2015 MARCH WEEK ONE HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 2015.

WEEK 9

FAMILY DAY

On this day, families (husband, wife, children and dependents) are expected to meet in their various homes to discuss issues pertaining to their family life and growth and also pray together. There are no study outlines and so the head of the family will provide direction for the day. Where a young person is not staying with parents, they can possibly join another family for the family day, as a way of being nurtured in a family set up.

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2015 FEBRUARY WEEK FOUR HOME CELL STUDY / ACTIVITY

SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 22, 2015.

WEEK 8

PRAYER SESSION/CELL OUTREACH/DISTRICT INPUT

Today has been set aside for outreach, prayer, visitation or any activity that is relevant and peculiar to the District/Local/Cell. The District/Local/Cell has opportunity to make an input.

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Nnawɔtwe: 7 - Afie Mu Akuo Mu Ayɔnkofa

Ma Yɛnsere Kakra (Fa w’adwene si ayɔnkofa so sima 10) Yεnkɔ Onyankopɔn anim (Fa w’adwene si)
Obaako nni kuo mma no anim na wɔmfa anuonyam ma Onyankopɔn sεdeε Honhon kronkron bεkyerε wɔn biara.
Ma Yεnsua N’asεm (Fa w’adwene si Onyakonpɔn asεm so) Twerεsεm Titire: Aso 2:42-47. Sua Gu Tirim: Mat. 18:20
“Na deε baanu anaa baasa ahyiam me din mu no, εhɔ na mewɔ wɔn mfimfini”
NNIANIM
Wɔ Afiafie kuo adesua mu no, asɔre mma a wɔte bεn a wɔkura botaeε baako a wɔde adeε baako asi wɔn ani so no ka wɔn ho bom na wɔdwendwene ɔkwan a wobεfa so na wɔn nsa atumi aka botaeε baako a esi wɔn anim no.
Akwanya wɔ hɔ sε wonya ayɔnkofa wɔ fie, asɔre ne sukuu mu. Afie akuo adesua no ma Kristofoɔ nya ayɔnkofa a emu yε den, efirisε kuo mma no tumi hunu wɔn mu biara fie mmaako mmaako ntεm, wɔsra ho wɔn ho, bɔ mpaeε ma wɔn ho wɔn ho; na wɔhyehyε wɔn ho wɔn den wɔ akwan ahoroɔ pii so. Ɛsε sε yεhunu sε Kristofoɔ ayɔnkofa a emu yε den no gyina Onyankopɔn asεm adansedie so.
NSUSUHO
1. Deεn na asomafoɔ no kuraa mu? Aso 2:42
2. ƆKwan bεn so na Onyankopɔn tumi fa daa ne ho adi wɔ agyidifoɔ no mu? Aso 2:43
3. Ɔkwan bεn so na wɔn a wogye diiε no fa tenaa ase? Aso 2:44
4. Ɔkwan bεn so na wɔfa daa no adi sε wɔn nyinaa yε baako? Aso 2:45
5. Ɔkwan bεn so na saa baakoyε no fa boaa wɔn ayɔnkofa no?
6. Deεn nti na ayɔnkofa ho hia wɔn fie kuo adesua no mu?
7. Mfasoɔ bεn na wɔn ayɔnkofa no de brεε wɔn? Aso 2:47
Awieeɛ
Onyankopɔn ahyε bɔ ne nkorɔfoɔ ho sε, baabiara a wɔbεhyia wɔ ne din mu no na ɔka wɔn ho, Mat.18:20. Sε nokorε asuafoɔ hyia mu wɔ ne din mu a, εnyε sε ɔka wɔn ho nko na mmom ɔde nhyira a εtoɔ rentwa da hyira wɔn. Ayɔnkofa a nokorε wɔ mu no boa ma kuo ba biara nya deε ohia: ɛboa ma wɔn a wɔwɔ ahokyerε mu no ho hare wɔn. Kuo no mpanimfoɔ ne mpanimfoɔ a aka no tu kuo mma no fo, ma wɔn akwankyerε, na afei nso wɔbɔ wɔn ho ban. Yei boa kuo mma no akwan ahoroɔ pii so ma wɔde wɔn ho firi ɔhaw ahoroɔ pii mu. Yei yε adenya kεseε ma wɔn a wɔyε kuomma no.
Kae Me Mpaebom (Fa w’adwene si so sε wobɔ mpaeε ama kuo mma no ahiadeε ahoroɔ sima 10)
Kuomma no mmɔ mpaeε mma asɔfoɔ, asɔre mpanimfoɔ, Asɔre akannifoɔ, ne Fie-kuo no mu mpanimfoɔ na wɔmfa wɔn ho nhyε kuo no mu yie. Wɔbεtumi abɔ mpaeε afa ade biara ho nso. Ma Wɔnhunu Yesu (Fa w’adwene si asεmpaka so sima 10) Kuoba baako nni kuo mma no anim mma wɔmmɔ mpaeε mma wɔn abusuafoɔ a wɔnnyε agyidifoɔ. Wɔnsrε Onyankopɔn mma ɔnyi wɔn mfiri bɔne ne ɔbonsam tumi mu.

2015 FEBRUARY WEEK THREE HOME CELL STUDY

SUNDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 2015.

WEEK 7

FELLOWSHIP IN THE HOME CELL

Smile Awhile: (focus on fellowship- 10 minutes)

Lead cell to share the most interesting moments of the week

Into His Presence: (focus on worship- 10 minutes)

A member of the group should lead the cell in a time of adoration as directed by the Holy Spirit.

Digging Deeper: (focus on the Word- 40 minutes)

Topic: FELLOWSHIP IN THE HOME CELL

Main Tex: Acts 2:42-47

Memory verse: Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered in my name there am I in the midst of them”

Introduction

In a cell, members who live in the same community and share common goals, often come together to set goals and plan on how to achieve such goals. There is always the opportunity for fellowship at home, in the church and at school. Home cells provide the best platform for Christian fellowship. This is because members of the cell can easily identify the home of one another, visit, pray for and encourage one another. It must however be noted that true Christian fellowship is grounded in the testimony of the word of God.

Discussion Questions

1. What did the disciples devote themselves to? Acts 2:42

2. How was the power of God demonstrated among the believers? Acts 2:43

3. How did the disciples live? Acts 2:44

4. How selfless were the disciples? Acts 2:45

5. In which ways did the selflessness of the disciples affect their fellowship?

6. Why is fellowship in cells important?

7. What was the result of the fellowship of the disciples? Acts 2:47

Conclusion

God promises to be with His people whenever they assemble together in His name (Matt. 18:20). When true believers gather together in His name, He is not only there; He commands regular, consistent and everlasting blessings upon them. True fellowship meets the needs of needy members. Cell leaders and officers also provide counseling, guidance and protection which go a long way to help members out of challenging times. This is an exclusive privilege for those who are members of the home cell.

Stand with Me (focus on praying for members’ needs-10mins)

Members should pray for District Pastors, Presiding Elders, Presbyters & Cell Leaders to be committed to the Cell Ministry. Any other prayer needs could be raised.

Making Jesus Known (focus on evangelism-10mins)

Cell Leader/member leads the Cell to pray for unbelievers within our families, asking the Lord to save them from the power of sin and Satan.

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2015 FEBRUARY HOME CELL WEEK TWO STUDY / ACTIVITY

IMPORTANCE OF HOME CELL MEETINGS

Smile Awhile: (focus on fellowship-10mins)

Please lead Cell members to share some benefits of attending home cell meetings/the joy (or otherwise) they have in their profession/occupation.

Into His Presence: (focus on worship-10mins)

The Cell Leader/Cell member leads the Cell in a time of adoration to God as led by the Holy Spirit.

Digging Deeper: (focus on the Word-40mins)

Topic: IMPORTANCE OF HOME CELL MEETINGS

Main Text: Exodus 18:13-27

Memory Verse: Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You and the people with you will certainly wear yourselves out, for the thing is too heavy for you. You are not able to do it alone.Exodus 18: 17-18

Introduction

Moses was a great leader of the congregation of Israel. From the main text, he will sit alone from morning till evening everyday listening to the people’s complaints and disputes. His father-in-law, Jethro, observed the ministry of Moses and said “what you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourself out”Exodus 18:17-18. Jethro went ahead to counsel Moses to divide the congregation into smaller groups of 1000s, 100s, 50s and 10s. The leaders at the various levels were to shepherd the people under them and provide them with counselling and support in difficult situations. In this way, Moses will have rest and the people will go home satisfied.

In the Church of Pentecost, Pastors and Presiding Elders will face the challenge of Moses if they have to listen to every dispute and at the same time shepherd the flock. The Home Cell system follows the counsel of Jethro, with Cell Leaders at various levels providing the shepherding and discipleship needs of all members. In this way, members’ needs could be addressed easily and quickly. This is why EVERY member is expected and encouraged to be a member of a Cell for growth and accountability.

Discussion Questions

1. What was Moses doing that was not right? Why was it not right? Verse 13, 17-18

2. How do Pastors and Presiding Elders/Officers in the Church of Pentecost act like Moses?

3. What are the benefits of breaking the congregation into smaller (Cell) groups? Verse 23

4. What are to be the qualifications of the Cell Leaders? Verse 21

5. What are to be the responsibilities of the Cell Leaders? Verse 22

6. How is the Pastor/Presiding Elder to function in the Church according to Jethro’s Model? Verse 19-20

7. How can I ensure that the Cell system put in place will be effective to achieve its purpose?

Conclusion

Following Jethro’s advice, Moses chose capable men to be in charge of the groups. This arrangement relieved Moses to play his priestly role of standing before the Lord for the people. He also became committed to teaching and nurturing the leaders on how to live their lives (character) and what work they must do (skill). Thus, Moses ministered to the small group leaders while the small group leaders ministered to the congregation. Certainly, there may be times when Moses ministered to the congregation directly.

This is the structure of the Cell system in the Church of Pentecost. Pastors and Presiding Elders are expected to teach and nurture the Cell Leaders in character and skill while the Cell Leaders impart the members at the Cell level. When the structure is effective in any Local/ District, the leaders will be less stressed and the members will be satisfied.

Stand with Me (focus on praying for members’ needs -10mins)

Members should pray for the District Pastors, Presiding Elders, Presbyters & Cell Leaders to be committed to the Cell Ministry. Any other prayer needs could be raised.

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