Contact the church with questions about Life Groups at 957-0580.
Life Groups
Our Life Groups are small groups designed to encourage meaningful relationships and a deepening awareness of God's presence in our daily lives.
At Life Group meetings we...
- share our life experiences
- have a biblical focus such as a study of the Bible, a Christian book or video, or a topical discussion and application to our lives.
- pray together for each other's needs and support one another with prayer between meetings.
- care for one another as we experience life's joys and pain.
- enjoy warm fellowship, often around a snack or a meal.
Some Life Groups emerge with a common identity, such as young married couples, parents of teenagers, neighbors, or people with a common ministry task. Often groups come together with a wide diversity of ages, life circumstances, and spiritual maturity. Everyone is welcome!
We are usually 8 to 15 people who meet in homes twice a month, though some groups meet weekly, and others once a month.
Life Groups are stable communities for lengthy periods of time with people being welcomed and enfolded continuously.
Best times to join a Life Group: Really any time is a good time, but the best times are Fall (September) and Winter (after the holidays are over). Many groups do not meet regularly in the summer, so that is not the best time to join.
Senior citizens have a special Life Group called Soup and Study. The Soup and Study group is a larger group that meets the first and third Fridays of each month at 10 am, September through early June. Seniors come to hear a special speaker who shares a message on various spiritual topics. The event includes a time for fellowship and eating a delicious lunch together. Check the website calendar for Soup and Study meeting dates. Seniors are welcome to come to any of the Soup and Study gatherings. No RSVP is necessary.
If you would like more information about Life Groups or if you are interested in joining a Life Group, please contact Marny Danz at mdanz@thornapple.org or Lynne McLaughlin at lmclaughlin@thornapple.org or at 957-0580.
