LIFE GROUPS SPRING 2012 REAL PEOPLE REAL RELATIONSHIPS REAL LIFE

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2 LIFE GROUPS SPRING 2012 REAL PEOPLE REAL LIFE REAL RELATIONSHIPS

3 NEED TO KNOW... God calls us to serve one another in love and what better way to do that than throug h LIFE Groups! Through LIFE Groups, you have the opportunity to meet new people, build relationships, and strengthen your walk with Christ. It s time for you to develop your GAME PLAN! Check out the following ROSTER pages and find a plan that works for you! There are many groups available for you! You can register for a LIFE Group online at If you have any questions, feel free to ask any LIFE Group host or coach! IT S TIME TO JUMP IN THE GAME! THERE IS NO REASON TO LIVE THIS LIFE ALONE! 1. WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP? LIFE Groups are small groups that meet in soneone s home or various places for a time of fellowship, spiritual growth, and prayer. 2. HOW LONG DO LIFE GROUPS LAST? LIFE Groups last around ten to twelve weeks 3. WHO CAN ATTEND A LIFE GROUP? EVERYONE is welcome to attend a LIFE Group. 4. HOW IS A LIFE GROUP DIFFERENT FROM A BIBLE STUDY? Both LIFE groups and Bible studies encourage spiritual growth and connection for individuals; however, Bible studies are indepth studies which require extra time and often a cost for purchasing material such as a book or workbook. LIFE Groups, on the other hand, mainly use DVD based curriculum and there is no added cost or extra time required for the study. 5. IS CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR THE GROUPS? Childcare is not provided. Each group decides what it will do regarding childcare. 6. HOW OFTEN DO LIFE GROUPS MEET? Each LIFE group varies; some meet bi-weekly and others meet weekly. 7. WHAT DO GROUPS STUDY? We have placed information about what groups are studying along with host information listed on the ROSTER pages.

4 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Sunday Location: Shreveport Time: 5:00 p.m. Day: Sunday Location: Shreveport Time: 6:00 p.m. Steve Chaisson and Karen Carroll Topic: The Me I Want to Be If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? This series urges people to recognize their brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions to be the person He designed you to be. Kim Putman & Rhonda Neil Topic: The New Rules of Love, Sex & Dating This series asks one of the greatest questions: Are you who the person you are looking for is looking for? It explores the challenges associated with dating in the twenty-first century and calls for single Christ followers to set a new standard in the dating world. Day: Sunday Location: N.Bossier carriespradling@yahoo.com Carrie Spradling Day: Every Other Sunday Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: N. Bossier ch.ramsey@rocketmail.com Jesse and Cindy Embry Topic: Go Fish Why is it we can t talk about what God has done in our life as naturally as we can spin fishing tales? This topic explores the motivation behind sharing our faith and how it can become a natural part of our lives. Topic: Codependent No More (Women s Group) This study will focus on what codependency is and how take the necessary steps to reach a place of balance in life. A place where somone else s world does not become yours. It will help you chart a path to freedom and a lifetime of healing, hope, and happiness. Day: Every other Sunday Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Minden shanewaites@redriverpump.com Shane and Jeannine Waites Topic: Various topics

5 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Every Other Sunday Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: Stonewall Day: Monday Location: Benton Time: 6:00 p.m. Jeff and Annie Warren/Keith and Suanne Ratcliff Topic: i-marriage Expectations can rob a marriage of the joy that should be found in marriage. This series explains how couples can transform expectations for their spouse and look to God to experience marriage as it was designed. Tommy and Felicia Hancock Topic: I Want to Be Great Greatness is always a choice. We want to be respected for our knowledge and abilities. But true greatness goes beyond the looks and abilities; greatness is a choice you make everyday. This study will explore the steps you need to take to truly be great. Day: Monday Location:N.Bossier lgrdooley@yahoo.com Day: Monday Location: Shreveport Time: 6:00 p.m. dianne_hanes@hotmail.com Gayle Dooley and Janet Horn Topic: Beth Moore: Esther (Women s Group) This study examines history and shows how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to women s lives today. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther s day, it s tough today. The study of Esther contains treasures to aid women in their often pressured lives. ***Material and work outside of LG time required. Materials may be purchased at Lifeway. Dianne Hanes and Karen Smith Topic: Beyond Codependency (Women s Group) This topic addresses how to live life free after letting go of other people s problems. It addresses how to work through shame, growing in self-esteem, overcoming self-defeating behaviors, and getting past unhealthy relationships long enough to find relationships that work. Day: ****Wednesday (changed from Mon.) Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: N.Bossier haigler17@gmail.com Theresa Haigler Topic: Mercy Triumphs (Women s Group) James, Jesus own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple. James is a book with many topics covering hardships to humility, and prayer. ***Material and work outside of LG time required. Materials may be purchased at Lifeway. Day: Every Other Monday Location: Shreveport gordon.hanes@gmail.com Don & Lori Harper Gordon Hanes and Justin Haigler Topic: Various topics (Men s Group) This life often leaves us with many questions and very few answers. Diving into a variety of topics, this group will address life issues and how to handle the life we ve been given.

6 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Every other Monday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier (Dogwood area) Chip and Julie Mitchell ***Girls meet one week and guys another Topic: Life Management Are you trying to balance all areas of your life and find yourself endlessly frustrated? This study will help you to learn to balance all areas of your life through a Biblical and practical perspective allowing you to live life to the fullest! Day: Every other Tuesday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier jonathan@thesimplechurch.tv Jonathan Machen Topic: Leaving Lust Vegas (Men s Group) From romance novels and chick-flicks to adult websites and late night TV, lust is lurking around every corner costing many their freedom in any area of life. This series examines how to break away from the bondage lust can have so that anyone may discover real satisfaction in the life God desires for all. Day: Every Other Monday Location: N.Bossier Jeff Phipps and Teague Lampkin jsccp@me.com Day: Every other Tuesday Location: N.Bossier evan@thesimplechurch.tv Evan and Mallory Semanco Topic: Various topics (Men s Group) This life often leaves us with many questions and very few answers. Diving into a variety of topics, this group will address life issues and how to handle the life we ve been given. Topic: Lost We ve all dont it : taken a wrong turn on the road to financial bliss. This series addresses what Jesus says about finances and how our financial problems can affect us spiritually. It also provides practical tips for reaching financial peace no matter how wrong of a turn we ve taken! Day: Every other Tuesday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier jessica@thesimplechurch.tv Jessica Machen Topic: Life Apps (Women s Group) We ve all downloaded an app or two to our computer or phone. We realize the benefits this one touch gift can be! Not only are these apps found in the computer world, but also in scripture. This series addresses the Bible s apps for all of life including forgiveness, rest, trust and more. Day: Every other Wednesday Time:6:30 p.m. Location: N.Bossier dg@proverbs16.com Debby Ash and Stacie Donaldson Topic: I Want to Be Great Greatness is always a choice. We want to be respected for our knowledge and abilities. But true greatness goes beyond the looks and abilities; greatness is a choice you make everyday. This study will explore the steps you need to take to truly be great.

7 LIFE GROUPS Life groups has been my place to connect when everything seemed to be falling apart. No matter what was happening, I knew I could count on my group to see me through my problems. The game of life often leaves you empty handed. But when you have a game plan to develop friendships that will encourage you personally and spriritually, it s amazing how filled you become. LIFE GROUPS

8 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Every other Wednesday Location: Shreveport Jim and Sheryl Bowles Topic: Love and Respect This study examines unconditional respect and unconditional love within marriage. It addresses the power each can have on husbands and wives and when applied, these concepts can revolutionize a marriage. Day: Every other Wednesday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier susanbg@bellsouth.net Lake and Susan George Topic: Five things God Uses to Grow Your Faith It would be wonderful to know that God is always with us even in the midst of the tragedies and temptations. This study will do precisely that! It focuses on how to know with certainty that God working all things together for our good. Day: Wednesday Location: Shreveport Marshall and Karen Cowley Time: 700 p.m. cowley4127@gmail.com Day: Every other Wednesday Location: N.Bossier peri@thesimplechurch.tv Peri Gilbert and Annette Davidson Topic: The Me I Want to Be If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? This is a struggle many young adults face.this series urges young people to recognize their brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions. Topic: The Life You ve Always Wanted (Women s Group) This study is combined with a service project that will help you understand the power of living out Christ s call to love others. The group will be creating a quilt together, and the finished product will be donated to the Gingerbread House.***Members are responsible for purchasing items needed for their portion of the project; however, a sewing machine will be provided. No prior experience needed! Day: Wednesday Location: N.Bossier Time: 6:15 p.m. j_duhon@bellsouth.net Day: Wednesday Location: S.Bossier jessica4436@aol.com Julie Duhon Topic: The Shelter of God s Promises (Women s Group) This series primes Scripture for what God has promised us, what God s promises mean, and how these promises provide the foundation for daily confidence, joy, and hope. It gives encouraging words to women today living in this fallen world. Jessica McConathy and Josh Beseau Topic: Go Fish Why is it we can t talk about what God has done in our life as naturally as we can spin fishing tales? This topic explores the motivation behind sharing our faith and how it can become a natural part of our lives.

9 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Every Other Wednesday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier Susan San Angelo and Donna Rutherford Topic: Real Women of Faith, Volume 2 (Women s Group) This study will explore how women of today have a real opportunity to meet with God and be changed in his presence. No matter where you are in life, this study will encourage you to see you as God does: LOVED! Day: Thursday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: N.Bossier melissa.cheatham@bossierschools.org ***Location will alternate weekly Melissa Cheatham and Jeannie WIlson Topic: Faith, Hope, and Luck Our faith often depends on hope and luck. When life is great, our faith is great, and when life is not great, neither is our faither. But how much better life would be if our faith always remained constant no matter what we faced? This series will explore what faith really is and how your life can be filled with it. Day: Wednesday Location: S.Bossier Time: 6:00 p.m. marcyhw@hotmail.com Day: Thursday Location: Benton mixnutz@bellsouth.net Marcelle Tubbs, Becky Cranford, and Deon Parks Topic:Discipline and Self-Control (Women s Group) In a world that requires us to be out of control, this study explores the power of embracing discipline and self-control. It discusses the necessity of balance and how to have freedom in life from habits that are binding. Calvin and Kasey Freeman Topic: Permission to Speak Freely Do you ever wonder if you are praying it right? This study explores the power and simplicity of prayer. It allows people to experience talking with God in a whole new way! Day: Every Other Thursday Time: 6:00 p.m. Location: Belcher doyle6304@centurytel.net Doyle and Christy Chambers Day: Thursday Location: Church Office John Haigler Time: 6:30 a.m. john@thesimplechurch.tv Topic:The Prayer of Jabez This study explores Chronicles 4:10 to discover how one can release God s miraculous power and experience the blessings God longs to give each one of us. Through this study, people will have an opportunity to experience God in a whole new way! Topic: Time of Your Life (Men s Group) This series answers the timely question: What are we doing with the time God has given us? This series takes a biblical look at how we can make the most of our time for God and with God.

10 ROSTER ROSTER Day: Every Other Thursday Location: Shreveport Day: Wednesday Location: Shreveport Marci Howard Kim Putman & Hal Martin Topic:The Cure for the Chronic Life If you have ever wondered if there is more to this life, this study will help you discover the definitive answer: YES! This study explores the idea that no matter what condition you are in phsysically or emotionally, hope can always be present. Topic:Divorce Care DivorceCare is a support group that helps people through the process of divorce. These groups are designed to help others through this season of their lives through encouragement and building new relationships. Day: Thursday Location: Haughton Anne McConathy ahmcc101161@aol.com Topic:Captivating (Women s Group) Every woman has dream to to be romanced, to play a role in her own adventures and to display beauty. This study addresses how women can set their hearts free and reveals how glorious their design really is. Day: Every other Monday Location: N.Bossier Christi@thesimplechurch.tv Lisa McDaniel and Christi Rhodes Topic::PIN-It Life is all about relationships. Some of the greatest friendships happen while working together toward a common goal. This group will focus in a variety of projects that will build relationships that will help you creatively, personally, and spiritually. ***Four projects with minimal cost involved. Please contact hosts for more information. Day: Every other Thursday Location: Haughton Aimee Mercer Time: 5:30 p.m. aim42377@yahoo.com Topic:The Me I Want to Be (Women s Group) If God has a perfect vision for your life, why does spiritual growth seem so difficult? This is a struggle many people face.this series urges people to recognize their brokenness, understand that God is the project manager, and follow His directions to be the person he created. Day: Wednesday Location: N.Bossier Lexie Brown dlr0447@msn.com Topic:Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith It would be wonderful to know that God is always with us even in the midst of the tragedies and temptations. This study will do precisely that! It focuses on how to know with certainty that God working all things together for our good.

11 There is no reason for you to live this life alone! We believe life is team work! It is time to develop a game plan and get involved in life today! HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE GROUPS BEGIN FEBRUARY 22ND! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT... To join a LIFE Group, go to ww.thesimplechurch.tv and click on Adults/LIFEGroups or stop by the ASK ME table for information about LIFE Groups! Real Life.Real People.Real Relationships HIGH SCHOOL LIFE GROUPS TYLER POWEL tyler@thesimplechurch.tv MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE GROUPS EVAN SEMANCO evan@thesimplechurch.tv

12 2012 LIFE Group Coaches We believe there is no reason for you to walk this life alone! This world offers struggles that can be difficult to bear. However, through life groups, you will find a support system that will help you through the difficulties in life! As LIFE group coaches, our desire is to help provide a LIFE group which will encourage you to grow in Christ and build relatiosnhips with others. We want to help you find a place to land in this crazy thing we call life! If we can help you find a life group, feel free to or call us any time! Contact Information: John Haigler john@thesimplechurch.tv Mark Perkins perkins@perkinsfirm.com Peri Gilbert peri@thesimplechurch.tv