Summerstown Mission Evangelical Church

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Continuing our series in Acts, we’ve come to chapter 6, where a dispute breaks out between the Hellenistic Jews and the ...
07/06/2026

Continuing our series in Acts, we’ve come to chapter 6, where a dispute breaks out between the Hellenistic Jews and the Hebraic Jews. The Hellenistic Jews — Greek-speaking Jews from outside Jerusalem — felt their widows were being overlooked in the daily support and food distribution.
The apostles dealt with it quickly by appointing seven godly men to oversee the need. But far from stopping the church, this moment actually helped it grow even more. The gospel kept spreading and the number of disciples multiplied. Nothing can stop the Word of God!

In Acts 5, we read that the apostles were teaching and healing many people in Solomon’s Colonnade—much to the irritation...
31/05/2026

In Acts 5, we read that the apostles were teaching and healing many people in Solomon’s Colonnade—much to the irritation of the high priest and the Sadducees. In response, the high priest had them arrested and thrown into prison (imagine being imprisoned simply for doing good!)
Yet during the night, an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors, brought them out, and instructed them to continue preaching. And that is exactly what they did. Their work was barely interrupted; the advance of God’s word was not hindered at all.
When we look at the world around us today—the increasing opposition to Christianity, the rise of atheism, and the presence of other belief systems—it can sometimes seem as though God’s plan is faltering. But we need not be afraid. God’s gospel purposes cannot be stopped or defeated.

In this morning’s Family Focus, Chris asked: “Can God do anything?” Almost every child said yes.We often think about wha...
24/05/2026

In this morning’s Family Focus, Chris asked: “Can God do anything?” Almost every child said yes.
We often think about what God can do—but have you ever thought about what God can’t do? We’ll be exploring that question in Family Focus over the next few weeks (inspired by 12 Things God Can’t Do by Nick Tucker), so I won’t give too much away. But one idea really stood out: God cannot learn.
Strange at first—but it makes sense. If God knows everything, there’s nothing left for Him to learn.
What an amazing God we serve!

Who remembers the time Prince Harry raced Usain Bolt? If not, Google it! Spoiler: Prince Harry crossed the finish line f...
17/05/2026

Who remembers the time Prince Harry raced Usain Bolt? If not, Google it! Spoiler: Prince Harry crossed the finish line first—but only because Usain Bolt graciously let him win. In doing so, Bolt didn’t really lose; he won the admiration of the crowd and helped turn a simple charity race into a joyful, memorable moment.

The idea of “losing to win” runs deep. The Bible is full of stories where apparent defeat leads to a greater victory. Take Joseph, who was sold into slavery by his own brothers, only to rise to prominence in Pharaoh’s court and ultimately save countless lives.

Yet no story captures this truth more powerfully than Jesus—who, by willingly “losing” His life, brought salvation to all who believe in Him.

So the question remains: are you ready to lose in order to truly win?

Is Jesus still involved today?It might not always feel like it, but He is.In Acts 3, a man who’d never walked is healed ...
10/05/2026

Is Jesus still involved today?
It might not always feel like it, but He is.
In Acts 3, a man who’d never walked is healed instantly. Not by the apostles’ power, but by Jesus working through them. And when people come to know Jesus, when the message of salvation is preached today, it’s as if Jesus Himself is doing it.
Jesus is still involved in His salvation plan today and is fully responsible for the success of His plan. So don’t give up hope, keep speaking to Gospel, because Jesus is in control.

The Summerstown Mission Instagram is 5 years old!We launched on 1st May 2001 with just 10 followers (most likely our own...
03/05/2026

The Summerstown Mission Instagram is 5 years old!
We launched on 1st May 2001 with just 10 followers (most likely our own members!) and have grown to 77 followers today — please encourage your friends and followers to join us too!
Over the past five years, we’ve shared a message every single week, posting an incredible 357 times.
Happy birthday, SMEC Instagram!

We’re not very good at listening anymore.We consume music, podcasts, audiobooks—but mostly voices we already agree with....
03/05/2026

We’re not very good at listening anymore.
We consume music, podcasts, audiobooks—but mostly voices we already agree with. We curate our feeds, our conversations, even our communities to echo what we believe.
As Christians, we’re called to be witnesses—to use words.
But what good are words if no one is listening?
In Acts 2, Peter stood up and spoke. He told people to repent and be baptised in the name of Jesus—and about three thousand responded that very day (v.41).
In a culture that doesn’t wan to listen, we don’t need a new message.
We need faithfulness to the Gospel.
It’s the same message Peter proclaimed centuries ago, and it carries the same power today—because it’s the work of the Holy Spirit, not ours.

Jesus commanded His followers: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)That calling c...
26/04/2026

Jesus commanded His followers: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” (Mark 16:15)

That calling can feel overwhelming. Why would Jesus entrust the most important mission in history to ordinary, flawed, and often inadequate people like us? 

Acts 2 gives the answer.

When the disciples were gathered together, the Holy Spirit came upon them with power—like a rushing wind, with tongues of fire resting on each of them—and they were filled, empowered, and transformed. The Holy Spirit who empowered them is the same Holy Spirit who empowers us today.

We don’t need perfect words.
We don’t need advanced degrees.
We don’t need extraordinary charisma.

God has always worked through ordinary people. Our strength is not in ourselves, but in the power of the Holy Spirit working through us.

So don’t let inadequacy hold you back. The Gospel was never dependent on human ability, because it’s the Holy Spirit that enables us.

A combination padlock has three number wheels.Each wheel has 10 digits (0–9)… which means 1,000 possible combinations.Bu...
19/04/2026

A combination padlock has three number wheels.
Each wheel has 10 digits (0–9)… which means 1,000 possible combinations.

But here’s the key question:
How many of those combinations actually unlock the lock?

Just one.

In the same way, there are countless ways to live your life…
but only one way that leads to eternal life.

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6)

So the real question is:
Have you found the right combination?
Have you unlocked the gift of salvation through Jesus?

(Thank you Lee for inspiring this post with your excellent Family Focus this morning.)

12/04/2026

Today’s Family Focus was about the 2026 Motto Verse again! Many of our young people know this verse by heart, but we’re trying to teach the whole church, so John 13:35 keeps getting a mention! Do you know it by heart?

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Blackshaw Road
London
SW170BY

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6pm - 8pm
11pm - 1am

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+442089447229

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