Here at Tauranga Elim we place value on being connected. We appreciate the importance of gathering in small groups where we can get to know people and really ‘do life together’. We are designed to do life as a part of a family, part of community. Connecting with others is where friendships are built, faith is inspired, encouragement is found and support is given.
If you’re making this your church home, we encourage you to consider joining a Life Group. There are a number of groups in different locations offering a variety of interests and styles. We hope you can find one to be a part of.
THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER course will be run in the following Life Groups:
PAPAMOA LIFE GROUP
Papamoa Beach
Lionel & Elizabeth Johnson
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Wednesday 7pm
Lionel – 021 132 3399
Elizabeth – 027 635 4796
BETHLEHEM LIFE GROUP
Carmichael
Clendon & Karryn Greenway
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Thursday @ 7pm
Clendon: 027 474 5103
Karryn: 027 220 6333
BETHLEHEM LIFE GROUP
Wakefield
Lois Evans & Nik Smith
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Thursday @ 7pm
Lois: 021 993 682
Nik: 021 279 9161
MATAMATA LIFE GROUP
Matamata
Daniel & Colleen Kruger
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on a Friday 7.30pm
Daniel – 027 274 7597
Colleen – 022 087 5739
YOUNG ADULTS (18-25 yrs)
Bellevue
Paul & Karen Miller
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Wednesday at 7.30pm
Paul – 021 191 5332
Karen – 021 905 738
BROOKFIELD LIFE GROUP
Brookfield
Paul Miller
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Monday at 7pm
Phone: Paul – 021 191 5332
BUSINESS FOCUS
Tauriko
Kelvin & Kathryn Clout
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Wednesday at 7pm
Kelvin – 027 222 3771
Kathryn – 027 478 8091
MUM’S GROUP
Avenues
Cherie McQuoid
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
For Mums or expectant Mums to grow in faith and encourage each other (NB: it is not a play group, but children are welcome with a separate area available for them while the adults connect)
Fortnightly on Monday at 9am
Cherie – 027 652 7382
LADIES GROUP
Bethlehem
Helen Hoyle & Ps Sarah More
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
Fortnightly on Wednesday at 10am
Helen – 027 460 4022
Ps Sarah – 027 494 5152
DAYTIME LIFE GROUP
@ Church
Lucien Keightley & Ps Aaron More
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
This group runs on the alternative week to the 60+ social group and is open to all ages.
Fortnightly on Thursday at 10am
Lucien – 027 232 2410
Ps Aaron – 027 345 7500
CONNECTIONS
Bethlehem Heights
Brian & Tania Ingram
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
This group is at capacity and is for existing members only.
Fortnightly on Tuesday at 7pm
Tania – 027 2746 012
MERIVALE LIFE GROUP
Merivale
Sunny George Gwanpua
Join us as we go through the 6 week series on The Practice of Prayer where we learn to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God in order to become like Him and partner with Him in the world.
This group is at capacity and is for existing members only.
Fortnightly on Wednesday at 7pm
Sunny George – 022 691 0367
The following Life Groups will continue to connect as normal.
60+ CONNECT
Church Building & Other Venues
Lucien Keightley
Growing relationships, connecting, having fun, and doing life together for over 60’s. We have a range of activities from coffee mornings, movies, prayer, praise & worship, testimonies, devotions, and more.
Fortnightly on Thursday at 10am
Lucien Keightley – 027 232 2410
MAN CAVE CENTRAL
Tauriko
Craig Wormald & Pat Buckley
Man Cave Central is a platform for men to build legit relationships, be challenged, inspired and encouraged. It’s not a religious experience or a bible study, rather a forum for covering the bases that need covering in the life of a Kingdom man, and what goes on in the Man Cave, stays in the Cave.
Please contact Craig or Pat directly to join this group.