Summer Cell Outreach

 

Jesus had an amazing reputation for doing good wherever he went (Acts 10:28) and his church should have the same reputation. Paul says “let us do good to all people” whenever we have the opportunity (Gal 6:10).

 

So we’re encouraging every cell group to find a practical way to serve and bless others with the love of God at some point in the summer. Here's how.

 

First think about the needs in your community – or another community near by. Then come up with creative ways to do something that will bless them. And if you need some money to make this work we’re going to give each cell group an amount for this. We’re taking up an offering on 31 May after which each cell will be able to request some funds.

 

We heard recently about another church that had done this. One of the cell groups used their money to hire a skip for a street where some of them lived. They then invited all the neighbours to make use of it to get rid of stuff from their garages or gardens, and offered to give a hand if needed. They even let people take stuff out of the skip! This proved to be a great way of serving and getting to know people - and if they were asked who paid for it they were able to tell them a bit about the church.

 

So you need to start thinking together: where is there a need we could meet? How could we surprise people with some acts of kindness? There might be an opportunity in your own neighbourhood - or in another local area which has greater need. You might be more effective if you combine forces with another cell group. It might not even take much money, but we want you to have the resources if you need them.