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2008-12-03T08:29:00.000-08:00

If you would like to keep up to date with all that has happened since the marriage then check out the church website at www.goyewhbc.com

Check out the podcast with all the latest messages and our brand new 'I am News!' now on video!

Together Stronger Celebration - 22nd Sept

2007-09-25T02:15:00.000-07:00

What a great Wedding Day! The Sanctuary was full to overflowing. Church members, family, friends, visiting ministers and the Mayor of Salford - Clr Valerie Burgoyne along with her consort, Clr Eric Burgoyne - and many others, joined together in this historic day in the life of World Harvest Bible Church!

The setting was festive with the church dressed with wedding decorations, balloons and flowers. The 'Together Stronger' Wedding service began with a rousing time of praise and worship, after which the Pastors shared the history of their individual churches and explained the significance of the Wedding day. The two church congregations spoke 'Covenant Vows' to one another. Then 10 leaders drawn from each church then joined in lighting a candle of unity representing the two churches becoming one.

Pastor Clive Urquhart had come from Horsham, West Sussex to deliver a keynote message to the church, which followed a video clip of blessing from Pastor Colin Urquhart, in which he stated his fullest support of the churches coming together. Pastor Clive then prayed for the pastors and spoke a powerful word over the church, Pastor Matt, Pastor Julie, Pastor Alan and Pastor Claire. The Lady Mayor of Salford shared her pleasure in the churches coming together, noting the scope and impact of the two churches' contribution over the past ten years into many significant aspects of community life, including care for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Then two senior pastors from other churches were invited to pray for the impact of this new and stronger church on the city, region and the World.

Finally, the pastors joined by the Mayor cut the cake to sounds of celebration as the children all set off their poppers and shouted at the top of their voices! Everyone then assembled outside for the Wedding photos, full of joy and praise for what the Lord has done.

It would be great to hear how you enjoyed the day - please take a moment and let us know.

Service Audio 16th Sept 07 - Together there's Diversities - Lets Celebrate Them

2007-09-19T03:52:00.000-07:00

Here's Pastor Matt's message from Sunday 16th September - "Together there's Diversities - Lets Celebrate Them!"

Service Audio 9th Sept 07 - Together there is Trouble in the Flesh!

2007-09-13T01:28:00.000-07:00

Here's Pastor Matt's message from Sunday 9th September - Together there is Trouble in the Flesh!

Stronger Together – The First Week!

2007-09-10T01:44:00.000-07:00

Since Sunday the 2nd everyone has been getting settled into their new routines. Here’s just a little sample of some of what has taken place:

Monday: All the Coaches and Pastors met on Monday to pray and discuss the details of the up coming weeks.

Tuesday: Pastor Alan and Pastor Claire had their first day in the office with meetings all day for inductions – getting to grips with their new employer’s handbook. They also started setting up their new office space as well as inductions on how the new office and ministry operates. Tuesday evening we had our first INSPIRE together. This was a powerful time of worship and Pastor Matt led by the Holy Spirit ministered to Pastor Alan and others in the church. We will be having INSPIRE for the next several weeks!

Wednesday: More ‘inductions’! Pastor Alan was working on the new church accounts.

Thursday: This was the first ‘Pastors Meeting’. All four pastors are meeting each week to pray together and discuss the details of the merger and the ministry. This first prayer time was a very special time in the Holy Spirit.

Friday: Pastor Matt and Julie were in Coventry with Rhema Alumni.

Saturday: Pastor Matt was the guest speaker at Bethany Worship Centre in Gatley for their Men’s Breakfast. In the evening we watched USA v. England in the Rugby World Cup with some of the other Rugby fans in the church!

Service Audio 2nd September 07 - Together there is Power!

2007-09-04T04:08:00.000-07:00

Here's Pastor Matt's message from Sunday 2nd September - Together there is Power!

Together There Is Power!

2007-09-04T02:56:00.000-07:00

"Together There Is Power" was the title of Pastor Matt's message today. It was our first service together as one great church! Pastors Matt, Julie, Alan and Claire all participated in today’s service. The morning began with food and fellowship and then a cheeky version of speed dating, creatively called - Speed Greeting! :-)

An official welcome from the pastors included all four sharing their heart. Pastor Claire said she was calm until the morning prayer - and then the excitement took over! Pastor Alan encouraged us to walk in God's favour. Pastor’s Julie and Matt shared how they believed this was an historic service; and that in the years to come we will look back and realise the true significance of it all. Also, Pastor Matt said that over the next three months our key words are, 'FUN, FELLOWSHIP, and FLEXIBILITY!'

The worship team brought the service straight to the inner courts of God's throne! Afterwards, Pastor Matt showed a video clip of the father/son Hoyt family running team (see www.sermonspice.com). A moving true life example of how ‘Together there is Power’, the video clip served as an inspiring introduction to Pastor Matt's message.

This powerful exhortation by our pastor focused on 2 Chronicles 5, Acts 2 & Acts 4 among other scriptures emphasising how unity produces an atmosphere favourable to the manifested Glory of God. Drawing from the passage in 2 Chronicles, Pastor Matt showed how that during the dedication of Solomon's Temple there were different 'divisions' who came together and ‘consecrated themselves’ toward God's purposes. Their unity resulted in a manifestation of the Glory of God so heavy that even the ministers where not able to stand.

In the same way, Pastor Matt challenged us all to consecrate and commit ourselves to singleness of heart and mind as we walk out this journey 'Together'. He encouraged us to look not at one service (today), or even a few weeks - but instead take a long term view keeping our eyes on the horizon and looking toward the next decade. Walking in divine love, overlooking other’s differences, and believing the best about everyone, are keys to our unity!

This 'Together There is Power' message led right into our receiving communion together as one new church family led by Pastor Alan as he closed out the service.

Nearly everyone stayed around for more fellowship - the atmosphere was buzzing! At 2 pm there were still people enjoying each others’ company! What a great church! What a great day! Check out some of the pictures!

Kingdom Faith Manchester 10 year Celebration

2007-07-24T04:58:00.000-07:00

Pastor Matt and Julie had a great time celebrating KF Manchester’s 10 year celebration! Pastor Matt comments, ‘There was a real sense of God’s destiny on the day – to be a part of it really blessed Julie and I’.

Pastor Claire and several church members shared some of the victories and high points from the past decade, highlighting how the area had seen significant change, and so many peoples lives had been blessed. Then Pastor Alan shared a short but stirring message about how we should not look at this merger as the end of KF Manchester, but rather the beginning of the fulfillment of so many things that have been prayed for over the past 10 years.

Afterwards, Pastor Matt and Julie introduced themselves and their family showing pictures and explaining a little of their journey over the past 13 years, and then spoke concerning what each of the churches could expect during the transitional time and shared some of the vision of the new building project. Pastor Matt also honoured and commended the KF Manchester church for being so humble to take this step. Commenting on this he said, ‘Each church has to humble itself in this process – there will be alot of give and take’. He also admitted that there seems to be ‘pre-wedding’ jitters, but the opportunity to do something really special for God brings such excitement at the potential here. ‘Each church could continue as they are and each would do a good job. However’, Pastor Matt continued, ‘Together we are stronger and just as one can put a thousand to flight and two 10,000 – we are looking for exponential increase in every area from this.'

Sunday Service Audio - 15th July - WHBC welcomes Pastors Alan and Claire

2007-07-18T07:51:00.000-07:00

following last week's special announcement, Pastors Alan and Claire from Kingdom Faith Manchester shared their hearts with WHBC this past sunday. you can listen online below, - their introduction is followed by Pastor Matts message on 'Our Father'.

Stronger Together Update | 12 July 2007

2007-07-18T07:48:00.000-07:00

Since our announcement this past Sunday, we’ve had nothing but positive feedback! This speaks volumes to the maturity of the church family and willingness to see the Kingdom of God increase at all costs! Well done!

Monday – Pastor Alan and Claire came to our bi-weekly staff meeting. They were greeted by spontaneous applause from our side and they did a great job of sharing their heart and telling a little about their background so that we could start to get to know them better. Everyone was really blessed by what they shared adding to the already very excited atmosphere that is buzzing around the ministry offices.

Tuesday - Pastor Alan and Pastor Matt meet to pray Tuesday morning. This is their normal monthly prayer times that have been going for the past couple years (and that sparked off all of this). Pastor Matt reported that it was great praying together this time because they were praying for the ONE CHURCH together!

Tuesday Evening WHBC changed the regular scheduled services into a Q & A time that really got everyone buzzing! We’ll be posting some of these comments, as well as the results from the Q & A time in the next week or so.

The week ahead: Don’t forget that this Sunday Pastors Alan and Claire will be introduced to the church and we’ll get to hear their heart. So, please be sure to join us for the services.

Pastor Matthew Beemer

Special Announcement Sunday - 08 July 07

2007-07-18T07:02:00.000-07:00

Listen to the full announcement in detail, taken from the Sunday Morning Service at WHBC on the 8th July. Also includes details about our new building project.

TOGETHER STRONGER : Church Merger Announcement

2007-07-18T06:55:00.001-07:00

Kingdom Faith Manchester (KFM) and World Harvest Bible Church (WHBC) are set to become one vibrant church! Over the summer the preparations, will lead to combined services beginning Sunday, the 2nd of September 2007.

Just as in a “marriage” – God is bringing together two strong church families to have a greater influence for the kingdom of God. Pastors Alan Morton and Matthew Beemer have been regularly meeting to pray together over the past two years and this has led to a strong and trusting relationship between the two pastors. In addition, there has been a realisation of the similarity of each church’s vision and recognition that their differing gifts and graces compliment each other – that together they are stronger.

WHBC’s Founding/Senior Pastors Matthew and Julie Beemer will remain the overseers of the entire ministry with all its varied outreaches, while Pastors Alan and Claire Morton will be the Senior Associate Pastors with primary responsibility for the pastoral care and development of the church congregation.

Exceeding 500 members, the new church will operate under the World Harvest Bible Church name and be based in Salford Quays. In addition a new £1.1M building project is also being announced today which will incorporate a 1,000 seater sanctuary enabling the continued growth expected from these bold steps.

Pastors Colin and Clive Urquhart, having been consulted throughout the discussion process, are fully supportive of the coming together of the two congregations which will lead to a natural closeness and more vital relationship between Kingdom Faith and World Harvest Bible Church over the months and years to come.�

Together Stronger blog launches!

2007-07-18T06:13:00.000-07:00

as a way to keep the congregations of World Harvest Bible Church and Kingdom Faith Manchester up to date with the changes taking place over the summer, we have launched this blog!

we will be regularly making announcements, notifying you of upcoming events, and posting audio and video updates when possible. So watch this space for more exciting news about this fantastic news.