Our Gatherings

Life groups are small gatherings that are intended for fellowship and growing in gospel-centered relationships. Our members, along with guests, meet in homes throughout Lehigh Acres. These groups have all types of people in them, including families, singles, and people of all ages.

Each Sunday afternoon, life groups will spend time studying God’s word with the particular goal of practically applying what is being studied to everyday life. Sometimes this can look like studying the morning's sermon text and discussing the sermon. This provides an opportunity to consider the truths more carefully before moving on to the next week’s sermon. This can also look like reading and discussing a biblically grounded book together that helps members to apply God’s word to a particular area of life and discipleship.  Some groups even seek to apply God’s word through telling the stories of the Bible out loud and discussing the gospel truths in the stories!   Life Group members grow in relationship with one another week by week, learning from each other how the truths of God’s Word apply to various aspects of life.

The most likely way to choose which group to attend is to determine which group meets closest to your house. It would also be reasonable to attend a group that is not closest to where you live, considering the relationships that have been established. For example, you may want to choose a group that is a convenient distance away from your home because of a friend’s invitation. We also encourage you to call the group leader and ask for further information that will assist you in deciding. Also, one of the pastors would be glad to recommend a group for you.

Children above toddler age are encouraged to participate in the life groups with their parents in learning to apply the truths of God’s Word to their lives. We are living in a time when lowered expectations have precluded children from being able to benefit from hearing, learning, and embracing the truths of Scripture. Together with the modeling of their parents, Life groups provide a great opportunity for children to ask questions, learn, and grow in their understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.