LifeGROUP Brochure Winter 2010(3) - The Life Centre

lifeGROUPSWINTEREDITION2010Growing People with Jesus and OthersThe heart of our Lifegroups is smallgatherings of people where you canbelieve and belong. We meet to dolife together in a variety of ways.There are Bible studies, specifictopical studies, prayer groups andshared interest groups.Growing people with Jesus andothers is a life-long adventure andhappens differently for all of us. Thewonderful reality is we can all sharein the goal of reaching our samedestination.To assist you in finding the best fit foryou, we have developed ourLifegroups in categories of interest.Starting PointStarting Point is a conversationalenvironment where people canexplore faith and experiencecommunity. A great way to get toknow one another.Community GroupsOn-going groups that meet for thespecific purpose of developingcommunity. These groups gatheraround a shared interest fromgrowing in your marriagerelationship to a weekly time ofprayer and topical studies. Othergroups focus on meeting togetheras young adults, ladies or men.Care GroupsOur Care groups focus on specificneeds, such as addiction recovery,divorce and sexual abuse.If you have any questions, or needassistance with finding a Lifegroup,please feel free to connect with ourCommunity Pastor by contacting:Michel CastillouxCommunity Pastor613.834.6585 ext. 24 ormcastilloux@lifecentre.orglifeGROUPS

Connection GroupsStarting Point LifegroupTopic: A conversational environment where peoplecan explore faith and experience communitytogether. An ideal setting for people with questionsabout faith as well as those who want to learn aboutthe Bible and Christianity. A welcoming small groupwhere your opinions and beliefs will be valued.Contact: Lori Boucher 613.834.6585lori@lifecentre.orgStarting Date: January 17 & 19Times: Sundays 9:30 am & Tuesdays 7 pmLocation: LifecentreLength: 9 WeeksCost: $30.00Small Group TrainingTopic: Small Group Training is designed to give you aBiblical view of how Small Groups are an ideal routefor discipleship. It will equip the facilitator withdifferent skills that will enhance their leadership,passion and love for Small Group environments.Community GroupsWomen’s LifegroupsTopic: Building Christian relationships in anatmosphere of encouragement and challenge.Contact: Nel Bain 613.592.8117nelbain@sympatico.caStart Date: Contact facilitatorTimes: Wednesdays 7:15pmLocation: StittsvilleLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Our goal is to be a safe, comfortableenvironment to invite other woman and to grow assisters in Christ. (singles and married ladies betweenages 20 to mid 30’s).Contact: Erica Irwin 613.733.2717erica.a.irwin@gmail.comStart Date: Contact facilitatorTime: Thursdays 7pmLocation: East end/CentralLength: 7 weeksContact: Michel Castilloux 613.834.6585mcastilloux@lifecentre.orgDate: January 26Time: Tuesdays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: 6 weeksCost: $202

Community GroupsWomen’s Lifegroups ContinuedTopic: We will be discussing “The Believer’s Authority”by Kenneth Hagin.Contact: Denise Mayedmaye@rogers.comStart Date: January 13Times: Wednesdays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: 7 weeksoooooTopic: We love to get together and learn how wecan apply God’s Word in our lives. We will be doinga study on the life of David, “A Woman After God’sOwn Heart”.Contact: Haide Brightlusakawest@hotmail.comStart Date: January 6Times: Wednesdays 7pmLocation: OrleansLength: 8 weeksoooooTopic: Moms and Grandmothers coming together topray for our children and grandchildren.Contact: Madeleine Dauray 613.424.2550mdauray@rogers.com or Stefanie Courteau613.225.1388, stefaniecourteau@gmail.comStart Date: January 12Time: Every second Tuesday 9:30 -11:00 amLocation: OrleansLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Women coming together in community on aweekly basis with a focus on specific topics.January’s topic will be determined closer to startdate.Contact: Line Lanthier 613.742.0367line.lanthier@sympatico.caStart Date: Mid JanuaryTime: Wednesdays 7:30pmLocation: LifecentreLength: 10 weeksoooooTopic: We will be continuing with “Driven By Eternity”by John Bevere. All College and Career aged girlsare welcome to join us.Contact: Carrie Rivers 613.321.4888sunshinec_72@hotmail.comTime: Wednesdays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: OngoingoooooTopic: In January we will be studying “Fasting:Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate,More Powerful Relationship with God” byJentezen Franklin. We will then continue coveringLife Principles/Lessons from The Women in the Bible.Contact: Elizabeth Inyang 613.830.7310Start Date: January 3Time: Wednesdays 7:30pmLocation: OrleansLength: Ongoing3

Community GroupsMen’s LifegroupsTopic: Experience Christian men coming togetherand being centered on God’s Word.Contact: Jerry Courteau 613.567.9700 ext. 2201(work) or 613.225.1388 (home)jerry.courteau@sunlife.comTimes: Tuesday mornings 6:30amLocation: Lifecentre/Kids and Youth WingLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Geared to strengthen and challenge men toface everyday life with hope, faith and love. We willbe using the resource “Breaking Intimidation” by JohnBevere.Contact: Dwight Symonds 613.487.1815Time: Tuesday mornings 6:30amLocation: Lifecentre CafeLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Our focus will include a care and new christianministry for men.Contact : Rick Ojala at rickoh@bell.netStart Date: Contact facilitatorTime: Mondays 7pmLocation : Blackburn CampusLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Topic will be determined closer to start date.Contact: Jim Bain 613.592.8117Start Date: Contact facilitatorTime: Wednesdays 7:30pmLocation: StittsvilleLength: Ongoing4

Community GroupsFamily LifegroupTopic: Come enjoy fellowship for the whole family aswe continue to pursue the teachings of Rick Warrenand how we can apply it to our everyday life.Contact: William Drake at williamdrake@hotmail.comTimes: Fridays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: OngoingMixed LifegroupsTopic: Our Lifegroup is designed to connectpeople and grow together spiritually andrelationally. We meet weekly to deal with dailylife issues, fellowship, shared discussion and prayer.Contact: Wendy and Bill Fox atwilliam.fox2@forces.gc.caStart Date: January 7Time: Thursdays at 7pmLocation: Avalon AreaLength: OngoingIntercessory PrayerTopic: Intercessory PrayerContact: Ayo and Feyi Ajakaiye 613.843.1076bejoyfull2@gmail.comTimes: First Friday of every month at 9pmLocation: Lifecentre Main SanctuaryLength: OngoingoooooTopic: Intercessory PrayerContact: Sheila Denis 819.778.1916sheilaissoldout4god@yahoo.caTimes: Monday evenings 7pm andThursday mornings 9amLocation: Lifecentre Prayer RoomLength: OngoingoooooTopic: We will continue studying “Honor’s Reward”by John Bevere and once a month we will spend theevening praising and worshipping the LordContact: Nicole and John Davis atjohnicole@rogers.comStart Date: January 7Time: Thursdays at 7:30pmLocation: KanataLength: Ongoing5

Community GroupsSingles LifegroupTopic: A place where single people can safelymeet & get to know God while sharing lifeexperiences. We will be studying “The Bait of Satan”by John Bevere.Contact : Lyne Turcotte 613.590.1585turcottel@sympatico.caStart date: January 8Time: Fridays 7pmLocation : LifecentreLength: OngoingCouples LifegroupsTopic: We are discussing relationship issues, strugglesand successes that all couples face on a daily basis.We also talk about growing in our relationship withGod and have a great time sharing andencouraging each other.Contact: Catherine & Daniel Wideman 613.667.9987dlwideman@gmail.com or ranellesholter@gmail.comTimes: Mondays 7:30pmLocation: South KeysLength: OngoingCouples Lifegroups con’tTopic: We will be exploring “The Creative Marriage”by Ed and Lisa Young.Contact: Alex & Rachel Tupper 613.830.3574alextupper@rogers.comStart Date: January 22Times: Fridays 7pmLocation: LifecentreCost: $12Young AdultsTopic: Young adults group (Age 20-30) discussingyoung adult life issues while maintaining a focus on aGod-centered walk. In January we will continue theseries “The Life You Have Always Wanted” by JohnOrtbergContact: Dan & Christine McNulty 613.823.7847Time: Mondays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: Ongoing6

Care GroupsDivorce Care GroupTopic: Divorce Care is a special weekly seminar andsupport group for people who are separated ordivorced. The purpose is to support the person in her/his recovery from the breakup of a marriagerelationship. You are welcome to join us at any point.Contact: Suzanne Poirier suzanne.poirier@rogers.comStarting Date: January 5Times: Tuesdays 7pmLocation: Blackburn CampusLength: 13 weeksCost: $20Marriage Care GroupTopic: An invitation for married couples to joinfacilitator’s Jerry and Stefanie Courteau for eightweeks of building a relationship that will last a lifetime. We will be studying “Making The Most ofMarriage” by Dr. Kevin Leman.Contact: Jerry & Stefanie Courteau 613.225.1388Starting Date: January 13Times: Wednesdays 7pmLocation: Lifecentre/Kid’s and Youth WingLength: 8 weeksCost: $25 per coupleWomen’s Healing Care GroupTopic: A safe, confidential group environment forsexual abuse healing.Contact: Evelyn Bennett beingsmokykalli@yahoo.caRoberta Berzenji 613.826.1131berzenji@gmail.comStarting Date: February 26Times: Fridays 7pmLocation: LifecentreLength: 16 weeks7

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