Life Groups
Check out the group list provided below—it’s filled with opportunities to join one of our Life Groups! These groups are all about studying the Bible, praying together, and building meaningful connections. Why not invite your friends to join you? It’s easy to get involved—just contact the group leader directly for more details or to sign up. We’d love to have you join us!
Group 1: Pastor Orlando Pule
(613) 882 0006 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Bible study & Prayer Where & When
What It’s About: For the next 28 weeks, we will journey through the book of Acts—one chapter at a time—as we rediscover how the Holy Spirit shaped the early church. Come and grow with us as we see how Jesus empowered ordinary believers to transform their world.
Where & When: in person, Wednesdays, 7pm – 8pm, in the Teen Room, lower level of the church
Start Date: January 14, 2026
Group 2: Pastor Orlando Pule
(613) 882 0006 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Bible study – Foundational Adventist Beliefs
What It’s About: New Beginnings: A thought-provoking video series designed to explore life’s biggest questions through the Bible. Discover clarity, hope, and practical answers to everyday challenges.
Where & When: Each Saturday, 10:10am -11:10am in the Pastors Office
Start Date: January 31, 2026 (12-week journey)
Group 3: Pastor Orlando Pule
(613) 882 0006 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Bible study for Men – 33 Series: Authentic Manhood Series
What It’s About: 33 Series – Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth with our Small Group Bible Study featuring the powerful 33 Video Series: Authentic Manhood. Designed to ignite the hearts of men, this dynamic series delves deep into the core principles of biblical manhood, offering a roadmap for authenticity, purpose, and lasting impact. To sign up, email Pr. Orlando at [email protected]
Where & When: Each Sunday morning, 7am – 8am on Zoom
Start Date: January 25, 2026 (12-week journey)
Group 4: Karen Leung
(403) 789 6386 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Online Bible study – open to anyone.
What It’s About: Exploring the tender heart of God in the Old Testament. Reading the book of Zechariah.
Where & When: Online/phone, contact Karen for the meeting invitation. Thursdays, 10:30am – 12:00 noon
Start Date: January 15, 2026
Group 5: Honey Todd
(403) 862 1857 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Book study – “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality” (Updated Edition), by Peter Scazzero, 2017. Pastor Honey has a few copies of the book.
What It’s About: It is time to stop “living” and start “thriving” in Christ, to stop visiting God and be at home in Him. Experience God’s overwhelming grace, find healing, and be set free to love radically, like Jesus.
Where & When: in person, Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:30pm at 27 Liberty Close.
Start Date: Tuesday January 20. Ending March 17, 2026.
Group 6: Julie & John Hollsworth
(778) 878 7032 | [email protected] (text/call is the best method)
Type of Group: Open to everyone. Book study: Steps to Christ by Ellen White.
What It’s About: A simple yet profound guide to developing a personal relationship with Jesus, covering essential steps like understanding God’s love, repentance, faith, prayer, and overcoming doubt, emphasizing that true transformation comes through Christ’s saving grace, not self-effort.
Where & When: in person, 21 Sheep Close, Lacombe, Thursdays 7:00pm – 8:45pm.
Start Date: January 22, 2026
Group 7: Honey Todd
(403) 862 1857 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Open to anyone who is hearing God’s call to go deeper in their relationship with Him.
What It’s About: Deep Calling. Experience God’s transformative love more profoundly, love others, and share Him spontaneously. We begin and end the series with a day retreat 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. In between we meet weekly to journey together with Jesus. Talk with Honey about journal options. Bring your journal to all meetings.
Where & When: in person, Wednesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm, at 27 Liberty Close. Day Retreats: location to be determined.
Start Date: Day retreat Jan 17 or 18. Wednesdays starting January 21, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Closing Day Retreat March 28 or 29.
Group 8: Mark Glover
(403) 352 1702 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Fellowship and Prayer.
What It’s About: Feel free to join us on Monday nights at Mark’s house—either gathered around a fire outside or downstairs in front of the gas fire.
We meet to strengthen friendships, encourage one another in our spiritual walks, and spend time praying for each other. While we don’t officially “break bread” together, we have been known to enjoy a slice of pre-cut bread—which is ultimately better than cutting cheese together.
Where & When: in person, Monday 7:00pm – 9:00pm, 40 Maple Bay, Lacombe. You are always welcome to join us.
Start Date: Monday ongoing. Join us! Call for more information.
Group 9: Café Brazil
(226) 750 6766 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Portuguese speaking newcomers
What It’s About: New to Lacombe? Want to meet other Portuguese speaking friends in the community? Need help to learn English, find information, resources, jobs, tips about the city? Join our group!!! We are here to help! Our group meets occasionally for social events, celebrations, worship moments and for fellowship – our group’s info is also in WhatsApp!
Where & When: in person. Location to be determined.
Start Date: call the number above for more information about the day and time to meet.
Group 10: Adam Kis
(403) 391 1094 (text only) | [email protected]
Type of Group: Men’s Running Group
What It’s About: Are you a man? Do you like running? Are you willing to run outside even in the cold? Then join this group! We do a short devotional and pray for each other, followed by a 20–30-minute run. Worship, fellowship, and outdoor exercise — what better way to start your morning! See you there! Please note – Call/text Adam prior to the run to find out where to meet for that time.
Where & When: In person Wednesday morning at 6:30am
Start Date: Already going! Join in on any Wednesday.
Group 11: Keith Clouten
(403) 782 7796 | [email protected]
Type of Group: General Bible study group, open to anyone.
What It’s About: Ignited by the Spirit (13 weeks) Discover how Luke, guided by the Holy Spirit, wrote about what happened after the resurrection of Jesus. Luke describes the early church as a loving fellowship of people who ate and fellowshipped together. We will immerse ourselves in the first 12 chapters of Acts, prayerfully discovering the amazing stories of a community ignited by the Holy Spirit.
Where & When: Wednesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm, Royal Oak Village in College Avenue.
Start Date: February 4, 2026
Group 12: Kathleen Campbell
(825) 522 2178 [email protected]
Type of Group: Pray & Play! (Prayer time & board games). General (ages 12+)
What It’s About: Come, get to know & pray for one another, then play some modern board games! Whether you’re already an avid board game player, only know the classics, or haven’t played anything in years, we invite you all to join us!
Where & When: Thursdays, 6:30pm – 8:30pm (text or email for physical address).
Start Date: January 15, 2026
Group 13: Dennalia Fray
(289) 996 8881 | [email protected]
Type of Group: open to anyone. Limited to 9 people.
What It’s About: Pastor Dee writes: “One of the things I love the most is food and conversation. Join me for Dinner at Dee’s.”
Where & When: Wednesday’s from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Start Date: February 11, 2026
Group 14: Vivian Kohn Thompson
(587) 378 6418 | [email protected]
Type of Group: open to all who wish to study Scripture and Spirit of Prophecy with a sincere heart.
What It’s About: Each week we will read and discuss 1 Corinthians and read and discuss Spirit of Prophecy re the health message.
Where & When: in person, Bailey Chapel, lower level of College Heights church. Fridays 4:45pm – 6:15pm
Start Date: January 16, 2026.
Group 15: Nancy Foreman
(403) 307 3085 | [email protected]
Type of Group: open to everyone. Book study: “Last Day Events” by Ellen White.
What It’s About: sing together, pray together, read and discuss together. Last Day Events is a compilation from Ellen White’s writings. You are encouraged to read the passages in their original contexts to get the full picture.
Where & When: in person, Tuesdays at 7 pm. Location to be determined.
Start Date: January 20, 2026
Group 16: Elizabeth Pule
(613) 867 3350 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Celebrate Recovery Open Share Group (Men & Women separately, starts 8 PM)
What It’s About: Celebrate Recovery open share groups (following large group Where & When that starts at 7 PM) provide an opportunity to share confidentially in gender specific groups. All groups are led by leaders who have been on their own recovery journey. It is a safe space to share your hurts, hang-ups and habits. There is no pressure to share on your first night. What’s shared in the group, stays in the group.
Where & When: in-person on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 PM for large group Where & When, then 8-9 PM open share small groups in the Earliteen room.
Start Date: ongoing, walk-ins welcome
Group 17: Wanda Johnson & Jan Hempel
(403) 307 5948 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Open to anyone living with loss and grief. Bereavement Support Group – open to 9 adults. The book used is “The Grief Recovery Handbook: 20th Anniversary Expanded Edition,” by John W. James and Russell Friedman. It can be purchased at Chapters or Amazon. Just be careful with Amazon that you get the most current edition. This is “The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce, and Other Losses including Health, Career, and Faith.”
What It’s About: In this action program for moving beyond death, divorce, and other losses including health, career, and faith, this group will focus on how we learned to grieve through the hurts and losses we experienced while growing up, and how we apply those same grieving patterns in life today. Then we will learn tools for working through grief and forgiveness in a healthy way.
Where & When: online using Google Meet. Tuesdays, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Start Date: February 10, 2026, for 8 weeks.
Group 18: Myla Trenchuk
(403) 877 5233 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Girls ages 9-14
What It’s About: BECOMING – an initiative for girls ages 9-14. It is a monthly event with fun learning activities that will empower and equip young girls to become self-sufficient and confident young women. Connect with Myla to register.
Where & When: One Friday a month at Social Eyez from 12:45 – 2:00pm
Dates: January 9, February 6, March 13, April 17, May 8
Group 19: Tabitha Phiri
(403) 789 1680 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Online/Teleconference group – open to anyone
What It’s About: Be part of a community of prayer for the needs of individuals, families, and the church at large and anyone who needs intercession.
Where & When: online google meet: https://meet.google.com/ooh-hdzx-jkp or phone 613-778-3283 Pin 213884860. Every Monday, 7:00 – 7:30am
Start Date: Already Started – feel free to join in.
Group 20: Pastor Honey
(403) 862 1857 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Scripture memorization group – open to everyone.
What It’s About: Get into the word of the Lord. Take it into your heart and mind. Memorize a portion of scripture each month or just come to hear the word of the Lord spoken.
Where & When: Second Saturday of the month at 4pm. Meet at 27 Liberty Close.
Start Date: February 8, 2025.
Group 21: Fanilo
(825) 250 5364 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Young Adult Women
What It’s About: “Table of Grace.” We have lunch and Bible study together. We are focusing on the women in the Bible and their stories.
Where & When: Sundays 1:30pm – 3:30pm. Contact Fanilo for location.
Start Date: January 18, 2026
Group 22: YAM Young Adult Ministries
[email protected]
Type of Group: Young Adults
What It’s About: YAM (Young Adult Ministry) is a welcoming community where young adults can grow in faith and build meaningful connections. We meet regularly for Bible study, prayer, and open conversations, and also host worship nights and social gatherings throughout the year. One of our key initiatives, Saturday Café, is a relaxed “third space” for young adults—whether part of our church or not — where friends from school, work, and beyond are always welcome. In 2026, we’re excited to expand through more Central Alberta young adult collaborations, collective worship nights, a spring run club, and other creative activities that help young adults connect, belong, and do life together.
Where & When: Fridays at 7:30 pm for Bible study. Location to be determined.
Start Date: January 16, 2026
Group 23: Fanilo & Honey Todd
[email protected] | (403) 862 1857 | [email protected]
Type of Group: Young Adult Sabbath School group.
What It’s About: Dive deep into the Word of God, experience Him, and explore real life relevance and application. We will be following the InVerse curriculum.
Where & When: Saturday’s 10am – 11:15am in College Heights Christian School Gym. Some Saturdays we will be elsewhere so please check with Fanilo or Honey to confirm location.
Start Date: January 31, 2026