STUDENTS
AT MAGHULL BAPTIST CHURCH
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WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN US AT MAGHULL BAPTIST CHURCH DURING YOUR TIME AT EDGE HILL
We offer lifts to church each Sunday at 10:25 from security and 10:30 from the bus stop opposite Marks & Spencers in Ormkskirk
We provide student lunches on most Sundays, either at the church or in people’s homes.
We run a weekly small group, and take our students out regularly on fun social trips!
We encourage our students to serve across the church, and help them explore their Christian giftings.
If you want to join our WhatsApp group and get updates on everything that's going on for our students then send Sue a message, along with your name, to students@maghullbaptistchurch.co.uk
Whether you join us at MBC or go to another church we are always here to help you settle into university life.
We live in Ormskirk and would be happy to meet you for coffee and a chat anytime. Just drop us a message
Sue & Mark
MEET SOME OF OUR STUDENTS
ABI
from Salford
Studying LLB Law
In my first few months at Edge Hill I'd initially struggled to settle in and felt extremely homesick. But when I started going regularly to MBC I began to feel more settled at university through the love and support that the church offered to me. After the service every Sunday a member of the church provides lunch for the students, which helped create a sense of community between us and the rest of the church. Maghull Baptist church has become my home away from home. They also run a weekly student connect group every Friday, where we get to do bible study together and have a good chat (plus there's always snacks 😆). Mark and Sue are always there if you need anything!
KATHERINE
from Northern Ireland
Studying Computing (Networks, cyber security and forensics)
When I first came to uni, I was nervous about finding a church and connecting with Christians away from home. I wasn't sure what to expect, but coming to Maghull Baptist Church everyone was so friendly and made me feel right at home. The church treats us as part of a family and helps us out in so many ways, from giving lifts, advice, and even providing us with lunch! We're really well looked after at MBC and it has made going away from home so much easier. I really feel like I'm part of the church and as students we've been given the opportunity to do so much in the church - even leading one of the services. MBC has provided us all with support and room to grow in our faith and there are plenty of people to go to if we have any questions.
Studying Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing
Georgia
from Shropshire
When I first started at Edge Hill I initially found it hard to connect and make friends with people on my course and I wasn’t sure how to navigate university. I started coming to Maghull Baptist with some friends and I quickly found that the community made me feel welcome and like I belonged there.
Through the church I have met many lovely people and built friendships that have become really important to me. I enjoy the weekly Student Connect Groups which help you to understand the services and is an opportunity to ask any questions and spend time together. I appreciate knowing that there are always people at church I can go to for advice and support. Maghull has become an important part of my university experience and has helped me grow in confidence, build meaningful friendships and feel more settled.
Studying Primary Education
ALLYSHA
from Shrewsbury
The things that I love most about Maghull Baptist church is how caring they all are and how much they invest in the students. Every week the church is so welcoming and makes you feel a part of the church. Mark and Sue are so lovely and always make sure that we are looked after, they organize for us to have a free lunch every week provided by different members of the church, and they also spend time taking us on different excursions. They are amazing and make you feel a part of the church and the church family. Mark and Sue even came to the uni and met me on an open day before I joined the uni. They made me feel so at ease about coming to uni and finding a church. Even if Maghull isn't the church for you they like to help all the students. The church has helped me to grow in my faith and has made me fall in love with going to church again. The whole congregation are so loving and caring and spend time getting to know you and will offer to help you in anyway they can. There have also helped other students in the past by getting involved in the research that they are doing for their dissertations. The church really helps you to find your feet in the community and now I feel a part of a special family even when I'm away from home.
ESTHER
from the Isle of Man
Was a student at Edge Hill but now works for Maghull Baptist Church
My name is Esther, and I was a student at Edge Hill University, and now I work full time for the church. I want to share why Maghull Baptist Church is such a special place for me.
What I love most about this church is the incredible sense of community. I have made friendships with people of all ages, from babies to those older than me. The way everyone interacts and genuinely cares for one another makes it feel like a true family. There's always someone to talk to or pray with, and it's a place where I continue to grow in my faith and become part of something bigger. One of the church's main aims for the last year was outreach, and being part of something so vital has been amazing.
Maghull Baptist Church also offers so many opportunities to get involved and serve and to take part in different areas of church life. The church also goes above and beyond to support students. We pick them up in a minibus every Sunday, and there's usually a student lunch afterward that always leaves them more full than they ever thought possible! Student lunch is definitely something to look forward to!
The church run a dedicated Student Connect Group at a home in Ormskirk each week, with the aim to helps them to grow in their faith, support each other, and just have fun. We've also arrange trips to the Lake District and enjoy events like murder mystery nights!
What truly sets Maghull Baptist Church apart is how it feels like home. It has given me purpose and a sense of belonging. God's presence is so strong here, and the love and support from the community are truly special.
If you're looking for a church that feels like family and encourages you to grow in your faith, I highly recommend Maghull Baptist Church.
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO
THE LAKES
BAKING
MOVIE NIGHTS
CELEBRATING OTHERS FOOD FROM HOME
MANY MANY ROAST DINNERS
AND MUCH MUCH MORE....
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