Vale Community Church
Marston Moretaine Bedfordshire
MK43 0LD
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Who we are
Our Mission:
to be a community of people called by Jesus Christ, equipped by the power of the Holy Spirit, placed by God in Marston Moretaine to introduce people to a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ by demonstrating His love and goodness through our words and actions.
Our Vision: to continue growing as an exciting, vibrant, fresh expression of church, which is accessible, safe and welcoming, where together we are on a journey of faith in Jesus Christ, serving one another and the local community.
Our History: Church Planting had been on the heart of Bromham Baptist Church (BBC) for a number of years and in early 2005 it came to the forefront as part of the then minister’s vision. From that time on we sought God for the way forward, both in terms of location and leadership.
After much prayer, and many pictures and words, we felt led to Marston Moretaine, a village with a population of approx. 4000, 8 miles south of Bromham and four miles east of Junction 13 of the M1.
Our vision was to establish an emerging expression of church, aimed at unbelievers and the 'de-churched', which would develop into a full expression of Christian community for those who don't connect with 'traditional' styles of church.
October - December of 2007 was a time of 'pushing doors' to see if God was going to open or close them. A Special Church Member's Meeting in January 2008 confirmed the call to plant a church in Marston Moretaine to be led by our Staff Elder, Steve Gaunt, and his wife Jo-Ann.
We started with a core team of 18 people - 14 of whom were sent out by BBC, two sent out by Cotton End Baptist Church and another two local Christians. Five of the team were already living in the village with another four looking to move. The team started meeting as two Discipleship Groups for three of the Wednesdays in a month and then all together for a Prayer & Planning meeting on the fourth Wednesday.
Our aim was to love, serve and build relationships in the community before beginning any kind of gathering. And so oduring 2008 we: helped at the village Youth Club; took over the running of two Mum & Baby groups; provided refreshments at a relaunched Mum’s & Toddler’s group; helped to hear children read at the local school; and rstarted running two ‘Chatterbox’ cafes in local schools for mums, dads and carers to have refreshments and a chat after dropping their children off in the morning. We also ran a Holiday Club at the local school during August.
Our first Sunday morning gathering was on 5 October 2008 called Sunday Brunch which met in the the local Lower School. Its aim was to help those who came, along to make connections – with each other around the breakfast table and with God through different elements such as ‘food4thought’, a ‘Quiet Space’ and other activities.
We have taken the name Vale Community Church to reflect our desire to see God's Spirit flow through the whole of the Vale of Marston and to be at the centre of the community where people can come together to discover God's love for them.
It has been exciting to see how God has gone ahead of us and opened door after door! And as they say, 'The rest is history!'
Our Vision: to continue growing as an exciting, vibrant, fresh expression of church, which is accessible, safe and welcoming, where together we are on a journey of faith in Jesus Christ, serving one another and the local community.
Our History: Church Planting had been on the heart of Bromham Baptist Church (BBC) for a number of years and in early 2005 it came to the forefront as part of the then minister’s vision. From that time on we sought God for the way forward, both in terms of location and leadership.
After much prayer, and many pictures and words, we felt led to Marston Moretaine, a village with a population of approx. 4000, 8 miles south of Bromham and four miles east of Junction 13 of the M1.
Our vision was to establish an emerging expression of church, aimed at unbelievers and the 'de-churched', which would develop into a full expression of Christian community for those who don't connect with 'traditional' styles of church.
We started with a core team of 18 people - 14 of whom were sent out by BBC, two sent out by Cotton End Baptist Church and another two local Christians. Five of the team were already living in the village with another four looking to move. The team started meeting as two Discipleship Groups for three of the Wednesdays in a month and then all together for a Prayer & Planning meeting on the fourth Wednesday.
Our aim was to love, serve and build relationships in the community before beginning any kind of gathering. And so oduring 2008 we: helped at the village Youth Club; took over the running of two Mum & Baby groups; provided refreshments at a relaunched Mum’s & Toddler’s group; helped to hear children read at the local school; and rstarted running two ‘Chatterbox’ cafes in local schools for mums, dads and carers to have refreshments and a chat after dropping their children off in the morning. We also ran a Holiday Club at the local school during August.
We have taken the name Vale Community Church to reflect our desire to see God's Spirit flow through the whole of the Vale of Marston and to be at the centre of the community where people can come together to discover God's love for them.
It has been exciting to see how God has gone ahead of us and opened door after door! And as they say, 'The rest is history!'
Location of worship
Church End Lower School
Gold Furlong
Marston Moretaine,
Bedfordshire
MK43 0LD
Gold Furlong
United Kingdom
Phone: 01234 301309
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Church Pastor
Steve Gaunt
Leader
Church End Lower School
Gold Furlong
Marston Moretaine,
Bedfordshire
MK43 0LD
Gold Furlong
United Kingdom
Phone: 01234 301309
Click here to contact Steve Gaunt
Denomination
Baptist
Affiliations
Evangelical Alliance, Fresh Streams
Church Website
Vale Community Church on Social Media
Leadership
Leader Name:
Steve Gaunt
Leader Position:
Leader
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Other Church Leaders:
Jo-Ann Gaunt
Kevin Hanwell
Anita Hanwell
Amanda Thompson
Kevin Hanwell
Anita Hanwell
Amanda Thompson
Administration
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Mailing Address
14 Thurlestone Close
Bedford
MK40 3AT
Bedford
MK40 3AT
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Parking
Within school car parks
Vale Community Church Service Times
Sunday Brunch (1st & 3rd Sundays of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
Sunday Extra (2nd Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
Sunday Supplement (4th Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
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Sunday Extra (2nd Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
Sunday Supplement (4th Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
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Worship Languages
English
Dress Code
Casual
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
KidsZone (3-11) every Sunday
ValeKids (5-9) after school club, Mondays during term-time
Holiday Club (5-9)
Christmas Drop & Shop (5-9)
ValeKids (5-9) after school club, Mondays during term-time
Holiday Club (5-9)
Christmas Drop & Shop (5-9)
Under 18s:
Local outreach & community activities
Chatterbox Cafe, Tues, 8.45-10.00am
Afternoon Tea once a month
Coffee plus once a month
Crafty Sew n Sows, Tues, 10.00am-12.00noon
Men Friday
Girls Allowed
Afternoon Tea once a month
Coffee plus once a month
Crafty Sew n Sows, Tues, 10.00am-12.00noon
Men Friday
Girls Allowed
Other activities & ministries
Life Groups
Nurture Group
Weekly prayer meetings
Alpha
21st Century Parenting Course
Counselling
'No Strings' puppet ministry
Nurture Group
Weekly prayer meetings
Alpha
21st Century Parenting Course
Counselling
'No Strings' puppet ministry
Special Needs/Accessibility
Disabled access and toilet, no steps/stairs
Prayers and Hymns
Main Bible:
NIV
Hymns and Songs:
Songs of Fellowship
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
50
Average Youth Congregation:
20
Additional Info:
Vale Community Church History
Vale Community Church FAQs
Question: Where is Vale Community Church located?
Answer: Vale Community Church is located at Church End Lower School, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.
Question: Who is Vale Community Church's pastor?
Answer: Vale Community Church's pastor is Steve Gaunt.
Question: What time is service at Vale Community Church?
Answer: Sunday Brunch (1st & 3rd Sundays of the month) 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday Extra (2nd Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday Supplement (4th Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
Question: What is Vale Community Church's dress code?
Answer: Casual
Question: What is Vale Community Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vale-Community-Church/120976764593223
Question: What is Vale Community Church's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/user/ValeCommunityChurch
Question: Where do I park at Vale Community Church?
Answer: Within school car parks
Question: What is Vale Community Church's website?
Answer: http://www.valecc.org.uk
Question: What denominaiton is Vale Community Church?
Answer: Vale Community Church belongs to Baptist denomination and is affiliated with Evangelical Alliance, Fresh Streams.
Answer: Vale Community Church is located at Church End Lower School, Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire.
Question: Who is Vale Community Church's pastor?
Answer: Vale Community Church's pastor is Steve Gaunt.
Question: What time is service at Vale Community Church?
Answer: Sunday Brunch (1st & 3rd Sundays of the month) 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday Extra (2nd Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00 Sunday Supplement (4th Sunday of the month) 10:30 - 12:00
Question: What is Vale Community Church's dress code?
Answer: Casual
Question: What is Vale Community Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vale-Community-Church/120976764593223
Question: What is Vale Community Church's live streaming page?
Answer: http://www.youtube.com/user/ValeCommunityChurch
Question: Where do I park at Vale Community Church?
Answer: Within school car parks
Question: What is Vale Community Church's website?
Answer: http://www.valecc.org.uk
Question: What denominaiton is Vale Community Church?
Answer: Vale Community Church belongs to Baptist denomination and is affiliated with Evangelical Alliance, Fresh Streams.
Let no darkness overtake me
Visit, I beseech thee, O Lord, this habitation with thy mercy, and me with thy grace and salvation. Let thy holy angels pitch their tents round about and dwell here, that no illusion of the night may abuse me, the spirits of darkness may not come near to hurt me, no evil or sad accident oppress me; and let the eternal Spirit of the Father dwell in my soul and body, filling every corner of my heart with light and grace. Let no deed of darkness overtake me; and let thy blessing, most blessed God, be upon me for ever, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Vale Community Church listing was last updated on the 4th of March, 2015
