LifeGroups

Shannon Young is an elementary school teacher who enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her friends and family. Shannon has attended Creekside since she was in the first grade, but didn’t start fully getting involved until a few years ago and now she wants to help encourage others to do the same. This group is designed to help men and women ages 26 – 40 gain a sense of belonging in the church, connect with others in a similar age, and build genuine friendships while growing deeper in God’s Word.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm  (1st, 3rd & 5th Thursdays)
Cross Streets: On Campus M6

Diana realizes that being a woman in any circumstance is a challenge, especially when it comes to self-care.  She currently works full time and is a caregiver for a family member. God shows His love and mercy to her in new ways each day. She is eager to help other women who are hurting as they walk toward Jesus together. Complete surrender continues to be Diana’s daily goal; allowing the Lord to show her His way.  She loves being outdoors in the fresh air, playing with her rescue dogs, journaling and spending time in her prayer room.

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: On Campus A2

Gary Hough has been married 35 years to his lovely wife Marion. Creekside has been home for 20 years and Gary loves to serve and lead worship monthly in the Classic Service. Marion is a Paraeducator at Harriet Eddy Middle School. They love spending time with family, including their two adult children. The Houghs enjoy eating out and look forward to meeting new people. This group will be hosted by John & Marcia Schumacher and Marcia lives with a perfume sensitivity. They all desire deep fellowship and invite you to join them in drawing closer to God together.

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Meeting Day: Wednesday @ 6:30pm (1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesdays)
Cross Streets: Elk Grove & Waterfowl  

Oleg and Nataliya Kapakly immigrated to the USA from Ukraine in 2000. They have been married since 1995 and God has blessed them with three children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and one precious granddaughter. Oleg and Nataliya treasure Christian fellowship and although they know English, God put on their hearts to host a Russian speaking group. They are eager to learn from the Word of God, share life, pray for each other, and grow spiritually together.

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Meeting Day: Wednesdays @ 7pm   This is a Russian Speaking LifeGroup
Cross Streets: Sheldon & Bruceville

John and Tamara Krake have four, active children; Kaylee, Jackson, Lucas and little Porter. Their life is busy, chaotic, loud and fun, and they wouldn’t have it any other way. The Krakes understand the awesomeness and difficulties of being a young family and hope to help others in this same stage of life grow closer to Jesus through fellowship, Bible study and service opportunities. They desire to “do life” together with some activities planned for the whole-family.

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Childcare Details in confirmation email
Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm
On Campus: in Room E103/104

Cindy Leslie-Forbes understands the pain of loss. In 1998, she lost her precious son Reid at age 5 due to a heart defect. Cindy desires to open her home and her heart to others also on a journey with God through grief. Cindy is a California native and was baptized Christian in 1992, after being raised Catholic. She and her husband Nick married in 2000 and enjoy their beautiful daughter Katie. Cindy works as a KFC trainer, is a certified Chef and loves to cook.

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Meeting Day: Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Calvine & Power Inn

Loscher – Men

Chris Losher has been married to his lovely wife Melissa for 25 years. They love spending time with their young adult children, Courtlynn and Justin. Chris enjoys the outdoors and is an avid fisherman.  The Loschers have led a couples LifeGroup for many years, but Chris is excited to start a guys group in January. Chris wants to create a group where men can grow in their faith, encourage one another and provide Christian mentorship to the next generation.

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm 
On Campus: Room A1

Chris Marr works in accounting but her passion is cooking. She treasures her two adult children and son-in-law. Her heart’s desire is to learn and grow in Christ and bring others along on this journey. She is looking forward to meeting other women and growing deeper in faith together while sharing the highs and lows of life.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 7pm 
Cross Streets:  Bruceville & Laguna

Matt and Amy Rau Amy teaches 5th grade and Matt is the Missions Ministry pastor at Creekside. They have two young boys and also enjoy trying new food spots around Sacramento, time at the river, and everything outdoors, especially with their dogs Sammy and Bailee. Matt grew up in Elk Grove and Amy grew up in Michigan, but she surprisingly doesn’t have a northern accent. They can’t wait to build community with you and grow as you walk through God’s word and life together!

Childcare Details in confirmation email
On Campus: in Room E108
Meeting Day: Tuesdays  @ 6:00pm

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Larry and Tina Tamayo married in 1981 and have been committed Creekside members since 1994. They have three grown children, Lorina, Goldeen and Ezekiel, who are all married and serving the Lord. They delight in their three grandchildren. Larry has a passion for God’s Word and for missions and graduated from WJU with a degree in Bible Theology and Mission. The Tamayo’s have served in many capacities over the years and started the Filipino-American Fellowship of Creekside in 2008. This group meets year-around and all are welcome to join together as Larry teaches the Word of God weekly.

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Meeting Day: Sunday @ 10:45am
This Sunday Group Meets All Year
On Campus:  Room E102

Bob and Linda Van Allen have been married 40+ years and have three married daughters.  They have three grandchildren in whom they take much delight.  Bob grew up in South America as a missionary kid and later graduated from Prairie Bible College and Western Seminary.  Linda grew up in Galt and graduated with a degree in nursing from Biola.  They were missionaries in Colombia and after returning to the USA, Bob taught in Christian High Schools until he retired in 2020.  Linda is working from their multi-generational home in health care management.  Couples are invited to join this Bible study focused (not sermon-based) LifeGroup to learn, live and grow together. (Couples that could occasionally share hosting the group would be great)

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Elk Grove Blvd & Franklin

Randy and Linda have been married over three decades and at Creekside since 2012. Randy came to faith in the Lord as a young adult and Linda as a child. They are both retired and are enthusiastic board game players who also enjoy hiking, camping, travel, and especially time with their four wonderful grandchildren. Randy and Linda have a deep passion for the Lord and for young marrieds.  They understand that a good foundation of mutual trust, good communication, and faith in the Lord is key to long term marital success.  Marriage is a blessing, yet takes work.  They desire to help young couples thrive – and have fun and support in a small group setting.

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Meeting Day: Thursday @ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Calvine & Waterman

Kaleo is a ministry which is comprised of college students and young adults who desire to grow deeper in God’s Word together, engage in gospel-centered community and learn to glorify Christ in every facet and season of life. Kaleo benefits from multiple dynamic LifeGroup leaders who facilitate and lead discussion and prayer on Thursday nights when Kaleo gathers. This group meets all year long and does not take the same breaks as our other LifeGroups. They are thrilled to have you join them!

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ONGOING
Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 7-9pm
On Campus:  The Venue