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 the 16th December.
 

Saltmine Theatre Production of "Rapunzel"

We had a great time this weerk, welcoming over 350 school pupils and also had  an almost sold out  community performance of Rapunzel.  Thanks to everyone who came or helped in any way.  It was fabulous!
 

 

Christmas Tree Decorating

 

 Can you make a decoration - maybe from wood, paper or clay or can you knit, crochet or sew? Maybe you have things at home you can turn into a decoration or you might prefer to buy a decoration.  Please bring them along and hang on the tree & let’s fill this tree with love & blessings this Christmas.

 

Christmas Postbox

The Christmas postbox is out and the deadline for all cards will be 11th December (today) Please post  Christmas cards to your friends here at Bethel.  Please note that if the recipient doesn't regularly attend Bethel on a Sunday, it would be better to send in the normal way

If anyone can help Lorraine organise the cards when thay have been posted in the week comencing 11th December please let her know

 

Christmas Cards on Noticeboard
 

You can also decide to write one card for the whole of Bethel and donate the cost you would have spent on the cards.  This will then be added to our Christmas Day offering and will be given to our chosen charity this year.  You can pin the card and place your donation in the envelope provided on the noticeboard in the lounge 

 

Christmas Nativity

               

Bethel Kids will be performing their nativity as part of the morning service on 18th December.  We are really looking forward to their presentation!
 

 

Carols by Streetlight

Join us at 4 pm on Christmas Eve in the lane between the church and Lloyds bank for our special Carols by Streetlight service.  Please invite friends and neighbours,  as we join together to celebrate the coming of our Saviour.

 

Carols on the Concourse

On Thursday Dec 22nd at 6pm,  there will be a Carol service in the UHW concourse area.  (spaced for infection control) All welcome. 

If you would like to help or play an instrument speak to Sarah Hodges. 

 

Members and Friends Church Directory

The new church directory is now available.  There are some at the back of the church if you would like to take one. Many thanks.

 

Family News

We rejoice with Joanthon and Lizzie Burton on the safe arrival of their daughter  Esther Grace who was born weighing 7lbs 3oz.  Congratulations from all your friends here at Bethel.

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

Meeting in the Whitchurch Centre during the morning service. Come along for fun, Bible stories and games.

Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9

Meeting in the Whitchurch Centre during the morning service. We have a great time, playing some games and looking in the Bible for lessons it can give us, for how we live today,

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 7pm – 8:15pm – School Years 5 – 9 (in term time)

A great time to get together with friends from different schools and groups. We play some challenging group games, have a laugh together and learn something new along the way.
 

Bethel Youth

Friday 7pm – 9pm – School Years 10 – 13 (in term time)

Every Friday we get together-we have games consoles, table tennis, pool, board games and space to chill and chat together. We also have some time to look and learn from theBible, encouraging and growing together in faith. 

Stamp Collection

We are no longer collecting loose stamps and stamps cut from envelopes for BMS,  nor postcards for the Aviation charity, due to these initiatives having come to an end.  Thanks for your support in the past.
 

Places You Can Find Us