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Transforming
Communities through the power and love of Jesus Christ
and
simple church fresh expressions.
This site and ministry began some years ago as Cellchurch.info
a centre of resources for the Christian community to aid
evangelism, growth of home groups, small groups, cells and cell
churches and church planting. My vision has changed over the years
and I have an increasing commitment to house churches, simple
church planting movements, organic or emerging churches and the
transformation of communities. So now there are other domains
that map here Simplechurch.org.uk,
Housechurch.org.uk and Homechurch.org.uk
to reflect that change in emphasis. The ministry umbrella
is HOUSE2HOUSEUK. For united church servant evangelism projects,
outreach and mission we are serving under "LOVEBROMSGROVE".
 The latest House2House magazine, "Transitioning..Taking Church Back to Simple" is here! If you are in the UK and want me to post one please e-mail me
In
February 2005 we started the first group
in my home in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
In April 2005 we moved to Gilbert Court.
Are you new to Bromsgrove or looking for a home church in Bromsgrove
or Worcestershire? Do you seek New Testament life-style
believers? A Church @ Community? Lives built on relationships and
DNA/Core values of
Kingdom community, maturity and Core
Beliefs in growth, spiritual gifts, evangelism and mission?
(Go here for our local home
church news).
Our
mission plan is that as a church
planting movement H2H Network will grow according to Acts 1:8, reaching
Worcestershire, The West Midlands, Birmingham, Central England
and other parts of the UK. Visit H2H Network
for details and resources for planning and starting simple churches
or see Luke10 and get ready
for the ride of a lifetime!
I
am one of the leaders (coaches) of H2H, house church network, based in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire in the heart of the UK. My wife and I
opened our home some time ago to transition the cell group to
a simple church. See the diary of
weekly experiences, advances, trials and growth of the church
in Peter's house!
 Please
Support us by Prayer and Giving. You can help
to keep our hands raised towards God in the battle to reach
people and transform communities through the power of Jesus Christ.
Appreciating
resources for small groups, cell churches, house churches and
the emerging church, I launched this site to help others in the
same situation. There are some very helpful Links
too and I have placed a Cell Group, small group Resources
page for anyone like me appreciating help with free outlines,
notes and even ice-breakers sometimes! There are regular Articles,
ideas and details of Events. You can also
chat to me on SKYPE (Vigournet)
As
a home church network we are committed to reaching the Bromsgrove
community and adjacent communities and use Servant
Evangelism projects to show God's love. See the Servant Evangelism
Diary
The
Simple Church/ Luke 10 weekend was a great time! Visit the Pioneer
2005 Report and gallery.
See
also photos and details of The
European House Church Consultation.
Shalom,
Peter Worthington
Europe
needs to know Jesus and see the love and power of God! Are YOU
being called to "come over and help us"? See
the MOVIE at Luke10.
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The
Diary is posted with the latest news FIRST and then events chronologically.
We have been resting over the past few months, enjoying our new grand-daughter ROSE LOVE,  and so I have neglected things a bit! However I hope to keep up to date now.
We enjoyed the time that Robin Corner stayed with us. The churches were excited to hear of the work in Hong Kong.
Last Saturday I was so blessed to be with  friends of The Fellowship of the Churches of Christ on their "First Wave" day. As well as the inspiration of the time togther, it was also very good to see how other networks of churches are seeking to plant churches.
This Sunday was wonderful as Churches Together in Bromsgrove held our annual Praise in the Park. During the times of worship and song we gave out 200 "Love Bromsgrove" free postcards.
The last two Sundays have been very encouraging. Last Sunday Meg, Evie and I spent some time with a simple church near to Nottingham. This Sunday there were several visitors, including Mike & Thora Tindall who shared about their recent mission trip to Zambia. Exciting stuff!
It was encouraging to meet with Terry Lamb this Sunday as he shared his testimony. He explained the vision he had from John's Gospel "to be generous" and "to show God's love in practical ways" and how this led to "Love Your City". As an organic church we seek to avoid programmes but the concept of showing God's kindness in practical ways warms our hearts, as we launch Love Bromsgrove.
We were blessed and inspired by Joseph Hedgecock's visit last night. Laying aside our mid-week study in Acts of the Apostles we learned from this servant of the Lord about hearing the Lord. Joseph founded Servants of the Lord Ministries many years ago and has taught in all denominations in many nations.
Love Bromsgrove is now under way with sev eral community projects planned. Using the Servant Evangelism concept and working with other churches we are excited to see the Lord's work!
Here is a photo of
our daughter's baby..our first grandchild. Meg was thrilled to be with Rachel for the scan, and apparently the baby woke  up when being scanned and waved!
I was blessed the other night when the Housechurch sang "Happy
Birthday" to me and brought in a Birthday Cake with a candle
on it!
I
really enjoyed fellowship with The
Black Country Net
this week, and am inspired by the unity amongst the churches
and leaders and the commitment to reach the unchurched
together.
Upon
seeking the Lord recently about the way forward for House2HouseUK
I received the word, "Do not lean upon
a walking stick that will break." I knew that was
in the Bible somewhere so believe that the Lord has directed me
NOT to go for Charity Status, but remain simple. I shall still
approach friends from various backgrounds to help us as an Advisory
Team, so news will follow.
 Martin
Ngollah spent some time withour home church this Sunday and
inspired us with his testimony and some of his experience. Later
on the Sunday Martin shared his story with Calvary Church in Kingswinford
and prayed with some of the young people.
We
watched the DVD's of  Transforming
Communities and the Hope 08
DVD last night. It is exciting to see that the whole church of
Christ is getting involved in outward focused mission with words
and deeds
We
enjoyed the fellowship of several house churches as we gathered
together this Sunday and were blessed to hear Tony & Felicity
Dale. They always bring some inspired thoughts and wisdom.
For more events from my diary go to the Church
Planting Forum.
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House2House
Helpful articles, training events and resources from Tony &
Felicity Dale
Simple
Church Robert Fitts is a well respected teacher on Simple
Church and author of "Church in the House".
Dawn
Ministries Dawn Ministries works with the Body of Christ in
155 nations to see a church within easy access of every person.
Around
the churches An online Directory of churches with search option
for Cell and House Churches. Free listing and free website.
Touch
Dr Ralph Neighbour has wide experience in cell churches and is
the author of many books, including "Where Do We Go From
Here?"
SmallGroups.com
has been a centre of resources for small group ministry for a
decade.
Church
Planting Forum This is an online Church Planting Forum and
Chat Room
FOR OTHER LINKS OR BLOGS GO HERE
Provided by International
Bible Society
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