On Sunday 25 February 2018 I was the guest preacher at Bunyan Meeting, Bedford for their anniversary service. The cause was established in 1650 and is amongst the oldest independent churches in Britain. Famous of course, because John Bunyan was the minister from 1672 until he died in 1688. And famous today for being a leading ecumenical light in that part of the country with its fellowship being members of the Baptist Union and Congregational Federation.
We had two services, the morning service at 11am, where the Word was preached on Ephesians 5 about giving thanks to God and the evening service at 6.30pm, where the preaching was based on Acts 20 and how we are to be shepherds of the church in these modern times.
As the preacher I was uplifted by the spirituality of Bunyan Meeting and knew that God was blessing this active congregation in their community work.
Thank you to the minister - Revd Chris Damp for the invitation and thank you to all who supported the anniversary celebrations. Particular thanks to Jenny for hosting me to a wonderful lunch and time of fellowship.
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| Former President Revd Dr Janet Wootton and some of the Deacons enjoying tea at the end of the service |
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