The VAULT
Roll back the clock with us and take a peek into the vault, to share in some fond memories from our history.
1978
Elder Lanford Gregory established the original Edmonton Church branch (EDM) in Acton, London.
1979
The Church branch (EDM) relocated to the ARK, London Bridge (18 months).
1981
The Church branch (EDM) relocated further east to Hackney, London.
1984
The Church (EDM) relocated for the fourth time back to the north end of the city to a location in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, London.
1989
The Church branch (EDM) moved again to Templeton Road, Tottenham.
1998
Overseer Gregory temporarily migrated to Jamaica. Within two years of his return to the UK, he moved to Luton.
1999
The Church (EDM) relocated to its current site at St Aldhelm’s, Edmonton, London.
2001
Elder Dawkins was both ordained and appointed as the Pastor of the EDM branch, to take the Church forward into the new millennium.
2002
Overseer Gregory was consecrated as the presiding Bishop over all of the Beulah Apostolic Church (BAC).
2017
Sister Kay Dawkins, an active national youth committee member, who worked as the local EDM branch Administrator and their local youth leader, was appointed by Overseer Linton as the first female Minister at BAC.
2019
Pastor Sydney Dawkins was sadly diagnosed with a terminal illness.
2019
Minister Kay Dawkins was appointed as the interim Pastoral Lead of the EDM Church branch, to cover Pastor Dawkins’ absence.
2020
Pastor Sydney Dawkins passed away, and he was buried during the period of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2021
Minister Kay Dawkins was appointed as Beulah’s new Director of Communications.
2023
Brother Dewayne was appointed as a Minister serving the Edmonton Church.
Let’s dive deeper and introduce you to some of our former saints and pioneers who led the way.
2 Chronicles 20:12
“O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.”
This was one of Pastor Dawkins’ favourite Bible verses.
The late Pastor Sydney Dawkins became a Christian in 1980, through the influence of his wife. He moved through the ranks from Brother to Minister to Elder. By 2001, he was the Pastor of the Edmonton branch, until his illness in 2019, when he transferred pastoral lead to Minister Kay. Pastor Dawkins was BAC’s National Men’s President; he developed work projects engaging men in serving the Church family using their practical skills as tradesmen, which led to many wonderful outcomes. He is a man sorely missed: as a husband, father, leader, and dear friend.
Revelation 14:13
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.” (KJV)
The late Bishop Lanford Gregory was the former Pastor of the Tottenham branch before it relocated to Edmonton. Both he and Pastor Dawkins worked together as Telecommunication Engineers. Under his leadership, Kay Dawkins merited her appointment as the 1st female Minister at Beulah.
The late Mother Sybil Gregory was a well-loved wife, mother, and faithful servant to God and the Church. Interestingly, she used to work with Mother Dawkins, and through her invitation to Church, Mother Dawkins converted to the Apostolic faith and they developed a lifelong friendship.
Psalms 23:6
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.” (KJV)
The late and beloved Mother Maizie was the eldest member of the BAC Edmonton Church before she passed away. During her twenty years with us, Mother Maizie set a fine example through her loyalty, support, and faithful long service.