St Simon’s Website – Cell Groups
Many of our Church members belong to Cell Groups. These small groups aim to be like the group of disciples Jesus gathered round himself. They come in all shapes and sizes. But all groups are about yielding our lives to Jesus through one another, listening and learning from him (UP), loving and caring for one another (IN) and doing things to bless others and make the world a better place (OUT). The Leaders are supported in their responsibilities by Cell Pastors; they are Susan Brown, Sue Piper, Peter and Anne Gibson, and are the first point of contact for asking to join a Cell. They can be contacted through the person manning the ‘Welcome Table’ at Church on Sunday mornings.
Here are the current Cell Groups:
Ebenezer
A cell group for men who are interested in things practical – such as practical application of the sermons, and helping people in the Church who find small practical jobs difficult. Meetings are on alternate Tuesdays at 8pm near Victoria Road South
Lowcay Road
Meeting weekly on Monday afternoons near Waverley Road
Leaders: Barbara Moore and Thelma Winchester.
Theme: ‘By word, by charity, by love, by support’
New Beginnings
Meeting weekly on Thursday evenings in the Craneswater area
Leader: Millie French
A small group of mature people with a bond of mutual friendship and support, who bless church members with gifts of flowers at times when they need cheering up
Ready Salted
Meeting fortnightly on Wednesday evenings in several locations in Southsea
Leaders: Phil and Julie Gower
A mixed group of mainly busy people who have a heart for prayer, for one another, for our city and for our nation
Soul Sisters
Meeting fortnightly on Wednesday evenings near Albert Road
Leader: Geraldine Poulter
A group of busy ladies wishing to support and learn from each other
Strands
Meeting weekly on Monday afternoons near Festing Road
Leaders: Diane Melikian and Jean Le Huquet.
A group of older, enthusiastic ladies, concerned about reaching the elderly and lonely, and supporting Gail and Chris Robins’ work amongst street children in Mexico.
Trinity
Meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings near Victoria Road South
Leader: Kathy Richardson
A varied group placing emphasis on the Bible, and concerned about the Church’s and other youth work.
Youth Cell
Meeting weekly on Monday evening near Waverley Road
Leaders: Jo Borley, Chris Walters and Jayne Holland
For those between 12 and 17
Xcell
Meeting weekly on Tuesday mornings near Waverley Road
Leaders: Dinah Walters and Gail Chipperfield
A small group of active women