Fellowship starts small, grows through shared experiences, and extends outward into meaningful relationships.
Over time, we’ve intentionally created opportunities to connect with one another, our families, and the wider church community. These activities have been part of our journey in learning to relate better and care more deeply, and I hope they inspire you too.
The important thing for us was that we didn’t do everything at once.
Our cells were new to this way of fellowshipping, so we paced ourselves, trying out what made sense and worked best. These events were often discussed and negotiated, based on readiness and what we could manage together.
First Level: Fellowship Within the Cell
We began with the cell group, focusing on connecting and learning how to care for one another.
Examples of Activities We Did:
- Johor Bahru (JB) Trip: A 3–4 day getaway where we worked together on practical things like planning meals and traveling. These shared moments deepened trust and grew our bonds.
- Cell Board Games: Casual game sessions during the day where we laughed, shared, and got to know each other better.
- Christmas Celebration: A cell-only celebration that helped us enjoy the festive season in a meaningful way.
- CNY Decoration: We prepared lou hei and made couplets that reflected our faith, bringing biblical truths into our celebrations.
- Bird Park Visit: A simple outing to bond, and create shared memories.
- K-Dance Session: We hired a dance instructor to teach us a BTS routine, which was a fun way to challenge ourselves and strengthen friendships.
These small but intentional steps helped us build trust and a sense of belonging.
Second Level: Fellowship Beyond the Cell (with Other Cell Groups)
As we grew closer within the cell, we started connecting with others in the church. Collaborating with another cell group (T-cell) opened new opportunities to build relationships while staying rooted in the ones we already had.
Examples of Activities We Did:
- Board Games: Hosting a fun gaming session gave us the chance to share laughter and create a welcoming space.
- Pulau Ubin Day Trip: We spent a day outdoors exploring and connecting in meaningful conversations.
- Keppel Hill Reservoir Hike: Hiking together allowed us to enjoy nature and bond with others.
- Cookie Making: A baking session helped us work together in a fun and interactive way.
- Willing Hearts Singapore: Volunteering to help with food preparation taught us to serve together and showed us how practical acts of love can make a difference.
- Church Retreats: Being part of retreats brought people from different cells closer through shared experiences and group discussions.
Third Level: Fellowship with Friends Outside Church
The next step was reaching out to our friends outside of church—people we hold dear, such as spouses, colleagues, classmates, and relationship partners. These events were inclusive, bringing together believers and pre-believers in spaces where everyone felt safe to connect and share.
Examples of Activities We Did:
- Batam Events: Day trips to Batam were planned to relax and connect. During one trip, we stayed at an Airbnb villa, had a bbq, and ended the evening with fireworks. These moments helped us bond in a lively and memorable way.
- Good Friday Events: Holding board games after Good Friday services allowed us to invite friends into meaningful conversations about faith and life.
Fourth Level: Fellowship Beyond the Local Church
Taking things further, we stepped out of our local church to see God’s work in another cultural context.
Examples of Activities We Did:
- Philippines Vision Trip: Witnessing the work of God in the Philippines was humbling. During Sunday services, we saw people worshipping in spirit and truth with reverence reflected in their attire. Imagine long sleeves, dresses, long pants, even when there was a brownout.
- Their simple yet profound faith in prayer often inspired me to trust God more deeply.
A Vision for Fellowship
Our journey of fellowship—from within the cell to beyond the church—has shown us the importance of intentional relationships.
Each step built on the last, strengthening our connections and growing our sense of community.
Final Thoughts
Why do I encourage organizing such events as much as possible?
Fellowshipping is something that takes intentionality.
God created us to fellowship with Him and with one another. If we aren’t doing this regularly, inertia can set in. It’s like exercising—start small, build up, and keep going. It’s not about the intensity but the consistency.
So, what am I trying to achieve through fellowshipping? A shifted perspective.
By stepping beyond myself, my cell, my church, and even my generation, I get to learn new things about people, faith, and life. And when I learn new things, I grow.
If growth is something your cell values, feel free to consider these ideas.
Further Reading
If this resonates with you, you might enjoy my thoughts on how perception shifts and behaviour shifts influence spiritual growth. I’ve written more about this in my article Growth as a Christian: Perception Shift and Behaviour Shifts.