Bethel Baptist Church Farnham

Main Meetings:

Sun 10:30 Sunday morning service
Worship service, with creche and children's activities provided. Followed by refreshments. Communion celebrated monthly, usually on the first Sunday. All welcome. Also an informal service on the Sandy Hill estate, first and third Sunday afternoons. 4pm at Hale Community Centre (GU9 0JH). Wed 20:00 Community Groups
Mid week groups that meet fortnightly in people's homes for fellowship, prayer, Bible study and supporting each other

Denomination:

Baptist, Evangelical, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches

Hymns & songs:

Contemporary worship songs, sometimes with traditional hymns too

Under 18s:

Various groups covering ages 0-14 during the service on Sunday mornings. Also various mid-week groups for junior school children (Thursday evenings) and young people in secondary school (Friday evenings).

18-30s:

Supper Club fortnightly on Friday evenings

Local outreach & community activities:

Coffee shop, parents and toddlers, occasional meetings for older people, Christianity Explored/Alpha, annual children's Holiday Bible Club.

Other activities & ministries:

Community groups, prayer meetings, devotional drop-in, ladies Bible study

Leaders:

Pastor Johan de Jong; Assistant Pastor James Dancer; Community Engagement Worker Rachel Hughes; Elders Keith Holburn, David McNeight, Richard Honeysett and Andy Brooks. Administrator Paula McNeight; also a team of deacons looking after church practicalities

Affiliations & links:

Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC); Farnham Christian Community Trust

Main Bible:

New International Version

Average Congregation:

80 adults
45 under 18s

Accessibility:

Accessible toilet, Accessible worship area, Baby friendly, Hearing loop, Reserved parking

Languages:

English

Office Contact:

Paula McNeight

Office Address:

Bethel Baptist Church
Bethel Lane
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 0QA

Office Telephone:

01252 719243