Have you ever heard this comment? "I enjoyed the church more when it was small because, back then, I used to know everyone!" This statement reflects two important concepts: 1. people really enjoy their church when they know others on a personal basis; and 2. small groups are the best format to build personal relationships within any church - large or small. The purpose of Hope's Small Group ministry is to strengthen our congregation by focusing on building strong personal relationships within our membership.

What is a small group? A small group is a gathering of 3-12 people that meet for the purpose of: Mutual care and encouragement, Prayer and worship, Practical Bible Study, Missional outreach and service. Each group independently chooses the topic of its study and the nature of its missional service and outreach.

What Are The Benefits Of Belonging To A small group? In a small group you can: Learn more about God through the Bible, grow in your Christian faith, develop closer friendships with other people, give and receive care during life's ups and downs, pray and worship God in a small group environment, and they develop ways to reach out to others in practical ways within their vocations.

Current Groups

Friday Night Fruit Loops: Meets for topical studies. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the Month at 6:30 pm at the Petersen's home. Leader: Jon Petersen.

Fruit of the Spirit Group: with a strong focus on prayer, Bible study, and praise. Meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month at 10:00 am at the Erickson's Home.  A meal is shared afterward.  Leader: Lorraine Erickson.

30s and 40-Somethings: Family fellowship, food and faith! Meets alternating Sundays at 3:30 pm at the Beall’s home in west League City. Leaders: Blake and Christina Beall.

What's Age Got to Do With It: Meets at each other’s homes one Sunday a month to share a meal and go through a video study of a biblical topic.  Couples typically range in age from 40’s to 50’s and have children either just starting high school or wrapping up college.  But all are welcome.  

Saints in Progress: We are a group of women that meet on the first and third Mondays at Hope Lutheran from 10:00-11:45 We focus on Christian-based studies for spiritual growth, group caring and encouraging, and serving our church family and community in Christ’s name. 

We meet the first/third Mondays at Hope, Room 102.  Leader: Rita Henderson.