FALL 2015WHY JOIN A LIFE GROUP?

You don’t have to run, you don’t have to hide! We are called to live life together! And what better opportunity to do that than through LIFE Groups!

Through LIFE Groups, we work together to help each other personally and spiritually grow while building lasting relationships. In joining a LIFE Group, you have the chance to create real relationships with real people doing real life together!

In the following pages, you will find people ready to join together with you to do life! You will be able to view topics, locations, times, etc. to find a group that is right for you! But if you need help finding one, email peri@thesimplechurch.tv!

To make signing up easier, you can simply click on the host name(s) and it will directly take you to the sign up page! There is no reason not to join a group!

LIFE GROUPS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 14TH!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A LIFE GROUP!

FAQS ABOUT LIFE GROUPS

1. WHAT IS A LIFE GROUP?LIFE Groups are small groups that meet in someone’s home

or various places for a time of fellowship, spiritual growth, and prayer.2. HOW LONG DO LIFE GROUPS LAST? LIFE Groups last around ten to twelve weeks3. WHO CAN ATTEND A LIFE GROUP? EVERYONE is welcome to attend a LIFE Group.4. HOW IS A LIFE GROUP DIFFERENT FROM A BIBLE STUDY? Both LIFE groups and Bible studies encourage spiritual growth and connection for individuals; however, Bible studies are in-depth studies which require extra time and often a cost for purchasing material such as a book or workbook. LIFE Groups, on the other hand, mainly use DVD based curriculum and there is no added cost or extra time required for the study. 5. IS CHILDCARE PROVIDED FOR THE GROUPS? Childcare is not provided. Each group decides what it will do regarding childcare.6. HOW OFTEN DO LIFE GROUPS MEET? Each LIFE group varies; some meet bi-weekly and others meet weekly.7. WHAT DO GROUPS STUDY? We have placed information about what groups are studying along with host information listed on the following pages.8. DO I HAVE TO JOIN A GROUP IN MY REGION?

No, you can join any group suitable to you! 9. HOW DO I USE THE CATALOG?

The catalog is listed by regions and then days; however, at the back of the catalog is a compilation of the groups by topics and days with regions listed beside each group. You can click on the leader’s name to get to the sign-up page!Monday :Name: Beverly Childress and Janet Horn – Women’s GroupTime: 6:30 p.m. - Weekly

Where: North BossierTopic: Various TopicsLife provides us various journeys, and this study allows for people to talk through and connect while on these various journeys!

Name: Jeff Phipps – Men’s groupTime: 6:00 p.m. – Every other weekWhere: North Bossier Topic: What do you Believe?It’s easy to become trapped in other’s ideas, ways, and thoughts. This study will help you to what you believe and why you believe it.

Name: Larry Good & Terry Semon – Men’s groupTime: 6:00 p.m. Where: Church Office Topic: GuardrailsThings come our way, and we cope with them in a variety of ways. If we don’t watch out, we can certainly run into the guardrails and even over the cliff. This study will help you understand your boundaries and what happens when you get too close them and the consequences of when you cross them.

Name: Keith & Suanne Ratcliff/Paul & Debbie Thomason Time: 6:30 p.m. – Every other week

Where: Stonewall Topic: Living life in Addiction RecoveryThings come our way, and we cope with them in a variety of ways, including addiction. This group will provide encouragement as well as a chance for personal and spiritual growth through healing from addiction.

Name: Cindy McAdoo – Women’s GroupTime: 6:00 p.m. – Every Other WeekWhere: HaughtonTopic: Unglued

Ever had your emotions come unglued? Maybe you snapped at your spouse, yelled at your child, kicked the dog, or yelled at friend? All of us probably have! This study explores the reality of our emotions, but how often they are in control of us instead of us in control of them. Through using God’s word, this study shows how we can be in control of our emotions and respond to others and life circumstances that honor God.

Name: Kristina Glass and Emily Pitts - SinglesTime: 6:30 p.m. – Every other WeekWhere: North BossierTopic: RestlessThrough this study, you will learn that your gifts, passions, places, and relationships aren’t random; they’re deliberate and meaningful. And your suffering—it’s possible it has produced the very thing you want to give back to the world.

Name: Putt & Sarah Putman Time: 6:00 p.m. – Every Other WeekWhere: ShreveportTopic: Laundry Love If you are interested in a serving group, then this is for you. You will have the opportunity to show the love of Christ through meeting a practical need: paying for people to wash clothes! This group will meet at various locations after its first group meeting to help meet this need in our area.

TuesdayName: Linda LillardTime: 6:30 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: South BossierTopic: Grief ShareLosing someone we love is a road none of us want to endure, but we find ourselves on that journey at times. This study is designed to help those in the grief process find connections with others as well as provide practical

application for walking the journey of grief.

Name: Justin & Keri Donaghey Time: 6:00 p.m. – Every Other WeekWhere: N. BossierTopic: Parental Guidance Required Parenting is one of the hardest jobs on this planet. But it can be one of the most rewarding as well. This study will explore how to raise your child in way that honors Christ and can provide the most rewarding outcome available to you and your child.

Name: Kenyon & Teresa Ackeberg Time: 6:30 p.m. -Weekly Where: N. Bossier Topic: Christian The term Christian has evolved through out the ages to mean something different to every person and culture; however, that’s not how it began. It had one meaning and a Christian displayed specific characteristics. This study explores what it truly means to be a Christian and how you can implement those elements in your own life today.

Name: Jordan James Time: 6:30 p.m. - WeeklyWhere: ShreveportTopic: Connect the Dots: Discovering God’s Ongoing Will in Your LifeWe treat God like a cosmic slot machine at times. We want to drop in a coin or shake things around until we get the answers we want for our life questions. However, maybe discovering God's will for your life is more about answering His questions than Him answering yours. This study will help identify God’s questions and help you discover the answers He longs to hear.

Name: Julie Mitchell & Elizabeth Vance – Women’s GroupTime: Bi-Weekly ****Contact leaderWhere: ****CONTACT LEADER FOR MORE INFOTopic: Women’s IssuesIn doing life together, you have a chance to discuss current issues happening in your life and how you can face them as well as handle them in a way that honors Christ.

Name: Kristen Kennedy & Erin McDonnell Women’s groupTime: 6:30 p.m. – Bi-Weekly Where: N. Bossier Topic: The Best YesWhether we say “yes” out of guilt, necessity, or some other reason, We find ourselves saying “yes,” only to regret it. This study will teach women how to say “no” so that when they say “yes,” it will be the best yes they have.

Name: Cody & Cortney Young Time: 6:00 p.m. – Meets Monthly Where: Blanchard Topic: Christian The term Christian has evolved through out the ages to mean something different to every person and culture; however, that’s not how it began. It had one meaning and a Christian displayed specific characteristics. This study explores what it truly means to be a Christian and how you can implement those elements in your own life today.****Childcare available – please contact host for more information

Name: Cortney Young Time: 6:00 p.m. – Bi-Weekly Where: Blanchard Topic: Various Topics Whether in college or beginning your first career, you encounter many life issues you’ve not encountered before. This study will discuss those various life issues and how you can prepare yourself to respond and live in a way that honors Christ.

Name: Jackie Cooper – Women’s groupTime: 10:00 a.m.- WeeklyWhere: Blanchard Topic: Women’s topics This study will join together to tackle tough topics for women today. Through exploring these issues, you will have chance to learn how when encountering these issues, how to respond in a way that honors God.

Name: Darrell & Glinda Parker Time: 7:00 p.m. - Weekly

Where: North BossierTopic: Breathing Room Ever feel like you can’t catch your breath with all you have going on in life? In our attempt to get the most out of life, it’s easy to lose control of our lives. For most of us, breathing room feels more like a luxury than a necessity. In this study, you will learn to create breathing room in your schedules, finances, and relationships.

Name: Stephen Knight & Jeremy Causey Time: 6:30 p.m. Bi-WeeklyWhere: Dogwood SouthTopic: Taking Care of Business It’s not easy to reflect Christ in the workplace. Demands, deadlines, and a slew of personalities mixed together can cause chaos resulting in us responding in an unChrist-like way. This study will help you to find the balance you need to exemplify Christ not only in the workplace, but in your personal life daily.

WednesdayName: John Haigler & John EllisTime: 6:00 p.m. - WeeklyWhere: BIC (Bossier Instructional Center)Topic: Financial Peace – Dave RamseyUnderstanding how to handle finances and to do so in a way that honors God is this studies focus. It offers you an opportunity to become and remain debt free as well as see how you grow spiritually when you’re financially balanced.

***First session is free; however, there is a one-time fee of $50 for materials if you choose to take the course.There will also be some material to complete outside of the LG time.

Name: Bryan & Brandee McCarthyTime: 6:00 p.m. –WeeklyWhere: ShreveportTopic: Financial Peace – Dave RamseyUnderstanding how to handle finances and to do so in a way that honors God is this studies focus. It offers you an opportunity to become and remain debt free as well as see how you grow spiritually when you’re financially balanced.

***First session is free; however, there is a one-time fee of $50 for materials if

Name: Donna Rutherford and Linda Havens – Women’sTime: 6:00 p.m. – Every other Week Where: North BossierTopic: Walking GroupThis group will meet to walk in Old Brownlee Park in Bossier. You will have an opportunity to meet new people and build relationships while “walking” this journey of life together.

Name: Anne McConathy and Shirley Prunty Time: 8:00 a.m. – WeeklyWhere: Church OfficeTopic: Prayer GroupThis is a time to gather and pray for the needs of others. It is also a time to “be still and know God.”

Name: Marshall & Karen Cowley Time: 6:30 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: ShreveportTopic: Book Study: A Shepherd Looks at the 23 rd PsalmPsalm 23 is one of the most famous Psalms, but do we really understand what it means and its relevance to us today? This study will help people explore this Psalm and show its relevance and power to our lives today.

Name: Henry & Kimberly Sandifer Time: 6:00 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: Church OfficeTopic: Taking Responsibility for Your LifeThere are many things that happen to us in life that devastate our life’s journey. Often we find ourselves blaming others or

events for our current circumstances due to what has happened. However, this study challenges people to acknowledge the hurt done, but to move beyond blaming, and take responsibility for your life. It offers practical ways to overcome the hurt and find healing so that we can move forward in life.

Name: Donyea McNabb – Women’s groupTime: 6:30 a.m. – Every other WeekWhere: Strawn’s on Airline Dr.Topic: A Time for Everything: Discovering the Beautiful Rhythms of LifeBased on Ecc. 3:1-8, this study helps you to discover that there really is a time for everything and out of those times can come beautiful experiences and growth.

Name: Meredith Crowson – Women’s groupTime: 6:30 p.m. – Every other WeekWhere: Tamolly’s in BossierTopic: Unglued by Lysa TerkeurstEver had your emotions come unglued? Maybe you snapped at your spouse, yelled at your child, kicked the dog, or yelled at friend? All of us probably have! This study explores the reality of our emotions, but how often they are in control of us instead of us in control of them. Through using God’s word, this study shows how we can be in control of our emotions and respond to others and life circumstances that honor God.

Name: Peri Gilbert – Women’s groupTime: 6:30 a.m. – Every other Week ****Begins Oct. 7thWhere: Church OfficeTopic: Jesus Calling: Experiencing God’s PresenceAs women, we long to hear how beautiful and special we are, but we sometimes long for it from the wrong avenues. This study reminds us that God is always telling us how special we are time, we simply need to take time to listen.

ThursdayName: Linda Koff – Women’s group

Time: 11:30 a.m. – WeeklyWhere: S. BossierTopic: Crazy Love by Francis ChanLove is a fickle thing in today’s society. It is something that can be easily dismissed due to a fight, angry words, betrayal, etc. But what if there was a love that existed where it was unconditional, offered continuously and full of grace? You would think it crazy, right? Well, that is exactly the love Christ offers us daily. This study will explore God’s crazy love for us and how it is always available to you.

Name: Bryan Reed – Men’s groupTime: 6:00 p.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: Church officeTopic: FollowLots of people think Christianity is all about doing what Jesus says: obeying commands: However, Jesus gives us a choice, an invitation. It is an invitation to a relationship, and it begins with a simple request: follow me. Through this study, you will find that nothing disqualifies anyone from the request. All are invited to follow; it just a matter of will we follow?

Name: Chuck and Diana DeCarlo Time: 11:00 a.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: ShreveportTopic: Relationship, Passion, and MarriageThere is an opportunity for marriages to find themselves in a rut. Through this study, couples can find build their relationship, find their passion and pursue the beautiful marriage that God has designed for them.

Name: Calvin & Kasey Freeman Time: 6:00 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: BentonTopic: Various TopicsLife provides us various journeys, and this study allows for people to talk through and connect while on these various journeys!

Name: Taylor & Taylor Brent Time: 6:00 p.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: N. BossierTopic: Unstuck: Moving from the Mundane to the Meaningful

As a young adult trying to figure out life, it is easy to get “stuck” in the rut of life. Things lose their meaning and you begin to do whatever out of necessity. Instead of living, you simply exist. This study will help you to move from just existing to living! It will help you explore your purpose and bring meaning to what God has in store for you!

Name: Keith & Lori Rhodes Time: 6:30 p.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: HaughtonTopic: Ask ItNobody plans to make mistakes. They just happen. There's money we wish we hadn't spent, relationships we should have avoided, jobs we'd like to forget. Helping you avoid these pitfalls, this study shows you how to consider "What's the wise thing to do?" and then helps you do it!

Name: David Lowe & Keith Rutherford – Men’s GroupTime: 6:30 a.m. – WeeklyWhere: Church OfficeTopic: Holy SpiritThrough this study, you will gain insight into the Holy Spirit and his role in your life.

Name: Gordon & Dianne Hanes Time: 6:00 p.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: ShreveportTopic: Growing in Your JourneyTough issues in our lives can stunt our personal, spiritual, and emotional growth. This study is designed to explore those tough issues and help you to engage in healing so that you can grow and flourish in life.

Name: Kim Putman & Donna Fox Time: 6:30 p.m. – Weekly Where: ShreveportTopic: Divorce CareDivorceCare is a support group that helps people through the process of divorce. This group is designed to help others through this season of their lives through encouragement and building new relationships.***There will be a cost for DivorceCare workbooks

Name: Kenneth & Gina PerewTime: 6:00 p.m. – Weekly Where: N. Bossier Topic: MarriageMarriage is a work in progress everyday. You never stop working on your marriage! This study will explore some issues within marriage and how couples can embrace those issues and overcome the obstacles that may come along with them.***Childcare offered – Please contact host for more info

FridayName: Evelyn Break-Loux – Women’s groupTime: 6:00 p.m. – Bi-WeeklyWhere: S. BossierTopic: Understand Love and RelationshipsConversation with other women can help in processing love and relationships. This study will help women process what it means to love and have valuable relationships.

SundayName: Elizabeth Plauche – Women’s groupTime: 5:00 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: Church office ****Location change in OctoberTopic: StuckSo many of us live stuck in life: perfection, sadness, feeling numb, and in something we can't even name. We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but God. Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us.

Name: Aleta Garza & Andrea Johnston – Women’s groupTime: 6:00 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: S. BossierTopic: S.H.A.P.E.

Ever wonder what your purpose is? How God plans on using you? Or how in the world you are ever supposed to figure out any of that? This is study explore how God has shaped you to serve Him through your talents and life experiences. It will help you see that you are created for a purpose and God absolutely has a plan for you and your life!

Name: Michael & Mandi Waldron Time: 5:00 p.m. – Bi - WeeklyWhere: HaughtonTopic: MarriageMarriage is a tough journey, but it can also be very rewarding. This study will help couples discuss issues about marriage and how to have a marriage that honors God!

Name: Tiffany Rose - SinglesTime: 6:00 p.m. – WeeklyWhere: N. BossierTopic: The New Rules of Love, Sex and DatingIn a self-gratification society, there are no rules to love, sex and dating. However, in God’s word he defies society. Through this study, you have an opportunity to discover God’s truth about love, sex, and dating, and the benefits of embracing those truths.

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South Region LIFE Groups71104, 71105, 71106, 71115, 71118, 71047, 71078, 71027Keith & Suanne Ratcliff/Paul & Debbie Thomason MondayLinda Lillard TuesdayMarshall & Karen Cowley WednesdayKim Putman & Donna Fox ThursdayJordan James Tuesday

East Region LIFE Groups71037, 71067, 71023, 71055, 71110, 71112, 71051, 71068Cindy McAdoo MondayMichael & Mandi Waldron SundayKeith & Lori Rhodes ThursdayEvelyn Break-Loux FridayAleta Garza & Andrea Johnston SundayLinda Koff ThursdayHenry & Kimberly Sandifer Wednesday

North Region LIFE Groups71004, 71060, 71061, 71064, 71082, 71009, 71006, 71111, 71107Gordon & Dianne Hanes ThrusdayBrandee & Bryan McCarthy WednesdayJeff Phipps MondayElizabeth Plauche SundayBryan Reed ThursdayDavid Lowe & Keith Rutherford ThursdayKristin Kennedy & Erin McDonnell TuesdayAnne McConathy & Shirley Prunty WednesdayCalvin & Kasey Freeman ThursdayChuck & Diana DeCarlo ThursdayJohn Haigler & Jon Ellis WednesdayDonyea McNabb WednesdayMeredith Crowson WednesdayKenneth & Gina Perew ThursdayJackie Cooper TuesdayKristina Glass & Emily Pitts MondayCody & Cortney Young TuesdayCortney Young TuesdayKenyon & Teresa Ackeberg TuesdayDarrell & Glinda Parker TuesdayJustin & Keri Donaghey Tuesday

VARIOUS LOCATIONSJulie Mitchell & Elizabeth Vance Tuesday

TOPICSSingles

Kristina Glass & Emily PittsTiffany Rose

FinancesJohn Haigler & John EllisBryan & Brandee McCarthy

Addiction/RecoveryKeith & Suanne Ratcliff/Paul & Debbie ThomasonGordon & Dianne Hanes Larry Good & Terry Semon

ParentingJustin & Keri Donaghey

Spiritual GrowthCindy McAdooCody & Cortney YoungJulie Mitchell & Elizabeth VanceJordan JamesDonyea McNabbPeri GilbertEvelyn Break-LouxMarshall & Karen CowleyBryan ReedCalvin & Kasey FreemanJackie CooperBeverly Childress & Janet HornJeff PhippsElizabeth PlauchePeri GilbertLinda KoffAnne McConathy & Shirley PruntyHenry & Kimberly SandiferAleta Garza & Andrea JohnstonKeith & Lori RhodesDavid Lowe & Keith RutherfordKenneth and Gina PerewMeredith Crowson

Kenyon & Teresa AckebergDarrell & Glinda ParkerKristin Kennedy & Erin McDonnellKeith & Lori Rhodes

MarriageMichael & Mandi WaldronChuck & Diana DeCarlo

Grief ShareLinda Lillard

Divorce CareKim Putman & Donna Fox

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