Newssheet-10th April 2022

Welcome to news and roundup.

YouTube Live!

On Sundays we will be having an in-person service at church and also live streaming messages via YouTube live at 10:30am. You will be able to view these without a YouTube account, and they will also be available on Smart TVs/Fire stick etc. for those without tablets/laptops. The livestream links are available on the website. If anyone is struggling to access the livestreams, please let us know.

Sunday Services

Sunday Morning 10th April I 10.30am I Palm Sunday

Richard Lawson will be speaking around the theme of Palm Sunday

There is no evening service this Sunday

Prayer Times

There are a couple of opportunities each week to join with others for a time of prayer. Monday Evening at 7pm and / or Saturday morning at 10am both in the lounge.

Crafty Chatters

Do you enjoy craft? A few of us will be getting together to craft, have a chat and catch up over a cup of tea or coffee. We will be meeting on the first Friday of every month between 7.30pm - 9pm. If you are interested in coming along or want to know more, have a chat with Sue Rock or Ruth Evans.

Easter Events

Please see the info below re the Complin services we will be having in the run up to Easter this year. Complin services are reflective and contemplative, where there is space to meet with God

Good Friday Walk of Witness

This will be taking place from 9.30 am on Friday 15th April, starting at Whitchurch Methodist and moving onto different churches in Whitchurch.
Walk of witness 2022

Easter Breakfast

If you would like to book to attend the simple breakfast after the 8.30 am Complin service on Easter Sunday, please book via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/easter-sunday-morning-breakfast-tickets-314424180187 or contact the church office

Dates for your Diary

Jubilee Lunch On Sunday 5th June, we are planning to hold a "Jubilee Lunch" to mark the occasion of the Queen's Jubilee. We are hoping to have this in the lane. If you would like to book please follow the Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jubilee-lunch-tickets-316447140917

We would really appreciate the donation of cakes for this event. If you can offer some (home baked or store bought), please sign up on the sheet in the Church Lounge. Many thanks

Picnics In The Park These will be starting again on the 29th June and will be running on alternate weeks until 28th August. Come along with your lunch to have fun and fellowship and perhaps even a game or two of rounders!!

Children and Youth Updates

(All taking place apart from on weeks when there is an All-Together service)

Bethel Tots – Creche – for Babies to Reception age

Crèche is available in the Church Lounge during the morning service, Parents are advised to stay with their children. A live stream of the service is available.

Bethel Kids – Sunday – School years 1 – 4

Taking place during the morning service over in the Whitchurch Centre, with songs, games, and activities focused on learning about God. This term the team are looking at Parables- life lessons from Jesus.

Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9

Taking place during the morning service over in the Whitchurch Centre, an opportunity to explore faith, chatting together, looking at the Bible and what it teaches us today and what that means for us in school and at home. This term we will be looking a little deeper at some of the Psalms, songs, poetry, laments, and encouragement from the Bible that we cover on a Tuesday.

Bethel Youth – Sunday – School Years 10 – 13

We will be watching the evening service together and using the questions or Scripture to discuss application or findings from what we have heard, followed by some social time to decompress, and chat about life together.

This group will be flexible depending on the caution needed with corona case numbers. Whilst we aim to meet for in-person gatherings as much as possible, where this is not safe or possible due to isolation, we can also meet using Zoom.

Please contact Tim Barker for more information.

Week Groups

Weekly groups will be taking a break over the Easter holidays. Watch this space for start back dates.

Family News

We rejoice with Pat Peakman who celebrates her 98th birthday on April 14th. She would definitely appreciate everyone's best wishes and birthday greetings.

Please pray for Gill Watkins as she was taken back into hospital recently, but is now recovering at home.

Tearfund Event

Chris Plummer and Juraj Uhrincat are planning a Tearfund event (indoors / outdoors) in the spring. There will be prayer, a quiz, games and food (with covid restrictions in place)

To find out more please go to https://www.tearfund.org/campaigns/lent-devotional

Pray. Worship. Read the Word. Fast. Act

Places You Can Find Us

Facebook: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Facebook

Instagram: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Instagram

Podcast: https://bit.ly/Bethel-Podcast

News to Celebrate

If you, or someone you know, are celebrating a very special birthday or anniversary then please do let us know so we can celebrate as a church family.

Collecting used Stamps to help fund BMS work

Please continue to save used postage stamps for the BMS stamps bureau. During the first quarter of 2020 £3500 was raised for BMS by the bureau. We look forward to being able to collect the stamps you are saving as soon as possible. Marion Rushton.

Problem accessing online content?

If you have had a problem accessing the online blogs, sermons or newssheet, please let Lorraine in the office know as she can arrange to send these out in the post (including CD versions of the services)

Hello and welcome to our church. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn more about planning a visit.
Click here to see more.

Visitors click here.

Planning your Visit

A Warm Hello

Where and When

The church is open for activities throughout the week but if you are just seeking us out it is likely that you will want to come and be a part of our Sunday worship which is core to what we are about.
We meet in the main church building (details here) at 10:30 each week. See our calendar to find out plans for the next few weeks.

Accessibility

There is wheelchair access and a sound loop for anyone who needs it. Please let one of the Welcome Team know on your arrival and they will help you to get set up. There are disabled toilets in the main foyer and church lounge.

Our Sunday Services

Sunday morning services are structured but informal. They include a mix of both contemporary and traditional worship songs and hymns, prayers, readings from the Bible and a sermon that unpacks this. Occasionally we will also have specific updates about ways that God has been working through and in people and activities. Once a month we celebrate communion as part of the service. The last Sunday of the month is usually an Altogether Service when all ages are all together in one place for a more relaxed and activity based time of worship.

We aim to finish at about 11.45 to Midday when we serve free tea, coffee and cold drinks. This is a great opportunity to get to meet people.

Sunday Evening services, either in person or online, tend to be shorter and more reflective and are an opportunity to dig a little deeper into our relationship with God.

What about the children and youth?

We have a great programme for children of all ages, for more information about what happens please visit our Children and Youth page.

Getting Connected

Small Groups

It is often in smaller gatherings that we can really get to know other people. Being part of one of our small groups allows you to make new friends, share together and support each other. We have a variety of groups that meet throughout the week, some in the afternoon and some in the evening either in the church, in peoples’ homes or online .
If you are interested in joining a Small Group, let us know and we can put you in touch with the small group coordinator who will be more than happy to find a group that is convenient for you and introduce you to the group leader.

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved with the life of our church. If you'd like to find out more, please let us know.

Get in touch with us to plan your visit

If you would like to discuss anything before you visit the church, get in touch and we can arrange a time to chat with you.

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