Ian Hudson spoke on Jesus Christ being the promised Messiah.

Verses (ESV):

• Isaiah 42:v1 & v4

• Matthew 1:18-25

• John 4:25-26 & v29

Jite Idowu continued our short Christmas series by exploring Jesus as the King of kings.

Bible verses (NIV version)

• Isaiah 9:6-7

• John 18:36

• Revelation 1:5-6

Natalie Watsons started our short Christmas series by looking at the nativity story, focusing on the birth of Jesus.

Gordon spoke from the Gospel of Matthew on the Great Commission and our expression and outworking of that as Hope Church Sittingbourne.

Natalie Watson was invited as the guest speaker at our nearby friends, New Life Church (Tunbridge Wells, Kent).

Natalie spoke on obedience from the Biblical examples of Jonah (OT) and Ananias (NT).

Gordon spoke a word in season from the book of Acts, explaining that each of us has a vital part to play in ensuring the mission of God continues to advance.

Why the Gospel is Good News

Week 8: Living with Abundance: Gratitude & Generosity

Verses (all ESV):

• John 10: 10

• Isaiah 40:28-29

• 2 Corinthians 8:5

• 2 Corinthians 8:9

• 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Why the Gospel is Good News

Week 7: Healing & Wholeness: Spiritual & Emotional Restoration

Verse: Isaiah 53 (NLT)

As part of our celebrations with six dear friends each making the decision to obediently follow Jesus through the waters of baptism, Gordon spoke from Romans 6:1-14 on what is happening when people are baptised in water.

We welcomed our closest Relational Mission family from Good News Church, Sheppey & Faversham Community Church to join us in celebration and worship as we marked 5 years since the Sittingbourne and Sheppey churches were planted.

Our dear friend, Stef Liston (Relational Mission Apostolic Team) travelled over to encourage us in the Word for the morning. This is his sermon, based on John 1: 35-51.