Life Group - Study Guides

This is our final week of 2025 Movies at The Cove, and we’re ending on a powerful note. Penguin Bloom tells the true story of a family grappling with sudden tragedy, and the long, often messy road of healing that follows. It’s not just about physical recovery—it's about identity, family, and what happens when the life you know is gone. It raises an important question for us all: Where is God when everything breaks?

In life we can get comfortable in our world—our Christian bubble. And when we do, we can begin to avoid people who are different from us. Christ didn't avoid them—He moved toward them, sat with them, and saw them as sheep without a shepherd. That’s the model we’re called to follow. Are we seeking out those who are different, or are we silently asking God to keep us surrounded by the familiar? This Sunday we watched Jesus Revolution to start that conversation. Let’s continue together in group.

We all long for a life of meaning, provision, peace, and purpose — but many times, we’re waiting on God to do something while He’s waiting on us to step forward in faith. True purpose and happiness isn’t something we achieve or something we can purchase—it's someone we know: Jesus. When we move in response to His Word, He will meet us there.

Many times, in life we face battles that seem unwinnable—whether it’s a health diagnosis, a strained relationship, addiction, finances, or any number of challenges. It’s easy to talk about the goodness of God when life is going well, but what about when the trials hit? This week we will talk about what it really means to trust God to fight our battles—especially the ones we cannot win on our own.

We have arrived at that wonderful time of the year—Movies at The Cove 2025! This is where we show movie clips and apply biblical truths in a super fun, creative way. The atrium is all decked out; we hand out snacks, and there’s so much energy and excitement. But why do we do this? Because it’s one of the easiest and most comfortable opportunities to encourage and invite our friends, family, and neighbors to hear the gospel in a setting that feels warms and welcoming. The truth is—many of us have fears around inviting people. Maybe we’re afraid of being rejected, saying the wrong thing, or not having all the answers. But God simply calls us to be obedient and trust Him with the outcome.