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As we read in the book of Acts, when the Christian church
was getting its start, the believers met together as a large group and in smaller
groups in the homes of the believers. Today, we meet together for worship in large
groups on Sunday morning and Wednesday nights. 
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The L.I.F.E. Groups will gather around five key elements:
Prayer, Teaching, Worship, Community and Care, and Missional Service.
| Two New LIFE
Groups Forming One is for couples married 3 years or less;
it will start with the Love & Respect study. The second is for young adults 24-27
years old; it will explore the daily challenges you face as young adults, and
other topics that are frequently on your hearts and minds. This group will be
led by Ashley Ropp. To learn more or to register email Chuck
Bahn or call 834-3203 | | LIFE
Groups are an opportunity for 6-20 people to connect regularly on their journey
through life. They help each other grow closer in their relationship with God
and with each other. A trained leader facilitates and encourages the group's conversation
and activities. LIFE Groups meet around friendly conversation, refreshments, fellowship,
and the topic discussion.
LIFE Groups meet on various days of the week and
at a variety of times and locations. Not only
that, groups have a unique look and feel based on the different interests and
life experiences of the members.
| How Do I Join
a LIFE Group? 1. Beginning Sunday, September 9th you will
have an opportunity during worship to join a group or request more information
about a group. When you complete your member or visitor registration card, you
can simply write the group letter and number on that line of the card. When you
pass your card in, we will help connect you to the group of your choosing or we
will be in touch with you to answer questions about any group 2.
You may also email Chuck
Bahn, Director of Christian Growth or call 834-3203 or Tandy Allison, Lay
Director of Christian Growth at 828-3485. 3. To inquire about
joining a LIFE Group you may fill out this online form and we will contact you
with confirmation.
Proceed
to online form > Five Elements
of Life Groups These are the five things that are part of
every LIFE Group. Some groups may focus on one area more than the others. - PRAYER-Thanksgiving
and petitions within the group and outside the group.
- TEACHING-(biblical
equipping) emphasis on how God¡¦s Word, with the power of the Holy Spirit, directs
and empowers disciples to live their faith in life.
- WORSHIP- groups will
share in some element of praising God and being open to God¡¦s presence in the
group, group members will be equipped to worship on a daily basis.
- CARE
AND CONCERN (internal) - building fellowship within the group members and caring
for the needs of others.
- MISSIONAL SERVICE (external) -group members seek
to reach beyond their group to show and share Christ¡¦s love through their words
and actions.
| | New
LIFE Groups for 2012-2013
| Group
Type: General (All ages, single, married) | |
G1 |
LIFE Groups If
you have a group of friends you would like to gather with on a more regular basis
to enjoy each other’s company, we can help you form a LIFE Group. Maybe you have
an interest in movies, books, sporting events, or a particular hobby. Maybe it
would be fun to meet with some friends on a more regular basis for lunch or dinner.
In this day of various electronic forms of connecting with people, sometimes it’s
just nice to sit down with others to catch up on the day, share joys and to celebrate
what we have in common. | |
Leaders |
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Day |
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| G2 |
An Ordinary Day with Jesus Christ
entered our broken world to give us life in all its fullness. Not just in pinnacle
experiences, but in every situation, every relationship, every activity. As you
learn to recognize and welcome Christ's presence into every moment, ordinary days
become filled with a tangible sense of God's presence. Suddenly, you are experi-encing
all of life with God -- not just Sundays or 'quiet times'. Even more, He is transforming
you in the process. You begin to experience the kind of ongoing, close connection
to God you've longed for. | |
Leaders |
Dave & Gayle Dietsch | |
Day |
Fridays 2nd/4th 6:00-8:00 PM |
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| G3 |
Lifelight This
group will study the book of 1 Corinthians and gathers on Wednesday nights to
discuss the “homework” from the previous week. If you are looking for a group
that digs a bit more into the Bible this is for you. No matter what your Bible
knowledge is, you will learn a lot and enjoy the process. |
| Leaders |
Mary Timler | |
Day |
Wednesdays 7:00 PM | | | |
| G4 |
Our Family Heritage From
September through December 2012 we will use the resource Lutheranism 101 to focus
our study and discussion on the amazing truths that belong to us as members of
God’s family. Beginning in January 2013, we will shift our focus to tie more directly
with Trinity’s year-long emphasis on Bible study. |
| Leaders |
Pastor/Lisa Steinbeck | |
Day |
Sundays 2nd/4th 6:00 pm | | | |
| G5 |
One Month to Live Challenge If
you knew you had one month to live, would you live your life differently? Would
you be more authentic about who you are and more deliberate about how you spend
your time? Take the One Month to Live challenge and see what God has in store
for your life and discover how others have responded to this same challenge. |
| Leaders |
TBD | |
Day |
TBD | G6 | Heroes
of the Faith Learn how God chooses ordinary
people—like you—to do His extraordinary work. Study the cultural setting and life
story of biblical characters, examine the joys and challenges they faced, and
witness how God forgave, sustained, and empowered them to serve Him. We will discuss
"homework" from the previous week's lesson. | Leaders | Joe/Bobbie
Sibley | Day | Sunday2nd/4th
4:00 p.m. |
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Group Type: Fellowship Groups |
| F1 |
Rock Climbing– Men This
group will meet during the winter months at Upper Limits in Bloomington. No experience
necessary. If you need training, we will take a class. “Hanging out” with a group
of guys is the goal and a little exercise never hurt anyone. |
| Leaders |
Chuck Bahn | |
Day |
Saturdays or Sundays | F2 | Iron
Horses A fellowship group for those on less
than 4 wheels, who enjoy riding the back roads of central Illinois and eating
at “out of the way” restaurants. Most rides would be on Saturday or Sunday afternoons,
and would begin and end with prayer. No alcohol please. Most rides would be under
100 miles total, and would be about 4 hours or less total time. | Leaders | Mark
Heidloff | Day | Saturdays/Sundays | F3 | Low
Impact Stretching Join us for Christ-Centered
approach to Spiritual and physical health using Scrip-ture, prayer, and low-impact
stretching. This group is for everyone no matter what their Spiritual or fitness
level. | Leaders | Katie
Adams | Day | Tuesdays
8:30 AM Church Gym |
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Group Type: Parent Groups |
| P1 |
Be Prepared . . . Equipping Kids
to Face Today’s World This group will focus
on how to grow in being effective parents to pre-teens and teens. The DVD and
group discussion will surely be a blessing to parents who want to share in discussion
and know they aren't alone in some of the joys and challenges of parenting. |
| Leaders |
Paul/Lynda Krueger | |
Day |
Sundays 1st/3rd 6:30 PM | P2 | Young
Fathers/Mothers This group will have one group
for young fathers and one group for young mothers alternating by weeks each Thursday. | Leaders | Coy
& Ashley Ralley | Day | Thursdays
Dads 1st/3rd, Moms 2nd/4th 5:00 p.m. |
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Group Type: Men |
| M1 |
Wild at Heart This
book and discussion (over breakfast at a local restaurant) will help men lead
their most important adventures in life. | |
Leaders |
Jason LaRose/Chris Bolden | |
Day |
Saturdays 2nd/4th 7:30 AM |
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Group Type: Women |
| W1 |
When Godly People Do Ungodly Things This
DVD-based study will examine why devoted followers of Christ can fall into the
traps of Satan. Beth writes with a passion fueled by the biblical warnings of
Sa-tan’s seductive activity and the broken-hearted concern of a teacher who receives
countless letters from repentant Christians who are limping along the road to
resto-ration. This study is a guide to authentic repentance restoration. |
| Leaders |
Michelle Schulz | |
Day |
Thursdays 9:00 AM | W2 | Historical
Context of the Old Testament This DVD-based
study looks at the culture and people during the times when the Bible was written.
The group is currently discussing the Old Testament books of the Bible | Leaders | Cyndy
Diederich | Day | Tuesdays
9:00 AM | W3 | Working
Moms This is an opportunity to gather together
for fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and Bible study. | Leaders | Mary
Yoder | Day/Time | TBD |
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| Group
Type: Special Interest |
| S1 |
DivorceCare Have
you or are you going through a divorce or separation? Do you need a place that
you can come and be with a group that understands some of your feelings? The DivorceCare
group may be just want you need. This LIFE group will be going through the Christian
based DivorceCare DVD series. | |
Leaders |
Donna Bishop | |
Day/Time |
TBD | | | |
| S2 |
LifeValues LifeValues
Personal Study Guide is part of the Bible Studies for Life Series designed specifically
to equip boomers and empty nesters to put into practice biblical values at a time
when fresh goals are being set for the exciting next stage of life. This guide
features questions for discussion or personal reflection, and suggestions for
personal ministry. Through both to-the-point devotionals and comprehensive commentary,
this resource helps adults discover where God is calling. |
| Leaders |
Mike & Teri Meismer | |
Day/Time |
TBD |
| Printable
L.I.F.E. Groups Guide (44 kb .pdf) Please pray:
“God, how might You want L.I.F.E. Groups to be a part of my life in the future?
Should I find out more about possibly being a leader? Help me consider what a
blessing it would be to gather with a group of your people to be encouraged by
them and to use my gifts to encourage others.” | |
Groups with completed enrollment |
| These
are groups that are either continuing from a previous year or are newly formed
and have already achieved the maximum group size. |
| C10 |
An Ordinary Day With Jesus - Brett/Mary Bloebaum |
| C11 |
Bible Study - John/Toni Boomgarden | |
C12 |
Fearless - Jason/Ruth LaRose | |
G10 |
Bible Study - Jay/Mary Yoder | |
G11 |
Overload Syndrome - Kurt Busse | |
G12 |
James - Sandra Underwood | |
G14 |
Bible Study - Chuck & Kathy Bahn | |
M10 |
Wild at Heart -Chuck Bahn | |
P10 |
Parents: School Age Children - Mark/Laura Kosinski | P11 | Parents:
School Age Children - Michael Irving | W10 | Prayer
- Kathy Clark | |
Questions?
Please contact Chuck
Bahn or 828- 7233, #203
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