Harry Whyte and his wife Priscilla had a desire to begin a Fundamental Church work in the Newtown, PA area for many years. The Whytes were active members of Grace Independent Baptist Church in Penndel, PA approximately twelve miles from Newtown. With the prayerful support of the Pastor and congregation, they proceeded to seek the Lord's leading of planting a Church.

September 1992
         Encouraged by Glen Childers, Harry and Glen began distributing "Gospel Letters" in the Newtown area, seeking to find people who would be interested in a Bible Study. Bill and Elizabeth Blaak also showed interest in the work and helped with the distribution. There were a number of responses, but none were definite. The distribution of these letters continued for approximately two years, when it was decided to set a definite date to begin the work.

September 1994
         The search for a meeting place began, but there was no place offered as of September 1994. The first prayer meeting was held in Glen Childers' house, on September 30, 1994, with the most urgent request of securing a place to meet. That Friday, they were able to rent a room in the Newtown Racquet Ball Club for the month of October.

October 1994
         The first Sunday service was held October 4, 1994 with twenty-one in attendance. Evening services were held in Harry Whyte's house, and prayer meetings in Glen Childers' house throughout October.

November 1994
         In November 1994, M.V.B.C. was able to rent a small store in Newtown and enjoyed having a place of their own to hold all their services. The following year, they also rented the adjoining store which gave them the additional room needed for Sunday School classes.

May 1995
         In May of 1995, Harry Whyte was ordained by Grace Independent Baptist Church and continued to work full time as manager of a supply house while pastoring M.V.B.C.

September 1997
         September 1997, M.V.B.C. was able to provide partial salary to their Pastor enabling him to resign as manager of the supply house and work there just two days a week.

June 2000
         June 2000 M.V.B.C. had their first Baptismal service with nine following the Lord in Believer's Baptism by immersion

October 2004
         M.V.B.C. Celebrated their 10^th Anniversary

         Ever since beginning in October 1994, the regular services have been Sunday School, morning and evening Sunday services, and Wednesday Prayer Meeting and Bible Study.

         Additional ministries started include one nursing home, a ladies Bible Study, regualr bulk mailings of Gospel literature, and a visitation program which includes the delivery of Welcome Packets to each new family moving into the township. The Church has had a Gospel Evangelistic booth at a local fair for the past ten years, as well as distribution of Gospel Tracts during special local events.

         We are currently seeking zoning approval in Upper Makefield Twp. to build a Church on our property.

Psalm 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it:
except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.