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BIBLE READING

S.O.A.P.

At First LG our mission is to help you become a passionate follower of Jesus who engages Him daily. When Jesus describes a person who is sold out to Him, He indicates it is someone who obeys His Word, reflects His character, and engages His mission. 

 

Around here, you’ll hear a lot about the foundation for living that kind of life… it begins with a simple method of reading the Bible that we call SOAPing (Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer). 

 

Whether you have just started following Jesus or you’ve known Him for many years, SOAPing will change your life! 

 

While sermons equip and inspire us, and bible studies and devotionals enlighten us, nothing takes the place of going directly to God’s Word on our own. This is where we get to know the captivating and magnetic person of Jesus Christ and hear what He has to say to us each day. 

 

The Bible is unlike any other book ever written… it is the perfect Word of God. It shows us Who He is, what He does, how He works, what He promises, and the extent of His love for us. The Bible is our source of wisdom and strength for our lives! It is active and relevant to our lives today and it can be trusted to guide us through whatever we face.

 

That is why we provide you with a plan that will take you through the entire Bible each year and we teach you how to discover what is waiting for you there! 

 

Our daily SOAPing time is not merely to gain information, it is for the transformation of our hearts and minds.

 

When we read Scripture daily, the Holy Spirit of God changes our thoughts, motives, concerns, and behaviors. As we SOAP, God directs us, equips us, encourages us, corrects us, warns us, and enables us to handle upcoming challenges.

 

The more we read the Bible, the more we know and love Jesus and become who He created us to be. Don’t miss out on SOAPing - it will change your life!

 

If you want to learn how to SOAP or need our reading plan, please contact us!

DISCOVERY COURSE

DISCOVERY COURSE

Our Discovery Course is a four-part series designed to help you engage at First LG, grow in your relationship with Jesus, find your unique purpose, thrive in every area of your life, and make a difference in the world. 

 

Each Discovery Session explores foundational concepts and explains First LG’s simple, yet strategic, pathway for growth, connection, development, and impact. 

 

Our Discovery Course is offered at various times throughout the year. Contact us to sign up for the next session. 

Discover

Session 1

This session examines the foundation for your journey with Jesus and answers questions like: What do we believe? Where are we going? How are we going to get there? You’ll discover many engaging opportunities to get involved at First LG, and you will have a chance to ask questions.

Develop

Session 2

This session teaches essential disciplines every Christian needs to grow in their personal relationship with Jesus. Some of the things you will learn include: how to read and study the Bible for yourself, how to effectively pray, and how to live in Biblical community.

Deepen

Session 3

This session helps you learn about the purpose and mission God has given each believer, and the personal mission He has for you. Using valuable tools and Biblical principles, you will discover your unique design and ways you can use your God given gifts, talents, passions, and experiences to make an impact with your life.

Duplicate

Session 4

This in-depth session provides valuable insight and Scriptural truth that will help you reflect Jesus and maximize your personal impact. We will look at specific Biblical leadership principles that will help you expand your capacity to lead and that will influence every area of your life. This is where you will be equipped to help others discover, develop, and deepen their walk with Jesus.

Life groups

We were not created to live life alone! In fact, God intends for our lives to be so transformed, dynamic, and impactful that we cannot fully be who we were meant to be apart from the love and support of other Christians.

 

Throughout the New Testament, followers of Jesus knew that community was vital for growth and impact. They met in each other’s homes, they shared their lives, and they encouraged, challenged, and supported one another. They were all about becoming like Jesus and helping others know Him.

 

We all need a place we can be real, belong, and form meaningful friendships rooted in the love and grace of Jesus. But today, healthy, authentic relationships and true Biblical community are getting harder to find.

 

That is why LifeGroups are an essential part of First LG! Not only are they integral in developing our relationship with Jesus, they give us an opportunity to find people we love sharing life with. This is where we find a group of people who want to know and live for Jesus, and who want to support us, cheer us on, and encourage us to live the life we were made to live. This is also where we will do the same for them!

 

LifeGroups meet weekly in homes or other comfortable environments where we can relax, connect, and intentionally share our lives with others. Each Lifegroup provides a place to:

  • Explore the Bible with others
  • Apply life-changing Truth from God’s Word
  • Share experiences and have meaningful conversations
  • Pray for one another
  • Build authentic friendships
  • Support one another in good times and bad
  • Invite friends who don’t know Jesus yet

LifeGroups meet throughout the week at various locations in the Spring and Fall semesters. We have Co-ed’s, Men’s, and Women’s groups. 

 

Contact us to ask about available Lifegroups that will be a good fit for you.


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SERVE

The church has been given the most incredible mission the world has ever known… to share the Good News of Jesus that transforms lives and changes the destinies of men, women, boys, and girls. When you serve at First LG, you play an integral role in that mission. Truly, we can’t do it without you!

 

One of the best ways to grow in our faith and connect in community is when we serve the Lord and love others together. When we serve according to our gifts and strengths, the church is built up, our mission is advanced, deep friendships are forged, and we are fulfilled.

 

It takes dozens of people just to provide our Sunday Morning Worship experience each week, and there are many other amazing opportunities to serve at First LG throughout the week! Whether you prefer to be behind the scenes or out in front, to serve on weekends, weekdays, or just during special events, there is a place for you to engage. 

 

We can’t make the impact God calls our church to make without your involvement, and none of us can fully become who God intends us to be without finding our place in His church. In fact, when we serve the church, God uses our gifts to do exponentially more together than any of us can do on our own. 

 

Contact us to find a place to serve that best suits your personality, giftedness, passions, and availability.