SERMON SERIES · OCTOBER 11 | LIFE GROUPS · OCTOBER 18
RECONNECT.
Welcome. There’s a place for you here.
RECONNECT helps you make room for God during the week. Use the online study on your own, with an accountability partner, or with a Life Group, a small group of people growing in faith together.
The sermon series begins October 11. Life Groups kick off October 18. Explore the study now. Leaders: find the October 14 training replay and downloadable notes in the leader section below.
A WELCOME FROM PASTOR STOWERS · 0:36
Watch Pastor Clarence’s welcome on YouTube
No account needed. You can begin before joining a group. Continue with the 4½-minute participant guide below, or choose a study using the shortcuts above.
STEP 1 · GET FAMILIAR · 4:30
Watch a quick introduction
Updated schedule: Life Groups begin October 18. Week 1 runs October 18–24; Week 2 runs October 25–31; Week 3 runs November 1–7; Week 4 runs November 8–14. If a recorded video shows earlier dates, follow this updated schedule. RECONNECT is free. YouTube subscriptions and paid memberships are optional and are not required.
This participant video shows you what to tap and how to use your study. Watch it once, then continue to Step 2 below. Prefer to begin now? You can skip the video.
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STEP 2 · OPEN YOUR STUDY · OCTOBER 18–24
Week 1: No Bars
Renewal begins by returning to God’s presence.
Tap “Open Week 1” below. On the study’s welcome screen, choose “Begin with a check-in.” Then read John 15:1–5, write a private reflection, and plan your prayer days. You can pause and return throughout the week.
Your study opens on a separate website in this tab. To return here, use your browser’s Back button.
THE GOD BEFORE THE PHONE CHALLENGE
10 minutes. 3 days.
Choose three mornings during October 18–24 for ten minutes of prayer before you start scrolling. Record the days you actually practice and notice what God is showing you. Miss a day? Pick it back up the next morning.
How to keep your progress
Your reflections and progress save privately in the browser you use on your device. Return using the same device and browser. Switching between the church app and Safari or Chrome may show different progress. In the study, use “Your privacy & saved work” to make a backup. Clearing browser data can erase saved work.
WEEK 2 · OCTOBER 25–31, 2026
Static on the Line
God’s Word helps us hear and respond to Him.
One passage. Seven days. One sentence. Read Psalm 119:105–112 each day and write one sentence about what you notice. Begin with a check-in, reflect privately, and name one response you can make.
The sermon is October 18; this Life Group study runs October 25–31. You can read and prepare now. Practice recording opens October 25. Your leader will confirm your meeting time.
Open Week 2: Static on the Line →Week 1 remains available above. Both studies open in this tab; use your browser’s Back button to return here. Saved work stays separate for each week in the same browser on your device.
WEEK 3 · NOVEMBER 1–7, 2026
Interference
Reconnect with Your Soul.
One quiet period. One honest sentence. Read Psalm 139:23–24. Take one intentional period of rest and notice what surfaces when you slow down. You can reflect privately, plan a reminder, and record the practice after you complete it.
The sermon is October 25; this Life Group study runs November 1–7. You can read and prepare now. Practice recording opens November 1. Your leader will confirm your meeting time.
Open Week 3: Interference →Weeks 1 and 2 remain available above. Return using the same device and browser to see your saved reflections and practice records.
WEEK 4 · NOVEMBER 8–14, 2026
Dropped Call
Reconnect with People.
One name. One real sentence. This week. Read Galatians 6:2. Reach out to someone you have been distant from and begin a meaningful conversation. You can reflect privately, plan a reminder, and record the practice after you complete it.
The sermon is November 1; this Life Group study runs November 8–14. You can read and prepare now. Practice recording opens November 8. Your leader will confirm your meeting time.
Open Week 4: Dropped Call →Weeks 1–3 remain available above. Return using the same device and browser to see your saved reflections and practice records.
STEP 3 · GROW TOGETHER
Bring your week to your Life Group
Your responsibility as a participant
Before: Read the Scripture, reflect, and plan the practice for your study week. Together: Bring one observation if you wish, listen, and respect others’ privacy. After: Practice, record only completed practices, and return with what you noticed.
With an accountability partner, agree on a check-in time and ask: What did you practice? What did you notice? How can I pray for you?
Talk about what you’re noticing, pray together, and encourage one another. Share only what you choose. Your private reflections are not automatically sent to your leader.
Already in a group? Follow your leader’s meeting details. Still looking? You can start the study today and ask us to help you find a Life Group.
FOR LIFE GROUP LEADERS
Leading a Life Group? Start here.
Start with the training replay and notes below. The quick orientation and weekly Leader Guides are also here to help you prepare, gather, discuss, pray, and follow through.
OCTOBER 14, 2026 · LEADER TRAINING
Training replay & notes
Watch Pastor Clarence walk through the participant and leader guides, then keep the training notes nearby as you prepare for your group.
Both links open in a new tab. The four-page notes can be viewed, downloaded, or printed without signing in.
Your responsibility as a leader
Complete the participant study first, read the leader guide, and watch the training replay if you missed the live session or arrange a walkthrough before your first meeting. Share meeting details, explain how the study works, guide Scripture discussion and prayer, and help people plan the weekly practice: three prayer days for Week 1, seven reading days for Week 2, one intentional rest period for Week 3, or one meaningful conversation for Week 4. Allow people to pass, keep reflections private, and follow up through your usual group and coach channels.
Before leading, be ready to demonstrate the study, lead one discussion question, and explain the follow-up process.
Schedule update: Week 1 runs October 18–24, Week 2 runs October 25–31, and Week 3 runs November 1–7; Week 4 runs November 8–14. The recorded orientation demonstrates Week 1; use the guide for each later week to lead its own practice.
How to lead your RECONNECT Life Group
Watch this 3:53 orientation to prepare for discussion, make space for prayer, and follow through with your group.
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Watch the leader guide on YouTube
Open the Week 1 Leader Guide →
Open the Week 2 Leader Guide →
Week 2 includes preparation, discussion questions, a three-reading group exercise, and follow-up steps.
Open the Week 3 Leader Guide →
Week 3 includes Psalm 139:23–24, two minutes of group silence, one personal rest practice, and a mid-series coach check-in.
Open the Week 4 Leader Guide →
Week 4 includes Galatians 6:2, sharing burdens and blessings, and the invitation to reach out while respecting necessary boundaries.
There’s room for you.
Life Groups are a place to be known, pray with others, and grow in faith through real life. You can begin Week 1 today while you find your group.
Tell us which group fits you. After you submit the short form, you can explore Week 1 right away and prepare for the October 18 Life Group kickoff.
The signup form opens in this tab. Prefer to text? Send LIFEGROUP to 33777.
This registration form sends your contact details to the church so we can help you connect. Your private RECONNECT reflections stay in your browser.
