Beechen Grove Baptist Church Hall (3rd Floor),
Clarendon Road,
Watford
WD17 1JJ, Herts.

Pastor in charge:  Reverend Michael E. Williams

 

Times of Services:

 Sundays:

• Sunday School:         11:30 am - 12:30 pm
• Divine Worship:        12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
• Evening Worship:       5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Mondays:

• Prayer Meeting:        11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Wednesdays:

• Bible Study:               8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursdays:

• Prayer Meeting:         8:00 pm - 10:00 pm (House Group)

Fridays:

• Youth Meeting:          6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (alternate Fridays)

 

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About Reverend M. E. Williams

As a young child, Pastor Michael Williams attended Sunday School at the Union Baptist Church in Ginger Ridge, St. Catherine, Jamaica.

In his late teens he began visiting the Church of God in Christ in Connors District, St. Catherine and on 19^th October 1955 at his workshop he was Saved.  It happened during a period of three days fasting at COGIC when the love of God came into his heart and he began to cry.  It was the last day of the fast of which he was totally unaware.  Since that week the Lord took a complete hold of his life and he has never turned back.

In 1960, prompted by the adverts from across the miles from Jamaica’s mother country England, where they were told there were many opportunities , he came to the UK.  He married Greta in 1961 and they have three children.    Church of God in Christ in Luton became their church, and it was there that he soon worked as Assistant Secretary, which required him to visit Memphis three times for official meetings. He was responsible for taking the Minutes back to England.

He became an evangelist in 1963. During that year, Pastor R. Bruce of Aylesbury approached him and asked if he could accompany him to Watford, where there was a possibility of a work opening.  It was on that visit that he met up with the Beckford family, namely Brother Vincent and Sister Susan Beckford who were  known to him from Jamaica. These were the founding members of  COGIC Watford Assembly.

After this initial visit it was decided that a work would start in Watford.  He was subsequently ordained as a Pastor and took over the work in Watford with the agreement and support of the founder members.

The opening programme was held on Saturday 18th May 1963 at Watford Fields School Hall which became their place of worship until Sunday 30^th July 1978.  Their next place of worship became Kingham Hall from 6^th August 1978 to 2^nd August 1989. 

Beechen Grove Baptist Church premises became their place of worship on 3^rd September 1989 and remains so today.

Pastor Williams became a prison chaplain at HM Youth Custody Centre, The Mount, Bovingdon on Thursday 14^th January 1988 – a position he finally relinquished in 2002. 

On 16^th February 2001 Bishop Alvin A. Blake recommended to the Executive Board that Pastor Williams and Pastor Hudson become Superintendents and after their agreement, the decision was made known to the General Assembly that they were given the position as Superintendent by Bishop Blake.  After much questioning and discussion, approval of this decision was approximately unanimous.

Superintendent and Mother G. Williams have served faithfully ever since, and continue to shepherd the flock at COGIC Watford Assembly.   

Superintendent Williams is a faithful and dedicated man of God who has a capacity and energy for the ministry and a love for his brethren that is genuinely given by God and comes from his heart, for not many are able to exhibit such caring support and unfailing determination to see that the Kingdom scores success.  One of his mottos is, ‘it is not important who kicks the ball into the net, so long as we score the goal.’  It is a testament to the fact that he shows no favouritism and gives encouragement to all who show themselves willing to work for the ministry.  He is an encourager and by far a man who stands for peace.

Watford Assembly welcomes you, whatever your nationality.  Pastor M. E. Williams and his team oversee this congregation based here in Watford. 

They have a passion for the Word of God, a heart for people and a vision to see our community turn to Jesus Christ.

We are a group of people of all ages and experiences, from all walks of life, who love to share the good news of Jesus Christ. 

We honour the Word of God, acknowledging its power along to impart moral excellence into our families and local community,

bringing about changes for good.

• We minister to the Lord in worship, beginning our services with prayer and victorious songs of praise.
• We minister the Word of God – encouraging individuals to open their hearts to receive its full benefit.
• We minister to people through prayer, believing that God can turn any situation around.

In Watford we are committed to being hearers and doers of the Word, aiming to create a vibrant and thriving church community. 

We pray for the sick, minister healing to the hurting, encourage the weak, weary and reach out to those who don’t know the Lord Jesus Christ, and we are confident that those who hear and believe will never be the same.

Serve:        To minister to the needs of the people both physically and spiritually.

Train:        By imparting the Word and practical example – helping people
                  to fulfil God’s destiny for their lves

Send:         To release people into their practical ministry and calling whether it’s
                   a part of the local church here, or in some other city or nation.