Weekly Life Groups

2024 Fall Life Groups

Life Group 1

1–2 Thessalonians Bible Study

This 12 week Knowing the Bible study connects Paul's letters to the Thessalonians to the lives of Christians today. These epistles encourage readers by reminding them of the salvation God will bring to all those whom he has called―strengthening them to pursue lives of holiness and love as they anticipate King Jesus's return. Please purchase the study guide beforehand.

Leader: Raymond Duggan
Where: The Duggan Home
531 Creekside Dr. Belton, TX
When: Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
Sept. 4th - Dec. 18th
Contact: (817) 907-2084
or

Childcare: Not available, but children that are able to sit with their parents are welcome.

Life Group 2

Gentle and Lowly

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund is a deep consideration of the heart of Christ, particularly focusing on His gentle and compassionate nature towards those who are weary and burdened in this pilgrim journey. Specifically, Christ made an express statement about himself in Matthew 11:29 saying, "I am gentle and lowly in heart." The book delves into multiple biblical passages and reviews insights from historical Christian theologians that explore the deep love and grace Jesus provides for sinners and sufferers.

For our study, participants can expect to discuss how understanding Christ's heart transforms our view of God, ourselves, and our relationships with others. This study invites you to reflect on God's grace and mercy, encouraging a deeper personal understanding of the kindness of Christ that will be instrumental in conforming us into His image.

You do not need to purchase the book. We will have copies available.

Leader: Randy Johnson
Where: The Church Building
When: Thursdays 6:30-8:00 PM Sept. 12th - Dec 19th
Contact: (254) 563-3269 or

Childcare: Available if needed

Life Group 3

Shepherding A Child's Heart

This Life Group will be a parenting study that will use Tedd Tripp's Shepherding A Child's Heart material. Each week we will spend time watching a brief lesson on parenting from Tedd Tripp. We will then discuss what we have learned and interact with any parenting questions you may have. The goal will be for all of us to grow in our love for God and our ability to communicate the goodness and wisdom of God to our children.

Leader: Brandon Stern
Where: The Stern Home
7948 Rock Crest Dr.
Moody, TX 76557
When: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 PM Sept. 4th - Dec. 18th
Contact: (630) 902-0024 or

Childcare: Available if needed

Our Purpose for Weekly Life Groups


And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near (Hebrews 10:24-25 ESV).

In our Life Groups, our shared life and gatherings will be guided by the following goals:
  1. Meet God through his Word Faithfully and Expectantly. (Psalms 19:7-11; 2 Peter 1:3,4)
    The Bible will play a central role in our Life Groups because it holds the words of life. We need God’s Word more than we need food, and there are always more riches to be seen, enjoyed and applied to our lives. Our desire is for each participant to study the Scriptures expectantly, with the eyes of faith, anticipating God to speak and move each time we open his book.

  2. Prayerfully Depend on the Lord. (Philippians 4:6,7; Hebrews 4:14-16)
    Prayer will be the regular, visible engine of our Life Group Communities. We will look to God for everything we need, never taking his provision for granted. When we are alone and when we are together, we will be a people of prayer – always adoring, always confessing, always thanking, always asking.

  3. Worship God in Song. (Psalm 9:2; Ephesians 5:19)
    Singing has a unique way of bringing our heart, soul, mind, and strength together to focus entirely and completely on our Mighty God. In an age of distraction, singing grabs the attention of all our senses and focuses us on God.

  4. Know and Serve One Another Persistently. (1 Thessalonians 2:7,8; Hebrews 3:12,13)
    Week-in and week-out, we will work to know each other more and more deeply – sharing our hearts and lives, praying for one another, asking questions and bearing one another’s burdens. And, with everything we learn about each other -- good, bad or otherwise -- we will strive to love and serve one another, meeting each others needs, encouraging growth and helping one another to thrive.

  5. Pursue Disciples for Jesus Boldly and Globally (Matthew 28:19,20; Acts 1:8)
    Our commission from Jesus is clear. Go and make disciples. God saved us in order to send us. We will strive to be lights in a world of darkness and despair. We are God’s chosen means of spreading the Good News and winning worship for himself in every corner of the earth. Therefore, we are to be bold where we are, and we are eagerly behind what God is doing among the nations!