Newssheet-28th August 2022

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 28th August 2022 | 10.30 am | All-Together Service | Promise Keepers-Joshua

Join us for the All Together Service as Tim and Jon explore the fact that God is a Promise Keeper. We are following his promise through the Bible. This month we catch up with Joshua, stepping in to a promise, a land, a future-what is needed to hold on to that promise?

https://youtu.be/7XvGr2ASGwY

There are no evening services at the moment

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. There will be no meeting on 29th August as it is the bank holiday.

Picnic in the Park

The last one will be taking place this afternoon (28th August) at Caedelyn Park. It would be great if you could join us.

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

During thIs last week of the school summer holidays, Lorraine will be working from home on Tuesday and will be in the Church Office for the rest of the week If you need to contact the office on this day please email the office or ring the church mobile number 07565 930791

Church Members Meeting and AGM

This will take place in the Church on Wednesday 21st September at 7.30 pm. Nominations are now open for Trustee positions of Elder, Deacon & Church Secretary. Please prayerfully consider who could fulfill these roles and speak to Jon or one of leadership team to obtain the required forms before approaching. The AGM will be followed by a Church Meeting.

Please make every effort to attend these meetings.

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. The next meeting will be on September 2nd.

SWBA Regional Minister Post

Please check out the advert below for a vacancy in the South Wales Baptist Association

https://www.southwalesba.org.uk/_files/ugd/e7514d_49adb9e4c27c489d93c54d42982ee2e2.pdf

Sunday Groups

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

Bethel Teens will continue on a Sunday morning through the Summer,

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

Family News

Please remember school students who have received their exam results recently. Pray for a sense ofpeace no matter the result and a realisation that an exam grade does not define us.

Places You Can Find Us

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

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

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

Containers

There are some containers in the book room that people have kindly donated food to us in. If you see yours there, please take it. Many thanks.

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.

Church Directory

It's that time again when we are looking to update our members and friends directory. There is a copy in the porch for you to amend or confirm your details and also a form for new members and friends to fill in.

Church Book Room

The book room has been give a good tidy and the books in there can be borrowed. If you would like to borrow a book, please write your name and what you have borrowed in the book provided and tick when returned. Many thanks.

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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