Worship – Globe

Bring a globe or atlas to small group meeting. Get your group to point out the places on it where people they love now live. Remind each other of bible verses that tell us that God is ‘Everywhere-present’. Eg: Jesus said ‘ I am with you  always, even to the end of the age’, ‘There [...]

Welcome – difficulty?

Describe something you find difficult to do

Welcome – change direction

Describe (very briefly) a time when you have had to change direction in your life. How did you feel at the time and how do you feel now, looking back?

Welcome – memorable help

What is one of the most memorable things that someone else has done for you? (how about doing this as a game of charades?) Can you think of something that someone might choose to do for you that would freak you out?!

Welcome – protection

Can you think of a time when you have been strongly aware of God’s protection over your life? Share these experiences to encourage each other.

Welcome – friendships

Think about your closest friends, how did these friendships start and what makes these friendships good?

Interactive Prayer Idea [Philippians 4]

A simpleand interactive Prayer Idea based on Philippians 4. To communicate that to “invest” our present situations or future “whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Into the trust of Jesus – who gives us strength is a wise move..

23 ideas for worship in small groups

Here are 23 ideas for worship in small groups. This material is gathered from many sources as well as just created out of thin air. Thank to everyone who has contributed in any way. Where possible sources are listed. These notes are distributed free of charge and must not be sold.

Welcome 2050

Imagine it’s the year 2050. What do you envisage life might be like. For instance, new advances in technology, standards of living, healthcare etc.

Cell Notes – 0900426 – Acts 1v6-11 – The ascension and our obedience

Read Acts 1 v1-11. The book of Acts marks a new beginning. Luke wrote his gospel about the life and work of Jesus. In the beginning of Acts, Luke tells us that now Jesus was about to ascend into heaven, and His life and work would continue in His other body, the church! He now became not only Jesus the friend and the One who sacrificed His life: He became the ascended Christ who has the right to lead our lives, because He is recognised as God the Almighty.

Cell Notes 090111 – Philippians 2v5-11 The Open Hands of God

Read Philippians 2 vv5-11 1) Each person think of when you needed to hold on tightly.

Cell Notes 090118 – Money: Why is it so important to God?

Read Mark 14 v 3-9: Reflecting on your own life, what is your alabaster jar?
How easy or difficult would you find it to do with your alabaster jar what the woman in the story did? Why?

Welcome – chocolate

If you were a chocolate bar, what would you be and why? or bring a wide selection of different chocolate bars – ask everyone to choose one that best fits their personality and say why?

Welcome – thinking about friends

What was the name of your best friend growing up? What was the best quality about your friendship? Do you have this quality in a friendship now?

Witness – practical acts of love and service

Is there anyone who needs “love” from your cell this week – a phone-call, a prayer, a visit, a meal or a lift? [click on title for more details]

Witness – plan a simple social event to which your group could invite one or two people

Each share one or two people for whom you would like the group to pray for this term plan a simple social event to which your group could invite one or two people [click title to read more]

Witness – praying for you’re friends and their relationships

as the body of Christ what are some practical ways that we can reinforce the idea of marriage in our dealings with our friends and loved ones? [click on title for full details]

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Cell Notes 080528 – Matthew 5 v 33-37

Jesus addresses a tricky and complex situation. In The Old testament times God had instructed His people in the 10 commandments not to lie, and especially when they had used His name to back up a promise.