With Christianity comes purpose and a calling. Are you in it for an easy ride, or a rocky-road? Are you looking for comfort or challenge? Andrew Renshaw begins to expose the adventure which God calls us to when we choose to follow Christ.

Rolande Ogden helps us to take a look at our gifts and talents, and encourages us to use them.

Visiting speaker Chris Higgins brings a message about contending for your faith (and being passionate about it).

Anthia Frank talks about the value we place upon ourselves and, with reference to Songs of Solomon, compares this to the value God places upon us.

Visiting speaker Goos Vedder speaks about the attitude of Daniel as he found himself in captivity in Babylon. Could this have been God’s plan after all, and how does this thinking apply to the church today?

Anthia Frank takes an interactive look at the Kingdom of Heaven, based on the 6 parables of Matthew 13 versus 26-52, and looks to see how we can apply Kingdom Principles to our daily lives.

A “cafe church” style meeting about “Times of Uncertainty” led by Rolande Ogden, looking at how God has provided in the past based from both Biblical and personal perspectives.

Peter Houston comes to New Hope to talk, at a shared breakfast, about the exciting work of Vision Mozambique’s church planting and orphanage projects, and the challenges of the Christian life.

How do we know we are chosen by God? How do we hear from God? How do we know what to do? Anthia Frank helps us think through these issues, with some personal testimony of this in action from Linda.

Ever lost your keys? Andrew Renshaw talks about the part keys play in the kingdom and in the life of New Hope, with some good input from members of the congregation, and fantastic words of encouragement from Hilary at the end.

Visiting Speaker Rob Iveson from Emmanuel Church in Cheadle Hulme - brings an encouraging message about pursuing God, based on Hebrews 12.

Can provocation be a good thing? Is it questions or answers that we need? A refreshing and stimulating message from Andy Aldridge, with humour thrown in for good measure.

Rolande Ogden brings a story about God’s unconditional love for us and how it can be expressed for others.

Anthia Frank talks about how sometimes God’s love can be suffocated by our rules and traditions.

Problems and suffering, what are they all about, and is there a purpose behind them? Andrew Renshaw talks about this and the hope in them, with some good input from other members of the congregation.

The second of a two part interactive session in which Anthia Frank leads us through Psalm 23.

This is the first of a two part interactive session in which Anthia Frank leads us through Psalm 23.

Anthia Frank speaks about the connection between loving God and loving people.

Rolande Ogden talks about trusting God to compete what He has started in us, based on Philippians 1 v6, leading on into an open discussion on the subject.

Andrew (Ru) talks about unity and community, their power in our lives and the key to seeing God’s plans become a reality.

Anthia Frank talks about the concept of family from a biblical perspective, and its importance to the relationships and function of the local church.

Trevor’s parting message, at the farewell service, as he and Michelle leave to begin the next stage of their journey.