Overseer Danny Deidrick

A strong foundation for the Luton assembly was established in the late 1960s when several pioneering families, namely the Sinclairs, Brooks and Callums, moved from north London to the area. These families were originally members of the Beulah assembly in London.  Following the re-location, they continued to worship with the brethren in Willesden, London when in 1978, the late Bishop Anderson agreed that the brethren from Luton should establish a local church. A satellite church therefore began in Luton under the guidance of Pastor Brooks and Elder Sinclair, assistant pastor. Other founding members included Sister Thomas and family, sister Yvonne Morrison and her children, Sister Gordon and brother and Sister Raymond.

The church, appropriately named Mount Carmel, held its first meeting at St Matthew’s Church hall in Hightown. The church grew rapidly as the LORD continued to bless the congregation.  Pastor and Sister Brooks faithfully served the church until 1983 when they decided to return to Jamaica.  In 1982, the Deidrick family moved from London to Luton.

In 1983, Elder Sinclair succeeded Pastor Brooks as the senior pastor and minister Deidrick was ordained as the assistant pastor. As the senior pastor, Elder Sinclair continued to build on the strong foundation, which Pastor Brooks had laid in the early 70s. During this time, the church persisted in prayer and fasting and the results were evident in the growth and development of the congregation. For example, the Campbell family began attending and many more accepted the Lord in their lives. It was a time of revival and many people were baptised in Jesus name and filled with the anointing Holy Spirit in accordance with scripture. The church grew and the brethren lived for the LORD.

In 1987, Pastor Sinclair became ill and after the Lord called him home, Minister
   Deidrick acted as locum pastor for two years before he was installed as the substantive pastor in 1989. Sister Sinclair died in 1987 but her legacy remains a testimony.

   Pastor Deidrick, ably assisted by his wife, Sister Michelle Deidrick toiled endlessly with Sister Michelle pioneering a prison ministry, which continues today. Together, they increased capacity of the church to evangelise the community and the full extent of their stewardship is now evident in the church. Under their leadership, the church has broadened its outreach to the diverse communities in the locality and beyond.  Pastor Deidrick continues to fulfil this invaluable pastoral role and has been serving the church for the past 19 years He was initially assisted by Elder Callum and now by Minister Barry Rose. Luton church has fulfilled the vision of the early leaders, and that was for the church to have its own building, an ambition realised in February 2001 when the church moved to Dale Road, Luton. This vibrant church continues to hold on and refuses to forget its first love, Christ.