Cell Groups are small groups who meet weekly away from the Church buildings. Each is led by someone who has received training and they meet in a variety of places. The purpose is to share knowledge, learn about discipleship, evangelism and Christianity in the community.
The Dorcan church has several such groups and one of the ministers would be pleased to put you in touch with one.
Cell groups meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings plus a Monday Evening fellowship group
Typical
Cell Group Meeting [Photo:Tony Prichard]
Cell group carrying out community work [Photo: Tony
Prichard]
From the Thursday Cell Group
The Thursday cell Group led the 9.30 am. service on Sunday 22nd. July 2007
When we first met we didn't really know each other very
well at all. We were a motley crew from all three church centres. However, through
time we have learned to trust and to be open with one another. This did not happen
overnight. It came gradually as our relationship grew and flourished in a relaxed
and non threatening atmosphere. As our relationship became deeper so our sense
of belonging to something really special grew. We have fun together and it has
been amazing to learn such diverse things about one another. Like how many of
our group who, at some point or other in their lives, have lived in a caravan.
We have matured both in our Faith and as people. This has been helped through
discussion and sharing. In some cases, sharing things that have been dormant for
years and for which we needed prayer and ministry from the group. Now that we
are more honest, open and accountable to each other we are witnessing God at work
in our lives.
One way that we have witnessed God working in our lives
is the way He has encouraged us to "step out a little further". Taking this service
has been tangible evidence. He is showing us how to use our existing gifts and
encouraging us to try something new. Diane said, "Before I joined this group you
would never have seen me up here - willingly-anyway".
We are discovering
our gifts and are feeling more able to take part in leading group discussions.
We look for ways to share His ministry within the group in our homes, at work
and in the Church.
You may ask what the difference is between a Home
Group and a Cell Group. Well, the main difference is that within our Cell Group
we know by the "Every Member in Ministry" value that God is calling us to develop
relationships with people who are outside the Church. We have tried to meet this
challenge by arranging meals, musical evenings and barbecues to which we have
invited people from outside the group. We pray for our community, friends and
family and are always looking for opportunities to show God's love to others in
our everyday lives.
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