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

  

 

  Winter Session Life Groups & Schedules: 

Starts the week of January 19th 

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

 

Mens and Ladies Group

Sunday Nights

Time: 4:30 - 6:00pm       

Group Leaders: Dennis & Sharon Houston 

SPIRITUAL WARFARE

The purpose of Spiritual Warfare —Armor of the Believer is to explain the nature of spiritual warfare and describe how to use each piece of the armor God has provided for us using Paul’s description is Ephesians 6:10-18. He also paints a biblical backdrop for a discussion of spiritual warfare overall - specifically, Satan and his strategies and the reality of the war we’re in. 

    • Are we ready in War?
    • Identifying the Enemy
    • The Girdle of Truth
    • The Breastplate of Righteousness
    • The Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
    • The Shield of Faith
    • The Helmet of Salvation
    • The Sword of the Spirit
    • Praying Always With All Prayer

     

  Book Cost: $10

 

Ladies Group

Tuesdays

Times: 9:30 - 11:00am  0R  7:00 - 8:30pm 

Group Leader: Delfina Dodson 

ESTHER

A beautiful queen, her courageous cousin, a foreign land, and a murderous adversary—the book of Esther has all the elements of an epic drama. The story unfolds at a time when the people of God are split between nations with an uncertain future. While the name of God is not mentioned in the book of Esther, its pages give us a picture of a God whose hand is at work in every scene and circumstance. In this 7-session study, Kelly Mintor invites you into the daring faith modeled by Ester and her cousin Mordecai—a faith rooted in the goodness of God, lived out through ordinary circumstances, and used to change the world. Although our time looks different from Esther’s, our God is just as active and faithful today, and He has called you for such a time as this.

 

  Book Cost:  $20

 

Men's Group

Wednesday Mornings

Time: 9:30 - 11:00am   

Group Leader: Stu Symond

THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

 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.