Trusting God's Faithfulness 

Low-PatiencePsalm 40 is a beautiful expression of trust, gratitude, and praise to God. In this psalm, the psalmist reflects on the faithfulness of God, recounting His deliverance and expressing a deep desire to do His will. As we delve into the words of Psalm 40, let us be encouraged to trust in God's unfailing love and to surrender our lives to His guidance.

Verse 1: "I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry."

Patience is often a challenging virtue to cultivate. In our fast-paced world, waiting can feel burdensome and frustrating. However, the psalmist teaches us that waiting upon the Lord brings about a divine response. God hears our cries and attends to our needs. Let us learn to patiently wait for His perfect timing, knowing that He is attentive to our prayers.

Verse 2: "He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand."

God's deliverance knows no bounds. Just as the psalmist was rescued from the depths of despair, God can lift us out of our own struggles. He replaces our instability with a firm foundation, enabling us to stand strong. When we find ourselves sinking in the mud of life's challenges, let us turn to God, trusting that He will raise us up and provide stability.

Verse 3: "He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him."

The transformation that occurs when we experience God's deliverance is remarkable. The psalmist acknowledges that God's faithfulness leads to a song of praise bursting from within. As we lift our voices in worship, others witness our testimony and find inspiration to trust in the Lord. Let us be living testimonies of God's goodness, inviting others to experience the joy of a life surrendered to Him.

Verse 4: "Blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods."

Trusting in the Lord is the key to receiving His blessings. The world may offer temporary solutions and false hopes, but true fulfillment is found in wholeheartedly relying on God. Let us guard our hearts from the allure of pride and the empty promises of worldly idols. Instead, let us anchor our trust in the Almighty, knowing that He alone can satisfy our deepest longings.

This Psalm beautifully portrays the unwavering faithfulness of God. It reminds us of the power of patient waiting, the transformative nature of God's deliverance, the call to praise Him, and the blessings that come from trusting in Him alone. As we meditate on these words, may our hearts be filled with gratitude and our lives be marked by an unwavering trust in our loving Heavenly Father. 

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Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello 


We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating and going to a new church for the first time can be nerveracking. We want to help make your first experience at Bethel a great one.

Where and When

We meet at the Chapel (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am.
For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early.  As we don't have our own car park, you will have to find a spot in one of the many public car parks around town.  Don't worry, there is always loads of parking as it's Sunday morning and its.a very short walk.
When you arrive, you will be greeted by one of our welcomers at the door, who will show you where to sit and provide you with a "Contact Us" sheet should you want to us to contact you after the service.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access, and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the church hall.

We see our services on a Sunday like a family get together.  We like to laugh and have fun.  Life can sometimes be very challenging, whether you are young or old; it helps to have support and a place to belong; so on Sundays we do just that.  

What you can expect on a Sunday morning at Bethel is:

A warm, friendly community of people
To be welcomed and included.    
To be supported.
To be given a chance.
To sometimes laugh and sometimes cry.
To be challenged and also to have fun.
To experience the presence of God in us and in creation.
To sing, because music is probably the best way we have of expressing our emotions and gratefulness to God.
A love for the Bible and the truths in it.

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What about my kids?

We have a great programme lined up for kids of all ages:

Creche (0 months to 3 years). Children under 6 months are welcome but must be accompanied by their parent/grown-up at all times.
Sunday Club (4 -11 years)
Young people (11+ years) They have a group meeting one week and the next join in the service in the Chapel. 

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for the welcome, a song or two songs, notices and an all age reflection. We really value worshipping God all together as a family. At the end of the notices someone will announce that it’s time for the younger members to go to their various groups.  We suggest that on your first visit, you go along with your child to drop them off and meet the leaders, before returning to the Chapel. 

The kids group activities vary depending on the age but usually there is a friendly welcome, bible stories, testimonies, praying, music, craft, drama, fun games and free play. Please pick your children up as soon as the service finishes.


Getting Connected


Home Groups

While Sundays are a great way to meet new people, it is often in smaller gatherings that you can really get to know someone. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some afternoons and some evenings. Check out Small Groups and see if there’s one that you could join, or we can put you in touch with a small group leader who will be more than happy to invite you along to their group.

Serving and Volunteering

If you want to get involved in the life of the church and help us make Sundays run smoothly, you can sign up to serve on a team. 

Other Ministries

We also run the following ministries:

Men's Ministries
Women's Ministries
Youth Group
Foodbank
Renew Wellbeing Cafe
 

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to come and visit the church beforehand you are more than welcome! Get in touch and we can arrange a time that suits you.
 
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Comments / Questions or anything you would like to say?

Next, we will contact you by email to say hello and help arrange anything necessary for your visit.
 

Leadership 

Phil    
Phil Hibbert    
Pastor    
 
We hope that whoever you are, you will feel at home at our church.