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OPEN TO ANYONE COUPLES KIDS WOMEN MEN OUTDOOR/ACTIVE

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Spring LIFEgroups begin in February and (most) last through April. So, it’s a short-term commitment! All groups are based on connecting, studying the scriptures and praying for one another. And because it’s always good to have options, we’ve got lots of different types of groups to choose from. We’ve got groups for women, for men, for young adults. We also have a number of outdoor or active groups. And of course, we’ve got lots of groups that are open to anyone and everyone.

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO NEXT:  Check out the listing of Spring LIFEgroups, and select the group you’d like to participate in. Need help or coaching on a group that will be a “best” fit for you? Contact Lyle Castellaw.

OPEN TO ANYONE:

Group #SU1
Type:
Open to everybody! (singles and couples)
Leader: Ron and Nikki McDevitt
Time: Sunday, during the 11:00 a.m. service
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy and Rockfield)
Topic: Starting Point.
Starting Point is a group where you can explore faith within a safe place to ask questions and learn about the Bible and Christianity. It’s designed for anyone who is curious about Jesus, God and the Bible or those who have just begun a relationship with Jesus or those who have some church experience but have been away for a while. You’ll enjoy this journey with us.

Group #SU2-CLOSED
Type:
Pickleball group (open to players of all levels)
Leader: Gary and Ellen Parker, Dan and Jeanne Sims
Time: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Forest (Toledo and Lake Forest)
Topic: The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes
Details: Group will meet at the Sun and Sail Club.  Group is limited to 14 participants.  Cost is $5 per player per session for the court fees.

Group #SU3
Type:
Open to everybody! (singles and couples)
Leader:
Gary and Pat Streed, Carolee Castellaw
Time: Sunday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where:
Mission Viejo (Marguerite and Trabuco)
Topic: The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes.

Group #TU4         
Type:   
Open to everybody! (singles and couples)
Leader: John Reed
Time:  Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake & Rockfield)
Topic:  Weekend Messages. Join us as we deep dive into the spring TerraNova teaching series, and have a few potlucks too. Great conversations with great people and great food! 

Group #WE2
Type:
Open to Everybody! (singles and couples)
Leader: Sandy and Suzy Boyd, Doug and Kathy Cirbo
Time: Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:
Trabuco Canyon (El Toro and Ridgeline)
Topic: The Sermon on the Mount:
We will be using video material from The Bible Project to guide us through the longest and most challenging teachings that Jesus gave.  Come to the mount with us as we learn together and get deep in our relationships.

Group #SA2   
Type:
Mountain Bike Group (for men and women)
Leader:
Greg Haines, Greg Goble
Time: Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Where:
Wilderness parks and trails in South Orange County
Topic:
Start your Saturday out right with a ride outside! Nothing better than releasing the stress of the week by peddling it all out while building some friendships. We’ll also take time to unpack The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes.

Group #SA4   
Type: Open to everybody!
(singles and couples)
Leader: David and Angela Bruggeman
Time: Saturday, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where:
Lake Forest (Trabuco & Lake Forest)
Topic: Romans for You!
An 8-week study including a themed meal and a discussion. This spring we dig into the second half of Paul’s letter to the Christians in Rome. Timothy Keller’s Romans for You study guide will lead us into a deeper understanding of the human experience and our relationship with Christ. A themed potluck dinner is part of the night.

Couples/Families

Group #WE3
Type:
Re I Engage (for married couples any age)
Leader: Glenn and Sheryl Daynes, Allen and Karen Covey
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy and Rockfield)
Topic:
Re I Engage is a marriage enrichment experience that offers an opportunity for every marriage to move to the next level. It’s a safe place for married couples to grow in their marriage. Why not do something good for your marriage in the new year? Come enjoy Re I Engage with us!
Details: Cost is $50. couple.

Group #TH2       
Type: Parents
(Infant- Elementary)
Leader:
Scott and Lindsay Simons
Time: Every other Thursday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.    
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy & Rockfield)
Topic: Habits of the Household.
This group is a short sprint@We’ll take 4 weeks in February to work through a video series designed to discover simple practices to implement around our daily routines that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God.
Details:  Childcare is available for preschool, and SNK’s “Midweek” runs concurrently.

Group #SA3
Type:
Pop-Up Playground (children 2-7 and their families)
Leader:
Tessa Nease and Fmaily
Time: Saturday, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
(monthly meetings, third Saturday of the month)
Where:
Parks located in Irvine/ Mission Viejo/ Lake Forest area.
Topic:
Time for learning, growing and playing together! Our time together begins with a brief activity (art, science, exploration) that th whole family can participate in to help its grow in discipleship together. After some fun learning from the Bible, it is time for the kids to play! Parents will rotate child watching so that the adults can spend time connecting with each other.
Details: First meet-up is January 18. Other kids outside this age group (babies or older siblings) are welcome too, with the knowledge that the activities will be geared towards the littles.

WOMEN

Group #TU2
Type:
Inspire Women’s Bible Study AM
Time: Tuesday, 9:00 - 11:15 a.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy and Rockfield)
Topic: James: Walking in Wisdom. Get ready for a teaching and group experience from author Lydia Brownback who unpacked James verse by verse, addressing trials and temptations, the relationship between faith and good works and choosing the wisdom of God over the wisdom of the world.
Details: Childcare available: $45 for 1st child, $25 for each additional child (scholarships available).

Group #TU3
Type:
Inspire Women’s Bible Study PM
Leader: Deanne McCarty
Time: Every Other Tuesday, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy and Rockfield)
Topic: James: Walking in Wisdom.
Get ready for a teaching and group experience from author Lydia Brownback who unpacked James verse by verse, addressing trials and temptations, the relationship between faith and good works and choosing the wisdom of God over the wisdom of the world.
Details: Childcare not available.

Group #WE1
Type:
“Perspire” Walk and Study
Leader:
Diane Hall
Time: Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where:
Lake Forest Bagels and Brew (Lake Forest & Serrano)
Topic: Habakkuk: Perspire is a unique group that spends the first hour on physical exercise, and the second connecting over scriptures. Good for the body and soul.
Details: Childcare is not available.

Group #TH1
Type:
MOLO AM.  Mothers of Little Ones play group (children in the infant-kindergarten stage)
Leader: Melissa Garcia
Time: Thursday, 10:30 - 11:45am
Where:
Parks located in Irvine, Mission Viejo, and Lake Forest areas
Topic: MOLO AM is a group of caring moms of little ones who support, laugh and learn with one another through the joys and challenges of living with little ones. Come join as we interact on the playground together.
Details: There is no fee for this activity and no book purchase is required.

Group #TH3      
Type:
Single Moms and women with a heart for single moms
Leader:
Jackie Jordan
Time: Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.   
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy & Rockfield)
Topic: Christ-centered Parenting:
Do you ever feel ill equipped to talk about the cultural issues of our day with your children? This groups is designed to help by giving your kids a Biblical worldview that will produce a new generation of culture shapers- not simply the next generation shaped by their culture.
Details:  Enjoy the connection dinner from 6:00 - 6:30! Childcare is available for preschool, and SNK’s “Midweek” runs concurrently.

mEN

Group #TU1
Type: Men’s Group
Leader:
Lyle Castellaw
Time: Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Where:
Bagels and Brew Lake Forest (Lake Forest & Serrano)
Topic: The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes.

Group #WE4
Type:
Men
Leader: Jeff Lau
Time: Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake Pkwy and Rockfield)
Topic: The Good Life:
A Study of the Beatitudes

Group #SA1      
Type: Men’s Group
Leader:
Kevin Kasper
Time: Every other Saturday, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake & Rockfield)
Topic: The Book of James.  Our walk through the books of the bible lands us on one of the most practical books of them all. Come out to connect with the guys and explore how the scriptures apply to our lives.

 
 

YOUNG ADULT

Group #TU5

Type: Young Adults (College and Post-College)
Leader:
MIke & Lorie Taylor
Time: Tuesday 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where:
The Hub / 7 Whatney (Bake & Rockfield)
Topic: The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes

Outdoor/active:

Group #SU2
Type:
Pickleball group (open to players of all levels)
Leader: Gary and Ellen Parker, Dan and Jeanne Sims
Time: Sunday, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lake Forest (Toledo and Lake Forest)
Topic: The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes
Details: Group will meet at the Sun and Sail Club.  Group is limited to 14 participants.  Cost is $5 per player per session for the court fees.

Group #WE1
Type:
“Perspire” Walk and Study
Leader:
Diane Hall
Time: Wednesday, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where:
Lake Forest Bagels and Brew (Lake Forest and Serrano)
Topic: Habakkuk: Perspire is a unique group that spends the first hour on physical exercise, and the second connecting over scriptures. Good for the body and soul.
Details: Childcare is not available.

Group #SA2   
Type:
Mountain Bike Group (for men and women)
Leader:
Greg Haines, Greg Goble
Time: Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Where:
Wilderness parks and trails in South Orange County
Topic:
Start your Saturday out right with a ride outside! Nothing better than releasing the stress of the week by peddling it all out while building some friendships. We’ll also take time to unpack The Good Life: A Study of the Beatitudes.