Word of Life Wesleyan Reform Church

About us: Christian Teaching in the North East

The Word of Life Church was established over 7 years ago by husband and wife Pastors; Rev Michael and Lindsey Hedley, as well as Milly and Sid Little.

Michael had a vision from God to plant a new church in Ashington and from this a dozen wells of salvation would be opened in the south east Northumberland area. This vision was supported by over a dozen Christians who after a prayer retreat confirmed this was in God's plan and purpose. The Church was to be one of Christian Teaching for both new and mature Christians in the North East of England and elsewhere. We are a Bible Believing Church and we stand on the authority of the Word of God as thr truth in all matters!

After much prayer and with no advertising we started the church on 27th October 2010. We held weekly Sunday evening meetings from that point as well as Prayer groups and Bible studies and have seen the church grow in 9 years to 10 times its original size.

We have seen many answers to prayers as well as new Christians coming to salvation in Christ.

The Word of Life Church will continue to grow in God's timing and according to His plan and purpose and our focus will remain on preaching the gospel and making disciples in ways which impact our community around us.

We prayerfully seek God for all that we do and are excited about this coming months in which we will be seeking to impact the community around us while proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

We are normal ordinary people from a wide range of backgrounds, who love Ashington, its people and the surrounding area and seek to ensure that we honestly present the truth of the Bible in its fulness and represent Jesus Christ on this earth as His people.

We joined with the Wesleyan Reform Union in February 2015 and are based permanently in our Church on North Seaton Road in Ashington. We have developed a Word of God based teaching community within the Church as we believe that the Word of God is central to all that we do.

Our Leadership team consists of Rev Michael & Lindsey Hedley (Pastors) MIllicent Little (Elder). Supported by Deacons Graham and Valerie Baldwin and Olaranke Gdadebo (Toks).

We are a Charity and our Accounts are published on the Charity Commission Website each year.

We invite you to contact us, attend one of our meetings or even just have a chat about Christianity by using our contact form.

God Bless

Pastor Michael and Lindsey Hedley and all at Word of Life WRU Church

Meet the Team

Pastors Reverend Michael & Lindsey Hedley

Pastor Lindsey is the Secretary of the Overseas Mission Committee as of June 17th 2019. Rev Michael is the Secretary for the Home Missions Committee. Both Michael and Lindsey serve on the General Committee of the Wesleyan Reform Union. Rev Michael is also serving on the Local Preachers Fellowship Committee.

E-mail: wordoflifechurch@hotmail.co.uk

Tel 01670 814425

Mobile 07879253072

Milly Little Senior Elder

Completion of Theology Training

It is with great pleasure to announce that Pastor Lindsey Hedley has completed her Theology Training Course. Her certificate was presented by Pastor Michael at our Sunday Service. Lindsey has gained so much from doing this course and has been truly blessed by completing it, gaining a great understanding of our awesome God and His Word.

Christmas Services

The Following Are Our Services and Events for the Christmas Period:

Church Christmas Party Saturday 14th December 6:30pm

Christmas Diner Friday 20th December 10:30 - 12:30pm

Christmas Carol Service Sunday 22nd December 3:00pm

Candlelit Christmas Eve Service Tuesday 24th December 6:00pm

Christmas Cards

Our range of Christmas Cards are now available. All proceeds go the Overseas Mission Project; raising funds for the Cystoscope Machine for the Good News Hospital in Mandritsara in Madagascar. Please see the section for Cards

MacMillan Coffee Morning

On Friday 27th September we will be holding a Coffee Morning and Diner to raise funds for the MacMillan Cancer Charity. From 10:30 - 12:30 we will be serving coffee, cakes, soup, and trifle and cheesecake. All are welcome

Overseas Mission Project for 2019 -20

The new project for the Wesleyan Reform Union's Overseas Mission Department will this year be to raise £9,000 for a new Cystoscope machine for the Good News Hospital in Mandritsara in Madagscar. All funds that the Word of Life Church raise this year from our Diner's will go towards that fund. If you would like to donate to this worthy cause please contact Pastor Lindsey and she will assist you in making your donation. God Bless.

Overseas Missions

It is with great pleasure that Pastor Lindsey Hedley took over the reins of the Secretary for the Wesleyan Reform Union Overseas Mission Committe. The baton was handed over by the outgoing secretary Jan Shepherd at Conference in June. Lindsey is looking forward to the challenge ahead as she looks to take the committee team forward in Christian Mission both abroad and at home.

Christian Retreat

Our Mission House next door to the Church is available for bookings to stay for 1 to 30 nights. The house is used as a Christain retreat, and we can offer a wide range of support programmes during your stay with us.

From Bible Teaching - various topics - to Worship Leading - to dance as a form of worship, prayer and a range of other activities.

We are based on the wonderful panoramic Northumberland coastline which is literally 5 minutes drive away, but also have access to the beautiful Northumbrian Countryside and Cheviot hills which are only 30 minutes drive.

Pleas see our Mission House Christian Retreat Section on this website, or visit our Mission House Retreat page on facebook.

Friday Diner

Our Friday Diner at church is on the last Friday of every month from 12:00 till 2:00pm. Soup and sandwiches and a range of other hot meals will be available for each of the coming months. This is an outreach for those who may be lonely, or who maybe are just in need of company. There is no charge for the food but donations are welcomed. All donations from this monthly event go to the Good News Hospital in Mandritsara in Madagascar for a new Cystoscope machine.