Selsdon Baptist Church
A church at the heart of the community
Selsdon Baptist Church is a Registered Charity No. 1126971 Copyright Selsdon
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Homegroups
The Importance of Homegroups
At Selsdon Baptist we believe that we need to express our faith, and learn about following Jesus, not only in the large Sunday congregations, but also in the weekday groups. Sundays and Homegroups complement each other, and Homegroups offer different things that going to church on a Sunday does not.
The Purpose of Homegroups
- A Homegroup, as a small group of people, is a place for fellowship where you can get to know a small number of others really well. In the security and confidence of those people you know, you may feel able to share something of your own situation with others who will be supportive.
- A Homegroup is one of the best places to understand the Bible, and discover how to put it into practice in a life of following Jesus. In Homegroups you can ask questions, listen to the understanding and experience of others, and work together to see what the Bible means and how to live it out.
- A Homegroup is a good place to experience prayer with other Christians. If you find it hard to pray with others, a Homegroup is a good place to start, and if you enjoy praying with others, you'll have plenty of opportunity in your Homegroup.
- A Homegroup is a place where you can show care and concern for people in need. No-
one can help everyone in need, but in one homegroup we can show love and care for those in our group.
- A Homegroup is an inclusive group, with a place for everyone. Some people prefer
mainly to listen and do not want to talk very much -
they are welcome at Homegroups. Others have burning questions to ask and things they want to share, and the Homegroup may be the best place to bring these things.
- A Homegroup will sometimes decide that there are things they can do together. These include social activities, outings, parties, leading worship, evangelistic initiatives and serving in some way in the life of the church.
- A Homegroup is not the whole church, but a part of the church, and in Homegroups we can share in the issues that affect the life and witness of the church and understand what makes the church 'tick'. In Homegroups we can share both the social and the humorous, as well as the serious and spiritual sides of life.
One of our homegroups
The Pattern of Homegroups
Our Homegroup leaders meet every few months with the Pastor to talk about the programme of the groups and to share together the life of our Homegroups.
At times all the homegroups follow a particular study series which the church has chosen for a period of special focus. Examples of this have included “40 days of purpose” and “If You Want to Walk on Water You've Got to Get Out of the Boat” although each group has its own individual identity and does things in its own way. At other times each homegroup chooses their own study material
The homegroups give their members an opportunity for spiritual growth, and significantly deepen our fellowship as a church.
Members of a homegroup enjoying the moment!
Discovering the Homegroup for you
There are about 16 homegroups, mostly evenings, but some day-
