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. Contact Matt Tucker to find out how.

Recent Sermons

1. Jesus Our Advocate
   Paul Mayhugh - 1 John 2:1-2
   
   
   March 7th, 2010
2. When You Don’t Know Who You Are
   Gary Nock - Psalm 23
   
   
   February 21st, 2010
3. When All You Know is Discouragement
   Gary Nock - Psalm 11
   
   
   February 7th, 2010
4. When You Don’t Like Life
   Gary Nock - Psalm 8
   
   
   January 31st, 2010
5. When Your World Falls Apart
   Gary Nock - Psalm 2
   
   
   January 24th, 2010
6. “Where to Go for Guidance”
   Gary Nock - Psalm 119:1-16
   
   
   January 17th, 2010
7. Teach Us to Pray
   Matt Tucker - Luke 11:1-13
   
   
   January 10th, 2010
8. How to Be Happy in This NewYear
   Gary Nock - Psalm 1
   
   
   January 3rd, 2010

This Week

Wednesday 3/10/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer meeting
6:30 pm Awana
7 pm Youth Groups

Thursday 3/11/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
Noon: Bob Faw Memorial Service
7 pm Worship Team Rehearsal

Friday 3/12/10
8 am-noon Church Office open

Saturday 3/13/10

 Sunday 3/14/10
8:15 am Prayer meeting
8:45 am Children’s Training Hour and Adult Bible Fellowship
9:45 am Coffee & Contact
10 am Family Worship
“Consider Job”
Job 1:1-22
Matt Tucker
Pastor of Equipping Ministries

Monday 3/15/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study “Walking by Faith”

Tuesday 3/16/10
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
9 am Women’s Bible Study “Walking by Faith”
6 pm Bridal Shower for Marie Brown