|
ALL
SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN BY INSPIRATION OF GOD, AND IS
PROFITABLE FOR DOCTRINE, FOR REPROOF, FOR
CORRECTION, FOR INSTRUCTION IN RIGHTEOUSNESS |
 |
|
Page
site last updated:
Friday 7th August 2009, 6:00pm (UK Time)
The History of DCF
Deal Christian
Fellowship is a church (group of people) based in Sutherland Road
Church (building) at the end of Sutherland Road, Deal, Kent (Click
here for map). DCF was formed in 1992
and first began to meet in homes. The main reason for the
formation of DCF was that we wanted to use the Word Of God (the
Bible) as the ultimate authority and guide for life. We were able
from the outset to search the scriptures for the real truth
without any erroneous traditions, pre-conceived ideas or
misconceptions which can easily creep in over a period of time and
search for the real freedom which comes from knowing a Creator
God.
We very soon moved into Sandown School, Deal and stayed there for
three and half years before moving to The Landmark Centre in Deal
High street. After a further six and a half years DCF moved to its
present location in Sutherland Road.
The move was little short of miraculous and as a result of fervent
prayer by church leaders and members alike. After re-ordering the
inside of the church building, which took only one month with all
church members involved in one way or another we were able to get
on with the Spiritual life and growth of the church.
The Lord has been exceedingly good to us in all kinds of ways;
introducing us to so many specialist ministries, giving us so many
talented musicians, providing so many people with special talents
in areas such as children's work, youth work, preachers and
teachers, folk with special IT skills, abilities to co-ordinate
and organize not to mention those with a hunger and thirst for the
scriptures and for prayer.
The ongoing work of DCF has included the formation of a thriving
children's group called 'Livewires', a
Youth Club with a large and
experienced group of youth workers,
Social Events, summer bar-b-ques,
sporting events and a host of other events all designed to bring
people together in a relaxed atmosphere.
Future events in the planning stage include catering for the more
mature section of the community, plus other indoor and outdoor
activities.
As a Christian church, of course, our most important time together
is when we meet for worship, prayer or study of God's Word (the
Bible). These take place at various times during a typical week
with our main service on Sundays at 10.30am (see
DCF AM).
Our All Age Family Service is an informal
time of praise and worship with verse by verse teaching from the
Bible, where everyone is welcome. The worship is led by the
DCF
Band with styles of music ranging from the older much loved
hymns to more modern songs written in recent years which also
include a number of songs which have been written by members of
the fellowship. Professionally recorded CD's of the
DCF Band and Children's songs recorded
by our 'Livewires' 7's - 11's group
are available (See elsewhere on this website). A Creche room and a
Sunday School with three age related classes are in operation
during the teaching time.
DCF is a registered charity affiliated to the Fellowship of
Independent Evangelical Churches
FIEC (of
which there are 467 churches nationwide), as well as
fellowshipping with Calvary Chapel churches throughout the UK.
DCF also has a full Child protection policy in
place administered by the Churches Child Protection Advisory
Service CCPAS
|
|
© 2010 Deal Christian
Fellowship Trust, Registered Charity - Number 1081906 DCF
accept no responsibility for the content of external sites linked from
this site.
Whilst every effort is made
to ensure that downloads are virus free, downloading is undertaken
solely at the users own risk. |
|