Cell Groups restart 16 September 2009

There are a number of Cell Groups operating at present and all meet on alternate Thursday evenings at 8.00 pm.- usually at the home of the various Cell Group leaders.
For more information please contact Rev Bobby Liddle (9267 9824)

What is a Cell Group?
Part of the evening involves a bible reading and discussion directed by the group leader.  The topics provide the opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant to everyday life and focus on the practical outworking of the Christian faith.  They also mirror the main themes being dealt with in the Sunday morning services.  It is important that cell groups don't become 'inward-looking', so at least once a term each group holds a social evening where others are invited.
These provide the opportunity to include others not already involved in the group to get to know each other better.  Whilst everyone is encouraged to participate in the group discussion, no-one is pressurised to do so and each member contributes as they feel comfortable.

Are cell groups for you?
Cell groups provide an excellent opportunity for you to get to know others in the church.  This is particularly useful if you are new to the church.  It also enables you to develop your faith by studying the bible and discussing the outworking of that faith with other Christians.  Cell groups are for all ages and members of groups range from those in their late teens to pensioners.

So why not give it a go? 
If you would like to come along to try it out, you should speak to any of the cell group leaders or the minster who can direct you to the most appropriate group.

The leaders of cell groups are as follows:
Philip & Susan Brown                     Annahilt
Gary & Barbara McCracken             Ravarnette
Chris & Heather Kinghan                Legacurry
Roy & Ruth Montgomery                Legacurry
Richard & Suzanne Reid                Annahilt
John & Susan Rodgers                     Lisburn 

Do you ever wish you could interrupt the minister during his sermon on a Sunday morning and say "Sorry, I didn't quite follow your point there; could you explain that again please?",  or do you have questions about the
Christian faith or aspects of your walk with God?  If you do, then cell groups are definitely the place for you.  if you don't, then cell groups are probably still for you anyway!

What are cell groups?
At Legcurry, we have 6 very active cell groups.  Each group consists of between 10-20 people who meet in the home of their leader every other Thursday night from September through to June.  Cell groups were established at Legacurry in 2003 and are based on what the church is meant to be:

-  A Worshipping  Community - in which people can give thanks at a
   personal level through prayer and praise.
-  A Caring Community - in which people are really cared for and support
   one another.
-  An Evangelising Community - in which people reach out locally to
   others and not just talk about it.
-  A Serving Community - In which people have the opportunity to
   discover and develop their gifts.
-  A Growing Community - in which people study God's word together
   and grow spiritually.

Cell groups provide the opportunity to meet with and learn from others.
The informal setting creates better opportunities to get to know others in a way that's not always possible in a large church service.

What happens at cell group meetings?
All cell groups follow the same basic format and use the same materials, which are provided by the minister.  Each meeting typically starts with a cup of tea or coffee and a time to chat with others.  There is then a time of worship with someone singing or someone leading a devotion.  The main part of the evening involves a bible reading and discussion directed by the group leader.  The topics provide the opportunity to discuss issues that are relevant to everyday life and focus on the practical outworking of the Christian faith.  They also mirror the main themes being dealt with in the Sunday morning services.  It is important that cell groups don't become 'inward-looking', so at least once a term each group holds a social evening where others are invited. These provide the opportunity to include others not already involved in the group to get to know each other better.  Whilst everyone is encouraged to participate in the group discussion, no-one is pressurised to do so and each member contributes as they feel comfortable.