During this year we decided to change the name of the ‘Cell’ Groups for three reasons; a) Newcomers did not understand the meaning and significance of the word ‘cell’ in this context. b) For most people the word ‘cell’ reminded them of a prison cell or a terrorist group. c) Those people in the church who were around when cell groups were first introduced and were ‘put off’ may feel able to come back under a new name. All the members of the groups were given the opportunity to vote for a new name and the one with the most votes was ‘Life’ Groups. This fits in very well with CellUK who have now changed their name to ‘4Life’ and our new church strap line – ‘love Jesus, love Leigh, love life’.

We have 9 groups with 105 members in total. The groups meet in various homes during the week, some during the daytime and others in the evening. They meet each week although not all the members can make it every week and some people have long periods when they are not able to attend because of illness or family commitments or work demands. We accept this and we keep in touch while they are away. The meetings last about 1½ to 2 hours and there is a time of worship, prayer, looking at the Bible and having an ‘out’ focus. If you would like to join a group you would be most welcome.

Alan Phillips

CCP Life  Group Coordinator