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We are all called into the Body of Christ. In this, we are all connected to God and each other. Living Lord is simply people finding common interests, passions and beliefs to bring us together.

Let us help you find a way to connect.

Caring & Outreach

Discipleship

Interest Groups

Caring & Outreach

Caring and Outreach small groups reflect the priority of loving and caring for people. Looking beyond the group itself to the people in our community, the groups share the love of Christ as they serve and connect with the community.Text...

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministries is a not-for-profit Christian education organization founded in 1975 that produces training and resources known for their excellence, practicality, psychological integrity, and theological depth. Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. From all walks of life, they share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need.

Meet: 4th Monday of the month 9 AM at church

Contact: Nancy Corbett and Janie Von Wolfseck

Peace Quilters

Group members connecting with others as they learn, grow, and sew lap quilts for babies and the homebound … while encouraging each other and using their creative talents to share the warmth of God’s love with those in need.

Meet: Weekly on Tuesdays 9am -3pm, bring sack lunch

Contact: Nancy Corbett and Kris Ward

A.R.K. - Acts of Random Kindness

Group members sharing the light of Christ and bringing happiness to others in our community by performing simple acts of random kindness to individuals, families, organizations (whatever the needs may be)

Meet: 3rd Sunday of the month 11:45am

Contact: Ann Wieman and Karen Landahl

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Group members ensuring sleeves are rolled up and a blood drive is held in conjunction with the American Red Cross. The Red Cross has over 135 years of experience providing humanitarian aid – including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.

Meet: Quarterly Events on a Monday from 11:30am -5:30pm

Contact: Sharon Hedges

Patches for Relief

Group members to honoring God through service and outreach to others as quilted gifts of love and comfort are provided to those in need, across the globe … delivered by Lutheran World Relief. Build friendships and enjoy fellowship while sharing the love of quilting.

Meet: 2nd Wednesday of the month 9am-11am

Contact: Bonnie Peterson

O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry

O.A.S.I.S. Food Pantry is in St. Charles, Missouri. Living Lord and two other local Lutheran congregations founded the Pantry in 1990 as a mission outreach to provide food assistance to local neighbors in need. O.A.S.I.S. currently provides food and personal hygiene items to over 7,000 needy families in St. Charles County per year. Volunteers provide assistance as needed.

Meet: 1st Tuesday evenings 7-9pm

Contact: Jean Preall

Grief Support Group

Group members offering support to each other as they find help and healing for the hurt of losing a loved one.

Meet: 3rd Sunday of the month 11:45am

Contact: Debbie Alsup

Cancer Companions

Group members together facing uninvited frustration, exhaustion, and fear due to cancer in their life and dwell in God’s word to see how He may be using all things, even cancer for good.

Meet: 4th Tuesday of the month 6:30pm

Contact: Karla Gerke and Sherry Carrothers

Discipleship

Discipleship small groups encourage members and non-members alike to step into relationships with one another as family and build community through strong, healthy, growing ministries that connect to Living Lord’s Vision and Mission.

ICF-Incredible Church Friends

Small group of young adults formed intentionally as a friendship group, focused on each other’s shared love for Jesus.

Meet: Location and time vary each week.

Contact: Meghan Bernhardt

E-Devotions

We are blessed to have a group of people who write devotions on Scripture each day of the year. These devotionals are emailed daily and include a prayer.

We are always looking for new writers to share their insights into God's Word.

· Contact: Donna DeMauro

Pastor's Forums

One-hour forum, biblically based discussion, that examines many of the challenges and issues our community and church are facing today. At times a pre-selected book forms a basis for the discussion.

Meet: Weekly on Sunday mornings, 9:15-10:15am. Childcare is available.

Contact: Pastor Steve Cauley

Sunday Evening Bible Study

Small group discussion, helping each other grow in relationship with God, each other, and reach out to share what they have with others.

Meet:Weekly on Sunday evenings, the location varies each week. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Bonnie Peterson

Daytrippers

Recreational and leisurely visits to tourist destinations and places of interest. Close enough to make a round-trip within a day and does not require an overnight stay. Cost for gas, lunch, and possible destination entry fee is communicated prior to the trip.

Meet: 3rd Wednesday of each month group meets to board the Church Bus at 10am. If only lunch is scheduled that much, the group meets at church at 11am. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Barbara Rohring

Bible Babes

Small group discussion, helping each woman grow in relationship with God, each other, and reach out to share what they have with others. A pre-selected book often forms a basis for the discussion.

Meet: Weekly on Friday mornings 9-11am. Location varies each week. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Linda Giesen

Bread&Word

Small group discussion, helping each woman grow in relationship with God, each other, and reach out to share what they have with others. A pre-selected book often forms a basis for the discussion.

Meet: Weekly, Wednesday mornings 9am. The location is LSL Panera. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Kris Messmer

Thursday Morning Bible Study

Small group discussion, helping each woman grow in relationship with God, each other, and reach out to share what they have with others. A pre-selected book often forms a basis for the discussion.

Meet: Two 6-week studies during the year. Thursday mornings 9am. The location is Living Lord. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Nancy Corbett or Barb Williams

Women's Annual Retreat

An adventure in fellowship, fun, and relaxation at a cozy weekend retreat location. The retreats typically begin with dinner on Friday evenings and end on Sunday afternoons. Provided are meals and beverages through breakfast on Sunday. Often there are bonfires, S’mores, and fireside music. Focus is on a central theme or book of the Bible and accompanied by songs, prayer, play, worship, and getting to know each other.

Meet: Annual event. Location varies. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Contact: Sharon Rhodes

Men's Ironman - Annual Retreat

Retreat focused on spending a day “Walking Close to Christ” and the preparation of small groups formation to meet weekly, following the retreat, for the purpose of sharing Christ in daily life. Apologies, childcare is not available.

Meeting time: Annual Ironman retreat in the fall. The location is Hove Center in Warrenton.

Contact: Mark Peterson

Men's Breakfast Bible Study

Small group discussion centered around the Scripture.

Meeting time: Thursdays at 7am in the Fellowship Room

Contact: Mark Peterson

Parent Connection

Parents forging strong relationships as they discuss their faith and raising kids of all ages. Deep conversations and lots of laughs fill the room on Sunday mornings.

Meeting time: Sunday at 9:15am to 10:15am

Contact: Tim Wieman Wieeman

Interest Groups

What is an interest? It could be a hobby or an activity you particiapte in (or would like to start!) What are those things that you do in your free time that bring you joy? At Living Lord, we want to foster these groups to be opportunities where the community can gather together.

We would love to hear what you are interested in as we roll out more intrerest groups in the future. You can fill out our Interest group survey below and check out those groups already meeting!

Take the Interest Survey

Travel Group

Group members gather as a community interested in travelling, whether in the state or around the world. They pick a destination and mode of transportation and then take the trip

Contact: Louie Wray

Hiking Group

Group members gathering as a community interested in hiking. They pick an adventure trail and then take off hiking.

Contact: Kay Neal

MONTHLY MINISTRY CALENDAR

Stay up to date with all of the church happenings going on throughout the month! Make sure to check back from time to time, as we are always up to something!