Our annual Vision Meeting was held on 25th February 2025 and attended by over 25 people. Printed copies of the Annual reports by various Team Leaders were handed out to all present.

We were encouraged by Pastor Neville to discuss in groups, around our tables, things that we were grateful for and could thank God for at the Gatehouse church. Also discussed were specific items to pray for: A Building Fit For Purpose - practicalities of the upcoming building project; finances received so far; ongoing maintenance required in the church and for people to help; the need for a youth worker; ideas of facilitating more fellowship and prayer (e.g. more small house groups/clubs, movie nights, special events for new people, discipleship courses etc.) so that we can include newcomers and thereby work more at being 'family'.

Church Leader, Ihechi Anozie shared about partnership, prayer and fellowship. Scripture quotations were from Exodus 14 & 17. He said: "We are in partnership with God and there are things that GOD will do and there are things that God has given US to do. God will always do his part - the question is will we do our part? As in Exodus 17:8-15 the PEOPLE helped Moses as he was lifting his hands up (obedience) and when his hands grew tired, something that MOSES had to do was to keep holding his hands up (a sign of surrender, prayer and worship) and something that GOD had to do was to make them victorious over their enemies (as He had promised)."

He went on to add: "Who was more important, the foot soldiers or Aaron and Hur who had to support the hands of Moses, or was it God who gave Moses the rod? God works in partnership and he designed it that way because without Him we can't, and without us He won't. We maximise it through obedience to God, through prayer and through fellowship."

"If we join the leadership in prayer, work and obey the calling that God has placed on our lives, there will be nothing that we can't achieve!"

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CHURCH LIFE

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

The following information is specifically for those planning a visit, so that you know, beforehand, what to expect on a Sunday morning.

Where and When

We meet at the Church Building (details here) for our Sunday Service starting at 10:30am. For your first visit, we recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early to ensure you get a parking space and find somewhere to sit before the service begins. When you arrive, you should be greeted by someone on our Welcome Team who will be wearing a Welcome lanyard.

We serve tea, coffee and biscuits from 10am, before the service begins. It is a great way to meet people, or simply take time to find your bearings. All refreshments are free.

Accessibility: There is wheelchair access 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 main foyer.

Our Service

The main service begins at 10:30am with a warm welcome from one of our team members. Then follows a time of sung worship, led by our band. We typically have 2 or 3 songs lasting approximately 20 minutes. Sometimes a person might pray out loud or read a small passage from the bible. Sometimes people share things that they believe God is saying to the whole church family. This might seem strange the first time you hear it but it’s all part of our connecting with God. We then share news and notices, usually about what’s going on in the life of the church. One of our leaders will then give a sermon that is bible based and that we can apply to our everyday life. We then finish with a final worship song. Sometimes there is an opportunity to receive prayer at the end of the service.

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What about my kids?

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

Créche - from approx. 6 months to 5 years (decided on a child by child basis)
Limitless Kids (4/5 - 11/12 years)
Limitless Youth (school years 7-11)

Children stay with their parent or grown-up at the start of the service for two worship songs and the “Kids slot” and then go to créche or Limitless Kids. Limitless Youth may go out at the same time as the children but sometimes stay in the service to take communion before going to their class. Children can be picked up by parents after the service ends (but not before 12pm).

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

Small 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 Connect 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 Connect 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.

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


Rev Neville Walker		Kay Walker
Pastor		Families & Community Worker


Liz Hall		Ihechiluru Anozie
Elder / Finance Officer / Open Doors Leader		Elder / Safeguarding Lead


Patrick Fleming
Elder / Buildings Team Leader

We hope that whoever you are, you will feel part of the church family.

Best Wishes
Gatehouse Leadership Team