Hope Community Church Basingstoke

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!