Men of Blanchard Purpose Statement
To encourage and equip men to increasingly love God with their whole being and to love their neighbors as themselves
Growth and Service Opportunities
1. MENTORING: Men's Fall Mentoring Initiative - Would you like to be mentored by another man? Or, are you ready to mentor another man? If you are interested in either side of a mentoring relationship come and join us on Monday evening, August 30th, for an informational meeting on the Men's Fall Mentoring Initiative here at Blanchard. Interested "mentees" will be meeting at 7:00 pm. Interested "mentors" will be meeting at 7:30 pm. Both meetings will be held downstairs at the Wheaton campus. Open to any Blanchard man aged 15 or older. If you any questions ahead of time, don't hesitate to contact either Bob Karl (630-690-1029, bkarl518@yahoo.com) or Dave Conner (630-309-8206, dandmconner@sbcglobal.net).
2. Blanchard Men’s Ministry Small Group Opportunities Fall 2010
1. Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 AM – Book Study Group
Meets 2X Per Month @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Bill Snyder 630-510-7682 (home); 847-544-5862 (work)
More men are welcome!
2. Tuesday Evening – Book Study & Accountability
Meets 3X Per Month @ Ron Mangin’s Home
1466 Sandy Hook, Wheaton, IL 60189
Led by Ron Mangin (630) 665-6732
More men are welcome!
3. Tuesday, 6:30-8:00 PM – Book Study & Accountability
Meets Weekly @ Rick Imbordino’s Home
2N4760 Lloyd, Lombard, IL 60148
Led by Rick Imbordino (630) 953-0534
More men are welcome!
4. Thursday 6:30-7:30 – Book Study & Accountability
Meets Weekly @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Al Huizinga (630) 876-8442
More men are welcome!
5. Friday, 6:30-7:30 AM – Book Study & Accountability
Meets Weekly @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Dana Wheeler 630-690-8022 (home); 630-697-3257 (cell)
More men are welcome!
6. Friday, 6:00-7:30 AM – Life Process & Accountability Group
Meets 3X Per Month @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Dave Conner 630-221-0152 (home); 630-309-8206 (cell)
More men are welcome!
7. Friday, 7:00-8:30 PM – Book Study & Prayer
Meets 1st and 3rd Fridays Each Month @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Malcolm Broadhurst (630) 665-2150
More men are welcome!
8. Saturday, 7:00-8:30 AM – Book Study & Accountability
Meets Weekly @ Blanchard Wheaton
Led by Frank Nicholas (630) 340-5893
More men are welcome!
9. Saturday, 7:00-8:30 AM – R3 (Relief-Renewed-Restored)
Sexual Addiction Support Group with Trained Therapist
Meets Weekly @ Blanchard House (Wheaton)
Coordinated by Tom Lane (630) 790-0936
More men are welcome!
3. BI-MONTHLY LARGE GROUP GATHERING:
"Building Relationships with Men: 1-to1" - All Blanchard men are welcome to come hear and interact with Steve Sonderman for the men's ministry fall "kickoff" breakfast event on Saturday morning, September 11th, 7:30-9:00 am. Steve is a pastor and leader of the men's ministry at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI, with over 3,000 men and 140 men's small groups. He has also written several very well-received books on men's ministry, including his latest one on building relationships with other men. Put this on your calendar and bring a friend! For more information, contact Lee Rieck at 630-965-1453, ljrieck@comcast.net).
4. ANNUAL RETREAT: This year’s retreat will be held November 12-14, 2010, at Covenant Harbor Retreat Center in Lake Geneva, WI. More details to come. In the meantime, reserve this weekend on your calendar!
5. SERVICE TO THE CHURCH AND IN THE COMMUNITY:
(TBD)
For more information about Men's Ministry, contact Dave Conner (630-309-8206) or Lee Rieck (630-965-1453).