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Elders Letters
Singing in the New Year
Marathons, Musicals & Matilda
4th Jan 2023

As we begin a new year, should we be making the same old resolutions or is there some bigger changes we can make to our day to day lives? 

Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
Climbing a Hill by the Tees
Isaiah's Mountain Vision
Isaiah 2: 2-3
5th Oct 2022
Simon Rogalski
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Wow, how did I miss that?!
Finding life in your Bible Reading
31st Aug 2022

If, as Christians, we believe that the Bible is the living breathing word of God, we need to make sure that our attitude when coming to read the Bible reflects that.

Gavin Rodgers
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Stand
The armour of God
15th Jun 2022
Raj Saha
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Ha Ha Hallelujah
Lessons about joy and faith from little ones
5th May 2022

Watching my children sing and dance along to their favourite worship song taught me a couple of lessons about joy and faith. Jesus also had a lot of say about having childlike fath when teaching his disciples in Luke 18. 

Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
Easter Changes Everything
Joy-News
13th Apr 2022

This will be the first Easter in three years that we’re able in Jubilee to gather together to celebrate, and the Easter message is still as powerful as it was 2,000 years ago!

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Christian Prayer
Equipped to Pray
2nd Mar 2022

Starting on Tuesday 15th March we are committing a whole month to prayer. Prayer has always been the bedrock of a Christian life with God. Prayer is what unites us to God in the here and now. Through prayer we experience the friendship and lordship of God through His Word and Spirit. In prayer we come to all three persons of our One Majestic God.

Raj Saha
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Don't Look Back In Anger
The Joy Of Reminiscing
1st Feb 2022

There is something vitally important about being reminded about the things God has done in our lives, especially when we go through drier periods where we don’t see God working as much or maybe we feel more distant from God. Reminiscing is not bad thing!

Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
A Good Diet
Reading the Bible through the year
29th Dec 2021

Want to read the Bible more in 2022? Simon gives some practical pointers to resources which might help.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
What We've Been Reading
2021 in Books
18th Dec 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, the Jubilee Elders share about some of the best books they have read this year. 

Jubilee Church Teesside
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Lights
John 1
1st Dec 2021

Well, it’s that time again! Where are the Christmas lights and in what state will we find them?!  Will they be tangled and take hours to unwind?  Will some of the bulbs be out, making them all go dark?  Will they even be there?

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Jesus, I have my doubts
Asking big questions
1st Nov 2021

Is it ok to have doubts? How do we go about processing some of the things that we see happening in the world around us? In this article, Gavin asks some big questions. 

Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
Storyboards and crayons
Mary at the tomb
John 20:1-18
8th Oct 2021

When Mary went to the tomb early on that first Sunday after Jesus' crucifixion, she would not have expected what was to come. Jesus' 'story' and mission however is bigger and greater than ours.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Stories of Martyrdom
Unless a grain of wheat falls...
31st Aug 2021
Raj Saha
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New Sunday Meeting Venue
Yarm Road Methodist Church
28th Jul 2021

As we come out of our Covid restrictions and look into the next season for us as Jubilee, I wanted to take this time to share some news with you regarding our next steps as a church.

Jubilee Church Teesside
Elders Letters
Jesus left us with faith in God
Surviving in Covid-19
25th Jun 2021

This month, we're privileged to have Michael Akotia write a blog for us. Michael along with his wife Mabel and three children (John, Keziah and Grace) are dear friends to us. Michael leads City of Grace Church in Ho, Ghana and serves on the Christ Central Churches International Team.

Michael Akotia
Elders Letters
The Great Biblical Bake Off
More than just ingredients
1st Jun 2021

Have you ever thought that there might actually be a number of similarities between our Christian walk and baking a cake? Gavin explores some of these similarities in this month's Elders letter!

Gavin Rodgers
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Strength and Trust
Has the Church lost its power?
6th May 2021

So Sunday saw the finale of series 6 of the BBC drama Line of Duty. If you haven't been watching it or have watched the latest series then you can read on. If you still plan to watch the final installment of series 6, you may want to stop here (although it's not a huge spoiler)!

Simon Rogalski
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Good Friday Message
Tomorrow
1st Apr 2021

Tomorrow is Saturday! 

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
It's Just Not Fair!
Is There Any Justice?
3rd Mar 2021

It's easy to look around us and see injustice everywhere! What should our response to this be as Christians? In this month's Elder's letter, Gavin explores the topic of justice.  

Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
Be a Caleb!
Frontline People
Number 14: 24
2nd Feb 2021

Frontline people are full of faith! Have you noticed that? So what can we learn from Caleb and how he believed in God's promises?

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Word Online
Meeting Jesus in the Gospels
7th Jan 2021

Put down those Christmas leftovers! It's a new year and here is something that I assure will help you in your Christian life in 2021.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
What's Your Story?
Easy as 1,2,3
1st Dec 2020
Gavin Rodgers
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Follow Me
Chosen, Different and United
29th Oct 2020
Raj Saha
Elders Letters
All Year Camping
Following God's Lead
7th Oct 2020
Simon Rogalski
Sunday Celebration - Devoted Sunday
Sunday 30th August
30th Aug 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 23rd August
23rd Aug 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 16th August 2020
13th Aug 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 9th August 2020
9th Aug 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 2nd August 2020
2nd Aug 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 26th July
26th Jul 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 19th July 2020
19th Jul 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 12th July
12th Jul 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 5th July
5th Jul 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 28th June 2020
28th Jun 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Elders Letters
Want to change the world?
Start a youth group
1 Timothy 4:12
24th Jun 2020

Something feels strange to me this year as we head into July. For me, this is usually one of my busiest times of the year, being one of Jubilee’s youth leaders. We are normally getting ready for the Newday Youth event. Preparing for this involves taking my life into my hands by entering the camping cupboard at Melbourne House and spending days sorting through all of the tents which were shoved in there a year ago ‘not to be thought about till next year’! With Newday being cancelled this year it left me thinking about and praying for our young people.

Gavin Rodgers
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 21st June 2020
21st Jun 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 14th June 2020
14th Jun 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 7th June 2020
7th Jun 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 31st May 2020
31st May 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 24th May 2020
24th May 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 17th May 2020
17th May 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 10th May 2020
10th May 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 3rd May 2020
3rd May 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 26th April 2020
26th Apr 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
Sunday 19th April 2020
19th Apr 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Easter Sunday Celebration
Sunday 12th April
Galatians 5:22-26
12th Apr 2020

It's Easter Sunday. Jesus is risen! Join us for our Easter Celebration.

Jubilee Church Teesside
Good Friday Message
10th April 2020
10th Apr 2020

Good Friday is one of the most significant days in the Christian Calender, join us as we reflect on it's significance together.

Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
5th April 2020
Galatians 5: 16-26
5th Apr 2020

It's Sunday morning, the Sun is shining and we're ready to gather together to worship Jesus!

Jubilee Church Teesside
Elders Letters
Hope is the Anchor
Choosing to Overcome Fear
31st Mar 2020

During the current crisis we are facing, fear can seem like a natural response as there is a period of unknown, uncertainty and change. Unsurprisingly, the Bible has a lot to say about the area of fear - a lot of encouraging things.

Gavin Rodgers
Sunday Celebration
29th March 2020
Galatians 5: 22-26
29th Mar 2020

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Jubilee Church Teesside
Sunday Celebration
22nd March 2020
Galatians 5: 22-26
22nd Mar 2020

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Coronavirus Guidance
Keeping you up to date
18th Mar 2020

We're closely monitoring the Coronavirus situation in the UK and are taking appropriate actions to ensure we keep everyone as safe as possible.

Elders Letters
Jesus Christ, Superstar
Who is this man?
4th Mar 2020

In an age of Love Island, The Voice, The Greatest Dancer, The X Factor and Strictly, everyone wants to be famous. Everyone wants to be known. Everyone wants stardom. Nonetheless, Jesus pips them all. He is the most famous and influential person in all of history.

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Transforming Love
From refugee to church planter
5th Feb 2020

It sounds too good to be true, but this has happened throughout history since the first church in Jerusalem was persecuted. Those scattered believers planted new churches in the places where they settled.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Welcoming the Sojourner
The Church and Refugees
29th Jan 2020
Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
Metathesio - phobia
And Kingdom Courage
30th Dec 2019
Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
Light up your Christmas
Grouchiness, God and the Greatest Gift
5th Dec 2019

The age old question of whether Christmas gets earlier each year. Perhaps it points to something deeper than we think.

Simon Rogalski
A Christmas Gift
Why Candy Canes?
17th Nov 2019

What do Candy Canes have to do with Christmas and the birth of Jesus? Read about this free gift given out across Teesside this Christmas time.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Singing in the Rain
Rejoicing in Jesus
31st Oct 2019
Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
The Tip of the Spear
Culture and Values
3rd Oct 2019
Raj Saha
Elders Letters
His Tender Mercy
An Invitation to Springtime
Luke 1: 78-79
4th Sep 2019
Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
Faith in an Insta-world
Apprenticeship with Jesus
1st Aug 2019
Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
The Gift Giver
Better than we can imagine
5th Jun 2019

Birthdays usually mean presents and so as we approach Pentecost Sunday, the day many Christians would mark as the birth of the Church, do we see the Church as a gift to the world? What does this mean for Church unity and the mission God has called us to?

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Putting things in the hands of Jesus
Disciples and Crowds, Fish and Bread
Mark 6: 30-44
7th May 2019

Ths month we asked our friend Michael Akotia to write our blog. Michael helps us to see why and how we can 'put things in the hands of Jesus'.

Michael Akotia
Elders Letters
Imitatio Christi
WWJD (and sometimes what we wish he wouldn't!)
3rd Apr 2019

Have you heard the phrase, 'What would Jesus do?' Maybe you have a bracelet with WWJD on it, or perhaps a pen? We can sometimes turn this into 'What would I like Jesus to do', which certainly isn't the same! In the light of that, what should our response be to world events and where can we reach out with the love and message of Jesus?

Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
Unity
A line on Jesus' prayer list?
13th Mar 2019

Unity doesn't always seem easy but Jesus' prayer that all believers would be 'one' was more than vain hope or wishful thinking.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Cast your cares
The Fury of Flat Pack Furniture
1st Feb 2019

Gavin encourages us to come to Jesus with our cares and burdens instead of trying to go it alone.

Gavin Rodgers
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Hello 2019
Let's hear it for team!
4th Jan 2019

As 2019 begins, team is so important, and here's why.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
The Dilemma of Chocolate Fury
Reflections on the first Christmas
4th Dec 2018

Soroush wants us to be less concerned this Christmas about what chocolates are in our advent calendars and more interested in how we show hospitality.

Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
Let the Lion out!
The Gospel of John
8th Nov 2018
Raj Saha
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When was the last time...
...you were lost in wonder?
2nd Oct 2018
Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
One thing that's needed
Lessons from holiday driving
5th Sep 2018

Sometimes, I can be overwhelmed by so many things that I find myself missing the main thing. What can we learn from Mary and Martha in this area. Who enjoyed Jesus' company more?

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
God, our Hope
God, our helper!
1st Aug 2018
Soroush Sadeghzadeh
My Impact year
What has Nathaniel been up to?
27th Jul 2018

For the last 12 months, Nathaniel Pullan has been on our IMPACT training programme. Here he writes a little bit of what he’s been up to and how it has helped him grow.

Nathaniel Pullan
Elders Letters
On The Bench
Power in Weakness
2nd Jul 2018

We all work for God's glory and sometimes that is from the sidelines or behind the scenes or even on the bench.  Are we willing to make that important choice to enable God to work through our lives and that of the church?

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Reckless Love
A passionate rescue
21st May 2018
Gavin Rodgers
Big News
for Open Door
2nd May 2018
Paul Catterall
Elders Letters
Life, Death
Resurrection and…
1st May 2018
Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Chocolate!
What’s your favourite?
30th Mar 2018
Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Weather Update
Alternative plans for this Sunday morning
2nd Mar 2018

Macmillan is closed on Sunday, 4th March 2018. Join us at Stockton Baptist Church.

Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Spirit Break Out
Just the beginning
26th Feb 2018
Raj Saha
Elders Letters
Reconnecting With Your First Love
Making time
5th Feb 2018
Gavin Rodgers
Elders Letters
Empowered for 2018
Filled by the Spirit, Fed by the Word
4th Jan 2018

As I think about 2018, one of my prayers is that we continue to be a people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and who draw ever closer to God through reading, understanding and putting into practice all He has revealed to us in the Bible.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Last Christmas versus The First Christmas
Joyful Joseph, Merry Mary, and Today’s Tales
5th Dec 2017

It’s usually this time of year when people reflect on the past year, their successes and challenges, and everything else that comes with them. However, this article is not going to be that.

Soroush Sadeghzadeh
2017 Shoe Box Appeal
Open Door North East
2nd Nov 2017

Open Door is giving out gifts this Christmas, to those who are in need.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
10,000 Reasons
and certainly more...
11th Oct 2017

In this Letter, Gavin encourages us in our worship, both personal and congregational. When we live a life actively choosing to magnify God, it changes everything!

Gavin Rodgers
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Summer is over
A quick review
14th Sep 2017

With summer almost over, Simon gives us a review of some of the exciting things that happened this Summer.

Simon Rogalski
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Bureaucratic Bubbles
Confidence in Christ
16th Jun 2017

With the uncertainty of the recent General Election, Soroush encourages us to be uncompromising in our confidence in Christ and the Gospel message.

Soroush Sadeghzadeh
Elders Letters
A season of celebration
A joyful legacy
7th Apr 2017

We're sure you’ll be aware that in this last week, Don and Lisa Smith from Centreville, Michigan, USA have been with us. They have been such a blessing to us as a church and as they now move on to serve Hope Church Bedlington at their weekend away in the Lake District, we asked them to write a brief reflection of their time at Jubilee.

Don Smith
My Identity
Who am I that you would love me?
5th Apr 2017

Our new sermon series is called 'In Christ - Who am I'. As we began this, Sue Kearney shared a poem that she had written and shared on a Sunday morning. We thought it would be great to put on the blog just in case anyone missed it.

Sue Kearney
Elders Letters
Who do you think you are?
It's about identity
9th Mar 2017

Knowing we are in Christ will lead us to think and live differently too. Paul says in Colossians 3:1, ‘Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God’.

Simon Rogalski
Elders Letters
Searching for a Home
Made for a different World
6th Feb 2017

C.S. Lewis wrote 'If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most possible explanation is that we were made for another world'.

Gavin Rodgers
Candy Canes and Christmas
A gift for late night shoppers
11th Jan 2017

Find out how what happened when Jubilee gave out Candy Canes to Late Night Shoppers just before Christmas.

Vicky Stuart
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A New Year
But the King is still on the throne
11th Jan 2017

Read as Soroush proclaim's the risen King for each day of 2017.

Soroush Sadeghzadeh