Life Groups
WHAT ARE LIFE GROUPS?
Life Groups are a small group of people who get together each week in a relaxed, informal and caring enviroment.
Each Life Group spends time in fellowship, prayer, encouragment and Bible study.
WHAT ARE GROUP LINKS?
Group Link is an event that takes place a few weeks before the start of each Life Group session. It's a continental breakfast that gives you the opportunity to learn about Life Groups and meet other people who are interested. During the breakfast, you will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet the Life Group leaders and learn about each study. Registration for Life Groups starts during the GROUP LINK.
WHY ATTEND A LIFE GROUP?
Real fellowship as seen in the New Testament is more than simply socializing with other Christians or greeting them in services of the church. Real fellowship is the sharing of the believer’s life as a Christian with other believers.
The purpose of our Life Groups are to cultivate a Christian community of caring people by:
- Connecting with God through Bible study and prayer
- Encouraging one another to stay in step with God
- Cultivating relationships in which love is paramount
- Encouraging one another through regularly praying for each other
- Helping one another by ministering in specific, practical ways
Fall Session Life Groups & Schedules:
Starts the week of September 13th
Mens and Ladies Group
Sunday Nights
Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Group Leaders: Dennis & Sharon Houston
COURAGE CONQUER
Rather than give in to those who sought to steal their God-given rights to life and liberty, they fought for freedom. Dr. Jeremiah introduces you to some of the Bible’s greatest heroes—David, Paul, Joshua, Habukkuk, Isaiah, and three young Hebrew men who stared down one of history’s most notorious kings. You will learn how, with God’s help and guidance, we too can exhibit and possess the Courage to Conquer.
- COURAGE: When fear dominates you
- COURAGE: When faith deserts you
- COURAGE: When frustration distresses you
- COURAGE: When foes demoralize you
- COURAGE: When your future depresses you
- COURAGE: When failure defeats you
- COURAGE: When friends disappoint you
- COURAGE: When fatigue drains you
Book Cost: $10
Ladies Group
Tuesdays
Times: 9:30 - 11:00am 0R 7:00 - 8:30pm
Group Leader: Delfina Dodson
SERMON ON THE MOUNT
In His sweeping depiction of kingdom citizenship, Jesus utters some of the most familiar passages in all of Scripture. Most of us have only encountered the Sermon on the Mount in fragments, considering its subdivisions as complete teachings in their own right—a study on blessedness; a reflection on the Lord’s Prayer; a discussion of religious devotion, money, ambition, and relationships.
What if we navigated these three chapters in Matthew as they were originally heard? What if we read them as one cohesive, well-ordered message, intended to challenge us to think differently about what it means to be a follower of Jesus?
Book Cost: $14
Men's Group
Wednesday Mornings
Time: 9:30 - 11:00am
Group Leader: Stu Symond
The book of Isaiah derives its title from the author, whose name means “The LORD is salvation,” and is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus. Isaiah is quoted directly in the NT over sixty-five times, far more than any other OT prophet, and mentioned by name over twenty times.
The Men’s group is currently studying the book of Isaiah and invites you to join them every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am.
Stu Symonds is a retired pastor who leads you through the pages of the Bible with in-depth explanations. You will gain knowledge of God’s word and fellowship with Christian men.
Night of Prayer
Wednesday Nights
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Group Leaders: Phil & Karen Russel
Group meets September through May at The Russel's home
Spend time together sharing:
- Weekly Devotional
- Praying for the needs of our church family, friends and country
- Praising God with song
- Build lasting relationships
WE DO HAVE A COUPLE OF GROUPS THAT MEET EITHER MONTHLY OR QUARTERLY
Senior Connections
Group meets monthly to spend time together through fellowship and fun events.
Reach out to Sharon Houston for more info.
Family Connections
Group meets quarterly to spend time together getting to know one another and each other's children.
Reach out to Jennifer Mullins for more info.
Fun Family Events:
- Game Nights
- Pool Parties
- Cook Outs
- Family Time
- Doing Life Together
Men's Ministry
The men of New Hope meet each month at Popi's resturant in Ellenton for breakfast and fellowship.
Women's Ministry
The women of New Hope offer events monthly.