Oak Forest Small Groups
The best way to plug in and really connect with people at New Life Community Church is to get involved with a small group. Our small groups are the life blood of the Church and the place where every person can build relationships. We have numerous small groups from womens groups, mens groups, youth, married couples, and mixed groups.



A small group is a weekly gathering leading people to:
         Begin               Connect              Engage               Grow                Disciple


 

Celebrate Recovery

Time and Day: Wednesday 5:30 for dinner 6:30pm for the big meeting and 7:30 small groups

Contact Information: 708-535-9760

Celebrate Recovery is a multi-faceted recovery ministry. It's goal is to let God work through us in providing His healing power through a Christ-centered program. This experience allows people to be "changed" spiritually by working through sound biblical principles. Participants find help in overcoming addictions, emotional distress, and other issues that have dominated their lives. In addition, they become willing to accept God's grace and forgiveness in solving life's problems. Celebrate Recovery provides a safe place for individuals to begin their journey of breaking out from their bondage and into God's grace (II Corinthians 12:9), by helping them to start dealing with their life's hurts, habits, and hang-ups. 


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Youth Ministry

Soul Purpose: The Resistance
Junior High (6th-8th Grade)  

Meeting at the Church every Monday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.    5333 W. 151st St. Oak Forest, IL 60452

Senior High (9th-12th Grade)

Meeting at the Church every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.   5333 W. 151st St. Oak Forest, IL 60452
(Some meetings are held offsight please contact Dave DeBoer to confirm this weeks location)

You can contact the Youth Direcor, Dave DeBoer, at
773 563-4573 or daved@newlifechicago.org

Young Leaders Group (18-25 year olds)

Thursdays 7:00pm
Leader: Pastor Al Garcia
11037 Oxford Ave Chicago Ridge IL
708-577-3646
 
A mixed small group open to everyone in their 20’s looking to grow in their spiritual walk. If you are looking for guidance in your spiritual life and career life then this group is for you

 

Women's Groups

Discovering the Path to God’s Treasures.                        
Tuesday, 7:00pm
16215 Debra Drive Oak Forest IL
Leader:  Mary Garcia 708-535-2016   As you dig into the book of Ephesians with Lenya Heitzig and Penny Pierce Rose, you'll unearth the greatest treasure of earth - a gift "exceedingly abundantly above" whatever you could possibly ask for. This twelve-week study for women takes only 20 minutes a day and with each lesson, you'll develop a deeper intimacy with God and a deeper understanding of Bible truths.
 
Made to Crave: 
Thursday, 9:30am
5333 W. 151st Street Oak Forest IL                   
Leaders: Colleen Dearborn 708-824-1273  & Lety Campos (708)224-5591                                   Made to Crave: Satisfying your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food  by Lysa TerKeurst (President of Proverbs 31 Ministries) God created us to crave a close relationship with Him.  It's easy to turn to food (and other things) to try to fill that void instead.  Through this Bible study, you can develop a closer relationship with God and learn to draw on His power to live a healthy lifestyle. (30 minutes of reading and study 6 days a week).
 
 
What’s so Amazing About Grace?
Thursday, 7:00pm
14526 Kenton Midlothian IL
Leader: Fran Dertz 708-389-3622
Grace is the church's great distinctive. It's the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a jaded world. 
In What's So Amazing About Grace?, award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. 

 
David: Seeking a Heart Like His
Monday, 7:00pm         
15328 Kenton Oak Forest IL                         
Leader: Ellen Rossi  708-560-5593                                      
Get to know King David, the man after God’s own heart. In the process, you will also learn about God and about yourself.  There are 5 lessons each week and each lesson takes about 45 minutes to complete. 
 
 
Overcoming Codependency      

Tuesdays, 7:00pm
Leader: Nancy Campbell   
15485 Millard Ave Markham IL
708-596-2070                                  

Learning how to have strong, God-filled relationships by focusing on what God can change in us instead of focusing on how we can try to change others so we may have peace of mind. This is meant for all relationships, whether you are married , single or for relationships with friends or family members.                               
 
 

Mixed Groups
 
Spiritual Gifts In Action                                    
                                  
Tuesdays  7:00pm
Leader: Tim Dearborn                                 
3263 w. 109th Chicago IL                        
773-239-6545                      

Mixed Small Group - open to all ages, genders, and marital status and children are welcome to participate alongside their parents.
Description: God has given you special spiritual gifts to encourage others and build up His Kingdom.  What are those gifts and which ones do I have? The group will be a mix of solid Bible study and practical "doing", as we explore the various spiritual gifts. 
                 
Strength For The Journey  
                                                 
Fridays  6:30pm                                                                
15828 Lavergne, Oak Forest, IL
Leaders: Andrew & Allison Bierlein       
708-529-9045                                        
Mixed Small Group - open to all ages, genders, and marital status. Children are welcome to participate alongside their parents. Come be edified and encouraged as you seek to grow in your relationship with Christ.
 
 
Couples Groups

Marriage By ‘The Book’
Wednesdays, 7:00pm                                  
16200 Debra Drive Oak Forest                   
Leaders: Hector & Lety Campos                
773-457-1488  
Come and share an encouraging evening with other married couples as we see what God’s word has to say about marriage. Childcare provided.
 
 
 
Love & Respect
Fridays, 7:00pm                                     
12411 Hadley Road Homer Glen IL                
Leaders: Mike & Janet Czopkiewicz             
815-717-8334  
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs' book, Love & Respect is based on the biblical passage from Ephesians 5:33 (But every husband must love his wife as he loves himself, and wives should respect their husbands - Women are wired to need unconditional love and men need to feel unconditionally respected). Come and learn how your marriage can be filled with love & respect. Revitalize the love in your marriage! 
 
 
Prayer Group
Drawing Closer to the Father
Time and Day: 1st Sat. of each month
Starts at 7:00pm
Location: 11944 Maple, Blue Island
Contact Information: 708-824-1273

All are invited to come and grow closer to God through prayer. "Come near to God, and He will come near to you." (James 4:8)



 
 
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