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In a SMALL GROUP you will find the five purposes of London Christian Fellowship:
· An opportunity to WORSHIP with a small group of other believers
· People who will challenge and assist you in praying for and reaching out to others around us who do not know Christ – EVANGELISM
· A regular time for Bible study and discussion that will help you to grow in your spiritual walk – DISCIPLESHIP
· A place where you can exercise the gifts God has given you to bless the lives of others - SERVICE
· Friends who will genuinely care for you and pray for you; weekly times of fun, food and – FELLOWSHIP
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Small Groups are the building blocks of London Christian Fellowship. They are a safe place where people can develop friendships with others, share the joys and struggles of life and help each other to grow in their relationship with God. Our small groups vary in flavor, what they study, when they meet, etc. We invite you to find one that suits your style and schedule and experience the difference that a small group can make in your life. Listed below are some small groups for you to consider being a part of. If you have questions or would like more information about small groups, contact small group coordinator, Rob Swartz. |
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Small Groups |
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Ladies’ Bible Studies by Beth Moore
Contact persons: Molly Rosati and Doris Swartz
We regularly offer Beth Moore Bible studies throughout the year. Contact Doris or Molly for more details.
Each study includes about 10 video sessions along with an in-depth study in your member workbook that has 5 homework segments for each video session. Some groups meet weekly for the video sessions and others meet bi-weekly to allow more time to get the homework completed.
Studies we have done or are currently doing include: ♦ Believing God ♦ Living Beyond Yourself (The Fruit of the Spirit) ♦ Daniel ♦ Jesus the One and Only ♦ Stepping Up (the Psalms of Ascent) ♦ Esther—It’s Tough Being a Woman
In January 2010 we will begin Beth’s newest study “Breaking Free”. |
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Who: any ladies who want to grow in the knowledge of God’s Word
One group meets every other Tuesday evening. The other group meets every other Wednesday morning. |
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Leaders: Rob & Doris Swartz This neighborhood Bible Discussion group extends a special invitation to non-churched people who have questions about God and life.
The night they meet varies from week to week so contact them for details.
Rob and Doris Swartz live with their 4 children in the Amherst Meadows subdivision. Their children attend London City Schools and enjoy various music and sports activities.
Rob & Doris began attending LCF several years after the church was started. Rob has been serving as Lead Pastor at LCF since September 2002. Rob enjoys playing guitar and leading worship.
Doris stays busy as a homemaker and works about 10 hours a week as secretary for LCF. She does her best to make time for her hobbies of walking, reading and scrapbooking.
Together, Rob and Doris share a passion for reaching out to families in the London community with the good news of Christ’s love and salvation. |
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Post High-School Bible Study Group Contact person: Dan Frederick This group is made up of post-high singles and several young married couples. They meet weekly in homes located from Rosedale to Columbus, usually on Wednesday evenings, but the schedule is flexible to meet the needs of participants. |
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They plan to share the responsibility of leading discussions and challenge one another to discover what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ. The group is made up of college students as well as those in the work force. The focus of the group will vary from Bible study, book study, worship through music, or anything else that is pertinent. They anticipate lots of fun times together and invite anyone interested to join them. |
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Leaders: Bob & Bettyjo Zachrich and Marcus & Brenda Freed Bob & Bettyjo Zachrich and Marcus and Brenda Freed are two couples from LCF who have been through some difficult times in the past several years. They have emerged from these trials with a greater desire to know God. They invite anyone interested to join them and several other couples as they meet weekly to study various book studies. Bob & Bettyjo have two daughters who are in high-school. Bob works at Grange Insurance Co. in Columbus. Bettyjo enjoys spending time with friends and doing art and craft activities. Marcus and Brenda have three married children and are enjoying the grandparenting stage of life. Marcus works as Guidance Counselor at London Middle School. Brenda does a variety of volunteer activities. |
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“Strive”: A Men's Discipleship Group
Leader: Rob Swartz Several of the men at LCF have been meeting over the past year in a group called Strive. The name reflects the purpose of the group, which is to seek after God and give real effort to spiritual success. The members help each other in discipleship and grow leadership skills through study, accountability, and mutual support. The current group includes Jeff Thoman, Kevin Duncan, Tyler Knief, Andrew Sharp, and Rob Swartz. After meeting together for about a year, they want to make other men in the church aware about the group and that they are welcome to join at any time. It’s open to guys of about high-school age and above. If you want to have more passion for God and more of a connection with other men in the church, this group might be a good place to start. There is no requirement for a high level of spiritual maturity to participate. It’s for men at all different places in their journey with Christ, so they can learn and grow together. The group meets about once a month. Possible activities for the coming year include bible studies, book studies, personal sharing, sharing advice and counsel, and accountability. Talk to Rob, Kevin, Jeff, Tyler or Andrew if you want a better idea of what the group is about. |
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Leaders: Keith & Shannon Scheffel
Keith and Shannon Scheffel welcome anyone interested to join their new small group. They meet every other Sunday evening (alternating on the evenings when the Jr. Youth group doesn’t meet). The main purpose of the group will be to encourage and support one another through fellowship, prayer and Bible Study. We’ll plan to begin with a study of the book of Acts. Please contact Keith or Shannon for more info or to let them know that you'd like to participate. Keith and Shannon use their gifts and abilities in various ways at LCF. They both serve on the worship team, Keith is an elder and Shannon is Sunday school coordinator. They have 3 children who attend Shekinah Christian School, where Shannon teaches kindergarten. They live in Rosedale and Keith works just down the road where he serves as chief financial officer for Rosedale Mennonite Missions. |
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The LCF Leadership Team encourages each person at LCF to connect regularly in meaningful ways with others. |