Matt 22:37-39 . Love GOD, love yourself, love others..
About Us
Who are we
We are a group of believers of all ages, based in the beautiful South Lakes Region of the U.K. We are a strongly word based & Spirit filled church. We are part of the Catch the Fire & Partners in Harvest group of churches known as a Catch the Fire Partners Church.
LOOKING FOR A CHURCH TO CALL HOME?
Whether you live in the area or are just on holiday, feel free to join us for a Sunday service.
We get together for worship, teaching & fellowship on Sundays at 4pm. Our new venue is: THE VILLAGE HALL AT SCALES known as Aldingham Hall. It’s on the main road through the village of Scales, just off the Coast Road between Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness. LA12 0PF. However depending on the service, we might be meeting in a home, or on a beach...so its best to check out our facebook page or email us, if you are planning on coming through.
We look forward to meeting you!
For up to date info please visit our face book page: Bethel Church the Lakes for info on our weekly meetings.
Visitors are most welcome!
Thank You for visiting our site
Thank you for taking the time to look us up. We look forward to meeting you. Please visit our face book page for up to date events.
Beliefs
What We Believe
We believe there is one God who lives forever. We believe in the trinity: the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We believe that the Bible is God's Word to the world, speaking to us with authority and without error.
We believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ the Son, His virgin birth, His sinless life, His miracles, His death for us on the cross, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the Father, and that He will return (second coming).
We believe that all mankind is lost in sin and need to turn from it and trust personally in the Savior, Jesus Christ. All need to be born anew by the Holy Spirit's power into God's family.
We believe the Holy Spirit lives in us as believers and brings love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control into our lives. He gives us spiritual gifts including speaking of tongues, prophesying, and healing among others.
We believe in eternal life for the believer and eternal judgment for the lost.
We believe in baptism after salvation, as the word of God says: believe and be baptised.
We believe in unity for all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ and seek community together: we want to become more like Him in every way, who is the head of His body, the Church. We are called to love Him and one another and are enabled to do this only as His life flows through us.
We believe the Scriptures teach that marriage is the covenanting together of one man and one woman in a union to the exclusion of all others. This union is established by an authorised ceremony under God. Marriage is a unique reflection of God’s faithful love for all humankind. The relationship of husband and wife, as family, reflects the covenanting self-giving love between Christ and His Bride, the Church. The pledge of mutual faithfulness is not tentative or conditional. The permanent nature of the marriage bond gives security and promotes the development of a trusting relationship. The Church has a responsibility to care for, nurture and prayerfully support the marriage relationship and the children of the union.
About Us
Our History
With a deep hunger for the more of God, a group of believers in the region, came together from different churches in 2010 to start doing the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry together. Since then weekly meetings have continued and God called us into ministry in 2019, at which time Bethel the Lakes was birthed in a home, but quickly grew and we moved to Malt Kiln Village Hall.
Rob attended Rhema Bible School in 1984.
Tracey is qualified Optometrist and felt a calling to go to bible school in 2007. She studied through Life Christian University, and has a Bachelors in Theology.
We serve the local communities of Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Askam, Ireleth and the South Lakes Region.
About Us
Our core values
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Presence
CORE VALUES
Hosting God’s Presence
God is with us. He is present, tangible and loves to manifest His presence, power and glory. We are hungry to intentionally experience God and be immersed in the fire of His love in our personal lives and our church gatherings.
Worshipping God Passionately
God is worthy and Heaven is perpetually worshiping Him for who He is. It is our joy to glorify God above all else and in all circumstances. We intentionally position ourselves to be worshippers as individuals and when we gather together.
Living in Friendship with God
God is alive, relational, always speaking and wants to be pro-actively involved in our lives. Through prayer, studying God’s word and the pursuit of intimacy with Him, we know his voice and grow in obedience to His will. As lovers of Jesus we are longing for His return.
Passionately Persevering in Prayer and Faith
God is moved by our hearts and invites us to lovingly pursue Him. We passionately desire to seek God with perseverance and experiencing Him makes the impossible possible here on earth, as it is in heaven. Our faith is in the God of the impossible.
Loving Local Church
God loves His church. It’s His perfect plan to reveal and establish his Kingdom on earth through local churches. We cherish and honour His presence in the gathered church, welcoming manifestations of His glory. We honour and recognise the five-fold ministries of Jesus in the churches. These churches also function to love, equip and launch people into their destinies; transforming their spheres of influence.
Having Fun
God is good. He is glorified when we enjoy him forever. Knowing who we are in Christ, we live in his pleasure, unshakeable joy, rest and peace. We cultivate a lifestyle anchored in God, which is fun and sustainable.
Encounter
CORE VALUES
Encountering God
God is glorious. We pursue the divine invitation of knowing God and being impacted by His glory in real, tangible, course-correcting, life-changing ways. These defining moments are vital and become catalysts for growth in relationship, character and anointing.
Living in the Father’s Love
God is Love. We were created by Love and for Love. Everybody needs to feel, know, and experience the unconditional, extravagant love of Father God. We live with God as our true Father, just like Jesus did, and His love revolutionizes our lives.
Temple of the Holy Spirit
God is One: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. At the Cross, Christ Jesus, the Son of God, took our sin and death, so that we could receive HIS righteousness and eternal life, through salvation. When speaking about The Holy Spirit, the bible says to those that have received Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour; "Do you not know that your body is the temple of The Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God..." 1 Cor 6:19.
Ministering in the Holy Spirit
God’s power and anointing flow through us just as it did through Jesus and His Disciples. Acts 1:8 says: " But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you." We purposefully partner with the Holy Spirit, to heal the sick by experiencing the power of God. (Matt 10:8)
Honouring the Word and the Spirit
God is Spirit. We experience relationship with God in Spirit and in truth. We are led by the Holy Spirit who gives us insight, understanding and wisdom in the knowledge of God as we read, study, meditate, preach, honour and obey the scriptures of the Bible, the Word of God.
Transformation
CORE VALUES
Manifesting God’s Kingdom
God is King and his Kingdom is always advancing. As the Father sent Jesus into the world to declare and demonstrate His Kingdom, so Jesus has sent us. Together in Christ, we have power and authority to influence our families, marketplaces, cities and nations. We change the world through Presence based churches, missions, ministries and marketplace organisations.
Facilitating Salvations
God is salvation. Christ Jesus is the centre of our faith and we are made one with Him through His death and resurrection. We want to see the world come to know Jesus and experience the freedom, authority and transformation of a life surrendered to Him as His disciples.
Pursuing Heart Healing
We are called to become like Jesus, not just in our outward actions but in our inner being. God desires for each of us to intentionally enter into this continuing journey of transformation, wholeness and maturity [through healthy connection with God and others].
Being Vulnerable and Authentic
God is real. True godly identity and grace makes us safe to be transparent. Knowing who we are in Christ allows us to be vulnerable and transparent in our relationships and our ministry. We believe that growth starts with humility and authenticity.
Living Generously
God is an open-handed giver who delights in providing for us. We want to imitate God in his generosity and demonstrate faith and trust in him, being generous in all areas of life.
Raising the Next Generation
God is a long-range multi-generational thinker. We intentionally develop leaders and raise spiritual sons and daughters to become excellent mothers and fathers in the Kingdom. We honour men and women in leadership alongside one another developing a healthy family culture through loving and empowering others.
Serving the Poor and Oppressed
Righteousness and justice are the foundation of God’s throne, and remembering the poor is His apostolic call to the church. We aim to love and serve the poor and the oppressed.
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You are most welcome to come along and join us this Sunday.
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT BECOMING PART OF GODS FAMILY?
The bible tells us that we have all sinned. We all have told a lie, or thought bad thoughts about someone. Even though we may try and live a perfect life, it is impossible and good works don't earn us a place in heaven. We know that sin separates us from God.
Rom 3:23 says:
" For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
The punishment for sin is death-eternal separation from God.
Rom 6:23 says:
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus."
How awesome is that- God made a plan so that we could be restored back to right relationship with HIM and not have to spend eternity in hell.
He sent Jesus to die for our sins, so that we can be restored to right relationship with God.
John 3:16 says:
" For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."
So there is this amazing plan of redemption, but how do you get it?
God made it really easy!
The bible says in
Romans 10:9
"If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, YOU WILL BE SAVED."
So all you need to do is believe and confess. If you would like to ask Jesus into your life you can pray this prayer:
" Father God, I acknowledge that I am a sinner and that the payment for sin is death. Please forgive me for every sin I have committed. I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord and that God raised Him from the dead.I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Saviour today. Come into my life. Please wash me clean from sin and make me new.
In Jesus name. Amen."
If you have prayed this prayer, the angels in heaven are rejoicing and so are we. Please send us a message to let us know that you have prayed this awesome prayer of Salvation. God bless you!
What’s on this month?
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What’s on this month?
Please visit our face book page :
“Bethel Church- the Lakes”
to find out whats on this week!
We normally meet at 4pm on Sundays.
email address: bethelthelakes@hotmail.com
email address: Tracey.York-andrews@catchthefire.com
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Malachi 3:10
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be food in My house, And try Me now in this,” Says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven And pour out for you suchblessing That there will not be room enough to receive it.“
