This service began in January 2006 and God has really blessed it. Our first service had 18 people in the congregation, we now have around 30-35 and have even had up to 54 for our special services.

Two services are never the same. However each service is for all ages and 'Family Friendly' lasting around 45 minutes, being interactive, having a combination of lively worship songs and moving at a fast pace. 

This year the services are based around a letter of the alphabet and the ten commandments, the message being delivered throughout the whole service.

We do not have a formal sermon but the message is given as a series of 2,3 or even 4 short talks. These are all based on Biblical principles and we try to apply them to every day life.

We believe that it is essential to follow the teaching of the Bible, and so we incorporate a memory verse into every service.

On Sunday at 9:15am we begin with a time of worship singing songs before the service. The service begins at 9:30am and finishes around 10:15am.

To find out more about TGI Sunday email us at contactus@howdenmethodistchurch.co.uk  

The talks use quizzes, visual aids, tricks and many other means to get the Gospel Message across.

Since then Shaun the Sheep has also made an appearance.

Kevin enjoys coming to TGI - his daft antics often raise a smile and bring the Gospel message home.

We have told bible stories with congregation participation, using plays and monologues and with 'Godly Play'.

Godly Play tells a Bible Story using a felt cloth as the story board and various models introduced from a closed box. It stimulates reflective thoughts and deeper questioning with the phrase "I wonder?"

We enjoy the good old traditional hymns and also the more modern worship songs.

Our main source of music is from Songs of Fellowship volumes 1, 2 & 3, but we also use Junior Praise, Kids Source 1 & 2, The Source 1, 2 & 3 and many others!

The younger members of our congregation don't always like to sit for 45 minutes and so we have a play area and craft table at the back of the church.

We try to make the crafts follow the theme of the service and at the end make sure they are displayed on the wall in church.

People think that 'family friendly' worship is worship for children. They think that the teaching and the message of the service are for children with the adults being observers rather than participants.

At TGI we don't believe this. As part of God's family there is something for everyone, from the youngest baby to the oldest grandparent. We have found that everyone enjoys hearing the 'Gospel Message' presented simply in a fun and relaxed way.

Here's what some of our congregation have said:

"It's like water in the desert... so refreshing."

Local Preacher

"Very welcoming, whether you're used to church or never been in your life."

A grandma

"Cllr recommends laid-back family service... Forty-five minutes of inspiring and upbeat Christian entertainment for all the family." 

Goole Times 08.02.07

"Methodist Service brings church into the 21st century"

Howden Courier 15.02.07

"My children live for it! They can't wait for next Sunday."

A mum

"I enjoy the service and I feel better when I go away."

A grandma

"A bundle of fun wrapped up in a service."

Aged 10

"I like Kevin and Sally."

Aged 4

"You can hear the singing as you walk up Hailgate - it's really uplifting."

A mum

"There's always something to do so you never get board."

Aged 11

Regular attender

Memory Verses

Exodus 20:3

standing, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a timer to dance.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Oct 7th

Exodus 20:12

Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days a week are set apart for your daily duties and regular work, but the seventh day is a day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. On that day no one in your household may do any kind of work. This includes you, your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your livestock, and any foreigners living among you. For in six days the Lord made the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them; then he rested on the seventh day. That is why the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy.

Honour your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God will give you.

 Aug 12

While they were eating, Jesus took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, "Take and eat; this is my body."

Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins

July 8th

July 1st

Exodus 20:13

"You shall not murder."

Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and it's seven seals."

Then I saw a Lamb looking as if it had been slain standing in the centre of the throne...

"You are a King, then!" Said Pilate.

Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on my side of the truth listens to me.

"You shall not commit adultery."

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

And, if we are His children, then we are His heirs also: heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, sharing His inheritance with him.

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Counsellor to be with you forever...

He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.

The took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the King of Israel!" 

"You come with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty."

Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, he praises her;

"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."

"You shall not steal."

In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.

Jesus answered, "It is written; 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"

Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 

"In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven."

You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour.

This is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after that time declares the Lord. I will put my Laws in their minds and write them on their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people.

But the Lord came down to see the city and the tower that the men were building. The LORD said, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them. Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other."

God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them,

You shall not covet your neighbours house. You shall not covet your neighbours wife, or his manservant or maidservant, his ox or donkey or anything that belongs to your neighbour.