Saturday 9th July, the sun shone at
Copthorne, and the fellowship at the chapel celebrated
200 years since a group of Christians
came out from the connexional church in East Grinstead (now West
Street Baptist church).
Rev Ian Phillips, and Richard and
Marion Hayden, all from Crawley Baptist Church came to entertain
us with singing and Ian brought the Word from John 21.
The chapel was full and, with two
weddings and a ministerial induction all being arranged for the
same day, they gave thanks for all those who came. After the
service a tea was spread and enjoyed, with a special cake being
made and eaten.
Ian gave the message that we look back
on 200 years, with all those who have come to faith there, and
give thanks,and we pray that it will continue for many years to
come, to be a Christian witness to the local area and beyond.
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| If you want
to read the history of Copthorne Chapel during
the past 200 years then click here... |
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