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. See below for our current groups!
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Experiencing God
Facilitator: Pastor Matt Miller
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 pm, Sept. 20 - Nov. 8
Location: Life Church
Description: Do you want to Experience God in a fresh and relevant way? This course is for those that want to press in and deepen their relationship and walk with God. In this 8-week course we will learn to:
- Discern when God is speaking
- Adjust your life to God’s way.
- Identify what God wants to do through you.
- Conform to the image of God.
- Watch for God’s directives.
- Obey God in every area.
- Learn how to interact with God.
- Adjust my life to be more fully used by God.
*Childcare is provided
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Women’s Group
Facilitator: Gina Houston
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 pm, Sept. 20 - Nov. 8
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 is provided
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Kids: The Zone (K-5th Grades)
Facilitator: Pastor Nicole Miller
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm, Sept. 20 - Nov. 8
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.
8 Week Schedule:
Sept. 20 Carnival Play carnival inspired games, win tickets, and eat cotton candy and popcorn!
Sept. 27 Hayrides & Bonfire at the Farm Hay rides, bonfire, marshmallows, hot chocolate, and farm animals! Parents, drop kids off at 2218 Hilton Ave., Waverly. Pick kids up at 7:45 pm.
Oct. 4 Pumpkin Puke Pumpkin carving, pumpkin puking, pumpkin gaming, and pumpkin bars. This is a pumpkin night you won’t want to miss!
Oct. 11 Good Samaritan Night God has called us look out for those in need! We will learn how to serve and love the needy. Bring an item to help fill boxes for Operation Christmas Child. (Suggested items will be posted on the private Facebook group “Life Church Kids!” Use the QR code below to join.)
Oct. 18 Fishermen It’s going to be a fishy night! Fish treats, fish games, and fish crafts!
Oct. 25 Harvest Party Costume contest, candy, games, and much more! No scary costumes.
Nov. 1 Thanksgiving Feast / Chef It Up Thanksgiving food, crafts, pilgrims, and crazy fun! Plus, make your own turkey cupcake!
Nov. 8 Cereal Bowl Party All-you-can-eat cereal and a movie! Wear your pajamas!
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Ascent (Young Adults, 18–23)
Facilitator: Trent & Jenni Hoins and Pastors Matt & Nicole Miller
Day/Time: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 7:00 pm, meets year round
Location: Ascent is a College Life ministry for everyone 18–23 years old. New chapters in life can feel like a mountain standing before you! The great thing about God is He is with us on the peaks and in the valleys! Whether you’re a college student, taking a gap year, or jumping right into the workforce, we want to get together and encourage one another on the Ascent! For updates, join The Ascent on Instagram @ascent_college_life.
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Celebrate Recovery
Facilitator: Joe Wolfe
Day/Time: Mondays, 6–8:30 pm, meets year round
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.
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Forge (Men's Group)
Facilitator: Benny Ganske
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, meets year round
Location: Life Church
Forge Men’s Ministry exists to provide opportunities for Christian men 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 have weekly Bible studies on Wednesdays. Service projects are TBD. Call the church office at 319-352-2038 for more info. *Childcare is provided during Fall Life Groups only (Sept. 20–Nov. 8)
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INSTE Global Bible College (Adult Bible Study)
Facilitator: Pastor Katie Carlson
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!
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Kingdom Culture (Teens, 6–12th Grades)
Facilitator: Pastor Katie Carlson
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:30–8:00 pm, meets year round
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 the Kingdom Culture. We do this while providing students with an awesome and fun place to hang out!
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Prayer Meeting
Facilitator: Joe Wolfe
Day/Time: Sundays, 9–9:30 am, meets year round
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? Everyone is welcome as we cry out to God as one body, one church, and one people.
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Seniors: Seasoned Saints
Facilitator: Jeanne Griffen
Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday of the month, 5:30 pm, meets year round
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.
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Sisterhood (Women's Group)
Facilitator: Gina Houston
Day/Time: 3rd Sunday of the month, 1:00 pm meets year round
Location: Life Church
Description: Are you looking for deeper connections and friendships with Christian women? We invite you to hang out with us to cultivate friendship and fellowship! No childcare.
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The Table (Women's Group)
Facilitator: Kallie Greenwald
Day/Time: 3rd Monday of the month, 6:30 pm meets year round
Location: Reach out to Kallie Greenwald or join us on Facebook @ The Table. Waverly
Description: The Table is for women to come together and build relationships that encourage each of us in our faith journey. The Table will be more personal than ever before, as we will be gathering in one of our homes each month to discuss what discipleship looks like for each of us, in our homes and communities. From September through May we will be going through the “Better Together Discipleship Guide.” Spread the word and Invite a friend.
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