Missional Communities are a big part of life at LMC. To find out how to get plugged into a missional community, click HERE
Journey Teams are communities of people who are striving to live out ALL the implications of the Gospel. Together, teams will provide a biblical foundation, while leading one another to personal spiritual growth taking seriously Jesus' instruction to go and make disciples. Life groups are about experiencing Life together-through a life of worship, learning, serving, living, and going.
- Men's Journey Team- Brian Schultz
- The Men's Journey Team of Luther Memorial is a group of Christian Men that have created an exciting atmosphere to study the Word. We meet the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at 7:30 AM, to support each other in our mission to serve others in the communitiy. No matter your age or stage you are in your faith walk, come spend some time with us as we grow, serve, and build each other up with the help of the Holy Spirit.
- Women's Journey Team- Sandy Brace
- Women's Journey Team is a loving group of women of all ages that joins together twice a month for Bible study, service, and social events. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 9:30 AM in the Fellowship Hall. For more information contact Sandy Brace
- YOUTHerans- Sally Martin and Haley Dunn
- If you are a 6th-12th grader, you may be interested in coming to a YOUTHerans meetings. It is a student-led group for fellowship, sharing life as a teenage christian, opportunities to volunteer, and have some fun along the way! Check the calendar for the next meeting time. For more info, click HERE
Life Groups are communities of people who are striving to live out ALL the implications of the Gospel. Together life groups will provide a biblical foundation, while leading one another to personal spiritual growth taking seriously Jesus' instruction to go and make disciples. Life groups are about experiencing Life together-through a life of worship, learning, serving, living, and going.
- Family Life with Teens Get by with a little from your friends through fellowship as we encourage each other and our teens in living godly lives as they create a vision for their high school/college years. This group is dedicated to encouraging/equipping families with teens to use Scripture and biblical values to inform their actions and decisions in the semi-independent lives they lead in high school and college. We will meet the first Saturday of the month from 5:00-8:00 pm, taking turns hosting in our homes. The host will provide a main dish, and everyone can bring a side. The first few meetings will be designed to let us all get to know each other and discuss topics we are currently experiencing in our homes. There will be time for parents only discussions and kid only playing/hang outs.
- Some possible topics may include:
- Godly dating
- Dating in groups
- Godly use of media
- Navigating friendships with unbelievers
- Dealing with envy when unbelievers seem to experience blessings
- Dating an unbeliever
- Inter-denominational marriage
- What does it mean to be unequally yoked
- Testimony and love story sharing of adults in the group
- When God feels distant
- Why teens should prioritize growing in faith
- How teens can develop their own Bible study time (and why bother)
- The importance of having Christian friends/support when navigating the secular world
- Role of Holy Spirit in your own faith
- Not your Mama’s church (ie finding a Bible preaching church in college)
- Living on mission
- Some possible topics may include:
- Mid-Week Connect Bible Study is back
- Wednesdays at 8:30 AM adult Bible study begins a new chapter. The name, "Mid-Week Connect" will reflect the purpose of the Bible study: connecting with one another while connecting with Christ through His Word. Coffee and treats will be shared. If you have any questions about this group, contact the Chad Schuermann
- Thursday Morning Life Group- Quentin Schultz
- The Thursday morning Bible study group has been meeting since the 1980's and the members of the group have continuously changed over time. Currently, this life group meets every Thursday morning at 8:00 AM except on holidays or by general consent. Study guides are used to either explore books of the Bible, or specific topics. Everyone is invited to attend!
- Quilters Life Group- Cheryl Carter
- We are a group of sewers who meet 1st Thursday and 3rd Saturday at Luther Memorial in the Lower Level Fellowship Hall. In addition to working on our own projects, we make hats, blankets, and port pillows for hospital patients receiving treatment. We also make homemade items to donate for our Costa Rica Mission Team, and other River Falls' community services.
- Food Pantry Life Group- Julie Swenson
- The food pantry volunteers take turns picking up donated food shelf items from the grocery cart in the LMC entry, and delivering them to the River Falls Food Shelf Pantry. More volunteers are always welcome. We currently maintain a 2 month rotation.
- Trunk or Treat Life Group- Jaci Zimmerman
- Trunk or Treat, typically held on the Sunday prior to Halloween, is a fun event intended to serve families with young children in our community. Children trick or treat from decorated car to decorated car, parked in our Church parking lot. Volunteer opportunities include providing a decorated trunk, supervising bounce houses, serving pizza, providing "security", and accepting entries for door prizes.
- Church Beautification Life Group- Ellen Schultz
- The purpose is to create a warm, welcoming place for worship, Bible study, and fellowship to help members and visitors share the message of Jesus Christ. Life group members may have a specific interest or area they prefer to work in and are encouraged to recruit additional volunteers as needed to carry out special projects. Projects include, but are not limited to:
- Seasonal decorations (harvest, Christmas, Easter)
- Altar Flowers; indoor plants
- Banners- sanctuary and throughout building
- Outdoor floral displays
- Walls and hallways-purposeful decorations/accessories
- Assist with selection of furniture, flooring, paint replacement as needed
- The purpose is to create a warm, welcoming place for worship, Bible study, and fellowship to help members and visitors share the message of Jesus Christ. Life group members may have a specific interest or area they prefer to work in and are encouraged to recruit additional volunteers as needed to carry out special projects. Projects include, but are not limited to: