RVYA | Small Group

Rescued / Wife Link Wednesdays

Apple Valley

Wednesday at 6:30 PM

**Formerly, Infidelity / Surviving Sexual Betrayal If you found yourself on this page, chances are your relationship is suffering from purity issues. I want you to know YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! As a Marriage Mentor / Women's Mentor here at River Valley and Certified Trauma Life Coach, I have met many women who have battled the effects of trauma from sexual betrayal of a partner. Tru News reports 57% of pastors claim porn addiction is the most damaging issue for their congregations, while 69% say porn has adversely impacted their own church. This same study found that 68% of church - going men view porn on a regular basis. Behind each one of these men is a woman who has been traumatized by the effects of Sexual Betrayal. Porn and purity issues are a problem in our society and even in our churches. In many cases porn leads to even more destructive behaviors including affairs and sexual addiction. Whether through pornography, sexual addiction, an emotional affair, or an actual physical affair outside the marriage, the effects of sexual betrayal are both physical and emotional for a woman whose partner has been unfaithful. My husband and I went through this battle ourselves. With the help of a Small Group study on Sexual Betrayal we have found a deeper relationship with Christ as a result. Our marriage is the strongest it has ever been. With hard work, prayer and dedication to these biblical principles we believe that other couples can have the same success. If you are married or engaged to be married and need help navigating these turbulent waters, and are looking for guidance through biblical principles to save your marriage, I believe this life group / support group can be a safe place to share your feelings and learn how to navigate your future with Christ leading the way. This Small group will be in the format of a biblical study using the work book RESCUED by: Shelly Martinkus, this book can be purchased for $24.99 on Amazon new and used (slightly less cost) designed to help women who have been affected by sexual betrayal in their marriage / relationships. We will be meeting in my home in Apple Valley.

Serve Our Community | Embrace Grace | volunteers from all campuses

Embrace Grace provides emotional, practical, and spiritual support to young, single, pregnant women walking through an unplanned pregnancy through a 12 week program. We are excited for you to be part of this Serve Our Community small group! Involvement and time commitment can be determined on an individual basis. If your heart is to serve those during pregnancy, this group is for you!! Different ways you can volunteer: pray, mentor, teach at the small group, provide resources, pass out information, plan baby showers, administrative, provide a meal for small group, be a representative at your campus, etc!

Hanna’s Small Group | Women

Maple Grove

Thursday at 6:30 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you!

Anna + Lindsey’s Small Group

Maple Grove

Monday at 6:00 PM

This group is designed to get into God's Word, grow in your relationship with Jesus and connect to others. We will read the Bible together following River Valley's SOAP method. We can't wait to get to know you! This is a great group for moms in their 30s and 40s

Sisterhood | Faribault In Home

Faribault

Thursday at 6:00 PM

We are a Sisterhood group that meets in home and year round. Sisterhood is a group where women can find fulfillment and belonging at River Valley Church. You can join this group no matter what age or stage of life you’re in; You are always welcome at Sisterhood no matter when you decide to come. Let this be a safe place for you to grow in your relationship with God and build healthy relationships with other women. We can't wait to welcome you! Come with your Bible and notebook, ready to delve in, building your relationship with Jesus and fellow ladies within the church.