WHAT TO EXPECT
Our service last for approximately 2 hours. You will be welcomed at the door by the greeters/ushers who will direct you to a seat but please feel free to sit wherever you are comfortable. The service will begin with a time of family prayer. You can sit, kneel, stand or you may see others gathering at the altar for special prayer. After the prayer, the notices are given.
Notices and announcements out of the way, its time for praise and worship, led by the Praise team and the Choir. The time is used to celebrate who God is and what He has done for us. Don’t worry if you do not know the words to the songs or the bible reading, everything is displayed on the overhead projector. The preacher comes on approximately 12noon to deliver the day’s message. The service will finish with a time of prayer and you will be given the opportunity to make a commitment to God if you are moved too.
We want visitors to feel welcome and comfortable. At the end of service, you are welcome to stay for light refreshments, tea, coffee and a chat, there will be plenty of friendly people to talk to. Should you need any help during the service or after, just ask one of the ushers at the door.
Travel
We are located 5mins from Bedford mainline train station and 5 minutes from the town centre. We are located 36-38 Alexandra Road, MK40 1JB
Disable Access
We welcome everyone to Miracle Church no matter your ability. The sanctuary is located on the ground floor, with doors wide enough for wheel access and disabled toilet facilities. The ushers would be at the door to welcome you and provide reasonable assistance
Children
We provide a Sunday Session each Sunday from 9:45am – 10:45am prior to morning service. We cater to children ages 4yrs – 16yrs. We also have Children Church from 12-1:00pm for children ages 4-12yrs. The children would be taken out from the main service where they will be refreshed and receive Bible Teaching suitable for their age. All of our children workers hold a current DBS check and undergo regular safeguarding training and updates.
Sunday School
Every Sunday
9:45am – 10:45am
Sunday school – 4 years old up to….well, there is no upper limit!!
Our Sunday School uses a bible-centred curriculum to build a strong spiritual foundation within the individual. It aims to create God-fearing Christians who would continue to grow in the Word and to follow Gods way. In the Spirit of Excellence, we teach practical, relevant Christian truths, across all age groups.
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Ages 4-6 Students learn about the characters in The Bible and Bible stories by participating in activities such as colouring, singing, role play and crafts. They also memorise key scriptures to consolidate their learning. Lessons are interactive, exciting and engaging.
Ages 7-9 Students learn and explore God’s word in a fun, interactive way. The lessons are engaging and relevant and the children are encouraged to share and discuss their ideas. Key verses of scripture are memorised and applied.
Ages 10-12 Students are encouraged to be very interactive by way of asking questions and discussing ideas. Our curriculum focuses on learning and applying Biblical principles to help our students to navigate their way through every area of their lives in a Godly way.
Ages 13-16 Students actively discuss and interact in the class as we discover what the Bible has to say about key issues and situations which are relevant to teenagers. We aim to help young people to find out how the word of God fits into their daily living as they learn and apply the word.
Adult 17+ In this class, the wisdom and experience of age meet the enthusiasm and inquisitive nature of youth! The class searches and discusses the scriptures in an informal, interactive manner; whilst making relevant links to everyday life.
Youth Ministry
Every Friday
7:00pm – 9:00pm
The focus of the work with the young generation is:
Impacting lives: young people’s, their community, their nation, the world.
Equipping: making young people ready for service, action and use.
Inspiring: a boldness, no limits, no boundaries but an increase in God.
Empowering: for effective living, knowing their identity and value.
Leader:
Sister Ebony Smith
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Tea and Coffee Drop-in
Every Tuesday
1:00am – 1:00pm
No one should ever be alone or feel alone.
We recognise that in today’s society, with all the advancement in communication and the increasing demands on our lives, there is also an increase in the number of lonely people, both young and old.
The coffee morning provides an environment where anyone can drop in for a cup of tea, chat, socialise, meet friends, make new friends or just to relax.
Everyone is welcome.
Happy Women’s Hour
Every 2nd Monday each month
7:30pm – 8:30pm
The ‘Women’s Happy Hour’ started in 2008 and is a non-denominational group of women within the community, who meet every 2nd Monday of each month. The group would share experiences, we may have invited speakers, speaking on various topics from how to save money on your energy bill to how to maintain a healthy lifestyle to the importance of organ donation. We look forward to our planned trips within the year to the theatres, places of interest and days out. Of course, the year would not end without our Christmas get together. The group also undertakes fundraising activities in support of various causes local and overseas.
Come along and join us every 2nd Monday, each month
All are welcomed
Bible Study
Every Wednesday
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Come along for an Interesting and Enlightening study and discussion of the Word.
No matter what level of Bible knowledge/understanding you consider yourself to be at, come and share together; digging deeper into the Word; unveiling its purposes and promises and how it impacts on our lives today.
Street Ministry
Every 2nd Saturday
11:30am – 12:30pm
Church Square (Pigeon Square),
Bedford Town Centre
It is the desire to share the gospel of Jesus’ love to those in our town. Meet at the church between 11am-11:15am, then head out to the town centre for one-hour sharing song worship, the gospel and encouraging words.
Leader:
Sister A. Stewart and
Sister Naomi Joram
Hospital Ministry
Every Thursday Evening
Leaving church at 5:10pm
Ministering the healing power of Jesus Christ to patients, relatives and friends of our area hospitals, through songs, prayers and encouraging words.
Leader:
Sister L. Eastman
Prison Ministry
Every 3rd Sunday
We believe that everyone has value, deserve mercy, and most of all are loved equally by God—even the most outcast. With this thought, our team visits the Bedford Prison and with a few others share the Gospel, songs of worship, prayer and heartfelt testimonies from the men. It is wonderful to see hope restored and lives changed as the men learn and grow in the wonderful love and redeeming grace of God.
Leader:
Brother Delroy Samuels
Prayer Ministry
Daily Prayer
6am – 7am and 1pm – 2pm
Intercessory Prayer
Tuesday and Wednesday
10pm – 12midnight
House/Prayer Group Meeting
By request. Contact the church office to make further arrangements
Nursing Home Ministry
Every 4th Wednesday 1pm
We visit several nursing and care homes sharing the gospel and most of all engaging the residence in songs and worship down memory lane.
Where to Find Us
Miracle Church of God in Christ - Bedford
36-38 Alexandra Road,
Bedford MK40 1JB
Tel: +44 (0) 1234 215081
Email: bedford@miraclecogic.org.uk
Office hours: Mon – Fri 10:30pm – 2:30pm