Northfield Methodist Church

What happens when a small group meets?

Our Cell groups
are the predominant type of small group.  These groups meet weekly in
the homes of the group members, and although there are four* main
aspects that should be covered in these groups, the structure is
flexible. (*We refer to them as the 4 W’s)

The groups usually start with a time of Welcome; a chance to connect with each other by means of an ice-breaker question or activity.

This is followed by a time of Worship, to help us change our focus from being on ourselves, to being on God.

The Word
part comes next.  This time can be spent exploring the Sunday sermon
further, or material of the group’s choice can be dealt with.  It is
about how we apply our faith in daily life.

In closing the group’s time together (which is generally about 90 minutes) the focus is changed to Works. 
This is looking at how we can reach out to those outside of our group
and in the community. Time spent praying for those in your group is an
invaluable part of this time.

 We have cell groups to cater for those with children, those without, and also for young people.

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We also have Task groups
which are made up of people involved with specific tasks e.g. worship
teams, Sunday School teachers, maintenance teams etc.  Their task is
what their group revolves around.