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L.I.F.E. GROUPS

Learn Inspire Fellowship Evangelize
What is the acronym L.I.F.E. ? hat is the acronym L.I.F.E. ?
W What is the new goal for 2020?
L - Learning From The Bible To add 10 new Small Groups as well as to implement Quarterly
I – Inspiration Through Prayer Reports to gauge how the groups are progressing, any challenges
F – Fellowship With One Another they may have, sharing out what outreach methods are working,
E – Evangelize The Community and keeping each other accountable.

What is the purpose of L.I.F.E? What is the purpose of L.I.F.E? Any new Updates?
The acronym more accurately In June 2019 we had the restart of two Spanish Small Groups. We
portrays the intents of Central’s Robert Aguilar Richard Anger have a Spanish group for the North as well as one for the South.
Small Groups. Small Groups is God’s
vehicle for enabling us to be what What are some examples of topics you have studied?
He intends us to be. This includes;
individuals sharing Christ’s life together, meeting each others Currently our group is studying the Book of Ephesians in the
spiritual as well as physical needs, discovering and employing spiritual Bible. Recently our group studied “Last Day Events” EGW.
gifts, developing a stronger Christian community, discipleship, Previously, studied Book of Daniel.
witnessing and outreach.
How can someone join a Small Group?
How many Small Groups established so far? Contact Richard Anger, Small Group Ministry Leader,
Currently we have 17 total Small Groups: 13 active groups with 916 681-3990, richardanger@peoplepc.com
four groups on hold as inactive due to various reasons such as; house Or Robert Aguilar, Assistant Small Group Leader,
construction, pending family matters, or may need more 916 681-0107. Lamore1214@aol.com.
encouragement. Please pick up a Small Group Contact List from the front desk on Sabbath morning.

How many people should be in a Small Group? Contact Church Office, 916 457-6511
A Small Group should consist of a gathering of three to 12 people.

Farewell to the Mitchell’s years and we’ve never met before.
Q: How long have you been members at Central? I also remember Pastor Chris showing
Diana- I became an official member on Dec. 2012, it was the first so much compassion for a lady in need.
church I have ever belonged to as an adult. It was about seven months after he
Dennis: I attended church there from 1993-1996. However, I went arrived the lady reached out and
back in 2013. I remember Pastor Doug Batchelor anointing me back in Pastor showed so much compassion.
1990 when I was diagnosed with throat cancer. Soon after he asked me to be a church
clerk and it was easy for me to say yes.
Q: What ministries were you involved with Dennis: Sac Central is a very special
Diana and Dennis Mitchellana and Dennis Mitchell
throughout your time at Central? Book ministry, men place. Even though we are in a large Di
church, when we get tasks like Opera-
and women’s ministry, greeters, L.I.F.E. groups, church secretary and
clerk, deacon and deaconess. tion Joash, this church pulls together
to get the work done.
Q: What new plans does God have for both of
you? Dennis: We are focusing on slowing down but ultimately it is Q: What will you miss the most at Central? The
where God leads us. I enjoy mission trips and contractors are in high people, our pastors. We are so blessed to have three pastors
demand so that is a possibility. It is all for God’s glory. It just brings who bless us with powerful messages every Sabbath. We will
me pleasure that a little help goes a long way. miss Elizabeth Rengifo's smile and hugs. We will miss our
Diana: We will be active in our future church wherever we are needed. small group and the beautiful music ministry that is such as
blessing to us.
Q: Can you share a fond memory or an experience
or event you remember from Cental that really From our L.I.F.E. Group family to the Mitchell’s : “We have learned so
impacted you? much from you both mostly by your living example as a Christlike and
loving couple. You have opened your home for bible studies and given
Diana, I remember telling myself I would never be a member of Sac us wonderful insights into God’s amazing grace by sharing the truth and
Central because it was just too big and intimidating of a church for helping us grow spiritually. We are sad to see you go and we will miss you
me. However, in the Fall 2011 Pastor Doug hosted the “Doctrines that dearly. We truly hope you keep in touch with us and we pray you enjoy
Divide” seminar. The seminar touched me so much that I decided to your new journey! May God bless you both so very much.
go to Sacramento Central from that point. Both Dennis and I agree Thank you for all the fond memories.”
that we sometimes meet people at church that have been attending for
Reporters Benjamin and Vanessa Escobar
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