So finally, we were invited to this cell and was there since it started. So far, I have known Elijah didi and Elizabeth meimei and their parents and Aunty Vivien. It's an unusual cell because the objective of this gathering is catered for families with kids.
So a typical day of cell would be, singing songs with kids (sometimes we use musical instruments), prayers, dads/mums bible study then dads/mums conduct activities with kids, and end off with group prayers. Sometimes the adults just let us free play and they had combined bible study. Not easy though, but so far, it's been manageable as Papa and Mama still took turns to keep an eye on me.
Papa and Mama had found this cell very enriching because the topics for discussion are focused primarily on parenting and marriage. The last discussion was on "Growing kids God's way--Right beginnings."
I wish this cell can go on for as long as possible. I may not know what exactly is going on, but I know I am in the midst of hungry parents who want to know and fulfill their role as parents that God had intended them to. Also, to get support and share experiences relevant to child rearing with one another. Wah, seems like in this current generation of child rearing, it's not like in my grams' time or even older. It's more than shelter or bread and butter. It's what kind of shelter, what brand of bread and butter, I think! Different living standards, cost of living, expectations by bosses/companies, stress levels, ...and many more that had added on as the time passed. No wonder they need support to keep their mind focus on Jesus.
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