We gathered together with a real sense of excitement this week, as it was the first time that our worship band would be leading us. To give this some context, we have been praying for a worship band since we started HC over two years ago. After year of prayer there were no developments and there was also a lack of men within the community. So, we started praying for more guys to join us and this time Jesus answered with three guys joining in quick succession. This was a double blessing as one of them was an experienced musician, he had never lead worship before but he had a heart to give it a go and with a little encouragement he gathered a few guys together and Hope Central Worship was born in June 2024. The guys that joined were not musicians, one had a little experience, another strummed a classical guitar he bought from a charity shop from time to time and we had no bass player but one of the new guys said I will give it a go. So, we dug out an old amp and borrowed a bass guitar for him to practice with. We then gathered together every other Thursday to learn to play our instruments and practice worship songs under the guidance of our Newly appointed worship leader. This really encapsulates the spirit of HC a safe place where if you have a heart for Jesus and the courage to step out for Him, you will be given the opportunity to do so. 

All that being said as is our custom we started by sharing tests and testimonies, which as normal was such a beautiful and blessed time. Thank you, Jesus, for all that you are doing in the lives of our family. 

It was now time for Hope Central Worship to lead us, they played three songs and everyone clapped after each one, which isn’t something we normally do but it shows the love, respect and support we all have for each other at Hope Central, when anyone steps out for Jesus. 

We then had a short lesson on prayer, followed by a teaching on prophecy based on 1 Corinthians 14:1-3 where Paul wrote ‘Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort.’ This was unpacked and discussed before moving into a practical time of engaging the Holy Spirit whilst waiting to receive a word or picture which everyone was encouraged to write down or draw. We then each shared our prophecy’s and amongst other things Jesus revealed He is the light in our darkest places, that He is our protector, provider and ever-present help in our times of need and if we let Him, He will turn our mess into a message so we can help others. 

Thank you, Jesus, for another great night at Hope Central, You will build Your church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it…

Our Mission (Isaiah 61)

To proclaim good news to the poor

To bind up the broken hearted

To proclaim freedom for the captives and release them from darkness

To proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour

To comfort all who mourn 

To bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.

Thank you Taste & See for your continuing prayer support please continue to do so it is vital

Our declarations – This is the generation of those that seek him, that seek your face, O God of Jacob (Psalm 24v6)

A generation with clean hands and a pure heart

A generation with baptised with fire

A generation who pursues and loves Jesus

A generation with a simple but powerful faith

A revival generation

Can you hear those dry bones RATTLING…..