220 Years of Gospel Witness at Bethlehem Chapel.
Service held on 28th January 2017
1797-2017
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On the 28th of January 2017, Bethlehem Chapel in Richmond, Surrey, celebrated 220 years of God’s faithfulness, and the public recognition of their new Pastor Robert Goodgame. The service was attended by around 80 people who shared in this time of celebration.
The service started with a call to Worship from Hebrews 10:16-22, followed by a reading from 1 John 5:1-7. The Pastor gave a brief History of the Chapel. The work was started by a Mr John Chapman in 1797, and was opened by the Rev. William Huntington S.S. The Chapel is believed to be the oldest Independent Free Church in West London, still being used as a place of worship. Some of the challenges and blessings over those 220 years were also shared. A Thanksgiving prayer followed, led by the Previous Pastor Mr Peter Robbings, and then the Rt. Rev. Dominic Stockford of Christ Church Teddington preached on Jeremiah 20:9. Calling for God’s ministers and people to have the fire of God’s word burning in them in order to live a life dedicated to following Jesus regardless of the cost. The Rev. Gwynne Evans then prayed for the fellowship that meets at the Chapel and for the Lord’s hand to be upon the Minister and the gospel witness of the Church. The service was closed in prayer by Mr Robert Goodgame. After the service refreshments were served and friendships made over a time of fellowship, with a pictorial history of the Chapel playing in the background. We again thank our Triune God for His faithfulness and equipping for the ministry and pray that He would gain all of the glory for His continuing work at Bethlehem Chapel, Richmond. Please continue to pray with us for God to maintain and bless the work here to the glory of Christ Jesus. Robert Goodgame is married to Charlotte and has two children, Karis and Sophia. |
Our History is ongoing, we rejoice in the goodness of God in the past, and we look to His goodness for the future. We would love to meet with you, so please take this as a warm invitation to join us in the worship of Almighty God, and be a part of God's ongoing work in this world to save sinners through Jesus Christ His Son. See our YouTube channel here. |
How to get to Bethlehem Chapel Richmond
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Public Transport
Bethlehem Chapel is a few minutes walk from Richmond Bus Station (Wakefield Road) and about a 10 minute walk from Richmond Train Station You can use Journey Planner to obtain a route to Bethlehem Chapel TW10 6SE from Transport for London (TFL). or you can enter your home postcode and click the Leave Now button below. |
By Car
Bethlehem Chapel does not have parking facilities, but there are a number of Car Parking spaces and Car Parks in the local area that can be used. Please check Richmond Councils web site for details. Post Code for Sat Navs TW10 6SE. Map for Parking.
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