Prayer guide

NATIONWIDE PRAYER GROUPS are asking churches to set aside time tomorrow, Thursday, 9th September to pray before the second reading of the ASSISTED DYING BILL . If you could spare 10 minutes they offer this guide:

10th September - Day of Prayer

1. Pray for COMPASSION
Pray for a revival of compassion in our society, that we would prioritise caring for sick people over seeking to help them end their lives.

2. Pray for COURAGE
Give thanks for those politicians already opposing the Bill and pray for more to find the courage to speak out.

3. Pray for CLARITY
Pray that politicians and journalists would understand the bitter reality of what this Bill would mean for the vulnerable and for the nature of the relationship between doctors and patients.

4. Pray for CONCERN
Many professionals have spoken out against the sheer unworkability of the proposals. Pray their voices will be heeded by the politicians who will be voting on Friday 11 September.

5. Pray for COOPERATION
Give thanks for the wide range of people and organisations, Christian and non-Christian, working hard to prevent the Bill becoming law. Pray for the effectiveness of their work with parliamentarians, in the media, and at a local level.

09/09/2026

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, biscuits and fresh fruit from 12pm after the service finishes. 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 worship group. 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 or a guest speaker 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.

new to church

What about my kids?

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

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.

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.

Name:

Telephone:

Email Address:
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 & Kay Walker		Pastor Clive & Sarah McMullan
Pastor (On Sabbatical)		Acting Pastor


Liz Hall		Patrick Fleming
Elder / Finance Officer / Open Doors Leader		Elder / Buildings / Wednesday & Friday Connect Groups


Dr Ihechiluru Anozie
Elder / Safeguarding Lead

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

Best Wishes
Gatehouse Leadership Team