Ignite! Life Groups
Ignite! Life Groups are small groups of people who gather together for the purpose of growing in their relationship with Jesus Christ while sharing life together and discovering how the love of God transforms hearts. These groups are led by trained leaders known as Fire Starters who feel the spark of the Holy Spirit and want to fan the flames in their spiritual walk and assist others in theirs. Each group is typically organized around a particular focus: women, men, singles, couples, couples with children, seekers, etc. Groups typically meet at least twice a month and sometimes weekly. Ignite! Life Groups are integral to how we live out our mission at Gethsemane, especially in learning to truly love one another.
There are a variety of Ignite! Life Groups which will be starting up after GPS (Growth Plan Sunday) on September 16th. See below for a list of groups that are available and who the contact person is for the group. A complete list of groups will be available by September 16th.
If you have questions about Ignite! Life Groups please contact Sara Beekie, Director of Adult Ministries, at sbeekie@geth.org or 651-739-1264 ext. 102.
Available Groups
Faith, Food, and Fitness
Leader(s) information:
Sara Beekie
651-739-1264, sbeekie@geth.org
Shannon Welsh
shannonwelsh@gmail.com
When and where will the group meet:
Every other Monday beginning October 29th, 6:30-8:30pm<
St. Paul, near the church
Do you struggle with the vicious cycle of eating, gaining, stressing, eating, gaining, stressing? Shannon and Sara, the facilitators of this group, have experienced the pit of despair this cycle causes. In our quest for healthier lifestyles we have lost a combined total of 175 pounds, but our journeys are not yet finished. Journey with us as we seek to do battle with our issues and, using the Lord’s strength within us, continually choose to work towards defeating this destructive cycle of eating, gaining, stressing.
Anyone Who Loves, Hates, Fears, and/or is Confused by the Bible
Leader(s) information:
Jenny Torgerson
jtorgerson@geth.org
When and where will the group meet:
Sunday evenings
6 - 8:30 pm St. Paul
Carlton Artist Lofts, St. Paul
Genesis, What the hell?
This is a Bible Study group for anyone who loves, hates, fears, and/or is confused by the Bible. For each group of people the hope is to better understand why we have these feelings toward the Bible, and truly ask, "What is the Bible really saying?" Bring a Bible, notebook, and some wine or soda.
Men
Both married and single are the focus of this group (50’s, 60’s, and 70’s currently)
Leader(s) information:
Tom Becken
Jim Engen (651-336-7277)
When and where will the group meet:
Alternating Tuesdays at 6:15 am for about 1hr.
Machine Shed in Oakdale
The group is open, but firm on the time and place for meeting
We are a group that concentrates on socialization, discussion of life issues, and book study related to the Bible. Currently, we are going through the book “Real Faith For Real Life”
Single Women, Any Age
Leader(s) information:
Judy Hensley (651-429-8381) jlhensley8@comcast.net
Marsha Rotramel (651-208-1651) mutti@usfamily.net
When and where will the group meet:
First and third Sunday of the month
6pm-7:30pm beginning November 4th
Jake's City Grill, 1745 Beam Ave E. Maplewood, MN 55109 (for the first meeting)
This is an Ignite! Life Group that focuses on Socialization and Service. We are not a perfect people, but we have a Perfect God who loves us and loves it when we gather together to praise and serve Him.
Men who enjoy hunting/fishing
Leader(s) information:
Scott Revoir (651-773-0070) srevoir@geth.org
When and where will the group meet:
Wednesday, November 7th at 6:30 pm The first meeting will be in class room #3 (Scott's room) at Gethsemane School (2410 Stillwater Road E in Maplewood, MN.
We will meet 1-2 times per month.
Let’s get together and talk about our outings. Once our group is formed, I will show you a few ideas I have for devotional ideas and we can choose what direction we would like to go from there.
Becoming an Authentic Disciple of Christ
Leader(s) information:
Kay Becken (651-779-0003) kaybecken@gmail.com
Nancy Van Kampen (651-770-6298) craigvk@aol.com
When and where will the group meet: Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. starting September 24th in Maplewood
Romans 12 provides a picture of how authentic disciples of Jesus Christ lives out their lives. Some of the topics will be surrendering to God, separating from the world, sober in self-assessment, serving in love, supernaturally responding to evil with good and more. It is a proven pathway to becoming more like Jesus. This is a DVD series led by Chip Ingram.
Moms with School Age Children Seeking God's Direction in Parenting
Leader(s) information:
Alana Brown (651-335-173) Alanabrown07@gmail.com
Julie Revoir (651-497-4448) Jrevoir_33@msn.com
When and where will the group meet: We will be meeting from 7:30-9:00 PM on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month (unless it falls on a holiday) at group members homes – contact a facilitator to find current location information.
This group will meet to discuss parenting children today while seeking God’s direction with raising our children. This group will focus on Christian parenting, fellowship, and mutual support as well as a time for laughter, fun, and encouraging one another.
Career Women with Young Families Seeking Life/Work Balance
Leader(s) information:
Stephanie Reem (651-731-5282) sreem@bwbr.com
When and where will the group meet: Day of week TBD; Starting in beginning of November; Location TBD
Finding balance between work and life can be extremely challenging. We live in a 24/7 world with perhaps crazy work schedules and the everyday demands of being a parent. This women’s group will focus on balance and rejuvenation as we study God’s word for direction and guidance. Our time together will be spent developing a closer relationship with our savior and one another as we share our challenges, experiences and our wisdom all while restoring harmony in our lives. We will begin this journey reading the book The Frazzled Female: Finding Peace in the Midst of Daily Life by Cindi Wood. Together, we will support and encourage one another as we take this journey towards spiritual growth and balance.
