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History of the Church
The church commenced in the 1970s and appointed its first minister in 1980. It is affiliated to the fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches - a national Christian Fellowship consisting of approximately 500 churches.
The church continued to grow and move to its present location, Old Town Lane, in 1985. The main building was completed in 1996 and consists of a main worship area seating 300 people.
Who are we ?
We are a cross-section of the people in Pelsall and the neighbouring districts. Ordinary folk - who have come together to share our faith in the LORD JESUS CHRIST.
What do we do
There are many services and activities held each week and the purpose of the web site is to introduce them to you. It is a privilege to meet together for worship and fellowship and we trust you will be encouraged to visit us. We want to assure you of a sincere welcome and we know you will find Christian love, respect and spiritual help. We look forward to meeting you.
 Sunday Services
What happens when visitors come to our services on Sunday ?
Well, they are stared at !
Ostracized !
Preached at !
And generally made to feel uncomfortable !!!!
Well, that`s often what people think may happen. Please be assured it`s not true. We recognize that the first visit to a church is often the most difficult for people, but we have new people coming regularly - and they usually come again !
So, after all that, what can you expect ?
- You will be welcomed at the door.
- You will escorted to a seat if you wish (don't be afraid of sitting in someone's place - there are no reserved seats).
- Everything in the service will be explained, you won't be embarrassed.
- The service will last about 75 minutes.
- It will consist of :-
- Lively hymns of praise and worship.
- Prayer and Bible readings.
- A children's talk.
- A message from God's Word related to everyday life and the Christian Faith.
- A crèche is available during the morning service, so please bring the kids!!
Moms & Todders
Two groups every week on a Wednesday; these groups are very popular and we can only cater for 60, and there is a waiting list, so please contact us for details on
Open House
An evening for ladies of all ages.
Programes include:
-Demonstrations - loosely related to the home or of an artistic nature.
-Music.
-Occasional Outing.
-Friendly chat and refreshments.
-Thought for the Month.
Friends & Neighbours
Friends & Neighbours is a group for men and women who are 50+, where guest speakers talk on a variety of topics. The meeting is very informal and refreshments are served. Usually about 60 to 70 men and women attend, and a good time is had by all. If you are interested please see the times and dates of the meetings, or contact us on :- robertcouchman@pech.co.uk
Fellowship Groups / Bible Study
Fellowship groups are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month, at different homes around the village. These are very informal groups that meet for discussion and getting to know each other better. The Bible study is held at the church and is a time for Christians to come together and learn about the Bible and share fellowship together.
K.F.C - Knowing For Certain
KFC is a young people's group held on a Friday night at the church. It's for anyone aged 11+, usually being attended by 15 to 20 young people. If you want to know more have a look on the KFC pages on this site, or contact us at :- robertcouchman@pech.co.uk
Sunday School
Sunday school is for children aged between 3 and 13, and takes place every Sunday during the service. The children are divided into age groups where they are taught Bible lessons in a way that is interesting and up to date for them. There is also a variety of exciting activities ranging from games and quizzes to singing and plenty of things to make.
Discoverers
Discoverers is for children aged 5 to 9 and is held on Friday evenings at 6pm for an hour of 'discovery'. There is a wide variety of activities and the children also learn of true adventures from the Bible.
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