South Hylton Independent Methodist Church

10/06/2026

I love knowing that with God, every morning brings a fresh start. No mistake, hard season, or failure is bigger than His mercy and grace. 🌸

07/06/2026

Minister's message.

We are sad to hear bad news, and to learn of difficult and disastrous situations, and fearful scenarios. More and more TV, radio and social media reports of such things can be really depressing.

However the GOOD NEWS is that Jesus, who can save us from sin and give us a new and meaningful life, will be with us, whatever is happening. He will strengthen and cheer us, as we trust in Him day by day.
This is indeed good news, and we need to share it with other people too.

IN THIS WORLD YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE, BUT TAKE HEART, I HAVE OVERCOME THE WORLD!

JOHN 16 V 33

03/06/2026

31/05/2026

What was happening?
As the crowd was questioning what was going on when the believers were witnessing boldly for the Lord on the Day of Pentecost following the outpouring of the Holy Spirit using the new strength given to them , Peter spoke up and addressed the crowd, telling of Jesus' death and resurrection and explaining that the Holy Spirit had come as promised and that as people repented from their sin they could be forgiven and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit for themselves.

Over 3000 people received the message and came to faith following Peter's address.

The waiting was over - the church was born !

Let us ask ourselves whether we know the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT...

Acts ch 2 v17a

24/05/2026

Minister's message.

The waiting time seemed to go on for ever, but now the HOLY SPIRIT came to the believers in a wonderful way on the Day of Pentecost.

They were together in the Upper Room when they heard what seemed like a strong wind blowing, they saw what appeared to be tongues of fire above one anothers heads, and they felt the power of the Lord, as the gift of the Spirit was given in a special way.
This empowered them to speak boldly about Jesus to the crowds thronging the Jerusalem streets - and amazingly everyone could understand the message in their own language!

Of course the Holy Spirit had been at work since the beginning of creation, but now there was a tremendous outpouring, which had been prophesied many years earlier, and as a result of the believers' witness, many people came to know Jesus as Saviour.

Read all about it in Acts chapter 2, and be challenged as to whether you know the Lord, and feel Him moving and working in your life, by the power of His Spirit !

You are invited to join with us for our evening service tonight, to learn more, and to rejoice in Pentecost praise.

ALL OF THEM WERE FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
Acts ch 2 v 4a

17/05/2026

Minister's message.

We remembered Ascension Day during the week, the time when, 40 days after Jesus' resurrection He took His disciples to a mountain where they worshipped Him.
They probably wondered whether this was the time when the Holy Spirit would be given to them, to empower them to continue God's work...but it was not yet that time.

After instructing them to use God 's power, Jesus ascended to His Father, leaving this world in a physical sense, and the "waiting" was to go on.

The fact of Jesus disappearing meant that He was no longer limited to time and space. His presence was available to all believers everywhere.

He was and is more present than ever before through the Holy Spirit.

May the promise of Jesus eternal presence bring peace and hope to our hearts.

HE WAS TAKEN UP BEFORE THEIR VERY EYES, AND A CLOUD HID HIM FROM THEIR SIGHT
Acts 1 v 9

10/05/2026

Minister's message

Although the disciples and friends of Jesus knew that they had to wait for the power they needed to spread the Good News, it must still have been a difficult time for them.
They stayed together, prayed together, and encouraged one another during those days.

It is often very hard to wait, but those who belong to the Lord must remember that He is in control, and works for the good of those who love Him. He always keeps His promises

Its good to look into God's word and find some of His promises, then give Him thanks and praise.

Do that this week !

I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU ...
Hebrews 13 v 5