Embassy LifeGroups

What can I expect when I join a Life Group?

The dynamics of each group will be different based on the type of function and to some degree, the personalities of the group. Generally, you can expect to be welcomed and respected with a leader that will facilitate learning through group discussion and participation.

Additionally:
- Expect to grow in your Christian faith and see progressive life change
- Expect to face and overcome challenging situations
- Expect to experience gratifying life experiences
- Expect to grow in your relationship with God and with others
- Expect to become a giver and for your life to have an outward impact

What does it take to become a Life Group Leader?

- Have you confessed faith in Jesus Christ as Savior?Are you pursuing growth and maturity in your faith?
- Do you have a passion to help others to develop and grow in life, to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in their relationship with others?
- Do you rely upon the Holy Spirit to give you daily wisdom and guidance?
- What is your passion in life?
- Have you matured in some of the spiritual disciplines such as prayer, meditation and Bible study?
- Have you developed skills in music or the arts?
- Do you possess financial expertise that can be used to help others with personal budgeting and investments?
- What hobbies do you participate in on weekends or during other spare time?
- Do you fish, camp, play golf, shoot hoops?

Have you considered that God may have gifted you in these areas and through them you can share and encourage others? If you have an interest in using you abilities and talents to help others to develop their gifts and to enjoy strong, healthy relationships, please go to the online registration form and register your specific interest as well as the time that you are available to give leadership to a Life Group. You will be contacted regarding Embassy Life Group Training programs and materials that will further prepare you to lead those that join your Life Group.

Group philosophy

Life Groups have traditionally been focused on Prayer and Bible Study, both of which are critical to a healthy Christian life. In today’s environment, in addition to Prayer and Bible study, we encourage our leaders to consider the areas of life that they have experienced, and in which they have developed some degree of proficiency, and to structure Life Groups studies and activities around these areas.

People with expertise in areas such as music, gourmet cooking, sports activities, camping, marriage excellence, reading, history, etc., are able to focus the attention of people with similar interests during weekly Life Group meetings. These meetings will also have an element of caring, sharing, identifying and praying for each others needs.

What is your passion in life? Have you matured in some of the spiritual disciplines such as prayer, meditation and Bible study? Have you developed skills in music or the arts? Do you possess financial expertise that can be used to help others with personal budgeting and investments? What hobbies do you participate in on weekends or during other spare time? Do you fish, camp, play golf, shoot hoops? Have you considered that God may have gifted you in these areas and through them you can share and encourage others?

Leaders make their time with others count by using the gift that God has given them and the areas of expertise that they have developed to encourage others to grow and mature in life. Leaders use their zest for life to help others to develop their gifts and to enjoy strong, healthy relationships that will prepare them to become leaders and a blessing to those that they too will lead.

Be a good listener! Be an encourager! Be a Life Group Leader!

Group Structure

Embassy Life Groups are weekly or bi-weekly gatherings of Embassy adherents and their friends with a focus on a variety of topics or activities. Typically groups consist of 10-12 people that meet in people’s homes or in suitable locations for the study or activity. Bible study and prayer are the most common focus and groups are/will be established to centre on common interest as needed and requested.

We are developing leaders and establishing groups that will focus on Bible studies, prayer missions, grief share, singles, hobbies, sports, etc. There are groups for men, women, junior varsity, youth, young adults, couples and those desiring divorce care.

All Embassy Life Groups are led by approved Leaders who are purposeful in their objective – to encourage and assist group members to grow in their relationship with others and with Jesus Christ

Who can join?

Embassy Life Groups are open to those who make The Embassy their home Church and to their friends and neighbors as well as to anyone who shares the respective Life Group common interest. When registering, please understand the underlying purpose and objective of the Life Group - to encourage and assist group members to grow in their relationship with others and with Jesus Christ Once a group is filled up (maximum of 12) the group will be closed and another group will be started, if warranted, based on registration for that particular study or activity.

Monday Life Groups

Moms Time Out (Moms of Tots)
First and Third Mondays of each Month
Beginning Oct.6, 9:30-11:00 AM
Leader: Pastor Laura Jones
Location: The Embassy, Family Centre
Enjoy a morning devotional with guest speakers who share on relevant topics for moms with young children.

Homes Of Honour
Sept. 22 to Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader : Sylvia Quinlan
Location: At 1081 Langford Street, Oshawa
This study group is for moms who want to uncover the keys to becoming Godly influences in the lives of their children.

You and Your Finances
Sept. 29 to Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader:  Pastor Ford Quinlan
Location: At The Embassy, Room B.
This study group will look at Biblical principles of financial stewardship & review topics such as basic budgeting techniques, planning to get out of debt, saving for a rainy day, and how tithing can transform your life.

Marriage Enrichment
Sept. 22 to Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leaders: Earl & Jackie Zurba
Location: At 989 Roundelay Drive Oshawa
Learn the secrets to enriching your marriage relationship and greatly improving other family relationships as you interact with your group and Gary Smalley’s “Keys to Loving Relationships”.

Discovery Bible Series
Sept. 22 to Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leaders: Tom & Pat Pederson
Location: At 642 Waverly Street North, Oshawa
Discover how to share your faith without an argument, the Jesus blueprint for prayer, praying with confidence and much more.

Experiencing the Depths of Christ
Sept. 22 to Dec. 8, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader: George Blayone
Location: At 198 Maclaren Street, Oshawa
Discover the joy of Divine union as you study this classic book by Jeanne Guyon. “Experiencing the Depths of Jesus Christ”
 

Tuesday Life Groups

Golf and Fellowship
Ongoing, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Leader: Nathan Beckstead
Location: At Winchester Golf Club, Whitby North
Enjoy great fellowship and marvel at God’s Creation on the hills and in the valleys of the Winchester Golf Course

Ladies Morning Inspirations     
Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, 9:30 – 11:15 AM
Leaders: Aimee Chada, Natalie Boerefyn and Andrea Smith
Location: At the Embassy, Room B
The leaders will help you to discover what God is saying to you through “Covenant”.
Just drop in, no need to sign up!

Ladies Prayer and Fasting
Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Leader: Ruth Smith
Location: At The Embassy, Room B
Join other women to pray for personal, Embassy and regional needs.
Just drop in, no need to sign up!

Proverbs: The Pursuit of Wisdom
Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, 12:00 – 2:30 PM
Leader: Evelyn Cory
Location: At 2660 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
This study points to God as the ultimate source of wisdom & gives practical ways to apply God’s standards to every area of life.  Making choices? Learn to choose wisely!

The Fruit of the Spirit      
Sept. 9 to Dec. 9, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Leader: Ethel Fisher
Location: At 25 Pheasant Street, Whitby
Learn how to prepare your heart and life to cultivate, receive and demonstrate the Fruit of the Spirit in daily interactions with family, neighbours and the general population. One Fruit of the Spirit will be discussed each week for 9 weeks.

The Purpose Driven Life
Sept. 30 to Dec. 8, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leader: Max and Bev Vanderheide
Location: At 1086 Somerville Street, Oshawa
Discover the God-ordained purpose for your life as you discuss Rick Warren's blueprint for Christian living in the 21st century based on God's eternal plan, not on cultural values.

The Power of Your Words     
Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leader :Irene Standish
Location: At 19 Niagara Street Unit #14, Oshawa
Through “The Power of your Words” Study you will gain a better understanding of how God can bless your life and the lives of those around you through the words you speak. 

M2M (Men 2 Men)
Sept 30 – Dec 9, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leaders: Pastor Rick & Paul Francis
Location: At The Embassy, Room B
Becoming men of God through integrity and purity.  Discover what God has to say to men about purity, sex, and integrity.

For Ladies - A study on Suffering
Oct. 14 to Dec 9, 7:00 – 9:30 PM
Leader: Catherine Rudolfo
Location: At 36 Patrick Drive, Whitby
Interactive study on topics such as receiving God’s comfort when your world falls apart, the power of weakness, wounds that heal and much more.

The Screwtape Letters
Sept. 23 to Dec. 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Andrew and Melody Phillips 
Location: At 56 Glenabby Drive, Courtice
Through analyzing each of C.S. Lewis’s letters, you will become more aware of how to avoid being side tracked by satanic forces 

Wednesday Life Groups

Proverbs: The beginning of Wisdom      
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Meeting every other week
Leaders: John and Marilyn Brooks  
Location: At 4 Falcon Court, Whitby
Experience the life changing power of God’s Word for every situation as expressed by Solomon in the Book of Proverbs. 

Daily Living 
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Ray Laird & Jon/Laurie Stapley
Location: At 19 Niagara Street, Unit #16, Oshawa
Be challenged & encouraged as you review last week’s sermon for application purposes.

Marriage Enrichment
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Wade and Susan Clarke   
Location: At 1578 Docking Court, Oshawa
Move your marriage relationship to a higher level by learning and applying the principles contained in “The Language of Apology” by Gary Smalley.

New Believers
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Pastor Rick and Lisa Busse 
Location: At The Embassy, Room B
Find Biblical answers to the questions of life and grow in your walk with Christ by exploring the essentials of the Christian Faith with other believers that share similar questions and concerns as you do.

Becoming a Better You
Oct. 8 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Pastor Brian and Diane Devitt   
Location: At 12 Nearctic Court, Whitby
Discover steps in Joel Osteen’s book in an interactive study group that will pave the way for you to discover your unique purpose and destiny.

When God doesn’t make sense
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Harold and Sharon Lowe   
Location: At 993 Southport Drive, Oshawa
Discover answers to life’s tough questions regarding God’s interaction with His creation.

Anointed for Business
Sept. 24 to Dec. 10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leader: Rick Lisowski
Location: At 1735 Harmony Road North
Discover Biblical principles from Ed Silvoso’s book that will allow you participate in marketplace transformation and see God’s Kingdom invade every corner off our world.

Living Evangelism
Sept. 24 to Dec.10, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Leaders: Brad and Todd Steffen
Location: At The Embassy, Room B
Discover New Testament style evangelism principles that will enable you become a bold and living witness for Jesus Christ.

Thursday Life Groups

Bible Study and Prayer
Sept. 11 to Dec. 18, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
Leader: Pastor Doug Schneider   
Location: At The Embassy, Room A
Bible studies on a variety of topics and prayer for the Church, Community, Region, Canada and our world.

Son Seekers (seniors)
Lunch, Fellowship and Guest Speakers
Two dates only: Sept. 18th and Oct. 16th
12:00 Noon to 2:30 PM
Need to sign up!
Christmas Banquet - Friday Nov. 28th
Need to sign up!

Men’s Pool, Fellowship/Prayer
Sept. 25 to Dec. 11, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
Leader: Pastor Ford Quinlan   
Location: At 1081 Langford Street, Oshawa
Enjoy pool, fellowship, prayer & interactive discussion on what men need to know & do that will greatly improve their relationships.

Seeking Him
Sept. 25 to Dec. 11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Every Other Week,
Leader: Joan Jackson   
Location: At 1450 Cordick Street, Oshawa
Explore topics such as humility; honesty, repentance, holiness, obedience and grace. Experience the joy of personal revival.

Becoming God’s Man
Oct 2 to Dec. 11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader: Tony Hall   
Location: At 75 Hutton Place, Bowmanville
Let the Revolution begin. Uncover Biblical principles that will make you desirous of becoming a servant in The Kingdom of God.

The Bondage Breaker
Sept. 25 to Dec. 11, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader: Pastor Dolly Beetham   
Location: At The Embassy, Room B
Learn how to live a victorious life by knowing and understanding who you are and the power and authority that you have in Christ.

Practical Parenting for Single Parents
At Pentland St., Oshawa in October - AM
At The Embassy in November – PM
Leader: Michelle Bountrogiannis
Actual dates, timing & other details to follow

Friday Life Groups

Divorce Care
Sept. 26 to Dec. 12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leaders: James/ Michelle Bountrogiannis
Location:  At 78 Helston Cres. Brooklin
This video series deals with the issues of divorce head on and helps focus attention on restoring stability & normalcy to hurting lives.

A Mary Heart in a Martha’s World
Sept. 26 to Dec. 12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Leader: Joyce Collymore   
Location: At 153 Bourbon Place, Whitby
Dealing with distractions and business and choosing to sit at the feet of Christ.

Spiritual Warfare
Sept. 19 to Dec. 12, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Leaders: Rich and Marcia Richter   
Location: At 4344 Middle Road, Bowmanville
Learn how to wrestle and to be victorious against principalities & powers in high places

Men’s Hockey and Fellowship
Friday’s between 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
Team has already been selected
Leader: Pastor Randy Gill
Everyone is invited out to support the team at the Courtice Arena.
Schedule:
Oct.10 - 10pm - Embassy vs. Forestbrook
Oct.24 - 10pm - Embassy vs. DCN
Oct.31 - 10:30pm - Embassy vs. Painted Faces
Nov.7 - No Game
Nov.21 - 10:30pm - Embassy vs. King Street
Nov.28 - 10:00pm - Embassy vs. Agincourt
Dec.5 - 11:30pm - Embassy vs. Trinity
Dec.12 - 11pm - Embassy vs. Whitby
Dec.19 - 11pm - Embassy vs. Malvern
Jan.9 - 11pm - Embassy vs. Forestbrook
Jan.16 - 10:30pm - Embassy vs. DCN
Jan.23 - 11:30pm - Embassy vs. Painted Faces
Jan. 30 - No Game
Feb.6 - 10pm - Embassy vs. King Street
Feb.13 - 10:30pm - Embassy vs. Agincourt
Feb.20 - 10:30pm - Embassy vs. Trinity
Feb.27 - 11pm - Embassy vs. Whitby

Saturday Life Groups

Family Fall Hiking trips  
From Sept. 27 to Nov. 22 @10:30 AM
Entire family invited (including pets).
Leader: Heather Geisberger
Long Sault Conservation Area
This group will focus on “Thanksgiving” while enjoying God’s gift of nature. Rain or Shine!
Directions and other information available from the leader or at the information Centre

Massage Workshops for Parents - Hands of Grace
Workshops to teach parents massage routines that have considerable physical and mental health benefits for children.
Two options: Oct. 25th and Nov. 22nd
Location: The Embassy
Workshops to teach parents massage routines that have considerable physical and mental health benefits for children.
Details on cost, timing & specific workshops are available at the Information Centre.