August 7th 2020 - Message from The Territorial Commander
July 18th 2020:
How has the lockdown affected us, what have we been doing, and what is the plan for any re-opening?
See the letter below to answer these, and other questions:
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Click on 'Download File' to download the letter.
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155 years old today [2nd July] and still fighting!!!
Today marks the 155th anniversary of The Salvation Army and it is being marked with a re-imagining of the rallying "I'll Fight" address made by the Founder William Booth. See the clip on youtube, follow the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37LPPbJxguY
or watch below.
or watch below.
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I'll Fight 2020
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William Booth's rallying cry
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An Appeal:
As a local Salvation Army, although our doors have needed to close, our hearts and hands remain open as we endeavour to meet the needs of our community and find the gaps that are not being met.
We are:
With your help, we will continue to be ready to meet the ongoing needs of our community that will undoubtedly impact beyond this lock down period. If you are willing to help please visit our Just Giving Page to make a donation to this work. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bedfordsa
We are:
- working with local schools to support families that fall through the net
- serving takeaway lunches to rough sleepers & others (Wednesdays & Sundays)
- being available as a listening ear
- shopping for those who cannot go out
- supplying emergency food parcels & utility support
- our Debt Advice Centre is working to help people who find themselves in financial difficulties
With your help, we will continue to be ready to meet the ongoing needs of our community that will undoubtedly impact beyond this lock down period. If you are willing to help please visit our Just Giving Page to make a donation to this work. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bedfordsa
Coronavirus Pandemic Update
Date 17th March 2020: On the advice of our Territorial (National) Headquarters and in line with the UK Government guidelines, it is with deep regret that all our public meetings, including Sunday Worship, are now suspended. As soon as we are able we will be make an announcement on this site of when we will be allowed to resume. In the meantime, please
Take up the Prayer Challenge given to all Salvationists by our Territorial Headquarters. Everyone is called to pray every day at noon for all the people around the world impacted by the Coronavirus. Please also pray for leaders across the world who are making very complex decisions. Also Pray for our communities, for our families and friends and for all those who are affected in any way by this pandemic. Pray for our National Health Service and all those working in the medical profession to keep them safe and strong; May God give us all wisdom and courage. |
Video message from The General of The Salvation Army - 3rd April
Video message from the Territorial Commander for UK and Ireland - 3rd April
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The Salvation Army in BedfordWelcome to your Salvation Army Church in Bedford website. We are a lively and active church, with a mission to show Christian love in action and to lead people to Jesus Christ.
We are all about people and our doors are open seven days a week. We are not just a Sunday church - you will find things going on every day and people getting involved in and outside of our buildings in many different ways. Our strategy is to provide an opportunity for believers to develop their relationship with Jesus Christ, and provide an opportunity for non-believers to encounter Jesus Christ. We actively support our worshipping community to respond to the various needs of Bedford's communities. 
The song below has become known as The Bedford Anthem. It has a great deal of meaning for us as a church: the setting of these words to this piece of music has a story that goes back to the mid 1950's. The song is a song of dedication and challenge, listen as the congregation sing.......
If you would like to listen to our Sunday morning worship services please go to the Download & Archive Tab and listen from the Meeting Recordings page. |
Check out our Forthcoming Events on the 'What Goes on at BCH' tab.
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Contacting The Salvation Army in Bedford call:
01234 329200 please leave a message if we are temporarily not available.
01234 329200 please leave a message if we are temporarily not available.
