By David Osterhaus

It’s time to begin thinking about Life Groups in the Spring. I want to take a moment to share the impact that Life Groups have had on my life. 

When my wife and I first started attending Life Church we knew very few people in the area. A move from Texas left us with very few acquaintances and no nearby close friends. 

We started attending Life Church and immediately started looking for ways to meet people and make connections with people who had common interests. Life Groups seemed like a good choice. One of the groups that immediately sparked our interest was a group for young marrieds to come together for potluck style meals and an evening of games. It wasn’t an intense Bible study group, but that wasn’t what we were looking for; we wanted the opportunity to grow friendships. 

I still remember the first few times we met with the young marrieds group; my wife and I had a great time playing games and talking. We always left feeling more energized and excited that we had made connections and were creating friendships. 

Thee years later, there are several couples that we have stayed close with from that first Life Group. These are the people we call when we have an emergency and need someone to watch our daughter, the people we want to celebrate birthdays with, and the people who will join with us in prayer over anything at anytime.  

I have also become involved with a few men’s groups. The time spent with other men of God is a great opportunity to grow and have deep conversation about everything from the Packers’ recent win to the role of the Holy Spirit. I have met some men that I consider mentors both in my faith and in my personal life. These men set an example for how to walk out a Christ-centered  lifestyle and give me both accountability and a new perspective on God’s word. I took a picture at my men’s Life Group this past week and we all look pretty happy for 6:45 in the morning!

Everyday they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” Acts 2:46-47

Want to build relationships with others as well as establish a deeper relationship with God? Life Groups offer an amazing opportunity to do both. There’s just something about fellowship with other Christ followers that enables you to experience the Gospel in a way you can’t on your own.

 “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer” (Acts 2:42).

Whether you are new to Life Church or have been around since we were sitting on folding chairs with little more than a portable projector screen, there is a Life Group that is waiting for you. Check out the groups that are available and sign up today.