Hope Community Church Basingstoke

On Father's Day and we were delighted to welcome John Wigmore, Rector at Winklebury & Worting Parish Church. He spoke from Luke 18 about our relationship with Father God and what can hinder that.

A wonderful all age gathering! We welcomed a whole bunch of new people into our church family, then celebrated Pentecost, the birthday of the church praying for everyone to receive a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit! We closed singing, ‘How great is God' in a variety of languages! It was glorious ‘Holy Chaos'!

We were delighted to welcome guest speakers Simon & Gaynor Shaw. They spoke about everyday spirituality. They shared stories of their journey as well practical ways to help us to be aware of God's presence in our daily lives.

Andy Taylor unpacked the practice of meditation. He explained what Biblical/Christian mediation was and shared lots of personal stories. He ended with some practical next steps and encouraged us to engage in a meditation exercise…

Guest speaker, Howard from Open Doors, talked about some of the persecution that is taking place around the world. It was challenging to hear, but there were stories of hope and divine intervention!

David Lambourn gave a superb talk about Scripture (The Bible). He explained what it was and how we should and shouldn't approach it. He shared seven of God's promises in Scripture, then concluded with 16 brilliant practical tips to help anyone read the Bible.

At our all age gathering, Linda Lucas spoke about the tongue. There was a funny drama about how not to speak in church, then a kids talk, followed by puppet making. From the Bible, Linda showed us the power of words' and encouraged us to speak God's word to one another.

Andy Winser spoke about ‘The Narrow Way' and encouraged us to live a lifestyle of continually saying ‘yes' to Jesus.

It was standing room only as we celebrated the risen Jesus on Easter Sunday! There was such joy as we sang, the kids waved flags they made, and Olu Akinwale preached. He said, “when we surrender to Christ, we break through the limitations of our past into a resurrected, Spirit-led life to fulfil purpose and become a blessing to our world!”

Church leader Gary Bastin spoke about ‘Generosity'. We looked at how God is generous, and then unpacked how our perception of that shapes how we live…

David Robotham gave a detailed Biblical overview of ‘Confession'. He unpacked the various definitions, revealed God's heart and gave us practical steps to help us adopt this important, ancient practice.

We were delighted to welcome Jonathan Clark, the Lead Minister from Christ Church, Chineham who spoke about 6 Gifts God has given to us.

Guest speaker, Phil Norris, continued our series with a superb overview of ‘Solitude'.

At our all age gathering, Terry Huggett unpacked the importance of our ‘yes' being ‘yes' and are ‘no' being ‘no', so that we don't we manipulate people.

Andy Taylor spoke about ‘fasting', explaining what it is, as well the heart and purpose of it. He shared personal stories of how God moved when he has fasted and prayed.

We were delighted to welcome Jose and Rosana Liste from Westbourne Grove Church, London. Rosana preached a powerful message about ‘Faith' which included some moving personal stories.

Sara Huggett continued our ‘Perpetual Transformation' series looking at prayer. She drew from the Bible, people of prayer, as well as her own journey.

At our all age gathering Sarah Winser and Terry Huggett were a great tag team as they helped us to understand what God means by ‘honouring one another'.

Terry Huggett spoke about being transformed. He shared the importance if having a ‘running mate' and why God wants us all to change.

With the help of a few classic movies, Gary Bastin, unpacked discipleship. We looked at Jesus' model, how we can be disciples today, and God's ultimate purpose for discipleship.

Kicking off 2025, church leader Gary Bastin spoke about the year ahead: We want to have Jesus right at the centre of who we are, all we do and be changed to become more like him.

On the last Sunday in 2024 Andy Taylor unpacked what is meant by ‘Peace on Earth' and how it applies to our lives today.

At a packed candlelit carol service, Andy Winser did a brilliant interactive talk on the Christmas Journey, with help from some of our children. He said that Jesus invites us journey with him and concluded by asking us is Jesus in the driving seat on our lives?

Our countdown to Christmas began! David Robotham guided us through a creative and reflective Advent gathering, drawing on the Old Testament prophecies and ancient texts. It was the perfect start to the Christmas season!

Terry Huggett concluded our 70x7 series on ‘Forgiveness' with the story of Jonah in the Bible. He included two powerful forgiveness stories from Corrie Ten Boom and Christine Caine, and ended by asking who and where do we still need to forgive?

Guest speaker Mark Eley (Lifehouse Community Church, leader) prophesied and preached a wonderful encouraging message on being bold and courageous!

Olu and Yemi Akinwale did an outstanding job helping us to ‘Navigate the Path to Forgiveness' in both Biblical and practical ways!

Youth Pastor, Biggsy, and our young people hosted our annual Thanksgiving Sunday. It was so good to hear many stories of God's goodness!

At a joint gathering of Community Churches Connected, Phil Norris spoke from Acts 11 and shared stories of the ‘Growing Impact' God is doing in us, through us and with us!

Guest speaker Will Ross, from Buckskin Evangelical Church, preached a powerful message to help us, when we don't know what to do!

Continuing our 70x7 series on ‘Forgiveness', Gary Bastin unpacked the epic story of Joseph. There were both ‘sing-along' and tender moments as he shared from his heart.

The fabulous Andy & Sarah Winser did a great double act at our all age gathering! With some friendly help Sarah told the story of 'The Unmerciful Servant' (Matt 18:23-35). Andy then explained that if we don't forgive it's like walking around with a stone in our shoe.

Terry Huggett started our new series 70x7 which is all about forgiveness. He set the scene with real life illustrations on this most important subject!

Guest speaker Paul Wagstaff from Compassion UK gave an update on children that are sponsored and shared about the powerful effects it has on the community.

Sunday was all about connections. Terry & Sara Huggett unpacked our heart and vision for everyone to be connected. They then explained how and where this could be done.

At the start of a new month and season, church leader Gary Bastin asked the question, ‘Are we there yet?'

Olu Akinwale asked the question, ‘What are we carrying that weighs us down?' He then showed us how God wants to help…

An informal gathering with sung worship, stories, prayer and communion hosted by Terry & Sara Huggett.

Guest speaker, Robin Mendelsohn (Hub Community Church, Healing on the Streets Team) shared stories of God healing people. He guided us in an informal, overview of the ‘Gift of Healing' and we had a go as well!

Andy Taylor guided us in an informal, light overview of the gifts of Tongues and Prophecy and we had a go as well!

Iain McDonald concluded our series ‘The Most Excellent Way' looking at the future resurrection and the final victory of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15). He ended with this poignant quote from C.T. Studd: ‘Only one life, twill soon be past, only what's done for Christ will last.'

Gary Bastin unpacked ‘tongues and prophecy' from 1 Corinthians 14. He explained how they benefit us individually and the church community. He encouraged us to ‘eagerly desire' these ‘God gifts'.

A wonderful morning as we baptised people! We heard their stories of how God has been at work in their lives, then we cheered them on as they took the plunge saying ‘yes' to Jesus!

Diane Taylor beautifully unpacked one of the most famous parts in the Bible from 1 Corinthians 13 with grace and wisdom. From the firm foundation of God's love, she challenged us to:Measure ourselves against Paul's description of love.Examine ourselves – has today's distorted world view crept into our thinking?WAKE UP! The world is losing touch with God. The Church must stay connected to God and lead the way.

David Lambourn continued our series explaining God's ‘spiritual gifts' listed in 1 Corinthians 12.

Continuing our series, Andy & Sarah Winser led our all age gathering unpacking ‘The Lord's Supper' (aka Communion) found in 1 Corinthians 11. They creatively explained what was going on in Corinth and why communion is so important for us, as God's people, today!

Andy Taylor did a brilliant job unpacking 1 Corinthians 11:2-16. He masterfully showed us that the basic call of a Christian is not to fight for our rights but to serve God and one another in humility. This is ‘The most excellent way'.

Guest speaker Ngwiza Mnkandla preached an outstanding message called ‘Something More'. Listen and hear God call you up into His Kingdom purposes…

David Robotham continued our series unpacking 1 Corinthians 10. He revealed how God wants us to be free from any form of idolatry so we can fully live for the ‘Glory of God'.

It was all about going for God's crown. Sarah Winser, with the help from Hope Kids, showed us what is needed to run a marathon and reminded us of the importance of spiritual training. She handed over to Terry Huggett who unpacked the key points in 1 Corinthians 9.

Gary Bastin shared how God wants His church to be a community of love and freedom, with each person filled with the Holy Spirit. ‘Aslan is on the move'…