For those who seek God, this is an opportunity to come together regularly in a local home for the purpose of helping and supporting each other. To worship, share, pray, learn and grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ and in the process build an authentic Christian community, and to become part of our Christian family.

 

Why do we have life groups?

1. God created the small group. The first humans were a small group the family. It is in a family environment that human beings can most effectively mature emotionally and spiritually.

2. Jesus practiced it. He ministered to the multitude but he lived his ministry in a small group and trained his disciples in that environment.

3. The Spirit inspired it. The first Christians not only worshiped together at the temple but meet together in small groups in their homes (Acts 2:46). The churches that Paul established met in homes and this was the pattern up until the 4th Century when the first church buildings appeared.

4. It is the most effective way to build Christian community. A small group setting helps us to get to know one another, to care and support one another, to pray for one another and to help each other grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ with one another. It provides a place where new Christians can be discipled and taught.

5. It is an environment for leadership development. God has given all of us gifts of the Spirit to use to serve others. The small group setting allows for gift discovery and development in a non-intimidating and loving environment. It also helps keep the focus of leadership in proper perspective: to serve others in the family of God and in our community, not for self exultation or personal gain.

 

Life Groups: New Life Christian has 5 Life Groups in the Lower Mainland. Groups are located in New Westminster, White Rock, Langley, Abbotsford, and meet every second week in the evening. We also have a Surrey group which meets here at Legacy Church on Saturdays. You are always welcome to attend.
COME DO LIFE WITH US

We are excited to launch a new 6-session DVD series by Bruce Metzger, revised by David deSilva in our Life Groups, starting mid-September. Please see Craig for more details.

BREAKING THE CODE
"Understanding the Book of Revelation"
6-part DVD Series by Bruce Metzger & David deSilva

Although many Christians find the Book of Revelation to be full of great beauty and comfort, others find this part of the Bible bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes even frightening. Bruce M. Metzger provides one of the most important and trustworthy guides of Revelation, and now it includes findings from the most current biblical research. In Breaking the Code Revised Edition, you'll find Metzger's rich content and insights presented in his approachable, non-academic style, with additional teaching from New Testament scholar David deSilva.

Facilitators

Keith & Barbara Roberts   604-982-3780
Abbotsford Life Group - meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm

Craig & Debbie Minke   604-532-3750
Langley Life Grop - meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm

Craig & Debbie Minke   604-532-3750
New Westminster Life Group- meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 pm

Hannes & Juliet Breytenbach   604-542-9300
Whiterock Life Group - Meets first and third Friday of the month at 7:00 pm

Jerry Lucky   604-417-0665
Saturday Life Group - Meets every second and fourth Saturdays of the month at 12:45 pm

Keith & Barbara Roberts   604-982-3780
GriefShare Group - meets every Saturday at 1:00 pm (when sessions are running)

Hannes & Juliet Breytenbach   604-542-9300
DivorceCare Group - Meets every Saturday at 1:00 pm (when sessions are running)

Craig & Debbie Minke   604-532-3750
Leadership team meetings - occur once a month, in Langley