A podcast from the Ellesmere Port Methodist Churches in North-West England. Support and encouragement for those who can’t attend church during the current coronavirus pandemic.
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in our harvest service. What do we rely on? Barns full of wealth, or the God who feeds the birds and clothes the wildflowers? Specially recorded music is by Adrian Pallant. Today's hymns are:
In the darkness of the still night
O Lord, the clouds are gathering
For the fruits of all creation
In this week's podcast, Pete Wildman considers right and wrong responses to difficult times. Readings are by Alan White, songs by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman. Click below for links to the lyrics.
Steve Cooper leads us in our worship. This episode is also available on video. Click here to view. readings are by Rev Jackie Bellfield, and music by Adrian Pallant and Graham Kendrick. Today's hymns:
Lord, I come before your throne of grace
What kind of follower are you? Do you promise to serve God, then go your own way? Or do you sometimes feel rebellious, but in the end do what you should? Rev Jackie Bellfield reflects on the parable of the two sons in Matthew. Readings are by Gill Clayton; music is by Adrian Pallant, and the New Song Wirral Band. You can find the words of the hymns below. This podcast is also available as a video: click here to view.
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
Jackie Bellfield leads us in our worship today. You can listen to the audio version o this site or click here to watch the video version on YouTube. Music is by Adrian Pallant and readings by Pete Wildman. The words of the hymns are linked below.
Take my life and let it be consecrated
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship as we consider "forgiveness". Are there any limits? What examples can we draw on as we seek to forgive those who have harmed us? Readings are by Gill Clayton, and music by Adrian Pallant.
This episode is also available as a video podcast on the Wirral Methodist YouTube channel. Click here.
You can view the Nickel Mines video referenced in the podcast here.
Today's hymns are:
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
The Lord is my salvation
Never too late
What does it mean to be a community? As we begin tentatively to meet together again in our churches, Rev Jackie Bellfield encourages us through this podcast service, which will also be delivered live on Sunday morning at Little Sutton Methodist Church, and will also be available as a video on the WIrral Methodist YouTube Channel. Today's hymns, played by Pete Wildman and Adrian Pallant,are:
Immortal, invisible God only wise
What does it mean to be called by God? We learn from the experience of Jeremiah, and we consider the call of Jesus: "Take up your cross and follow me". Suzanne Cooper offers a reflection; readings are by Gill Clayton; prayers are by Nigel Mountford; songs are by Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band.
Who do people say I am? More importantly, who do YOU say I am? Our understnding and vision of Jesus makes a huge difference in our lives. Rev Jackie Bellfield brings us this week's reflection. Music is by Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band; readings are by Alan White; the podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman. This week's hymns:
The head that once was crowned with thorns
Despairing? Facing a hopeless situation? Our readings and reflections today speak to our current needs and fears. Readings and prayers are by Rev Jackie Bellfield; reflection by Nigel Mountford; songs by Adrian Pallant. The podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman.
