Anyone!
John – The Word, The Messiah, The Son of God
Jason Spangler
Weekly on Sundays, 8:00 – 9:00am at Lake Forest Church
We are a Co-ed Group open to all ages. We believe everyone has an opportunity to grow through discussion and study and we share a dinner each week together.
Anyone!
Sermon-based study
Robert & Cathy Duncan
3 times/month, 6:00-7:30pm, at the Duncan home
This group will follow the book “The Purpose Driven Life; What on Earth am I Here For?”. The book has a 42-day plan to explore the life God created us to live. Each week, we’ll have a reading assignment and group discussion on what we read. The group will be provided with questions to kick off the discussion each week. I hope you’ll join me in learning to live a more purpose driven life!
Anyone!
“What on Earth am I Here For?” by Rick Warren (part of the Purpose Driven Life study series)
Chrissy Pejsa
Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30pm, at Lake Forest Church
Anyone!
Sermon-based study.
Mike Giattino & Ron Holt
Bi-Weekly on Mondays, 7 – 8:30pm, at members’ homes.
Our group is interested in finding the balance between grace, action and truth. We look to biblical lessons to see how people in the Bible did it back then when they were the ones making history.
Anyone!
The Book of Job and Characters of the Bible
Greg & Sandy Augspurger
Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 7-9pm, at various homes
All ages, men and women, who describe themselves as creative!
None/fellowship group.
Nathan Storey & Becca Easterling
Various locations (homes, breweries, the church). Monthly on Fridays, 6-8:30 pm.
The group is open to anyone who has a heart for prodigals and those who love them–united in prayer for those who’ve wandered from our Savior.
Anyone!
Prayer
Shyla Ruiz-Esparza
Monthly on the second Friday, 10 – 11am, at Lake Forest Church in the Sanctuary
Anyone in their 20’s and 30’s (couples and singles).
None/prayer.
Cesar and Katie Guerrero.
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30pm, at the Guerrero home
Our goal is to create a group for those in their 20’s to early 30’s to connect and grow (those with young families are welcome). We are a safe place for anyone who wants to explore their faith and build deeper connections with others regardless of relationship status or stage of life. We also like to do fun social outings as a group.
We will focus on living in community to serve the Lord, each other, our church family and those living in the area that God has placed us.
All young adults (20’s and 30’s)
The Gospel in Every Book of the Bible by Kim Keller
Austin & Karson Moore
Bi-weekly on Mondays, 6 – 7pm, in our home
Married couples of all ages.
“40 Forms of Intimacy” by Alex Avila
Kurt and Valarie Lueck
bi-Weekly on Sundays, 5:00p – 6:30pm at the Lueck’s home
Our group is a place for married couples to learn about Jesus and grow in faith and fellowship with others.
Married couples of all ages.
Bible studies, devotionals, sermon series, etc.
Barry & Penny Price
Bi-Weekly on Sundays, 6:00 – 7:15pm, at the Price’s home in Mooresville
REFOCCUS is ideal for married couples who wish to spend time and energy on their relationship but desire a little direction and skill building assistance in doing so. Growth and change are ongoing with marriage. REFOCCUS Marriage Enrichment Inventory is designed to be used by couples throughout their marriage.Responses indicate what needs discussing, what you as a couple have achieved that can be celebrated, and what would benefit from further discussion.
REFOCCUS is ultimately about bringing awareness to major aspects of marriage.
Married couples of all ages.
REFOCCUS Marriage Enrichment Inventory
Art and Lyda Prack
Weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Prack’s home
Couples of all ages.
Sermon-based study.
Jeff & Beth Story
Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm, at the Story home in Lincolnton
All parents with young children.
TBD
Lori & Jeremy Russell
TBD
Empty-nesters of all ages
Sermon-based study.
Dennis & Lynn Moore and Bob & Leannah Meritt
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8 pm, at the leaders’ homes.
Our goal is to create an atmosphere of a caring, fun, community of believers that want to grow as believers and do life together. If you’re a couple of empty nesters, nearly an empty nester or would just love to hang out with some empty nesters come and join us to celebrate this season of your life with us. It’s never too late to try something new. Please join us for fellowship, discussion, prayer, and growing our faith together.
Empty Nester Couples of all ages
“Book of Colossians” by Louie Giglio (video & book study)
Charleen & George Hartman, Bob & Annie Dunlap
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Lake Forest Church (Barndoor room)
We are a co-ed group of empty nesters doing life together and seeking the Lord through the Bible, devotionals, sermon series, etc.
Empty nesters of all ages.
Sermon-based study.
Tom & Lynn Schwartz
Bi-weekly on Sundays, 6 – 7:30pm, at various homes
Adults with IDD (Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities) and their caregivers.
None/various activities.
Dorcas Bartley
At the church (modular trailer), on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
We are a group of women who want to meet God, grow closer to Him, and look at the bible in terms of what it says about the heart of God.
Women of all ages.
Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer – How to recognize when God speaks.
Debbie Crouch & Sheryl Bingham
Weekly on Thursdays, 1:00pm – 2:30, in the Trilogy neighborhood
We welcome all women regardless of where you are in your spiritual journey. We will provide a time for women to gather for support, growth, and to refill their spiritual cup.
Women of all ages.
Fervent by Pricilla Shirer
Sue Sharp & Sophia Chester
Women of all ages.
The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ: A Study of Philippians by Beth Moore
Anita Salley & Lyda Prack
Weekly on Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm at the trilogy neighborhood
We are a group for women who want to connect spiritually through friendship and ‘doing life’ with each other, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.
Women of all ages.
“Spiritual Disciplines” by Nicole Eunice
Katie Guerrero & Genesis Tormena
We invite all moms with a young child (ages 0-4) to join us. We encourage you to bring your kids. They’ll have an opportunity to play and make friends. The moms hang out and read a short devotional together. We would love if you could join us for friendship and spiritual refreshment. We want to offer all moms of young children an opportunity to connect with others.
Moms of children age 0-4.
None/community group.
Melissa Quitadamo
Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 9:30-10:30am at Lake Forest Church (4-year old room)
Men of all ages.
We read and discuss the application of God’s Word – We are currently in the Book of John
Tom Schwartz, Erwin Kayton & Dennis Moore
Young adult guys (20’s and 30’s)
Discussions based on scripture, podcasts & videos
Andrew Tormena & Cesar Guerrero
Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays , 7 – 8:30pm, at various locations
This group is for men in our community who are looking for a place to connect, build relationships and share life experiences with other guys who have an interest exploring the Bible in a relaxed and comfortable setting.
Men of all ages.
Right Thinking For A Culture in Chaos
Brian Hamilton & Bruce Phillips
We are a group open to men of all ages who are interested in studying and discussing the commentary from the BEMA podcast, which is hosted by Marty Solomon who is a Jewish Christian. He walks us through the Bible from a Hebrew (eastern) perspective bringing new depth to our understanding of God’s Word and God’s desires for us.
Men of all ages.
BEMA podcast
Bob Dunlap, Al Reeder & Todd Hamilton
Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm, at the Dunlap home