FALL 2015
WHY 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 weeks
3. 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:
Time:
Beverly Childress and Janet Horn – Women’s Group
6:30 p.m. - Weekly
Where:
North Bossier
Topic:
Various Topics
Life 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 group
Time:
6:00 p.m. – Every other week
Where:
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 group
Time:
6:00 p.m.
Where:
Church Office
Topic:
Guardrails
Things 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 w hat
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 Recovery
Things 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:
Time:
Cindy McAdoo – Women’s Group
6:00 p.m. – Every Other Week
Where:
Haughton
Topic:
Battlefield of the Mind
One of the greatest challenges among women in our culture identifying
the lies society and culture feed them. This study will help women see
that often the battle of our worth, self-esteem, and confidence often lies
within our own minds. It will offer God’s truth and practical application
of how women can engage and win on this battlefield.
Name:
Kristina Glass and Emily Pitts - Singles
Time:
6:30 p.m. – Every other Week
Where:
North Bossier
Topic:
Restless
Through 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:
Time:
Putt & Sarah Putman
6:00 p.m. – Every Other Week
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
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.
Tuesday
Name:
Linda Lillard
Time:
6:30 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
South Bossier
Topic:
Grief Share
Losing 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:
Time:
Kenyon & Teresa Ackeberg
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:
Time:
Where:
Jordan James
6:30 p.m. - Weekly
Shreveport
Topic:
Connect the Dots: Discovering God’s Ongoing Will in Your Life
We 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 Group
Time:
Bi-Weekly ****Contact leader
Where:
****CONTACT LEADER FOR MORE INFO
Topic:
Women’s Issues
In 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:
Time:
Kristen Kennedy & Erin McDonnell Women’s group
6:30 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
N. Bossier
Topic:
The Best Yes
Whether 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:
Time:
Cody & Cortney Young
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:
Time:
Cortney Young
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:
Time:
Jackie Cooper – Women’s group
10:00 a.m.- Weekly
Where:
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 Bossier
Topic:
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-Weekly
Where:
Dogwood South
Topic:
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.
Wednesday
Name:
John Haigler & John Ellis
Time:
6:00 p.m. - Weekly
Where:
BIC (Bossier Instructional Center)
Topic:
Financial Peace – Dave Ramsey
Understanding 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 McCarthy
Time:
6:00 p.m. –Weekly
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
Financial Peace – Dave Ramsey
Understanding 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’s
Time:
6:00 p.m. – Every other Week
Where:
North Bossier
Topic:
Walking Group
This 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:
Chris Opp
Time:
6:00 p.m. – Every other Week
Where:
North Bossier
Topic:
Christ in Conversation
This will be a time of conversation about life issues while incorporating
art and its value. People will have the opportunity to learn about how to
do art as well as help with church and community projects incorporating
art.
Name:
Anne McConathy and Shirley Prunty
Time:
8:00 a.m. – Weekly
Where:
Church Office
Topic:
Prayer Group
This 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. – Weekly
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
Book Study: A Shepherd Looks at the 23 rd Psalm
Psalm 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. – Weekly
Where:
S. Bossier
Topic:
Taking Responsibility for Your Life
There 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 group
Time:
6:30 a.m. – Every other Week
Where:
Strawn’s on Airline Dr.
Topic:
A Time for Everything: Discovering the Beautiful Rhythms of
Life
Based 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 group
Time:
6:30 p.m. – Every other Week
Where:
Tamolly’s in Bossier
Topic:
Unglued by Lysa Terkeurst
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:
Time:
Peri Gilbert – Women’s group
6:30 a.m. – Every other Week ****Begins Oct. 7th
Where:
Church Office
Topic:
Jesus Calling
As 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.
Thursday
Name:
Time:
Linda Koff – Women’s group
11:30 a.m. – Weekly
Where:
S. Bossier
Topic:
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Love 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:
Time:
Bryan Reed – Men’s group
6:00 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
Church office
Topic:
Follow
Lots 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:
Time:
Chuck and Diana DeCarlo
11:00 a.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
Relationship, Passion, and Marriage
There 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:
Time:
Calvin & Kasey Freeman
6:00 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
Benton
Topic:
Various Topics
Life provides us various journeys, and this study allows for people to
talk through and connect while on these various journeys!
Name:
Time:
Taylor & Taylor Brent
6:00 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
N. Bossier
Topic:
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:
Time:
Keith & Lori Rhodes
6:30 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
Haughton
Topic:
Ask It
Nobody 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:
Time:
David Lowe & Keith Rutherford – Men’s Group
6:30 a.m. – Weekly
Where:
Church Office
Topic:
Holy Spirit
Through this study, you will gain insight into the Holy Spirit and his role in
your life.
Name:
Time:
Gordon & Dianne Hanes
6:00 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
Growing in Your Journey
Tough 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:
Time:
Kim Putman & Donna Fox
6:30 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
Shreveport
Topic:
Divorce Care
DivorceCare 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:
Time:
Where:
Kenneth & Gina Perew
6:00 p.m. – Weekly
N. Bossier
Topic:
Marriage
Marriage 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
Friday
Name:
Evelyn Break-Loux – Women’s group
Time:
6:00 p.m. – Bi-Weekly
Where:
S. Bossier
Topic:
Understand Love and Relationships
Conversation 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.
Sunday
Name:
Time:
Elizabeth Plauche – Women’s group
5:00 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
Church office ****Location change in October
Topic:
Stuck
So 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:
Time:
Aleta Garza & Andrea Johnston – Women’s group
6:00 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
S. Bossier
Topic:
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 - Weekly
Where:
Haughton
Topic:
Marriage
Marriage 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:
Time:
Tiffany Rose - Singles
6:00 p.m. – Weekly
Where:
N. Bossier
Topic:
The New Rules of Love, Sex and Dating
In 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.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A GROUP!
South Region LIFE Groups
71104, 71105, 71106, 71115, 71118, 71047, 71078, 71027
Keith & Suanne Ratcliff/Paul & Debbie Thomason
Monday
Linda Lillard
Tuesday
Marshall & Karen Cowley
Wednesday
Kim Putman & Donna Fox
Thursday
Jordan James
Tuesday
East Region LIFE Groups
71037, 71067, 71023, 71055, 71110, 71112, 71051, 71068
Cindy McAdoo
Monday
Michael & Mandi Waldron
Sunday
Keith & Lori Rhodes
Thursday
Evelyn Break-Loux
Friday
Aleta Garza & Andrea Johnston
Sunday
Linda Koff
Thursday
Henry & Kimberly Sandifer
Wednesday
North Region LIFE Groups
71004, 71060, 71061, 71064, 71082, 71009, 71006, 71111, 71107
Gordon & Dianne Hanes
Thrusday
Brandee & Bryan McCarthy
Wednesday
Jeff Phipps
Monday
Elizabeth Plauche
Bryan Reed
Sunday
Thursday
David Lowe & Keith Rutherford
Thursday
Justin & Keri Donaghey
Tuesday
Kristin Kennedy & Erin McDonnell
Tuesday
Anne McConathy & Shirley Prunty
Wednesday
Chris Opp
Wednesday
Calvin & Kasey Freeman
Thursday
Chuck & Diana DeCarlo
Thursday
John Haigler & Jon Ellis
Wednesday
Donyea McNabb
Wednesday
Meredith Crowson
Wednesday
Kenneth & Gina Perew
Thursday
Jackie Cooper
Tuesday
Kristina Glass & Emily Pitts
Monday
Cody & Cortney Young
Tuesday
Cortney Young
Tuesday
Kenyon & Teresa Ackeberg
Tuesday
Darrell & Glinda Parker
Tuesday
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Julie Mitchell & Elizabeth Vance
Tuesday
TOPICS
Singles
Kristina Glass & Emily Pitts
Tiffany Rose
Finances
John Haigler & John Ellis
Bryan & Brandee McCarthy
Addiction/Recovery
Keith & Suanne Ratcliff/Paul & Debbie Thomason
Gordon & Dianne Hanes
Larry Good & Terry Semon
Spiritual Growth
Cindy McAdoo
Cody & Cortney Young
Chris Opp
Julie Mitchell & Elizabeth Vance
Jordan James
Donyea McNabb
Peri Gilbert
Evelyn Break-Loux
Marshall & Karen Cowley
Bryan Reed
Calvin & Kasey Freeman
Jackie Cooper
Beverly Childress & Janet Horn
Jeff Phipps
Elizabeth Plauche
Peri Gilbert
Linda Koff
Anne McConathy & Shirley Prunty
Henry & Kimberly Sandifer
Aleta Garza & Andrea Johnston
Keith & Lori Rhodes
David Lowe & Keith Rutherford
Kenneth and Gina Perew
Meredith Crowson
Kenyon & Teresa Ackeberg
Darrell & Glinda Parker
Kristin Kennedy & Erin McDonnell
Keith & Lori Rhodes
Marriage
Michael & Mandi Waldron
Chuck & Diana DeCarlo
Parenting
Justin & Keri Donaghey
Grief Share
Linda Lillard
Divorce Care
Kim Putman
& Donna Fox
Check out www.thesimplechurch.tv/#/ministries to sign-up for a life group as
well a review the catalog.
If you are interested in knowing more about leading a life group, email
peri@thesimplechurch.tv