LIFE GROUPS
NEXT SESSION : FEBRUARY 25 - APRIL 7TH
“You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house.” (Acts 20:20)
Brenda & Treani
Mommy & Me (Mothers w/children under 5)
Stronger than Struggle
Swain.Treani@gmail.com
Playa Del Rey
Friday 6:30prn
Jackie & Valerie
Men and Women Single/Dating
18 & Over
Boundaries in Dating
dmusicIdy1@aolcom
Los Angeles
Friday 7pm
Pastor Todd, Bob & Angie
Men and Women
Firearms Instruction & Fellowship
Todd@newlifela.com
Carson
Thursday 7pm
Erika, Mary & Laura
Men and Women Single/Dating 18 & Over
Boundaries in Dating
erikasing89@gmaiLcom
Mid-City LA
Friday 7pm
Marcus & Mitchell
Men 33 Program
servantmitchell@att.net
Los Angeles
Wednesday 7pm
Ivonne Paul
Women
Power of Prayer
Ipaulnewlife@gmail.com
Gardena
Saturday 5pm
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WHY LIFE GROUPS?
AT NEW LIFELA, WE BELIEVE OUR CHURCH MUST GROW LARGER AND SMALLER AT THE SAME TIME.
THEREFORE, NEW LIFELA IS A CHURCH OF LIFE GROUPS RATHER THAN A CHURCH WITH LIFE GROUPS.
Our model for Life Group ministry is the early church. The book of Acts records the tremendous growth of the first church in Jerusalem.
Life Group meetings in homes were the foundation of the early church.
(They met) day after day, in the Temple courts and from house to house. (Acts 5:4)
Life Groups keep us connected.
Life Groups are the most effective way of closing the back door of our church.
Life Groups are important for handling the pastoral care functions of the church.
They provide the personal touch that people need, especially in a crisis.
LIFE GROUPS PROVIDE THREE THINGS:
A place to CONNECT:
“…Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him.” (1 Cor 9:22)
It is easy to feel alone in a crowd. Life Groups are an open door into the life of our community of faith. When you are in a Life Group, you experience the love and strength of biblical community/fellowship.
A place to BE KNOWN & CARED For:
“We know what real love is because Christ gave up His life for us. And so we also ought to give up our lives for our Christian brothers and sisters.” (1 John 3:16 NLT)
Imagine someone you can call when you’re discouraged, someone to pray with when you are doubting, and someone who can teach you more about what God is like. Imagine a loving community of people who notice when you are away, gently sharpen you when you need it, and who help you share your faith with others. Life Groups are a place where you are known and cared for by a community of people.
A place to GROW:
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17)
Life Groups are a place you can be equipped to become more like Jesus and to live a faith-filled life. We believe that every person is created with God-given potential to make a difference in the world. Life Groups are a place where there are like-minded people who believe in you. This is how leader/facilitators are developed. We want to see you grow, flourish, and become all that God has called you to be!
THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW:
They are “Free Market” groups:
Our groups are as varied as we are; group leaders use their gifts and passions to create a group that allows others to join with them in serving God. Whatever the age, interest, or location there is a group that is just right for you
We have three semesters every year
New groups start and stop three times a year- Fall, Winter/Spring, & some summer semesters. Each semester is kicked off with an online registration and a new life group directory passed out in services and hosted on our website.
You can host a group
We believe that everyone has areas of strength and gifting that could benefit others, the first step in becoming a Life Groups leader is to attend the Life Groups Leader Training. These classes are offered throughout the year to give you an overview of what it takes to start a group. You’ll discover that it’s easier than you think.