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. Contagious Contentment
   Gary Nock - Philippians 4:10-13
   
   
   January 29th, 2012
2. God’s Peace Plan
   Gary Nock - Philippians 4:1-9
   
   
   January 22nd, 2012
3. Watching Our Walk
   Gary Nock - Philippians 3:17-4:1
   
   
   January 15th, 2012
4. When Dissatisfaction With Your Life is Good
   Gary Nock - Philippians 3:12-16
   
   
   January 8th, 2012
5. Who Does Your Path Belong to Today?
   Gary Nock - Philippians 3:1-11
   
   
   January 1st, 2012
6. A Comforting Name: Prince of Peace
   Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
   
   
   December 24th, 2011
7. A Timeless Name: Everlasting Father
   Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
   
   
   December 18th, 2011
8. A Powerful Name: Mighty God
   Gary Nock - Isaiah 9:6-7
   
   
   December 11th, 2011

This Week

Friday 2/3/12
8 am-noon Church Office open

Saturday 2/4/12
6 pm Men’s Ministry’s Hillbilly Social

Sunday 2/5/12
8:15 am Prayer meeting
8:45 am ABF & Children’s Training Hour classes
10 am Family Worship/Communion & Junior Church
“The Pathway to Radical Living”
John 13:1-17
Stan Horrell/Mission Discovery

Monday 2/6/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Women’s Bible Study

Tuesday 2/7/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
9 am Women’s Bible Study

Wednesday, 2/8/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
10:30 am Prayer Meeting
6:30 pm Awana
7 pm Youth Groups

Thursday 2/9/12
8 am-noon, 1-4 pm Church Office open
7 pm Worship Team rehearsal