LIFE GROUPS 

Fellowship with One Another

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.




FALL 2023

September through December 2023

  • S.O.S. (Sharing Ourselves)

    Type: Service Group

    Description: This group will coordinate and carry out events and/or activities to

    benefit members, church, or community. This group is for anyone and everyone! If you have an idea for a service project, contact Darcy who will support the service project leader. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a difference by joining together and sharing our gifts and talents by performing small service projects for our church and our community.

    Facilitator: Darcy Meyer (darcy3535@gmail.com)


    Dates:

    • August - Food Drive benefiting ASA Now. ASA Now provides advocacy, support, and assistance for children & families impacted by foster care. Collecting all four Sundays in August.
    • BUNCO & Dinner Night at church - September 9, 2023, 5-7pm
    • October Project - TBD
    • Serving at Feed My Starving Children - November 11, 11am -1:30pm
    • December Project - TBD


  • 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)


    Cost: Cost of lunch

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

    Dates:

    • Tuesday, September 19 - at BJ's, Ray Rd. in Chandler
    • Tuesday, October 17
    • Tuesday, November 21
    • Tuesday, December 19

     

  • caring card ministry

    Type: Service Group

    Description: The Caring Card Ministry makes handmade cards to support the church’s distribution of greeting cards as needs arise. We choose an appropriate bible verse to be included in each card. Beyond what is needed for the ministry, many cards are available for purchase. Come and enjoy a low-key workshop every two weeks where we prepare cards for our greeting card inventory or special events such as Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc. No experience is necessary—just a willing spirit!

    Facilitator: Jan Adams (duckbilla@q.com)


    Cost: none, all supplies are furnished

    Location: at the church in the fellowship area

    Dates:

    • Tuesday, September 19, 10am to noon
    • Tuesday, October 3, 10am to noon
    • Future dates announced in our church communications.
  • DINING ON THE TOWN

    Type: Social Group

    Description: We'll dine out together once a month for breakfast, lunch or dinner at various restaurants. Come out for some fun and camaraderie—all are welcome!

    Facilitators: Nancy Loken and Daniel Weed (njloken@gmail.com)


    Costs: Cost of the meals

    Location: Varies by date

    Dates:

    • September 30, 2023 - Smokin Fins (900 N 54th St in Chandler; I10 & Ray) - Please RSVP by September 28
    • Future dates announced in our church communications.


  • FAMILY FUSION

    Type: Social Group

    Description: This is for families with kids of all ages.

    Let’s get our families together and enjoy a few hours of food and fun! Western Star Park has a playground next to the grassy area for the younger kids, and basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts for the older kids and adults. Bring food and drinks for your own family and a picnic blanket and/or lawn chairs to spread out on the big grassy area. Feel free to bring any lawn games as well!

    Facilitators: Pastor & Sarah Koepke (Pastor@MyLambofGod.org)


    Costs: Just the cost of bringing your own food and drinks for your family

    Primary Location: Western Star Park - 4425 E Western Star Blvd, Phoenix 85044

    Dates:

    • Meeting 1: Friday, September 22, 4-7pm at Western Star Park
    • Meeting 2: Friday, October 6, time TBA, at Arizona Lutheran Academy for their Homecoming Football Game and Kids' Carnival! 6036 South 27th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85041
    • Meeting 3: Friday, October 13, 4-7pm at Western Star Park
    • Meeting 4: Friday, October 27, 4-7pm at Western Star Park
    • Meeting 5: Friday, November 10, 4-7pm at Western Star Park
    • Meeting 6: Friday, November 24, 4-7pm at Western Star Park
    • Meeting 7: Friday, December 8, 4-7pm at Western Star Park

  • the 3F Group (fellowship, food, fun)

    Type: Social Group

    Description: Anyone & everyone is welcome to gather monthly for a potluck dinner and Christian fellowship. This group will be a great way for you to get to know others a bit better in a casual, friendly atmosphere—someone's home & backyard!

    Facilitators: Lenin Arthanari & JoAnne Michaud-Arthanari (leninarthanari@hotmail.com)


    Costs: The cost of your potluck dish

    Locations: Locations will be shared for each date

    Dates:

    • Saturday, September 16, 6pm at the Arthanari home (address to be shared)
    • Saturday, October 14, 6pm at the home of Chad Chadderton
    • Saturday, November 11, 6pm
    • Saturday, December 16, 6pm


Lamb of God Life Group in the News!


Recently, 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 VIDEO