LifeGroups

Zachary Carriker received his Master’s of Divinity in 2022.  Growing up at Creekside, he is passionate about helping others find community and lifelong friendships in the church. Zach is committed to developing a sound understanding of scripture and living out everyday life and relationships with biblical wisdom. This group is  open to young professional men and women who want to grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other.

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Meeting Day: Sundays @ 12:45pm
Cross streets: Waterman & Grant Line
(This group meets throughout the year and is not sermon based- Ages 25-35)

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

Tim and Danielle Hill are long time Elk Grove residents and are Sacramento natives. They were married in 1996 and have three kids: Kaitlyn (20), Megan (18) and James (16). Danielle has homeschooled all three! The girls are both in college and James is a high school junior. The goal of their life group is to develop deep, Christ centered friendships within the church body and explore God’s word.

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Meeting Day: Tuesdays @ 7pm   
Cross Streets: Sheldon & Sheldon Creek

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: Fridays @ 7pm (every other Friday)   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

Doug and Lily Lowe are retired professionals. They enjoy their two adult sons and beautiful daughter-in-law. The Lowe’s have been an active part of Creekside for two decades. Their family is very diversified in their activities from the more passive and reflective, to the more hyperactive outdoor activities. The Lowes love having a group of mixed ages that allow for shared perspectives and experiences among generations and cultures.

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Meeting days: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30pm
Cross Streets: Calvine and Excelsior

Samuel (nickname Nanda) and his wife Liz Nandakumar have served the Lord for decades. Nanda served as lead pastor and associate pastor in San Jose before retiring and moving to Elk Grove. He currently consults for Global Leadership Development to help train pastors and leaders in Bangalore, India. He loves to use his 30 plus years of pastoral ministry in American churches to help train pastors and Christian leaders.  Liz has a ministry to the poor and marginalized women in India and Thailand. Nanda and Liz enjoy their three adult children and two amazing grandchildren. Their desire is to build community and help LifeGroup members grow deeper into God’s Word and grow spiritually strong. This group is not sermon based, they will begin August 15th

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Meeting Day: Every other Thursday@ 6:30pm
Cross Streets: Waterman & Elk Grove Blvd

Bill & Tori Oliver have been married for over 50 years. They live in West Sacramento close to their youngest daughter and her husband and their wonderful grandchildren, Allison and Oliver. Bill is a retired pastor while Tori still has a small book keeping business. They both love and worship Jesus. They host a West Sacramento LifeGroup and invite you to join them in the Christ-centered adventure.

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Meeting Day: Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Cross streets: Jefferson & Linden Rd
West Sacramento

Jerry Sandlin is a financial planner by profession but sports enthusiast by nature. He is an avid bowler and loves Monday night football. Jerry is opening his home to men Monday nights with the goal of having fellowship while watching the game and lightly get into God’s Word at halftime. Attendance can ebb and flow as schedules allow.

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Meeting Day: Mondays @ 6:30pm
Starting Sept 9
Cross Streets: Bruceville & Whitelock

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

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