Lord
of Life Lutheran Church Lord
of Life Lutheran Church 13724 W Meeker Blvd.
Sun City West, AZ 85375-3730
623-584-2000
info@lordoflife-scw.org
A member congregation of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
A Stephen Ministry Congregation
These in-home groups center around
sharing, study and prayer.
If interested,
contact Church Office lordoflifeluther@qwest.net.
Groups begin the first of November each year, but now is the time to sign up to assure yourself of a place in this vital program for spiritual growth. Ten or more home groups are planned for this fall through May. You may sign up through the church office, contact one of our group leaders .
Here's what we need from you. If you are not yet a member of this Small Group Ministry we need to know the day and time of day best suited for you. Groups will be offered Monday through Friday in the afternoon and evening. A morning group can also be offered if needed. Each group meets in selected homes twice per month from October through May, with each session lasting two hours. The first half hour is a time of sharing around our faith journeys and in community building. One hour is given to Bible study and how the passages cited apply to our daily lives and relationships. Each session closes with a half-hour in praying for each other within the group.
The plan is to train enough leaders during September to have seven to ten groups. During September you may select from the available schedule. These groups are open to all within our church as well as neighbors and friends. Come, be part of a group and grow with us.
Whether or not you are a member of one of these groups, we ask the congregation to remember these ministries in prayer. Let the symbol above remind you to pray for our Small Group Ministries as we assist people in growing in their love for God, others, self, and for His whole, wide world. This is His purpose for our lives.
A home Bible Study group focused on spiritual growth
A caring group with sharing about our faith journey
A prayer group supporting us in all our real needs
A fellowship group sharing Christ together.
We have afternoon and evening groups They meet twice a month in two-hour sessions They meet in the relaxed atmosphere of homes.
The first half-hour is for sharing our faith journeys An hour is spent in a guided Bible study with prepared materials. The last half-hour is spent praying for each other. Fellowship surrounds each and every meeting.
Any and every member of LOL Anyone from the community wishing to grow with us. Anyone desiring to be part of a spiritual growth group. Someone just like you and me!
Present Groups meet:
Monday afternoon,
Monday evening,
Tuesday evening,
Wednesday afternoon,
Thursday evening.
TO SIGN UP: Call the church office at 584-2000,
Call the Director at 584-7333,
Contact a Group Leader,
Contact a Group Member
Pray for our Groups and their Leaders. Tell neighbors and friends of this ministry at LOL. Get involved in a Group and grow with us.
Sharing our faith journeys with one another,
Guided Bible study with prepared materials,
Praying for one another in sessions and in between
Caring for the real needs of all within our Group,
Shepherding one another as we grow in God's grace together,
Growing in our knowledge of God and each other,
Fellowship in sharing Christ together as the people of God.
Community building as we learn to relate as one in Christ.
Service as we reach out to others needing such a Group.
Recruiting persons to share their leadership skills in such a Group
Contact Pastor Emil Authelet or one of the Group Leaders, Call the church office, Talk with one of the Pastors.
REMEMBER:
- These are informal fellowship groups and not therapy groups
- All sharing is held confidential within a Group
- Silent prayers are still praying
- Learning to love one another is what its all about
- Being prayed for is up-lifting and encouraging
Wednesday,
April 2 & 16
7 p.m., Classroom 2
“A burden shared is half a burden,”
and that is the rationale surrounding our Family Issues Group.
With confidential, caring and supportive encouragement, we assist each other
in dealing with family issues such as problems with our kids, grandkids,
parents, abuse and addictions in all sorts of family crises.
You are welcome to attend the group and try it on for size and fit.
If you have questions, contact Pastor Emil at 584-7333.
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