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Life Groups are small, intentional gatherings within a church community designed to foster deeper relationships, spiritual growth, and mutual support. Typically meeting weekly or biweekly in homes, cafés, or church spaces, these groups provide a more personal setting than traditional Sunday services. Members study the Bible together, pray, share life experiences, and encourage one another in their faith journeys.
Life Groups often reflect the diversity of the church, with some organized by age, life stage, interests, or geographic location. Whether it's young adults navigating college life, parents raising children, or seniors seeking fellowship, each group creates a space where people feel known and valued.
Beyond spiritual development, Life Groups serve as a vital support system. In times of joy or hardship, members rally around one another—offering meals, prayers, or simply a listening ear. Many groups also engage in outreach, serving their neighborhoods through acts of kindness or community projects.
Ultimately, Life Groups embody the heart of the church: living out faith in everyday life, building authentic relationships, and growing together in Christ. They transform large congregations into close-knit communities where discipleship thrives and love is practiced tangibly.
Life Groups often reflect the diversity of the church, with some organized by age, life stage, interests, or geographic location. Whether it's young adults navigating college life, parents raising children, or seniors seeking fellowship, each group creates a space where people feel known and valued.
Beyond spiritual development, Life Groups serve as a vital support system. In times of joy or hardship, members rally around one another—offering meals, prayers, or simply a listening ear. Many groups also engage in outreach, serving their neighborhoods through acts of kindness or community projects.
Ultimately, Life Groups embody the heart of the church: living out faith in everyday life, building authentic relationships, and growing together in Christ. They transform large congregations into close-knit communities where discipleship thrives and love is practiced tangibly.

1. Yoh Arai
2. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
3. Ben and Jeanadette Ayers
4. Rob and Nadine Martin
5. Jesse and Amaris Nash
6. Joseph and Melissa Dassie
7. Matt and Katie Barger
8. Rob Macfarlane
9. Jesse Nash
10. Jerry Chiang
11. Nate and Allie Matters
12. Leo & Alex Norman
13. John & Mary King
14. Rich & Amanda Hollinger
15. Derek & Hattie Smith
- Meeting via Zoom
- Saturday at 8:00pm
- Email: yoharai@gmail.com
- Type: Japanese speaking
2. Jim and Barbie Knickerbocker
- Chibana (off base)
- Sundays at 6:00pm
- Email: jimandbarbie@gmail.com
- Type: No kids
3. Ben and Jeanadette Ayers
- Yomitan
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: ayres.benjaminj@gmail.com
- Type: Families
4. Rob and Nadine Martin
- Yomitan
- Fridays at 6:00pm
- Email: rob.martin42@gmail.com
- Type: No kids
5. Jesse and Amaris Nash
- Near Futenma
- Fridays (Every other week) at 6:00pm
- Email: snash213@gmail.com
- Type: Families
6. Joseph and Melissa Dassie
- McT
- Tuesdays at 6:30pm
- Email: joseph.dassie@yahoo.com
- Type: Families
7. Matt and Katie Barger
- Kin
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: bargerkm22@gmail.com
- Type: Families
8. Rob Macfarlane
- Camp Foster
- Fridays at 11:45am
- Type: Lunch time
9. Jesse Nash
- Camp Kinser
- Thursdays at 12:00pm
- Email: snash213@gmail.com
- Type: Lunch time
10. Jerry Chiang
- OIST
- Wednesdays at 12:00pm
- Email: wei-chieh.chiang@oist.jp
- Type: Lunch time
11. Nate and Allie Matters
- Yomitan
- Wednesdays at 6pm
- Email: nmatters14@gmail.com
- Type: Singles/Young families
12. Leo & Alex Norman
- Kadena
- Sundays at 4:30pm
- Email: normanleo73@gmail.com
- Type: Families
13. John & Mary King
- Matsumoto (near Chibana)
- Tuesdays at 6:00pm
- Email: snowmanking94@gmail.com
- Type: Families
14. Rich & Amanda Hollinger
- Kadena
- Tuesday at 6:00pm
- Email: mander.mclaughlin@gmail.com
- Type: Families
15. Derek & Hattie Smith
- Plaza Housing
- Sundays at 5:00pm
- Email: derekasmith60@gmail.com
- Type: Families

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