Newssheet-14th August 2022
We have decided to continue with a weekly newssheet now for the rest of the school summer holidays (and beyond)
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 |14th August 2022 | 10.30 am | Guest Speaker Lynda Williams
We are thrilled that our very own Lynda Williams will be speaking with us and we look forward to hearing what she has to share with us
https://youtu.be/t5R4f2SBbjI
There are no evening services at the moment
Staff Summer Leave
Tim will be on leave this week
Summer Office Working Details
During the next 3 weeks of the school summer holidays, Lorraine will be working from home on Mondays and Tuesdays and will be in the Church Office for the rest of the week If you need to contact the office on these days please email the office or ring the church mobile number 07565 930791
Updates
Check out some news about events taking place over the summer and September
Re:fresh-Summer Thought for the Days
Bless-Discipleship Course
Family Prayer Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ1XgIM0c5s
Church Members Meeting and AGM
This will take place on
Wednesday 21st September at 7.30 pm in the church. Please try to attend if you are a member and are available.
Free Food Market
The next free food market will be in the church on Saturday August 27th The items that are most needed are
Rice
Curry jar
Pasta jar
Baked beans
Tin soup
Squash
Tea
Coffee
Instant soup sachets
Breakfast cereals
Tinned custard
Crackers
Washing-up liquid
Things that are quick and easy to cook and don’t use much gas/electric to heat up:
Tins of stewing beef/chicken/curry etc
Tinned veg (corn, carrots, potatoes or peas)
Mashed potato powder
Congratulations
to the class of 2022 and all of our students who have graduated this year with fantastic degree results. Many blessings to you all as you start this new chapter in work, further study for a masters, or an internship.
Family News
We were thrilled to hear the wonderful news on the safe arrival of Ethan to Juliana, Carwyn & big sister Sofia. Many congratulations and God’s richest blessings to you all.
We have to pass on the sad news that Cathy Stroemer's father has passed away and she is attending the funeral in the US. Please remember the whole family in your prayers at this difficult time.
We also have to pass on more sad news that Ruth Stone's dad has passed away too. Please keep them in your prayers as the family deal with their loss.
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. These will be continuing throughout the summer
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 meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month from 7.30pm - 9pm. If you are interested in coming along or want to know more, have a chat with Sue Rock or Ruth Evans. Please note that the meeting on August 19th has been cancelled and the next meeting will now be on September 2nd.
Picnics In The Park
These are on now and running on alternate weeks until 28th August. Come along with your lunch to have fun and fellowship
. These will generally be from 1pm onwards. The next one is on Sunday 14th August (today ) at Caedelyn Park
SWBA Regional Minister Post
Please check out the advert below for a vacancy in the South Wales Baptist Association
https://mailchi.mp/95adcd99187e/rm-job-advert-goes-live?e=be4e7cb3f5
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
Bethel Kids will continue on a Sunday morning through the Summer,
Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9
There will be no Bethel Teens this week.
Bethel Youth – Sunday – School Years 10 – 13
Please note that Tim is available throughout the week if any of our youth need to chat or pray.
Please contact Tim Barker for more information on any of the above.
To be part of any of the groups above you will need to complete the registration form online here so that we have relevant safety and contact information for your Child:
https://forms.gle/X6xkqngiRhhzMLCy9
Week Groups
Bethel Teens
Tuesday – School Years 5 – 9 (in term time)
Bethel Teens will be taking a break over the summer. Pray that all the leaders come back on September 6th, refreshed and renewed
Places You Can Find Us
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.
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)