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Becoming And Belonging

REGISTER FOR BECOMING AND BELONGING 2025-2026

 

Becoming and Belonging Discipleship is an exciting opportunity to grow in your faith while building meaningful connections within a loving church community. These small groups are designed to help you become more like Jesus and truly feel a sense of belonging. Through engaging conversations, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement, you’ll find a place where your spiritual journey is supported and celebrated. There are also opportunities to grow as a leader and make a difference in the lives of others. While adults are immersed in Discipleship Groups, children are invited to grow their relationship with Jesus and others at Club 10:14.

Join us Thursday nights for a life-giving journey of spiritual formation as we pursue hope, healing, and wholeness together through the power of the Holy Spirit!

Becoming And Belonging Schedule
5:00-5:45 Dinner and Fellowship (Free Will Donation)
5:00-7:30 Club 10:14 - Family Dinner, Worship, Stations
6:00-6:30 Adult Worship and Message
6:30-7:30 Adult Discipleship Groups

For additional information:

Tammy Dowd
913.472.2084
Tammy@PaolaLighthouse.com

Ron Dowd
913.294.9857
Rldowd2@yahoo.com

Josh Simons
913.406.6137
Josh@PaolaLighthouse.com

Katie Short
785.418.7058
Katie@PaolaLighthouse.com

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Alpha

Leader:

Brian Cooke - briancooke.haiti@gmail.com

Materials Needed: Books will be provided by Lighthouse Church. 

Alpha helps create a space for honest conversation around some of life’s biggest questions. It is designed to provide guests an opportunity to connect with one another while providing the opportunity to share thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a safe and caring environment.

Club 10:14

Leaders:

Katie Short - katie@paolalighthouse.com

Josh Simons - josh@paolalighthouse.com

Materials Needed: All materials will be provided by Lighthouse Church. 

 

“Let the little children come to me.” – Mark 10:14

At Club 10:14, we joyfully live out Jesus’ invitation. Every Thursday night, children and mentors gather for a meaningful evening filled with connection, fun, and faith.

Together, they explore The Big Idea for the upcoming Sunday’s Children’s Church, spend time in prayer, and enjoy games and activities that build trust and friendships.

Club 10:14 is designed to help kids grow in their knowledge of The Word, gain confidence in sharing their faith, and experience the love of a Christ-centered community that encourages and supports them every step of the way.

Club 10:14 Mentorship

This fall spend a Thursday evening with our Kindergarten through 5th grade kids playing games, building puzzles, and connecting through great conversations!

Our goal at Lighthouse Church is to help children grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ through intentional, Christ-centered relationships with caring, spiritually mature mentors allowing the mentors to live out their faith and the children to feel more connected to their church community.

 

We are looking for two different shifts of youth and adult helpers:

5:00pm - 5:45pm - Dinner Room Monitor

5:45pm - 7:30pm - Child Mentor

 

Please contact Katie Short for more questions!

katie@paolalighthouse.com

(785) 418-7058

Financial Peace University (FPU)

Leader:

Tracey Hecker - tracey@paolalighthouse.com

Materials Needed: Tracey Hecker has books available at this time.  We are offering a one time special.  Pay $50 for the course and if you complete the 9 weeks, you will receive the $50 back.  A separate registration is required through Tracey and FPU.

If you're like most Christians, you wish you could honor God more with your finances. But between debt payments and living paycheck to paycheck, you don't feel like you can. There’s hope! Our church is hosting a Financial Peace University class, where you'll learn how to get out of debt and free up your money to live, give and serve how God wants you to! Class starts on September 4, 2025.

Found & Woven

Leader:

Lisa Weidman - lisa@paolalighthouse.com

Materials Needed: Book will be provided by Lighthouse Church. 

Found and Woven is dedicated to walking with those who are suffering after an abortion experience. This step toward healing offers a confidential, supportive and trauma-informed environment where participants can explore and apply biblical truths, leading to spiritual and emotional growth and healing.

 

Healing From Divorce

Leaders:

Linda Morrill - linda@paolalighthouse.com

Josh Morrill - jmorrill@goagwest.com

Materials Needed: Participants purchase their own book and workbook

Exciting News! For the Fall Semester, our Divorce Care class will be joining forces with the Switch On Your Brain class, combining powerful strategies for emotional and mental wellness. By pairing this with Healing from Divorce, you'll gain an even deeper understanding of how to navigate healing after a difficult season, while also transforming your mindset for lasting peace and joy.

Whether you're currently navigating the emotional journey of divorce or looking for new tools for emotional resilience, this combined class offers support, encouragement, and hope for a brighter future. We believe this new partnership will bring greater healing and help you thrive during this season of transformation.

Open Bible: Encountering the Word

Leader:

Pastor Kirk Johnston - lighthousekirk@gmail.com

Materials Needed: Your Bible, Journal, and apps/study tools

Open Bible is an interactive Bible study led by Pastor Kirk, providing valuable insights into the historical and cultural context of Scripture. Participants will engage deeply with Scripture through guided discussions, fostering spiritual growth and building a sense of community.

 

Re:generation

Leaders:

Tammy Dowd (Women) - tammy@paolalighthouse.com

Ron Dowd (Men) -rldowd2@yahoo.com

Materials Needed: Books will be purchased through Lighthouse Church.  Each book is $14.  

Re:generation is a biblically based discipleship program offering healing, recovery, and freedom from all types of struggles.  The reality is that we all experience brokenness in this life. You are not alone. We all have struggles to overcome. Whether big or small, these destructive thoughts and habits hold us back from the life we want–and the life God calls us to live.

 

Sow Truth, Reap Fruit: Five Skills for Increased Fruitfulness

Leader:

Alan Sargent - alan.sargent7@gmail.com

Materials Needed: Your Bible, Journal, and apps/study tools

This Adult Discipleship Group focuses on actively and meaningfully engaging with the Bible to understand its message and apply it to your life, fostering a deeper relationship with God and a greater impact on your community. The course includes practical instruction, hands-on exercises, and weekly homework to develop habits that will bear fruit in you and through you.

  • Facilitate a transformative encounter with God through scripture.
  • Gain wisdom for life’s circumstances.
  • Grow in grace and knowledge.
  • Be ready to answer questions about your faith.

 

Switch ON Your Brain by Dr. Caroline Leaf

Leader:

Loralie Tangen - ltangen1@earthlink.net

Materials Needed: Participants purchase their own book and workbook

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” This is wonderful instruction from 2 Cor 10:5. Now there is practical help from the field of brain neuroscience to teach us how we can rewire our brains (physically) and reprogram destructive thought patterns, aligning with God’s truth and making our thoughts obedient to Christ.

  • Understand the importance of a disciplined thought life and how it influences the whole person. 
  • Learn the tools to tear down a negative thought and replace it with a positive thought.