Life Groups 

Life groups are communities of people looking to build authentic relationships with God and each other. In life groups, we encourage and support one another as we study, pray, and share. They are a safe space where every voice is heard and every person is loved.

We have Three Bible Study Groups this Fall/Winter Season.
1. Building Up One Another Small Group (12 sessions) led by Craig and Debbie Minke. Meeting every other Wednesday night from 7:00 - 8:30pm.

2. Prayer and Listening Small Group (6 sessions) led by Juilet and Johannes Breytenbach. Meeting every other Thursday night from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

3. How Do We Know God Exists? Unajuajua Mungu Yupo? Small Group (6 sessions) led by Job and Imani Ayuba in Swahili. Meeting every other Friday night from 7:00 -8:30 pm.

Scroll down for more information and descriptions on each study.

Everyone is welcome! At New Life, we recognize that everyone needs community! These groups are for anyone looking for more connection, even if you've never joined us before or don't call New Life your church home. Our hope is that you will feel heard, loved, and understood and we look forward to welcoming you.

When we meet together, we spend time reconnecting with each other, watching a short video, and talking about it afterwards. After reflecting on God's message to us, we pray for one other and those outside our communities.

Of course! Click here to Contact Pastor Craig and we'll get you plugged in as soon as possible!

If you want to be in these life groups please RESPOND  via EMAIL:
1. Specify which group you want to be in:

• Building Up One Another 
• Prayer and Listening 
• How Do We Know God Exists? (Swahili)

2. Send your name, phone number & complete mailing address (This is so we can mail you a study guide for the course)  Study guides are provided free of charge by Surrey congregation.

Life Groups are being Coordinated by Craig & Debbie Minke
Email: cminke@telus.net  Phone: 778-551-1216

The body of Christ can't be all that it should be unless we mature in our interpersonal relationships as the Bible commands. Explore twelve significant "one another" commands of the New Testament, and follow the practical steps for developing them in your own life and in the life of your church. It's a long-term building process, but one that pleases God and reaps rewards not just in this lifetime but the next.
Sessions Include:
1. Members to One Another
2. Devoted to One Another
3. Honor One Another
4. Be of the Same Mind With One Another
5. Accept One Another
6. Admonish One Another
7. Greeting One Another
8. Serve One Another
9. Carrying One Another's Burdens
10, Bear With One Another
11. Submit to One Another
12. Encouraging One Another

12 Sessions Led by Craig and Debbie Minke 

Most Christians have experienced the "laundry list" phase of spiritual life, in which praying means giving God an agenda of needs to handle. But how do you move to having real conversation with God? How do you hear what God is saying back to you? How can you make your experience of God's presence part of everyday life?

In 6 session LifeGuide Bible Study, you will cover the disciplines of prayer and of practicing God's presence. Going deeper in these areas will help you draw closer to God in everything you do.
Sessions Include:
1. Conversation With God
2. Praying With Authenticity
3. The Prayer of Request
4. Listening to God in Prayer
5. Praying for Others as Jesus Did
6. Practicing God's Presence.

Lead by Johannes and Juilet Breytenbach

The challenging uncertainties in your mind, or in the mind of someone you know, are worth taking the time to explore. In 6 engaging sessions this guide deals with some of the controversies commonly asked about Christianity. This study will lead you to conclude that the Christian Faith can stand up to any challenge.

Sessions Include:
1. Is God Really Out There?
      (Je, Kweli Mungu Yupo Nie?)
2. How Can We Know God is Real?  
      (Tunawezaje Kujua Mungu Ni Halisi?)
3. What is God Like?
      (Mungu Ni Jinsi Gani?)
4. Are Miracles Possible?
      (Je,Miujiza Inawezekana?)
5. Is God Involved in Our Lives Today?
      ( Je, Mungu Anahusika Katika Maisha Yetu Leo?)
6. How Can We Know God Personally?
      ( Tunaweza Kumjuaje Mungu Kibinafsi?)

Led by Job and Imani Ayuba