Update

Wow, it's been awhile since I updated on this blog!

Not much has happened since then.

Although...

Low Money has left to Australia.

Cell conference has just finished.

And we've multiplied!

It's been an awesome three years going through the ups and downs of this cell group. It's been incredible seeing all the friendships develop, the fights, the compassion, and the times we stood together and encouraged one another.

God's grace has been apparent throughout. God's grace has left an imprint on the cell group and upon each member's life. And even as we multiplied last weekend, God's grace and purpose was revealed once again.

For many years, our church has been fluctuating with 90-something cells. We kept trying but could not hit the 100 target that we had. Cells kept combining, phasing out, beginning anew and it maintained at that level. Last weekend, 2 cells multiplied - one from Youth and ours from Young Adults to hit 100 cells.

It's been a long road but it became clear that our cell have so many leaders that need an environment to release their capability in Him and to depend on Him more. With too many leaders in one cell, it was easy to take a step back and allow others to step up.

I'm thankful and grateful that all the core members stood alongside and agreed in unity that it was time to challenge our cell to the next level, and accepted the responsibility to take ownership of helping our cell to achieve the purpose laid out for it.

Only by His amazing grace, we've come this far.

Only by His amazing grace, we can go forward from here.

Gearing up

For those of you who weren't able to attend cell the last two Fridays, we have announced that our cell is targeting multiplication in June! That's...2008 by the way.

Its really an exciting time because we've been talking about multiplication since the beginning of 2007. We were probably meant to multiply last year but because of hiccups along the way, the dynamics only came together this year.

Its amazing to see God's hand upon this cell for the last two years. Although I have failed in many ways as a Cell Leader and struggle with not being there for the members, God's grace and mercy continues to cover us. In spite of all our shortcomings, He is faithful.

Not that I want to dampen the excitement by mentioning our failings and shortcomings, but let's get real. As much as we acknowledge God's goodness and anointing, we also have to confess the position we ourselves are in and not take Him for granted.

The last few weeks have seen new visitors coming week after week. God has been blessing our cell and as much as we want to be comfortable in the cell that has become family, we weren't called to be comfortable.

We need to begin to catch those that slip through the net. There's no point new visitors coming if we don't connect with them. It's for everyone to get involved and not only for the few 'leaders' in the official position to carry the load. Everyone in cell is a leader and is able to lead and teach another in their own way, without exception.

As Pastor Julie says, "it's not about the person...it's about the function". And all of us can fulfil that function because ultimately, God will use the useable as long as we avail ourselves into His hands as instruments of His love.

Too often, we're looking at the 'superstars' in the football field to perform...when the best people that God can use to score the goals are in the stands watching. God can use a humble and faithful servant in the seats far better than a Ronaldo or Rooney on the field. That's how it is in His kingdom.

Let's catch the vision and heart of God together for this cell. It's time to get off the stands and jump into the field. I've been praying and thinking through the multiplication for some time now and to be honest, I'm scared, confused and unsure of how to proceed.

For every person allocated to one side, there are good reasons why he or she should be in a different cell. I've come to realise that there are so many factors that are beyond man's control and ability. It takes God to lead and for us to follow.

All of us, together.

Praying ferverently. Catching His heart. Walking in His will.

Let's wake up.