What are Life Groups?
Life Groups are our opportunity for small groups of people to get together in a comfortable, stress-free place where individuals meet new friends, learn to apply Biblical principles to their everyday lives, pray together, do life together, and serve someone or someplace in our community together. Life groups run from February–April and September–November each year. This is a great opportunity to take your next step closer to Christ in a small group setting.
Adult Bible Study: Where do we go from here?
Facilitator: Tim & Leah Schneider
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Location: Life Church
Description: Headlines trumpet the news about modern-day plagues, social tensions, economic crises, and rampant depression. But what does the Bible say? Are we living in the last days? Offering practical insights and personal stories, Dr. David Jeremiah opens God's Word to share how centuries-old prophecies and wisdom speak to us today and help us live out God's mission during these difficult days. This 10 week Bible study will focus on the following topics: (Feb 16: Socialism - A Cultural Prophecy) (Feb 23: Globalism - An International Prophecy) (March 2: Pandemic - A Biological Prophecy) (March 9: Economic Chaos - A Financial Prophecy) (March 16: The Falling Away - A Theological Prophesy) (March 23: End Times People - A Biographical Prophecy) (March 30: Cancel Culture - A Political Prophecy) (April 6: Spiritual Famine - A Spiritual Prophecy) (April 13: Jerusalem - A Geographical Prophesy) (April 20: The Triumph of the Gospel - The Final Prophecy)
*Childcare is provided
Adult Bible Study: INSTE Global Bible College
Facilitator: Joe Wolfe and Katie Roach
Description: INSTE Global Bible College
has been training future disciples, pastors, and leaders for more than 35 years. When you take INSTE courses, you will find that it equips you to fulfill the calling of God upon your life. Call the church office at 319-352-2038 for more info!
Adult Bible Study: Song of Solomon
Facilitator: Pat Finder
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Location: Life Church
Description: Join along for an intimate study of one of the most overlooked love stories that God wrote for you. An exegesis study on the book of Song of Solomon that will open the Scriptures and your heart! Childcare is provided.
Celebrate Recovery
Facilitator: Shane & Amber Blackledge
Day/Time: Mondays, 6–8:30 pm
Location: Life Church
Description: Need breakthrough? These meetings are a safe, confidential place to find freedom from life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. The purpose is to invite God’s healing power into our lives while walking the road to recovery. Childcare provided.
Kids: The Zone (K-5th Grades)
Facilitator: Nicole Miller
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Calling all kids from Kindergarten through 5th grades!! Join us each week for an hour of faith-filled fun! Each week we will have a different theme so you'll never get bored! Invite your friends or come on your own...we can't wait to see you! Parents, feel free to drop your kids off (no earlier than 6:20 pm) and pick them up at 7:30pm. Have questions? Call or text Pastor Nicole at 319-290-3254.
10 Week Schedule: (2/16: Chef It Up: Be your own chef and learn to make yummy food!) (2/23: Nerf Wars: Bring a Nerf gun and be ready for some Nerf fun!) (3/2: Sports Night: Gymnastics, hula-hooping, kick ball, karate and more…a fast-moving sports night for everyone! Hot dogs and chips will be provided.) (3/9: Mad Science: Learn some whacky science experiments!) (3/16: St. Patrick’s Day Party: Dress up in green, eat green food, win green prizes!) (3/23: Gardening Party: It’s Spring! Be your own gardener and start a flower garden.) (3/30: Mystery Night: It’s a surprise! What will we do? Come find out!) (4/6: Build a Cross: Build and paint your own cross.) (4/13: Easter Egg Hunt at the Farm: Easter Egg Hunt, Hayrides, Bonfire, Marshmallows, Hot Chocolate and Animals! Drop your kids off at the Baskett farm, 2218 Hilton Ave., Waverly, at 6:00pm and pick up at 7:30pm. If the weather is bad, we will be at the church from 6:30-7:30.) (4/20: Cereal Bowl Party: Wear your pajamas, all-you-can-eat cereal and a movie!)
Men's Group: Forge
Facilitator: Ryan Greenwald
Day/Time: TBD
Location: Life Church
Description: Forge Men’s Ministry exists to provide opportunities for the men of Life Church to get together for fellowship, Bible studies, and service opportunities. We believe by helping develop men into spiritual leaders we can strengthen our families and our church, broadening our impact to the world around us. We will meet Wednesday nights for a men’s study at 6:30 pm. Watch for future announcements via email and Facebook. Childcare provided.
Prayer Meeting
Facilitator: Trinity Miller
Day/Time: Sundays, 9–9:30 am
Location: Life Church: Zone
Description: The power of prayer is true and strong! If it’s not us praying, then who is? If we don’t pray now, then when? We invite you to join us as we cry out to God as one body, one church, and one people.
Teens: Kingdom Culture (6–12th Grades)
Facilitator: Pastor Katie Roach
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 pm
Location: Student Ministries Building (911 E. Bremer Ave., Waverly)
Description: Kingdom Culture is the student ministry of Life Church, committed to helping 6–12th grade students take their next step towards Christ. Our vision is to not only teach students what it means to belong to the Kingdom of God but also how to live Kingdom Culture. We do this while providing students with an awesome and fun place to hang out!
Seniors: Seasoned Saints
Facilitator: Jeanne Griffen
Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30 pm
Location: Life Church
Description: Seasoned Saints invites those 55 years and older to eat together and share life together. Stay tuned each month for meeting details or call Jeanne Griffen.
Women's Group: Sew What
Facilitator: Athena Settje
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 10 am–noon
Location Life Church
Description: Join us as we encourage one another and work on a variety of sewing projects! No childcare.
Women's Group: The Table
Facilitator: Kallie Greenwald
Day/Time: 3rd Monday of each month, 6:30 pm
Location: TBD
Description: Join women from all around the community who come together and gather around The Table to foster deep conversation and real community. It’s a place to start or continue conversation launching you into your next steps of faith. For more info contact Kallie Greenwald.
Women’s Group: Women of the Bible
Facilitator: Gina Houston
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Location: Life Church
Description: During this study we will take a look at important women through the Word of God. Join us as we discover all God has for us to be! Childcare provided through The Zone.
