Life Groups

Life Groups are a small group of folks (typcially 8 to 14 people) sharing life, caring for, growing, serving and studying God's word together. Interested in learning more? Send us your contact information and little about you through this form.  Also, plan to attend a winter connecting event at your campus:  

Leave your email here to get more info!

Connect in a Life Group

The start of a new year is a great time to seek out a new group.  Each campus will be having a connecting opportunity where you can meet others and find a good fit. 

Bedford - Contact Steve H for details
Bloomington West - dates TBD, Contact Bill P for info.
Bloomington East - Jan 20-Feb 3 at 11:00am.  Come for all three weeks and meet others looking for a group and experience group before committing.  Room 040 

Have questions? Email Nancy today.

Walk Like Jesus
Feb 10-April 14, 2019

We encourage you and your group to follow along with the 10-week sermon series, Walk Like Jesus. This is part two of three in the 4 Chair Series by Dann Spader.

Access the Like Jesus App

The Like Jesus app is the place for the 4 Chair personal assessment, weekly videos, ebook and leader guide.  Download the app, available to everyone, on your mobile device or desktop. 

Leader guides can be downloaded here.

Weekly videos "Walking As Jesus Walked" are also available for streaming at WalkAsJesus.com or on Right Now Media. 

Looking for an in-depth personal/group study? Read the ebook on app or purchase a workbook from our bookstore.

Questions?  Send an email.  

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Life Group Connection
Nov 21, 2018

Looking for a Life Group?  

Get a taste for Life Groups and be a part of launching a new group this winter! This three-week experience will meet on Sunday mornings 11:00am-noon starting January 20-February 3rd, 2019.  Join us in room 040 which is located behind the staircase in the Children & Family Entrance, door #4.  

Come check out life groups, meet some new friends and enjoy some laughs and fun together.  Hosted by Scott & Suzanne Fuson. 

Space is limited so email Nancy to reserve your spot! 

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Winter Sermons & Group Study
Nov 21, 2018

We all know (or are getting to know) the message of Jesus. We can learn much from examining his life, actions and example. Join in as we "Walk Like Jesus" and apply his principles in our own lives. 

This winter we encourage you and your group to follow along with the 10 week sermon series.  The sermon dates are February 10-April 14, 2019.  There will be a work book for each person, available for purchase in the bookstore.  Videos will be available online at WalkAsJesus.com. 
Leader guides came be downloaded here. 


There will be more resources coming to go along with this series so keep watching for updates!

Questions?  Send an email.  

From the Blog

Life Group Core Values
Jun 19, 2018

Life Groups at Sherwood Oaks exist to help members:

Grow Spiritually:
Spiritual growth is important to Life Groups as it is a direct result of obeying Jesus' first, greatest commandment to us: to love the Lord our God with all our heart soul and mind.

Serve Others:
Service should be about demonstrating God's love for others whether believer or not.

Build Relationships
Relationships are important to Life Groups as Jesus demonstrated it as a priority in his life. Jesus spent a tremendous amount of time getting to know his disciples and followers in the common places of life.

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Recommended Life Group Studies & Resources
Jun 19, 2018

Looking for a new study for your life group? We recommend these to start:

Life Group Study Recommendations:

"Not a Fan" by Kyle Idleman
"Forgotten God" by Francis Chan
"Ask it" by Andy Stanley
"Take it to the Limit" by Andy Stanley
"Phillipians" by Matt Chandler
"Work As Worship" Various speakers

The Bible Project videos on You Tube - various topic, books of the Bible and historical background information.

 

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One Life Update
Jun 19, 2018

How's it going with your OneLife?  

We encourage our Life Groups to continue praying for and supporting one another as we reach out to our One Life's.  For each one of us, the progress will look and feel different.  Some might be experiencing joys and progress while others are still working on the first "D".  That's ok!  The important thing is to not give up!  It is a privilege to pray for each other and those that we are trying to share God's love with.  Let's not give up our intercessory prayers for those that God has laid on our hearts.  

1. Develop Friendship
2. Discover Stories
3. Discern Next Steps

We want you to be encouraged that each of our steps and results will look different.  Be faithful and do whatever God has put in front of you to do for your One Life!

 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow.  I Cor 3:6

If you have any questions or stories to share, please feel free to contact Shawn Green.   

Did your group miss the 3D1 Training?  Contact Brad Pontius to signup for a session.   

 

Opportunities for Groups to serve together.  


Hoosier Hills Food Bank - The food bank is running 14,000 lbs short of food here at the end of 2018. We want to help make up this short fall.  Get your family and Life Group in on a collection of non-perishable foods. It doesn't cost much to add a few extra items as we are shopping. If we each do a little we can make up the shortfall!  Drop off at the usual collection bins at your campus.  Questions?  Contact Norma Landgraff

Spiritual Discovery Groups Do you or someone in your group have an interest in being a part of a spiritual discovery group?  We are looking for leaders to work in pairs and invite some of their friends, neighbors and colleagues to a discussion group. Training is provided. Contact John

 More opportunities in our community can be found at Bloomington Volunteer Network. 

 

LIFE GROUP LEADERS CORNER

As a life group leader, we want to support and encourage you as you manage and shepherd your life group.  Below are links to resources that you might find helpful along your journey.

 

Find Leader Resources here!

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