We Are The Message.
In schools, on stages, on streets and in prisons - we're taking the gospel to some of the hardest-to-reach young people and places across the UK and beyond.
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Stories like this remind us why prison ministry matters ❤️
Recently, our prisons worker Owain caught up with Simon* after helping connect him with a local church on release. Simon shared:
'My past was full of trauma and pain but now I give glory to God for how Jesus has helped me both inside and outside prison… It feels like a fresh chapter in my life.'
Owain also met with another prison leaver who’s now attending church regularly, and even more amazingly, his son has started coming too and wants to get baptised!
Please keep praying for those rebuilding their lives after prison, that they would continue to find hope and healing in Jesus 🙏
What a first day! ❤️🔥
So good to gather with people living, serving and leading in urban communities across the UK and beyond. Powerful worship, honest conversation and fresh encouragement already. 🙌
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Prisons worker Jo, recently went to see Hywel* who’d asked to speak with her because he wanted to turn his life around. When Jo got to the wing, the officers said that Hywel had been self-isolating for months and didn’t like speaking to people, and so they thought that Jo wouldn’t be able to have much of a chat with him.
Not only was Hywel excited to see Jo, he came out and sat with her for 20 minutes to chat. He said, ‘I’ve been working though some Christian content in my cell and became a Christian by watching episodes of “The Chosen”. Now I’m using the “Bible in One Year” resource that Nicky and Pippa Gumbel made to learn more. I already feel like Jesus is changing me, and my faith is the only thing that’s making me want to leave my cell.’
Do you feel called to journey alongside those in prison, sharing the hope of Jesus and supporting people as they prepare for release?
We’re currently looking for two new prisons workers to join our team, one in Lincoln and one in Swansea. 🔥
If you’re passionate about mission, discipleship and seeing lives transformed, we’d love to hear from you. Please share these opportunities with anyone who may be interested in joining the team.
Find out more and apply today!
Lincoln 👉 recruitment.message.org.uk/job/861202
Swansea 👉 recruitment.message.org.uk/job/873491
On our most recent podcast, Sarah Small looks at what joy is and how we, as Christians, can experience God's joy in all circumstances.
Not tuning in yet? You can listen today 🙌
message.org.uk/podcast
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Be part of the story. Be part of the mission.
Our @schoolofevangelism students are in Germany and Albania this coming week! 🔥
They’ll be preaching the Gospel in schools, on the streets, with young people and in remote communities
We can't wait to hear stories of all God does on during their time on mission! Keep them in your prayers 🙌
What a weekend 🙌
We had the privilege of having the wonderful Tim & Emma Owen from @messagetrust , and worshipping alongside @nxt_chaptr this weekend 🔥
We’re grateful for every person who came and made this weekend special!
This is only the beginning…
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We run on the twin tracks of prayer and mission, and we can't do this mission without the thousands of people who pray for us every day. With our vision being bigger than ever before, we need more people praying for us than ever before! Could you commit to praying for The Message Trust regularly?
All you need to do is sign up at message.org.uk/pray, and you'll get a weekly email with prayer points and a quarterly prayer calendar sent straight to your door. Plus, it's completely free!
God is moving powerfully through Advance groups across the world 🙌
In Burkina Faso, 15 people gave their lives to Jesus after group members courageously shared their faith. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a team supporting widows saw 40 people respond to the gospel. And in India, one leader shared:
'I never imagined I could lead a group or share the gospel openly, but through Advance, God has given me confidence, wisdom, and a heart for others.'
This is the power of ordinary people saying yes to Jesus and stepping out in faith. Let’s keep praying, sharing, and believing for more lives transformed 🔥
Gemeinsam mit den Studenten der Message School of Evangelism durften wir bereits drei Schulen besuchen und knapp 40 Schulstunden halten. Zudem 5 Jugendgruppen besuchen 🔥
Die Schüler und Jugendlichen hörten das Evangelium und persönliche Zeugnisse. Das Beste ist nach den drei Tagen sind unsere Bibel bereits ausgegangen und wir durften Nachschub holen - Halleluja 🙌
Wir sind gespannt was Jesus noch die nächsten Tage vor hat - betet gerne für unser Team!
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