2023-2024 New Small Groups
Wednesday Evenings
Track 1
Blessings in Disguise: Jesus’ sermon on the plain
(4 weeks) January – February, 6 pm. Unique to our Lord's sermon in Luke, participants will study blessings paired with woes, finding Christ's power and encouragement.
Lenten Prayer (4 weeks) February 21 – March 20 (except 3/13), 6 pm. During the Lent Season, this will be a time for adults to gather before midweek service to pray.
The Great Commissions: God’s call to make known the Gospel (6 weeks) April 3 – May 8, 6 pm. Biblical articulations of the “Great Commission” we have been given to bear witness to the truth of the gospel message.
Track 2
Health and Well-Being (12 weeks) November-April, 6 pm. In this study, participants will focus on honoring God in all areas of their lives, reading the Bible and discussing with one another how to apply truth found in Scripture to their every-day lives.
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Christmas Carols (7pm zoom Mondays Nov. 27-Dec. 18)
This Advent, you are invited to take time to truly prepare for Christmas in our 4th annual special Advent Small Group. Participants will listen to and learn about some Christmas Carols from Africa: Wahamba Nathi, Emmanuel, God With Us, Sizalelwe Indodana, and Baba Bambelela.
Characters of Christmas (6pm Tuesdays Nov. 28-Dec. 19)
We are all familiar with the Nativity story, as told in the Gospel of Luke, but what do we know about the preparations made looking toward the birth of Jesus? Participants will consider how God was preparing His people for the Son to enter into humanity as we study the Silence, the Messenger, the God-bearer, and the Room.
SMALL GROUPS CURRENTLY IN SESSION
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START (ages 22-35). This is a group of singles and newly married Christians who are starting out and want to grow in their faith with other Christians. Join us for fellowship. 6;00 pm Wednesday nights.
Women's LIFT Fall Bible Study
Study on Martin Luther’s life
Thurs 6:30 – 8.
Through -Nov 16
Men’s Bible Study (Sept - May)
Our monthly Men’s Bible Study meets the second Saturday of every month at 7:30am. All men are welcome and invited to attend.
“Walking Together: A Bible Study on the Importance of Fellowship in our Lives as Disciples of Christ”
God blesses our lives as disciples of Christ when we walk together with others, bound in love by "one Lord, one faith, and one baptism."
Prayer Small Groups
Meet for prayer weekly with your Christian brothers and sisters through Zoom. If you prefer not to pray out loud, you can still participate. Please include your availability (in the comment box below) and you will be notified by Pastor Malinak of the day and time of your weekly prayer group. Each session of prayer will last 15-30 minutes.
We have a new Wednesday Night Prayer group via Zoom from 7:30 to 8:45.
FELLOWSHIP GROUPS
Young Adult Discipleship Group
This is a discipleship group open to all LWLC members and friends (ages 16-22) who wish to delve deeper into the Bible. We meet Tuesday morning at 7:15 am at the Starbucks in Westlake (78 Andorra Dr). The curriculum we will be using is Harvest Workers - a series of lessons put out by the LCMC Texas district. This will provide a good deep dive into the Bible, what we believe and why.
Golf Fellowship
We meet Tuesday mornings at Bear Creek Golf Club. Hope you can join us. Everyone is welcome!
Family Movie Night
Friday, Dec 8, 6-8 pm. family Christmas movie at the church. Bring a friend and some food to share for the potluck.
Life Experienced - Fort Worth Chorale Christmas Concert
The Life Experienced group will be attending the Fort Worth Chorale Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 9th, at 7:30 pm at Keller United Methodist Church, 1025 Johnson Road, Keller, TX. We’d like to invite anyone from the congregation to join us. Group tickets this year will be $19.00 and must be reserved by signing up online NO LATER than November 30th. Tickets will be distributed at church on Sunday, December 3rd, cash or checks made out to Donna Cruz will be accepted for payment. So, take a break from all the hustle and bustle of Christmas and enjoy a relaxing evening listening to some beautiful choral music.