Life Groups

Life Groups are a modern day expression of the first century house church. The pressing demands of a modern world, plus the Biblical imperatives of loving, serving, and stimulating one another requires a return to the small group concept that better facilitates meaningful human relationships before God and emphasizes individual maturity and ministry.

The Life Groups revolve around seven specific objectives:

1. To provide intimate, vital fellowship as was common in the early church (cf. Acts 2:44-47; Rom. 12:10; Phil. 2:3-4).
2. To provide opportunities for spiritual growth through the personal study and group sharing and discussion of the Word of God (cf. 1 Cor. 14:26; 2 Tim. 2:15; Col. 3:16).
3. To provide an environment where the principles of Scripture can be visibly practiced by the individual members of the Life Group (cf. Lk. 6:46-49; James 1:22; Jn. 3:3-4).
4. To provide an opportunity for meaningful prayer (cf. Lk. 18:1; Col. 4:2).
5. To assist individuals in discovering and utilizing their spiritual gifts in the larger body of believers (cf. I Pe. 4:10; Rom. 12:6).
6. To encourage a lifestyle aimed solely at pleasing God (cf. Col. 1:10; Eph. 5:10; 2 Cor. 5:9).
7. To provide a means of reaching out to new people through evangelism and bringing them into the life of the larger body (cf. Heb. 13:2; Mat. 5:46-47).

Christianity means community through Jesus Christ and in Jesus Christ. No Christian community is more or less than this. Whether it be a brief, single encounter or the daily fellowship of years, Christian community is only this. We belong to one another only through and in Jesus Christ.
–Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Become Part of a Genuine Community.

Recent Sermons

1. Outburst of the Spirit
   Gary Nock - Acts 2:1-13
   
   
   May 13th, 2012
2. The Achievement of Waiting
   Gary Nock - Acts 1:12-26
   
   
   May 6th, 2012
3. New Beginnings-redux
   Gary Nock - Acts 1:1-11
   
   
   April 29th, 2012
4. Come Awake-Living a Life that Matters
   Gary Nock - John 15:1-17
   
   
   April 15th, 2012
5. Do You Believe This?
   Gary Nock - John 11:25-26
   
   
   April 1st, 2012
6. Listen to His Voice
   Gary Nock - John 10:11-18
   
   
   March 25th, 2012
7. Entering By Heaven’s Door
   Gary Nock - John 10:1-10
   
   
   March 18th, 2012
8. Let There Be Light!
   Gary Nock - John 8:12
   
   
   March 4th, 2012

This Week

Friday 5/18/12
8 am-noon Church Office open

Saturday 5/19/12

Sunday 5/20/12
8:15 Prayer meeting
8:45 am ABF & Children’s Training Hour classes
10 am Family Worship & Junior Church
“This is That”
Acts 2:14-37
Gary Nock
Noon All Church Pig Roast & Picnic @ Oasis Park

Monday 5/21/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open

Tuesday 5/22/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open

Wednesday, 5/23/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer Meeting
7 pm Youth Groups

Thursday 5/24/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Worship Team rehearsal