Life Groups

When you share your life with a community of fellow believers, we call that “fellowship.” St. John writes, “We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ” (1 John 1:3). When believers are united to God, they are inevitably united to one another also.

This is necessary. God did not design human beings to face life on their own. Instead, he intended for believers to be woven together in a community so that they might encourage one another as together they walk the often difficult path of life. Consider these words of direction from the Scripture, intended for all Christians.

  • Be devoted to one another in love. – Romans 12:10
  • Encourage one another and build each other up. – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
  • Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. – Hebrews 10:24
  • Offer hospitality to one another. – 1 Peter 4:9

Purpose of Life Groups

Life Groups are one of the ways that Lamb of God carries out those Biblical directives. In summary, the purpose of Lamb of God’s Life Groups is to enable Christians to share their lives, knitting them together as a family, for mutual encouragement and strengthening.

Life Groups are a vital part of our ministry at Lamb of God. We are more than a friendly church; we are a church of friends. Life Groups can be where those friendships are made and nurtured.

Sessions

There are three sessions each year: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall. When you join a Life Group, you are committing for approximately three months. Life Groups may carry over from season to season, or something entirely new and exciting may show up in a new season! It's up to you what you'd like to participate in each season.

WINTER/SPRING 2025

January to April

CARING CARD MINISTRY

Type: Service Group

Description: Do you like to work with your hands? Do you want to get to know other church members? Join us in our laid-back times together to create greeting cards. In casual workshops, we design, assemble, and embellish handmade greeting cards used by the Card Ministry. Cards are distributed or mailed out when a greeting card is appropriate. An inventory of cards is always available for the congregation’s use. Donations for the cards are used to purchase supplies.

Facilitator: Jan Adams, janadams4053@gmail.com

Intended for: Anyone and everyone

Costs: All supplies are furnished so there are no costs for participants.

Meeting Times:

  • Wednesday, January 7, 10 am 
  • NEW - Saturday, January 10, 1 pm
  • Wednesday, January 21, 10 am 
  • NEW - Saturday, January 31, 1 pm
  • Wednesdays, February 4 & 18, 10 am
  • NEW - Saturday, February 28, 1 pm
  • Wednesdays, March 4 & 18, 10 am
  • NEW - Saturday, March 28, 1 pm
  • Wednesdays, April 1 & 15, 10 am
  • NEW - Saturday, April 25, 1 pm
  • Wednesday, April 29, 10 am

women's bible study

Type: Study Group

Description: This is a six-session study of First and Second Kings using the book Trustworthy: Overcoming Our Greatest Struggles to Trust God by Lysa Terkeurst.

Facilitator: Laura Palmer, lbp@alum.mit.edu

Intended for: Women who wish to join a Bible study

Costs: Purchase of the book

Meeting Times:

Monday evenings every two weeks, 7:00-8:15pm either via Zoom or in person at Lamb of God (your choice)

  • January 12
  • January 26
  • February 9
  • February 23
  • March 9
  • March 23

The ROMEOs

(Religious Old Men Eating Out)

Type: Social Group

Description: This group is open to men of any age who eat lunch. Retirees, work-from-homers, bored bachelors, or stay-at-home dads...are you tired of eating yesterday’s leftovers alone at your desk? Join the ROMEOs! This is a great way to meet and connect with fellow Christian men and have a good meal.

Facilitator: Dave Hackett, Romeos@DaveHackett.com

Intended for: Men who eat lunch

Cost: Cost of lunch

Time & Location: 12:30-1:30pm at various restaurants (TBD)

Dates:

  • Tuesday, January 20   
  • Tuesday, February 17   
  • Tuesday, March 17   
  • Tuesday, April 21         

Watch the Lamb of God bulletins and emails for upcoming locations. If you have a suggestion for location, share with Dave.

FAITH & FLAVOR

Type: Social Group

Description: Faith & Flavor brings the Lamb of God church family together once a month for themed meals inspired by different cuisines and traditions. This Potluck series features a monthly themed meal—Italian, Mexican, chili night, Midwestern, and more—creating a fun and welcoming space for fellowship and community. Come hungry and leave connected!

Facilitator: Karen Woldahl,  kdahl8@gmail.com

Intended for: Anyone & everyone

Cost: A potluck dish

Dates:

January - TBD

February 28 - Chili Cook-off at Pearsons

March - TBD

April - TBD

Lamb of God Life Group in the News!

One of our Life Groups—the ROMEOs—was interviewed and featured on the Channel 10 news in Phoenix.

This group (Religious Old Men Eating Out) meets once a month, and the men enjoy the fellowship and, of course, the food!

Watch the video for more about this group.

ROMEOs was also featured in the WELS magazine Forward In Christ January 2024 issue.