Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs) are smaller communities within our larger church family that are committed to knowing and applying God's Word together in the context of warm and caring fellowship.

ABF classes meet weekly on Sunday mornings but also band together through periodic socials, outreach projects, and mission trips. See the schedule below for classes that are currently meeting.

All of our ABFs are open to newcomers and visitors at any time. Stop by and see which group you connect with the most! If you have further questions about ABFs or other ministries for adults, please contact Pastor Tim Bruns at 815-459-1095 (x 329) or tbruns@efccl.org.

Meridians

10:30 am • Rooms 214-216 • Email Fred

Led by Fred Pfau. This is a multi-generation group with emphasis on community, prayer, support and Bible study. They enjoy hosting monthly small groups, socials and other activities throughout the year.

David Carlson is teaching a series, The fear of God:
• The Word of God teaches a great deal about fear, and being afraid, AND it is very different from what our culture and world teaches and believes. 
• The word fear is mentioned over 300 times and not being afraid over 100 times. The phrases “the fear of the LORD” or “the fear of God” appear 145 times. Fear is a huge subject in God’s Word. If we add words that relate to fear or afraid, (such as terror, terrified, fright, reverence), it becomes a larger subject.
• God’s Word repeats and reminds us over and over in the Old and New Testament to fear God. We need to learn about its meaning and how to apply it to our lives.

Once a month, Dalyn Dye is teaching a series, Our Identity in Christ.
• During this series, we will explore the mystery and practical implications of the biblical teaching to be “in Christ” and how it shapes our identity.
•  We will explore what it means to be personally joined to the living, incarnate, crucified, and resurrected Jesus.
• We will explore how this truth shapes our lives and thinking about God, ourselves, our fellow believers, and those outside the Body!

Primetimers

10:30 am • Room 212 • Email Bob

Led by Bob Bishop. The desire of this group is to continue serving the Lord and others in the "primetime" season of life. They are currently studying Galatians.

***Summer Tent Service Schedule (July 7 - September 1):
Primetimers will continue to gather from 9-9:45 am.

Three Strands

9:00 am  • Room 213 •  Email Brian

Led by Brian Barnes. Jesus began His ministry with the declaration, "Repent, for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand."

***Summer Tent Service Schedule (July 7 - September 1):
Three Strands will continue to gather for fellowship and to share prayer requests, pray…
• When there is one service at 10 am, we will meet in/around the pavilion after the service
• When there are two services due to bad weather, we will meet from 8:30-9:30 am in Room 213

Women of Influence

10:30 am  • Room 211 •  Email Janet Jean

Led by Janet Jean Dobda. This group is made up of women who are married, divorced, widowed, and single. All are welcome into a fellowship designed to encourage growth in faith and understanding of the Scriptures. Current study: Finding Christ in the Seven Feasts.

***Summer Tent Service Schedule (July 7 - September 1):
Women of Influence will continue to gather at 11:30 am.