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.
Fall 2025
September to December
SHARE & CARE
Type: Service Group
Description: Make a difference by joining together and sharing our gifts and talents through service projects for our church and our community. We do fun and memorable projects that make a positive impact for people in and outside our community.
Facilitator: Sarah Gulden, sjg480@cox.net
Intended for: Anyone
Costs: Varied, depending on the project as well as what you wish to contribute
Plans:
- Previous service opportunities included military care packages, Feed my Starving Children, blanket making for cancer center, and breakfast at Ronald McDonald House.
- Current Project: Food Drive for Matthews Crossing through October 19, 2025.
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 mornings at 10am to noon at church on the following dates:
- August 27
- September 17
- October 1, 15, and 29
- November 12
women's bible study
Type: Study Group
Description: Join for fellowship with your sisters in Christ to study and discuss God’s Word. We’ll be reading and discussing the book by Susan L. Fink, Self-Care Selfish or Sacred?
Facilitator: Laura Palmer, lbp@alum.mit.edu
Intended for: Women who wish to join a Bible study
Costs: Purchase of the book, about $11
Susanlfink.com or Amazon
Meeting Times:
Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:00pm either via Zoom or in person at Lamb of God (your choice)
- September 17 - Introductions and discussion of the First Myth, chapter 1
- September 24 - The Second Myth (chapter 2)
- October 1 - The Third Myth (chapter 3)
- October 8 - The Fourth Myth (chapter 4)
- October 15 - The Fifth Myth (chapter 5)
- October 22 - The Sixth Myth (chapter 6)
- October 29 - The Seventh Myth (chapter 7)
- November 5 - The Eighth Myth (chapter 8)
- November 12 - The Ninth Myth (chapter 9)
- November 19 - The Tenth Myth (chapter 10)
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, September 23 - Bubba's33
- Tuesday, October 21
- Tuesday, November 18
- Tuesday, December 16
Watch the Lamb of God bulletins and emails for upcoming locations. If you have a suggestion for location, share with Dave.
WOMEN'S GROUP
Type: Social Group
Description: This group for women is a Christ-centered group that will support women while focusing on social events to create stronger bonds with each other. Single or married, moms of littles or no children or grandmas—all are welcome. This group will endeavor to provide encouragement, growth, learning, and fellowship with every event. It is hoped that this group will help women deepen faith and friendships, embrace God-given purposes, and walk boldly in every stage of life.
Facilitator: Becky Jaehnig, bjaehnig@gmail.com
Intended for: Women of all ages
Cost: Cost depends on the event
Meeting Times:
- September 20 - Prayer, Pilates, and Protein at church, 9am; exercise for all levels of ability
- October 4 - Pottery Class; Eight participants needed, cost is $40, which includes time at a pottery wheel, glazing, and firing
- November 1 - Book Talk & Swap; Bring a book or two to share as well as a few to trade. Leave with a renewed interest in reading and something new to read.
- December 3 - Advent by Candlelight, at church, 6:30-8:30pm; dinner, Advent devotion, and fellowship with the first opportunity for your Secret Sister Reveal
Christmas for kids event
Type: Service Group
Description: This group will plan and carry out a children’s Christmas event in December. Christmas for Kids is a one-day event for younger children. Lamb of God has not had this event in several years, and it may be time to start it again! If you like planning or if you can work/play with children, consider joining this group. You can be just on the planning end or just on the day-of-event end, but preferably BOTH! Let's meet and see where this will take us—hopefully to a fun, successful event for kids!
Facilitator: Becky Jaehnig, bjaehnig@gmail.com
Intended for: Any adult or teen interested helping to plan and facilitate the event. Service hours for school can be earned, depending on level of involvement.
Cost: Just your time
Meeting Times:
Note: If the event date is moved, some of the later meeting dates may change.
- Sunday, September 14 - After the service for about 30 minutes; First meeting to gauge interest, set date, and make assignments
- Sunday, October 19 - After the service for about 20 minutes; Check in on the assignments to see ideas, progress, and where help is needed
- Sunday, November 2 - After the service for about 20 minutes; Check in and make final plans or adjustments
- Sunday, November 30 - After the service for about 20 minutes; Final check in
- Friday, December 5 - Set up for event
- Saturday, December 6 - Event
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.