Life Groups meet in homes around the greater northwest Chicago area throughout the week to spend time together, discuss the current teaching and learn from one another. For various messages on the biblical basis for Life groups, check out our “Life Groups” message series.
You can access the bi-weekly Life Group questions “here.
Life Group Locations (Fall 2023)
Life group schedules for the Fall will be posted by November.
Online
Leader/Host: Joe Nowosielski (630) 337-2711
Location: Online
Schedule: Wednesdays 7 PM, bi-weekly, starting February 8
West Chicago
Leaders: Marcel Reid (630) 488-0202
Host: Marcel & Areta Reid
Schedule: Wednesdays 7 PM, bi-weekly, starting February 8
Bartlett
Leader: TBD
Host: Poldermans
Schedule: Wednesdays 7 PM, bi-weekly, starting February 8
Hampshire
Leader: Emilio Huante, (773) 331-3273
Host: Gavin and Danette Barclay home in Hampshire, (630) 773-8240
Schedule: Sundays, around 1:30 PM, starting February 5
Life Groups are gospel communities of 10-25 adults and children who meet together to encourage each other in their relationship with Jesus Christ. A Life Group gathers in a group member’s home to study the God’s Word in community, pray for one another, and enjoy real fellowship. One of the main purposes of Life Groups is for followers of Jesus to develop authentic, sanctifying, grace-filled relationships with other believers at Living Hope Bible Church.
Life Groups have five basic functions:
- Progressive Sanctification – Life Groups serve as a place for Christians to experience spiritual growth and to encourage others in their walk with Christ.
- Biblical Fellowship – Groups members not only “do life together,” they participate in the gospel together in a variety of ways.
- Mutual Ministry – Group members grow in God’s grace by personally serving one another.
- Spiritual Gifts Exercised – Within the scope of a Life Group each person’s spiritual gift can be employed to serve the rest of the group to the glory of God.
- Catalyst for Evangelism & Outreach – Life Group members encourage one another to share the gospel with their friends and neighbors. They pray together for those who don’t know Christ and pursue outreach in their neighborhood and community.
Breakdown of a Typical Life Group Meeting
1) Opening Time
– Gathering together and re-connecting
– Worship
– Opening prayer
– Goal: Connect with one another and with the Lord
2) Study Time
– Applicational Bible study normally from Sunday messages
– Discussion-based learning from God’s Word
– Goal: Discover what the text means AND how it applies to my life
3) Mutual Ministry Time
– Prayer and encouragement for those with specific needs
– Develop action plans and ask to be held accountable
– Goal: To apply God’s Word to specific areas of my life
4) Fellowship Time
– Informal fellowship and interaction
– Continued mutual ministry
– Goal: Building relationships with my brothers and sisters in Christ
Please email us at church@livinghopechurch.net for more info or come talk to us at the Welcome Center here at church on Sunday morning.