WINTER/SPRING 2023Life Groups are an opportunity for you to live life together
with your WCAG family, while pursuing Christ and His mission. Please enjoy reading the opportunities being offered at WCAG. For childcare questions, please refer to the group leader. If you are interested in any of these groups, please contact the church office or group leaders. |
A TASTE OF HEAVEN
Leaders: Lawrence & Marilyn Hadding; Praneeth & Sahara Medari
Date & Time: Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This group will focus on the international elements of being a worshiping family on mission at WCAG. Starting with discussions about different cultures and ethnicities before moving on to study The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel. Using this book, the group will discuss how different cultures understand God’s grace.
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
Leaders: Ruth Husbands
Date & Time: Alternating Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Location: WCAG Kitchen
Description: This group aims to provide meals for anyone in need, to be God’s hands to nourish our neighbors. Each evening together will involve a time of fellowship and discussion while helping to prepare food for someone in our church family or local community.
SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH
Leaders: Ken & Loretta Eason
Date & Time: Alternating Sundays, 12:30– 2:30 p.m.
Location: Various locations (homes, restaurants, & church)
Description: This group will share fellowship together over a meal while discussing the weekly Sunday sermon. Meals will be a mix of bring your own, potluck, and restaurant meals. Limit: 8 people.
JOY IN DISAPPOINTMENTS
Leaders: Lori Cannon, Dennis Tinsman
Date & Time: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cannon Residence
Description: Using the book of Job as a guide, this Life Group will focus on living in the joy of the Lord despite major disappointments in life. Whether you are currently facing tremendous grief, loss, and pain, or would like to know how to walk alongside someone in your life who is, this group will equip you to find joy in the Lord.
GOSPEL OF MARK BIBLE STUDY
Leaders: Soonjin Yoon, Namratha Saripella
Date & Time: Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This Life Group focuses on studying the Gospel of Mark followed by group discussion and application. Each week, the group reads two chapters of Mark, takes time to meditate on the passage, and then openly discusses personal reflections, insights, from Bible commentaries, and how to incorporate the truths of Scripture into daily life.
FRIDAY NIGHT CAFE
Leaders: Greg Button; Eddie & Christy Wilson
Date & Time: Weekly on Fridays, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Location: WCAG Coffee Bar
Description: Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and discussion at the WCAG Coffee Bar. Discussions about art and literature will take place each week. Our first discussion will start with The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.
Leaders: Lawrence & Marilyn Hadding; Praneeth & Sahara Medari
Date & Time: Weekly on Tuesdays, 6:30—8:30 p.m.
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This group will focus on the international elements of being a worshiping family on mission at WCAG. Starting with discussions about different cultures and ethnicities before moving on to study The Case for Grace by Lee Strobel. Using this book, the group will discuss how different cultures understand God’s grace.
THE MAIN INGREDIENT
Leaders: Ruth Husbands
Date & Time: Alternating Thursdays, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Location: WCAG Kitchen
Description: This group aims to provide meals for anyone in need, to be God’s hands to nourish our neighbors. Each evening together will involve a time of fellowship and discussion while helping to prepare food for someone in our church family or local community.
SUNDAY LUNCH BUNCH
Leaders: Ken & Loretta Eason
Date & Time: Alternating Sundays, 12:30– 2:30 p.m.
Location: Various locations (homes, restaurants, & church)
Description: This group will share fellowship together over a meal while discussing the weekly Sunday sermon. Meals will be a mix of bring your own, potluck, and restaurant meals. Limit: 8 people.
JOY IN DISAPPOINTMENTS
Leaders: Lori Cannon, Dennis Tinsman
Date & Time: Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Cannon Residence
Description: Using the book of Job as a guide, this Life Group will focus on living in the joy of the Lord despite major disappointments in life. Whether you are currently facing tremendous grief, loss, and pain, or would like to know how to walk alongside someone in your life who is, this group will equip you to find joy in the Lord.
GOSPEL OF MARK BIBLE STUDY
Leaders: Soonjin Yoon, Namratha Saripella
Date & Time: Weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30—8:00 p.m.
Location: CLC Dining Room
Description: This Life Group focuses on studying the Gospel of Mark followed by group discussion and application. Each week, the group reads two chapters of Mark, takes time to meditate on the passage, and then openly discusses personal reflections, insights, from Bible commentaries, and how to incorporate the truths of Scripture into daily life.
FRIDAY NIGHT CAFE
Leaders: Greg Button; Eddie & Christy Wilson
Date & Time: Weekly on Fridays, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
Location: WCAG Coffee Bar
Description: Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and discussion at the WCAG Coffee Bar. Discussions about art and literature will take place each week. Our first discussion will start with The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis.