359-8909.