FALL 2017
Life Groups are the foundational element of spiritual growth, care giving, and kingdom impact, at Mountain Life Church. Thus, all of our church ministries will encourage and rely on Life Group participation. We offer a variety of different groups, from women s groups, to men s groups, to life stage groups, to mixed groups. grow care impact Spiritual Growth occurs as we adopt rhythms and practices, centered around the Five Essentials, guided by the Holy Spirit which foster spiritual maturity. Care Giving occurs as we pursue a common life together, journeying with one another through vulnerability, listening to one another, and providing for one another. Kingdom Impact occurs when we effectively embody and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ wherever God has placed us. 2
Contents Welcome Letter 4 Base Camp Experience 5 Co-Ed Life Groups 6 Men s Life Groups 11 Women s Life Groups 12 Coalville Life Groups 14 3
This fall at Mountain Life we are all seeking to have a fresh encounter with Jesus, whether we have been following Him for decades, or we are still curious who Jesus is. But no matter where you are on the journey, the truth is, when Jesus came to earth, He not only taught us how to live, but modelled that life to us. And He did so by living life with 12 close friends, who we call the twelve disciples. They walked the dusty roads of Israel together, they ministered together, they had conflicts, they ate together, they suffered together. And in the midst of all of this, Jesus used the everydayness of life to teach them how to encounter Him. 2000 years later, while much has changed, some vital aspects of life remain unchanged, namely that in order to effectively encounter Jesus, we need a small group (we call them Life Groups at Mountain Life) of friends to share life that help us see the everyday as a means to encounter Jesus. As we have thought about the particular way we want Life Groups to exist at this church, a Life Group should foster spiritual growth that aims at true heart transformation and not merely external actions; care amongst its participants where we can journey together in vulnerability and provide for one another; and finally impact the kingdom of God as we seek to embody and share the gospel of Jesus Christ wherever God has placed us. We offer many options for you to choose from, from men s groups, to women s groups, to stage of life groups, to intergenerational groups. The choices can be overwhelming, so please do not hesitate to contact the church for help. To learn more about Life Groups, or if you would like help in selecting a group, please contact Andrew Camp, Spiritual Growth Pastor andrew@mountainlife.org 435.647.5855 The availability of Life Groups changes throughout the year. Go to our website at www.mountainlife.org or stop by the Next Steps Kiosk for our most up-to-date listing. 4
Base Camp Life Group Experience Sunday Evening MLC Base Camp Your Starting Life Group at Mountain Life 6 Weeks on Sundays, September 10 - October 15, 6:00-7:30 pm Mountain Life Church, Room 101 Facilitated by: Kathy Engelbert-Fenton and Andrew Camp kathy@mountainlife.org 435.647.5855 Base Camp is a great place to jump-start your Life Group journey with us. It is a six-week Life Group experience where you will learn what matters most to us here at Mountain Life. You ll hear about our vision, values and beliefs; and discover how to be involved in Life Groups and in serving at Mountain Life. MLC Base Camp is for you. If you are a newcomer, MLC Base Camp is the best place to learn about us and start your journey with us. If you are interested in membership, MLC Base Camp is required as the first step in our membership process. If you want to lead a life group or ministry, MLC Base Camp is the required first step in the process of becoming a leader. 5
Co-Ed Life Groups Sunday Afternoon Heber Life Group Sundays, September 10, NEW GROUP, 3:00-5:00 pm Home of Andrew & Claire Camp, 249 E Acord Way, Heber City Facilitated by: Andrew Camp - andrew@mountainlife.org 714.328.7145 This Life Group is committed to growing and caring for one another in all ages and stages of life both physically and spiritually. There is a strong emphasis on sharing personal stories about how God has spoken to us through Jesus and how we can continue to grow in our love for Jesus. Children welcome. Sunday Evening Park Meadows Life Group (meets every other Sunday) Sundays, September 10, NEW GROUP, 7:00-9:00 pm Home of Newt & Kim Collinson, 2463 Sunny Knoll Court, Park Meadows Facilitated by: Newt & Kim Collinson - nbcollinson4@gmail.com; kim@kimcollinson.com 404.229.9917 This Life Group is intended to be a safe place where we can gather to learn more about God, grow in our faith, and be in community with other believers. No childcare provided. Sunday Evening Midway Life Group Sundays, September 10, NEW GROUP, 5:45-7:00 pm Home of Roger & Sheila Shaw, 321 Lady Bank Lane, Midway Facilitated by: Roger & Sheila Shaw - sheilaellenshaw@icloud.com 435.513.9138 This Life Group will begin with a shared meal followed by resting in God s Word together. No childcare provided. 6
Co-Ed Life Groups Sunday Evening Pinebrook/Jeremy Ranch Life Group Sundays, September 10, ongoing, 5:45-7:00 pm Home of John & Shelby Hladon, 6970 Canyon Drive, Pinebrook Facilitated by: John & Shelby Hladon - shelbyhladon@gmail.com 619.459.2723 Study: TBD This Life Group is intended to be a safe place where we can gather to learn more about God, grow in our faith, and establish great relationships. This Life Group is specifically geared towards families with children six and older. Children welcome. Sunday Evening Rotational Life Group (meets every other Sunday) Sundays, September 10, ongoing, 6:30-8:00 pm Rotates homes among members (call Cheryl Wood for latest information) Facilitated by: Greg & Cheryl Wood - gcwood@pacbell.net 650.387.0099 This Life Group consists mainly of couples who are mature in their faith and have a heart for Christ and the world. No childcare provided. Tuesday Evening Park Meadows Life Group Tuesdays, September 12, NEWLY FORMED, 7:00-8:30 pm Home of Doug & Becky Wood, 2453 Fairway Village Dr., Park Meadows Facilitated by: Doug & Becky Wood - dougrussia@gmail.com 513.593.1957 This new Life Group is open to any and all people. This group seeks to be a place where we can all grow spiritually, relationally, and in our capacity to impact our neighbors, our community, and our world with the good news of Jesus. No childcare provided. 7
Co-Ed Life Groups Tuesday Evening Midway Life Group Tuesdays, September 12, ongoing, 7:00-9:00 pm Home of Stan & Candy Morken, 1430 Dutch Fields Pkwy, Midway Facilitated by: Stan & Candy Morken - candystan@gmail.com 609.870.4829 This is a great option for couples, whether newly married or married for decades, living in Midway who wish to connect with one another in meaningful ways. The goal of this Life Group is to encourage us as individuals and as a corporate body in our spiritual growth and relational issues. No childcare provided. Wednesday Evening Park City Life Group Wednesday, September 13, ongoing, 6:30-8:30 pm Home of Ken & Holly Korngiebel, 9245 Par Court, Park City Facilitated by: Jon & Pam Ginn - jon.ginn@3dsim.com 435.799.4497 This Life Group is focused on the life and teaching of Jesus in order to experience transformation and learn what it means to be a Christian and live in community as a part of God s Kingdom. No childcare provided. Thursday Career-aged Adults Life Group (20 s & 30 s, singles & married) Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 6:30-8:00 pm Mountain Life Church, The Loft Facilitated by: Cole Jessen - colejessen@gmail.com 612.804.1674 The objective of this group is to create a welcoming and encouraging environment for those who are seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus, exploring Christianity, looking to meet young adults and build relationship, and/ or want to be connected in a loving faith community. No childcare provided. 8
Co-Ed Life Groups Thursday Evening Salt Lake Life Group Thursdays, September 14, NEWLY FORMED, 6:00-8:00 pm Home of Frank & Millie Silver, 5611 E. Toryn Lane, Salt Lake Facilitated by: Frank & Millie Silva - fmsilva5@yahoo.com 952.484.9376 Our group consists of men and women seeking to grow spiritually by studying the Bible and connecting at a deeper level of discussion, prayer and fellowship than what typically occurs on Sunday morning. No childcare provided. Thursday Evening Park City Life Group Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 6:00-8:00 pm Home of Michael & Wendy Hurd, 279 E Wasatch Way, Park City Facilitated by: Michael & Wendy Hurd - wendy.hurd@yahoo.com 435.640.7544 We are a multi-generational group. We eat a light dinner together, then the adults study and the children play together. We all meet at the end to pray together. Children welcome. Thursday Evening Pinebrook/Jeremy Ranch Life Group Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 6:00-8:00 pm Home of Larry & Kay Stevens, 3520 Wagon Wheel Way, Park City Facilitated by: Larry & Kay Stevens - tiggersfarm@gmail.com 801.941.2658 Study: TBD Our focus is on life together. The first Thursday of each month is a potluck dinner. The second Thursday is a sharing of experiences and ideas related to Christian discipleship. The third Thursday is game night. Children welcome, but no childcare provided. 9
Co-Ed Life Groups Spanish Speaking Thursday Evening Park City Life Group Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 7:00-9:00 pm Contact Franco & Zulema for location Facilitated by: Franco Pedraza & Zulema Espinoza - francopg@yahoo.com 435.513.1961 This Spanish-speaking Life Group is an intergenerational Life Group that will have a particular heart for missions, and how we can live missional lives right here in Park City, with a special focus and heart towards the Latino community. Children welcome. Thursday Evening Family Life Groups Thursdays, September 14, NEWLY FORMED, 6:00-8:00 pm Mountain Life Church, Lobby Facilitated by: Ben & Candice Bernal - 1candicejayne@gmail.com 435.531.6220; Todd Skrypek & Anna Laskowska - todd@moorhousecoating.com 435.640.5823; Chris & Angie Lampert - angeladawnlampert@gmail.com 913.219.4780 This new Life Group is specifically geared towards families with elementary-aged kids and younger. The purpose is to connect as parents as we all seek to raise children whose faith sticks. We will meet at the church for brief fellowship before breaking into round tables to discuss the study. Childcare provided. It Takes a Village Family Life Group NEWLY FORMED, meeting times & locations vary text Gator Wood Facilitated by: Gator & Cullen Wood - gatorsjca@gmail.com 408.406.3375 This Life Group is focused on service projects and discussion topics for families with elementary-aged children. We strive to meet twice a month for service projects or a discussion. Childcare provided when we meet at Mountain Life. 10
Men s Life Groups Tuesday Morning Men s Life Group Tuesdays, September 12, ongoing, 7:30-8:30 am Mountain Life Church, Room 101 Facilitated by: Brad Kramer - jazzbro1@msn.com 801.866.3440 & Stan Morken This is an ongoing group whose primary purpose is to help men learn to absorb and apply God s Word to all the challenges and obstacles confronting us. Please join us for a rich time of fellowship and growth. No childcare provided. Thursday Morning Men s Life Group Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 7:00-8:15 am Hugo Coffee, 1794 Olympic Pkwy, Park City Facilitated by: Henry Johnson - henryajohnson2@aol.com 435.729.9437 This Life Group is designed to share our life's journey, build friendships and glean wisdom from God's Word, with a view toward relevance and application to our lives. No childcare provided. 11
Women s Life Groups Wednesday Morning Women s Life Group Wednesdays, September 13, ongoing, 7:00-8:30 am Mountain Life Church, Room 101 Facilitated by: Lorie Schumacher - lorieschumacher@comcast.net 435.640.6049 These women meet for one purpose to know Jesus more completely. With prayer and study at the center of our weekly time, friendships evolve naturally and our commitment to the bigger communities are richer. No childcare provided. Thursday Morning Women s Life Group Barbara Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 9:00-11:00 am Home of Barbara Kelley-DeLuca, 4145 Sunrise Drive, Jeremy Ranch Facilitated by: Barbara Kelley-DeLuca - bkdeluca@gmail.com 801.680.2229 This ongoing Life Group gathers weekly with the desire to be a prayerful group of women dedicated to studying God s word, fellowshipping with other women and ministering to each other and to our community. No childcare provided. Thursday Morning Women s Life Group Phyllis Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 9:30-11:30 am Home of Phyllis Rehn, 12351 Ross Creek Dr., Hideout Facilitated by: Phyllis Rehn - pahrn@hotmail.com 435.659.8324 We are a group that seeks to honor Christ by having a strong focus on applying biblical principles to our lives. We offer a very supportive and encouraging environment that s safe and fun. Older children not requiring immediate supervision welcome. 12
Women s Life Groups Thursday Morning Women s Life Group Brandy Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 9:00-11:00 am Mountain Life Church, Room 101 Facilitated by: Brandy Rasmussen - brandy@creeksidekids.net 435.901.4199 Our group studies the various books of the Bible, and our focus is on fellowship and learning. We are made up of women young and old, some with in-depth biblical knowledge and other who are just beginning the journey, but we are all on the journey together. Childcare provided. Thursday Morning Women s Life Group Lynette Thursdays, September 14, ongoing, 9:00-11:00 am Mountain Life Church, Room 108 Facilitated by: Lynette LeMaster - lynettelemaster@yahoo.com 406.212.0786 A group for women in all stages of life: married, single, mothers & grandmothers. Our focus is studies by women, for women that encourage us in our faith and lives to be more like Jesus in whatever stage of life we are in. Childcare provided. 13
Summit Life Coalville Life Groups Summit Life Fellowship, a ministry of Mountain Life Church, currently meets at 2 Main Street in Coalville on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm. In addition to the worship service, there are two Life Groups that are starting. Please contact Brad Kramer at jazzbro1@msn.com for more information or with any questions. Tuesday Evening Coalville Men s Life Group Every other Tuesday, ongoing, 6:30-7:30 pm (contact Brad for next meeting) 2 Main Street, Coalville Facilitated by: Brad Kramer - jazzbro1@msn.com 801.866.3440 Study: TBD This Life Group is geared toward men who seek to grow in their walk with Jesus, through Bible study, honest dialogue, and fellowship. No childcare provided. Every Other Monday Evening Women s Life Group Every other Monday, ongoing, 6:00 pm Contact Joanna or Julie for the next meeting and location Facilitated by: Joanna Huntington - jsgreenclean@gmail.com 801.940.6724 & Julie Orgill - julieorgill@hotmail.com 435.640.1793 Study: TBD This is a new Life Group for women living in the Coalville area, with a particular focus towards those new in the faith. Childcare available if needed. 14
15 LIFE GROUPS FALL 2017
Mountain Life Church is an authentic Christian community that exists to bring people into a life-changing relationship with Jesus and develop in them a heart full of Passion for God & Compassion for People the 5 essentials 7375 N Silver Creek Rd Park City, UT 84098 435.647.5855 www.mountainlife.org 16