Meditating on Easter

March 31st 2010 at 11:33am

In our world of ipods and Twitter and 24hr connectivity we find it hard to stop and think – but that is exactly what’s needed if we’re going to grow into the likeness of Christ. Disciplined reflection like this – meditation on the things of God – is the first step in responding to what God has done for us and said to us.

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Looking Forward to Weekend Away

March 26th 2010 at 11:32am

Over the last two weeks I’ve been preparing for the weekend away talks. What a privilege it’s been to spend time thinking deeply about what God was doing through Jesus to rescue us and to win glory for himself. The cross is one of the biggest and most important topics we can focus on because [...]

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Reflections on Last Weekend and Judges 18

March 10th 2010 at 5:51pm

I was very encouraged by the start of our second morning service last week. We weren’t overwhelmed by visitors, but we did have a number of new people and it was immediately obvious that we now have room for growth. I’m praying that we’ll pick up momentum as we settle into this new pattern of [...]

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Winter Newsletter 4

March 6th 2010 at 5:33pm

One week to go! It’s getting exciting. We’ve had flyers over the whole of Gateshead – and already people are ringing to find out more, or turning up for services as one person did last week. Two of my friends got the flyers and talked about coming to htg for the first time. From what I’ve heard I’m not the only one and many of you have been able to talk about church with friends. I’m praying lots of them come.

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Winter Newsletter 3

February 20th 2010 at 12:00am

Our hearts desire is to see the lost found, the dead raised; to see men and women come to know God and find life in Jesus. May we see that happening here this March, this harvest season.

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Winter Newsletter 2

February 12th 2010 at 12:00am

You’ve probably heard it said that just as you wouldn’t ask someone to marry you on a first date we shouldn’t expect people to commit to church after just one visit. It makes sense doesn’t it?

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Weekend Away 2010

January 22nd 2010 at 3:46pm

Its only 82 days until HTG’s annual weekend away at Blaithwaite House in the Lake District. This year we’ll be taking a closer look at The Atonement.

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Winter Newsletter 1

January 21st 2010 at 12:00am

Well, we’ve talked about it, we’ve prayed about it, we’re currently planning it, and it’ll be on us before we know it. What am I talking about – launching a second morning service of course!

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