Circa 2009 the Lord began to draw together a small group of like-minded believers who met for weekly Bible study in the village of Swaton. Additional teaching days were held at Great Hale and then from 2013-2019 the group moved to Wake House in Bourne to establish Bourne Evangelical Fellowship/Church. As of June 2019 BEC now gather for worship at Eastgate Chapel in Bourne, a historic Victorian building erected in 1846 for the Lord's Gospel work in Bourne.

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Why another Church? The prophet Amos long ago wrote "Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD" (Amos 8:11). Perhaps you also are experiencing a famine in your life with much "sighing and crying" ? (Ezekiel 9:4; Heb. 5:11-14; Matt. 11:28-30). 

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Recognising the needs of our day BEC gives special attention to the Word of God and evangelism. We gather as the Lord commanded (Hebrews 10:24-25) for mutual edification and instruction; to encounter the living God by his Word and Spirit; to be changed "from glory to glory" (2 Cor. 3:18) in order to be salt & light in a lost and dying world (Matt. 5:13-16).

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Yet BEC is not a dry bible-thumping Church, we are a family of believers who seek to uphold Jesus central command: "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Matt. 22:37-39)" That means we live out our Christian walk in community and while none of us are perfect we "Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep" (Romans 12:15). We invite you to join us and become actively involved in your local Bible believing church.

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Our vision is to "make a difference" at Eastgate, Bourne and across the local area. As the world around us rapidly changes God's word provides us a sound and sure foundation. We hold a high view of scripture and are gospel, cross and Christ centred, driven by our love of God and love of neighbour. Thus we are impelled to reach, teach, equip and send out a new generation of disciples before the consummation of the age; soli deo gloria

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Whether you are a mature believer or simply interested in the Christian faith please do not hesitate to visit, call or email. You are very welcome to join us.

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 You can expect:

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• Clear Bible teaching

• Traditional and Modern Hymns

• A "family" welcome!

 

Our main service is held each Sunday afternoon 2:30pm at Eastgate Chapel. Believers take communion every second week.

 

Note: Eastgate Chapel is a shared venue owned by the URC. Hence BEC does NOT hold a morning service. As a congregation we would covert your prayers as we seek to buy the building and establish several community outreaches: A community café, bookshop, workshops and Christian education centre. Please do consider donating to our building fund to help as achieve the vision God has given.

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Do you want to grow in your faith and learn more about God and His Word? Why not join us at our weekly Bible study group? Meetings every Tuesday evening 7:30 - 8:30 pm, at Eastgate Church; alternatively check out our teaching archives.

 

Regular fellowship days are arranged with various ministries visiting throughout the year. See our events page.

 

We have a regular presence on Bourne Market where we sow the Gospel message and give a "witness" to the local populace of Christ saving power. We also offer a number of Christian resources, books and DVD's.

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Our mission work includes a "Christmas" shoebox appeal for underprivileged communities in Romania and support of New Foundations a medical mission to the people of the Niger Delta.

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BEC is led by Pastor David Tattersall. David is a member of Christian ministerial fellowship  international (CMFI). Pastor Dave has been a Christian for over 20 years and has been in various leadership roles prior to being pastor at Bourne. He is married to his wife Sue.

 

We have an in house theology teacher Jason Wright who studied at Kings Evangelical Divinity School earning his Bachelor and Masters degrees via Chester University. Jason works in the theology department at Bishop Grosseteste University and lectures around the country on various topics, his foci being 19th-century millenarianism, biblical hermeneutics and postmodernism. Visit his ministry site for further information. BEC holds regular theological teaching days lead by Jason and other academics.

 

BEC is an affiliated member of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches and part of the Fenlands Evangelical Network.

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Our safeguarding policy can be downloaded here

Our Ecumenical position can be downloaded here

Our position on Women's Ministry can be downloaded here

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1 Corinthians 1:18  

For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness;

but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.