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PENTECOST - FROM LOCKDOWN TO FREEDOM!

THIS WEEKEND the Christian Church has celebrated what some people call "the Birthday of the Church". 2000 or so years ago, a group of frightened men and women were gathered in 'Lockdown' in Jerusalem because they feared for their lives. They were followers of the Lord Jesus Christ - and He had recently been killed. But miraculously He came alive again - and, before finally leaving this earth, He had told them that He would ask His Father to send what He described as "another Comforter" to be with them and to be in their lives.

These men and women hadn't a clue what that might mean - but as they celebrated the Jewish feast of Pentecost (an early harvest festival), they experienced an amazing, almost frightening event. In the New Testament Book of The Acts, the writer records that they were enveloped by an overwhelmingly loud sound and saw what seemed to be tongues of fire touching each one of them. They began to speak out in languages that they had never previously learned and, amazingly, their fear had evaporated. They went out into the streets of Jerusalem and began to talk about how amazing God was - and thousands of people began to listen - hearing these uneducated people speaking eloquently in a variety of languages. The Power of God's Holy Spirit had come into their lives and as a result, thousands of people believed their message about Jesus and were added to their number.

From those beginnings in the first Century, the Christian message spread across the world and continues to impact the lives of millions of people today.

It's worth investigating - and if you haven't looked into the story of Jesus life and work, this might be a good starting point. What is it that compels people to face all kinds of opposition, and even death, to share this life-changing message of Good News for all.
Pentecost was just the start... and there's more to come!

If you have questions about the Christian faith, why not get in touch with one of the ministers whose contact details are shown on this page..

We'd love to have you come and share in some of our services when they resume. You'll be made so very welcome.


COVID - 19

In line with Government advice, and in common with other churches and places of worship across the country, the Methodist churches in Gornal and Sedgley will be closed for public worship for the foreseeable future. All other activities on church premises have already been cancelled.

'Thoughts for the day' and some other activities are being streamed on line via the UGMC Livestream page on Facebook. More information can be found there.

In the meantime, if you have concerns or worries about the effects of the virus, you can contact us by telephone or email - our contact details are at the top of this page.

Bill Caldwell, Rev Tim Coles, Rev Gordon Morton.

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