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Pete Wildman wonders whether we should talk about "Doubting Thomas" or "Believing Thomas".
Pete Wildman looks at the story of Jesus and the Woman of Samaria, and thinks about how Jesus breaks barriers.
Rev Jackie Bellfield continues our reflection on the Methodist Covenant Service.
Hymns: When morning gilds the skies, When I survey and the Gaelic Blessing
Pete Wildman welcomes the New Year by thinking about Epiphany and the wise men. Who were they really?
A service reflecting on the birth of Jesus and the shepherds by the Rev Jackie Bellfield.
As well as carols old and new, Pete Wildman considers what it means that God is with us.
Pete Wildman shares a couple of odd lessons from a recent trip to the USA to visit family.
Worship led by The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield - with music from Adrian Pallant
"Fear not, little flock ..."
Steve Cooper leads worship and reflects on decision making and discerning God's call and mission
The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield focuses worship on Pentecost and The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Hymns - Come now is the time to worship, Holy Holy Holy, From heaven you came, Come down o love divine
Pete Wildman thinks about the conversion of the Wesleys - and his own - and considers the words of Jesus: "don't let your heart be troubled".
Revisiting a service from April 2021, in which Pete Wildman thinks about God as our shepherd.
Rev'd Jackie Bellfield leads our worship, with a sermon by Rev'd Dr Sheryl Anderson, Liverpool District Chair.
The Revd Phyl Fanning leads worship for the 13th February and reflects on the sermon on the plain from the Gospel of Luke.
The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield reflects on Luke 5 and the calling of the fishermen.
Music by Adrian Pallant and Heptagon
This weeks worship by The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield reflects on John's account of the Wedding at Cana.
Readings by Erin Griffin and music by Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band
A service for Advent 3 led by the Revd Phyl Fanning, a retired Minister in the Wirral Circuit
Pete Wildman considers what we should remember - and what we should forget. This service incorporates the national two-minute silence.
The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield reflects and explores the encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus
Service led by Steve Cooper, prepared for a Harvest and Baptism Service at Claremount Methodist Church Wallasey
A service by The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield who explores what its like to jostle for position and how Jesus challenges the status quo
Worship for the Wirral Methodist Circuit for Sunday 5th September 2021 led by Steve Cooper
Our service today is led by The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield, music by Adrian Pallant and New Song Wirral Band
Pete Wildman introduces us to one of the more grim stories in the Old Testament, but comes out at the end with renewed hope.
Pete Wildman leads our worship, thinking about hoe God includes us all in his Temple, the Church.
Pete Wildman leads us as we consider the well-known story of Jairus, his daughter, and the sick woman who touched the hem of Jesus' robe. Music by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman, amongst others.
Worship for Trinity Sunday by The Rev'd Jackie Bellfield. Music from Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band. Readings with a focus on John 3:1-17 by Sarah Wardle
On the day of Pentecost, and Aldersgate Sunday, Pete Wildman considers the work of the Holy Spirit.
Pete Wildman leads our service as we have a conversation with our hearts. There's a bit of a Celtic theme to the music today, with two great Irish and Scottish tunes for our hymns, and some original music with sitar as a bonus.
Rev John Yaxley leads our worship today. Before the service, Rev Jackie Bellfield remembers Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died this week. The service ends with John Rutter's setting of "The Lord bless you and keep you".
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in our worship - He is risen! Music is by Adrian Pallant.
Our worship today is led by Rev Jackie Bellfield. Music is by Adrian Pallant, and by members of the New Song Wirral band.
Pete Wildman considers the beauty of God's law, and how it leads us towards Christ. Hymns:
Holy holy holy
The law of the Lord is perfect
Rock of ages
To God be the glory
This podcast is also available as a video on YouTube.
Rev John Yaxley considers the faithfulness of Abraham. Hymns:
Faithful One, so unchanging
Faithful God
Great is thy faithfulness
Make me, Lord, a dreamer
What a faithful God
On the first Sunday of Lent, Rev Jackie Bellfield invites us to consider how we can reclaim God’s call on our individual lives. Hymns are by Adrian Pallant.
Breathe on me, breath of God
From heaven you came
All I once held dear
In this week's servicer, Pete Wildman considers what the story of the Transfiguration teaches us about Jesus and his mission. Readings are by Sarah Wardle. Songs:
How lovely on the mountains
Father, we love you
You, Lord, are in this place (no words available)
Jesus on the mountain peak
Standing on this mountain top
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in our worship. Songs are by Adrian Pallant.
Be still and know that I am God
Only by grace can we enter
Just as I am
Rev John Yaxley leads our worship as we think about the authority of Jesus to heal and forgive. Hymns:
King of kings, majesty
Majesty, worship his majesty
Jesus shall take the highest honour
The church's one foundation
What does it mean to hear the call of God - and to respond? Pete Wildman reflects on the calling of the first disciples in Mark's gospel.
The Lord's my shepherd
Hear the call of the kingdom
I will offer up my life
O Jesus I have promised
Steve Cooper leads our worship as we consider what it means to hear the call of God. Hymns:
Speak, O Lord
Come and see
Will you come and follow me?
Suzanne Cooper leads our worship. Today's hymns are:
Light of the world
When Jesus came to Jordan
From heaven you came (the Servant King)
On the first Sunday of the new year, Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship, and considers the visit of the Magi. The service includes music by Adrian Pallant, and by members of the New Song Wirral band.
Steve Cooper leads our worship today. The reading is by Pete Wildman. Our hymns are:
See amid the winter's snow
Come thou long-expected Jesus
Cradled in a manger meanly
Pete Wildman leads our worship, thinking about what it means that "the Word became flesh". Readings are by Alan White. Songs:
Light a candle
Come, thou long-expected Jesus
Long ago prophets knew
Mary, did you know?
O little town of Bethlehem
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship. The reading is by Gill Clayton. Today's hymns:
Hills of the North rejoice
Meekness and majesty
Come thou long expected Jesus
Pete Wildman leads our worship as we consider how the wilderness gave Joihn the Baptist his sense of self and his sense of purpose, and what his message means for us today.
What a faithful God
Praise to the God who clears the way (lyrics unavailable)
Longing for light
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship as we light the first candles of Advent and consider what it means to wait. Gill Clayton is the reader, and music is by Adrian Pallant, and the New Song Wirral Band.
O come, O come Emmanuel
In the darkness we were waiting
This Sunday celebrates "Christ the King". Pete Wildman leads us as we think about what kind of king he is, what the marks of his kingdom are, and what that means for us today. Readings are by Julia Pyke, and songs by Adrian Pallant, Pete Wildman, and the New Song Wirral band.
Christ triumphant
Come, let us sing for joy
He is exalted
The head that once was croened with thorns
Jesus shall reign
This weekly podcast is also available on YouTube: search "Wirral Methodists".
Our worship today is led by Steve and Suzanne Cooper, from Hope Farm Methodist Church. For many of our churches, this would have been Shoebox Sunday, when we bring gifts to be distributed in Eastern Europe by Teams4U. We reflect this in our worship today, and thank God that many shoeboxes are still going out from us. You can read about the work of Teams4U here.
If you would like to view the video of this podcast, click here.
Today's hymns are from various sources. here are the lyrics.- in case you want to sing along.
Give me joy in my heart
Shine, Jesus, shine
Brother, sister, let me serve you
A reflection led by Rev Jackie Bellfield. This service is also available as a video on YouTube.
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in a service of remembrance from Ellesmere Port, featuring songs and poetry from members of Ellesmere Port churches. This service is also available as a YouTube video. Hymns are by Adrian Pallant.
O God our help in ages past
Faithful One
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Steve Cooper leads our worship today, reflecting on All Saints Day and what it means for us. Music is drawn from various performances across the internet. You can watch the service on YouTube using this link. Hymns featured:
For all the saints
Your heart
God who sets us on a journey (doc file)
Heaven shall not wait (text file)
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship. Jesus again is questioned by the religious leaders and this time the focus is on the greatest commandment. Today we explore Jesus' answer.
Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band lead our music with hymns:
All creatures of our God and King Father hear the prayer we offer The Splendour of the King and My Jesus My Saviour
Backing music is provided for your own personal reading of Psalm 1 and a song By Graham Kendrick "Love each other" is also provided.
A You Tube video of the worship can be found using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8oRL_gSFZE
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Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in our harvest service. What do we rely on? Barns full of wealth, or the God who feeds the birds and clothes the wildflowers? Specially recorded music is by Adrian Pallant. Today's hymns are:
Come, you thankful people
How great thou art
In the darkness of the still night
O Lord, the clouds are gathering
For the fruits of all creation
In this week's podcast, Pete Wildman considers right and wrong responses to difficult times. Readings are by Alan White, songs by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman. Click below for links to the lyrics.
Lord, I lift your name
God moves in a mysterious way
He will hold me fast
Steve Cooper leads us in our worship. This episode is also available on video. Click here to view. readings are by Rev Jackie Bellfield, and music by Adrian Pallant and Graham Kendrick. Today's hymns:
Lord, I come before your throne of grace
All I once held dear
O Jesus I have promised
What kind of follower are you? Do you promise to serve God, then go your own way? Or do you sometimes feel rebellious, but in the end do what you should? Rev Jackie Bellfield reflects on the parable of the two sons in Matthew. Readings are by Gill Clayton; music is by Adrian Pallant, and the New Song Wirral Band. You can find the words of the hymns below. This podcast is also available as a video: click here to view.
From heaven you came
King of kings
May the mind of Christ my Saviour
All to Jesus
Jackie Bellfield leads us in our worship today. You can listen to the audio version o this site or click here to watch the video version on YouTube. Music is by Adrian Pallant and readings by Pete Wildman. The words of the hymns are linked below.
Fight the good fight
All I once held dear
Take my life and let it be consecrated
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our worship as we consider "forgiveness". Are there any limits? What examples can we draw on as we seek to forgive those who have harmed us? Readings are by Gill Clayton, and music by Adrian Pallant.
This episode is also available as a video podcast on the Wirral Methodist YouTube channel. Click here.
You can view the Nickel Mines video referenced in the podcast here.
Today's hymns are:
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
The Lord is my salvation
Never too late
What does it mean to be a community? As we begin tentatively to meet together again in our churches, Rev Jackie Bellfield encourages us through this podcast service, which will also be delivered live on Sunday morning at Little Sutton Methodist Church, and will also be available as a video on the WIrral Methodist YouTube Channel. Today's hymns, played by Pete Wildman and Adrian Pallant,are:
Be still
Immortal, invisible God only wise
There's a quiet understanding
What does it mean to be called by God? We learn from the experience of Jeremiah, and we consider the call of Jesus: "Take up your cross and follow me". Suzanne Cooper offers a reflection; readings are by Gill Clayton; prayers are by Nigel Mountford; songs are by Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band.
O thou who camest from above
Oceans
Will you come and follow me?
Who do people say I am? More importantly, who do YOU say I am? Our understnding and vision of Jesus makes a huge difference in our lives. Rev Jackie Bellfield brings us this week's reflection. Music is by Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral Band; readings are by Alan White; the podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman. This week's hymns:
The head that once was crowned with thorns
I am not alone
What a beautiful name
Despairing? Facing a hopeless situation? Our readings and reflections today speak to our current needs and fears. Readings and prayers are by Rev Jackie Bellfield; reflection by Nigel Mountford; songs by Adrian Pallant. The podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman.
King of Kings
Your hand, O God, has guided
There is a hope
Are you in the middle of a storm? Do you feel reasonably safe on board a boat, or are you stepping out in uncontrollable waves, trying to keep Jesus in view? Today Steve Cooper shares a reflection on Christ, Peter and the storm. Prayers are by Suzanne Cooper, readings by Julia Pike, music by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman, who hosts the podcast.
I will sing unto the Lord
The Lord is my salvation
To be in your presence
Have you ever struggled with God? Or does God maybe struggle with you? Today's podcast focuses on Jacob. Readings are by Rev Jackie Bellfield; prayers by Alan White; hymns by Adrian Pallant. The host is Pete Wildman. Today's hymns are:
Longing for light
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders
O love that wilt not let me go
The kingdom of God is at work in the world, in hidden ways, like yeast, and in visible ways, like the mustard tree which gows from a tiny seed. Many are suffering afflictions of various kinds in these days, but we encourage ourselves that God is at work. This week's message is from Rev Jackie Bellfield; prayers are by Nigel Mountford; readings by Alan White; hymns by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman, who hosts the podcast. The hymns are:
Lord, I lift your name on high
God moves in a mysterious way
Be thou my vision (you will find some variation in the online words)
In tumultuous and uncertain times, it's good to remind ourselves that God cares for us. It's good, too, to rise to the challenge, search our hearts and see how we can better follow and serve Him. This week's message is from Suzanne Cooper; readings are by Liz Yaxley; music by Adrian Pallant, the New Song Wirral band, and Pete Wildman, who hosts the podcast. Featured hymns are:
Author of faith, eternal Word
Abba, Father
How great is our God
There's also a song from Pete based on Psalm 139.
Remember our Facebook Live event on the first Sunday evening of each month - details can be found on the New Song Facebook Page.
Intercessions adapted from "The Vine".
A worship service from the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches. Nigel Mountford brings the message, Rev Jackie Bellfield leads our prayers, and music is from Adrian Pallant and the New Song Wirral band. The service is hosted by Pete Wildman. Today's hymns are:
Angel voices ever singing
Beneath the cross of Jesus
O the deep, deep love of Jesus.
You can hear more of the New Song Wirral band by joining our Facebook Live events on the first Sunday of each month. Click here for the New Song Facebook Page. Previous events are on YouTube.
Welcome to our weekly podcast. Today's message is by Steve Cooper, fresh from the online Methodist conference, and with an important reflection for where we are today. Readings are by Gill Clayton, prayers by Alan White, and music by Adrian Pallant and Pete Wildman, who also hosts the podcast. You can find the words for the hymns and songs using the links below.
Speak, O Lord
Rhythm of grace
Christ triumphant
In these challenging times, it's easy to ask "How long?" Rev Jackie Bellfield and the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches' team encourage us to trust God, and to have an open and welcoming response to those around us who are in need of the Good News. Prayers are by Rev John Yaxley, readings by Julia Pyke. Music is by Adrian Pallant, the New Song Wirral band, and Pete Wildman, who also hosts the podcast. You can look up the words of the three hymns using these links.
Hear the call of the kingdom
Father of everlasting grace
There is a higher throne
We are alive in Christ! Pete Wildman hosts today's podcast, and shares what it means to have new life. Prayers are by Rev Jackie Bellfield; readings are by Rev John Yaxley; music is by Adrian Pallant, and the New Song Wirral band. You can view the words of the hymns by using the links below.
Thine be the glory
Only by grace can we enter
Will you come and follow me?
Welcome to our service from the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches. Today's message is from Suzanne Cooper, chaplain at an MHA home in Ellesmere Port. Readings are by Alan White, music by Adrian Pallant, and the New Song Wirral band. The podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman. You can look up the words of the hymns using the following links.
To God be the glory
Come, let us sing of a wonderful love
He will hold me fast
Thanks for joining us for worship on Trinity Sunday. Today's message is from Rev Jackie Bellfield; readings are by Gill Clayton; prayers are led by Nigel and Sue Mountford; songs are by Adrian Pallant, Pete Wildman and the Wirral New Song Band. The podcast is hosted by Pete Wildman. Links to the words of the songs can be found below.
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Father, we love you
How great is our God
Rev Jackie Bellfield leads us in our worship for Pentecost. The service is led by Pete Wildman. Readings are by Alan White. Music is by Adrian Pallant. Our hymns are:
Be still
Come down, O love divine
Holy Spirit, we welcome you
Adrian also sings a blessing from Adrian Snell: Peace be with you.
A weekly worship podcast from the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches. Today's contributors are Rev. John Yaxley, Steve Cooper, Julia Pyke and Adrian Pallant. The host is Pete Wildman. This week's hymns are:
Jesus shall reign where'er the sun
The head that once was crowned with thorns
In Christ there is no East or West
There is a higher throne.
Welcome to our weekly worship podcast. Today’s reflection is by Nigel Mountford of Trinity Methodist Church. Prayers are led by Rev Jackie Bellfield. Readings are by Alan White. Songs are by Adrian Pallant, and by the New Song Café band. You can look up the words here:
Holy, holy, holy
Come, let us sing of a wonderful love
I am not alone
My lighthouse
A service of worship featuring songs, reflections, readings and prayers, led by members of the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches. If you'd like to sing along with the hymns, you can find the words through the links below.
He who would valiant be
He will hold me fast
Circle me, Lord
The service is hosted by Pete Wildman. The reflection is by Steve Cooper. Readings are by Julia Pyke and Gill Clayton. Songs are by Adrian Pallant, and Pete Wildman & friends.
A service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the 75th anniversary of VE Day, May 8th, 2020. Led by Rev Jackie Bellfield and members of the Ellesmere Port Methodist churches.
You can join in the hymns by clicking on the links below and viewing the words online.
Abide with me
The Lord is my salvation
The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended
Worship from Ellesmere Port. Our hymns are:
Praise, my, soul the king of heaven
The king of love
The Lord is my salvation
A service led by Rev Jackie Bellfield. Today's hymns are:
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Father of everlasting grace
A worship service led by Rev Jackie Bellfield. Todays hymns are:
Holy, holy, holy
Just as I am
Jesus shall reign
Our Easter Sunday hymns are:
Thine be the glory
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks
I know that my redeemer lives (verses 1, 3, 7 and 8)
A Good Friday reflection in words and music, led by the Ellesmere Port Methodist Churches.
Worship led by Rev Jackie Bellfield of Ellesmere Port, with Pete Wildman (reading) and Adrian Pallant (hymns). Our hymns today are:
When I survey the wondrous cross
The King of love