Christian life is more than 90 minutes on a Sunday! We love to hang out and get to know each other. Be prepared to make new friends!
What to Expect
Daystar Life Groups are the way we build relationships, grow in faith, and live life as a church. Each Life Group consists of a small group of people meeting together once a week within the Host's home. The day of the week, as well as any childcare offered or potlucks, will be determined by the Life Group leader.
Life Groups begin the week of September 17th and will run for 7 weeks.
Connection
Prayer
We believe that God answers prayer. Countless times we have seen miracles because of the prayer in Life Groups. Every group incorporates a time of prayer into their meeting.
Discussion
Each group usually has some form of discussion on a spiritual topic. Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a scholar to engage in the discussion – you just have to be a real person!
Food
Mmmmmm. There’s usually a wonderful snack at Life Group. Some groups go all out and do a BBQ or a potluck, while others might do a light snack or dessert.
Find a Group
You can find the perfect group for you - Life Groups
meet at many locations in Leduc and the surrounding areas.
Check out groups below to explore the locations, dates and study topics.

Doug and Emily Rutledge | Leduc Caledonia
Doug, Emily and their five children have called Daystar home for almost 10 years now. Doug works as a pipeline operator and a Kidz Church teacher. In addition to a homemaker, Emily fills her time teaching, acting, and directing dramas. Faith, home-schooling, and homesteading are important to their lives. Their Life Group will be hosted at Nathan and Shauna Balehowsky’s home!
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
School-aged children welcome!

Josh and Erin Crouse | Leduc Robinson
Josh and Erin have a bustling brood of four—ages 3 to 12—ensuring they’ve got plenty on their plate. Yet somehow Sundays are a serene oasis. On these cherished days, the first order of business is a fulfilling visit to church, setting the tone for an afternoon filled with family bonding and downtime. They’re eager to welcome you into a group that values humor, ease, and genuine connections. Get ready for a Life Group experience where even the hustle takes a breather.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
Yes

Dennis and Irene Sanders | Leduc South Park
Dennis and Irene have a passion to see people heal from loss and thrive in their life. They have spent their life ministering to families in transition. They plan to provide a friendly, caring, and safe atmosphere in their home as the group shares with and supports each other through their loss.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
Yes, but not childcare provided.

Bev and Nancy Heward | South of Leduc
Bev and Nancy are a retired couple still full of life who enjoy meeting new people. Nancy enjoys knitting and her flowers while Bev enjoys sports and playing golf. They both love the peace and quiet that acreage living has to offer, as well as the birds and other wild life (and people!) that wonder through.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
Adults only

Jonathan and Terrena Clarke | Leduc Caledonia
Jonathan and Terrena both work in education and have 2 beautiful teenage daughters. Rounding out our family are 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 fish tanks and a hamster named Leo.
STUDY TOPIC
To Be Determined
KID-FRIENDLY?
Yes

Jack and Deb Vanderhoef | Wetaskiwin County
Jack and Deb love serving and are actively involved with various events and ministries in Daystar. Jack and Deb have been married 38 years, have three grown children and five fabulous grandchildren. Although Jack calls himself a retired farmer as he no longer dairy farms, he is very busy ‘helping’ his son (full time!) on their grain farm. Jack’s love of flower gardening keeps Deb happy with her love of receiving flowers.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
No
DAYS AND TIMES
Sunday, weekly
evenings
FULL


Heggeruds and Paines | Wetaskiwin
STUDY TOPIC
Marriage Enrichment
(Married Couples Only)
KID-FRIENDLY?
Adults (married) only
DAYS AND TIMES
Sundays, weekly
7:30-9:00 PM
FULL

Tim and Iris McBride | Calmar
Tim and Iris have 2 girls (11 and 8) and a medium sized dog, who can be intimidating at first meet, but really is just a loving pup. They love coffee, people, and God, and even more-so: sharing God and coffee with people. They are also excited for their Life Group to be hosted at Jason and Rebecca Henuset’s home in Calmar!
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
Children welcome, but no childcare provided
DAYS AND TIMES
Fridays, weekly
6:00-8:00 PM
FULL

Ron and Grace Fink | Beaumont
Ron and Grace are young at heart but old enough to get the Senior’s discount at restaurants. They enjoy the company of friends of all ages and can hardly wait to get to know you. They hope to provide a friendly, casual, comfortable, and caring environment, where you’ll develop relationships that will outlast the Life Group season.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
No
DAYS AND TIMES
Sundays, weekly
6:00-7:30 PM
FULL

Cal and Lynda Rowbottom | Leduc Southfork
Cal and Lynda Rowbottom are also an amazing couple and their Life Group will be hosted at Melanie Tyson’s home! Stay tuned for their fun Bios as well.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
No
DAYS AND TIMES
Sundays, weekly
1:00-4:00 P.M.
FULL

Chad and Kim Demchuk | Leduc Windrose
Chad and Kim Demchuk have been attending Daystar for 22 years and truly love the people in this Church! And Travel… Lots of travel. True story, Kim may have a Starbucks mug addiction and tries to get a new mug from each place they travel to. When you come to the Demchuk house get ready to relax and have a lot of fun just digging into the word and connecting with one another.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
No
DAYS AND TIMES
Wednesdays, weekly
7:00 P.M.
FULL

Dennis' and Kueflers | Leduc
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
TBA. (Young Adults, Young Families only)
DAYS AND TIMES
Thursdays, weekly
7:00-8:30 PM
FULL

Helgardt and Sanet Dippenaar | Wetaskiwin
Helgardt and Sanet hail from the plains of Africa where the lion roars and the wildebeest roam the Serengeti. They enjoy the company of good friends and good food. Helgardt leads Men’s Ministry and Sanet leads Women’s Minsitry at Daystar Church. They are ready to open their home to adults wishing to fellowship together and rally around the things of the LORD.
STUDY TOPIC
Weekly sermon discussion
KID-FRIENDLY?
No
DAYS AND TIMES
Sundays, weekly
6:00-8:00 P.M.
FULL

Steve and Sharla Keim | Leduc Meadowview
STUDY TOPIC
Parenting
KID-FRIENDLY?
Yes
DAYS AND TIMES
Sundays, weekly
6:00-7:30 PM