Newssheet Christmas 2022

A very Happy Christmas and blessed New Year from everyone here at Bethel Baptist Church!

“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6).

We will be having one newssheet now for the next 2 weeks over the festive period

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

Morning 25th December 2022 | 10.30 am | Christmas Morning Service

Merry Christmas! Join us in person or online this Christmas morning, for some carols, fellowship and a reminder of what this day is all about. The children can also bring a gift to show us

https://youtu.be/JJqtLYHzVUA

Morning 1st January 2023 | 10.30 am| All-Together Service | The King's Speech

Join us to start the year off with an All Together Service - exploring The King's Speech!

https://youtu.be/L8x7U2uwBQw

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.
Over the festive period the meeting on Saturday will be taking place but not the Monday meeting

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 20th January 2023

Advance Notice Church lunch

Sunday 29th January. Sign up sheet available soon.

Christmas Day Offering

The Christmas Day offering will be going this year to the Polish church in Palovice. We are linked with them to support their ongoing work with the Ukrainian refugees.

Office Closure

The office closed on Friday 23rd December and will reopen on Monday 9th January at 9 am

Members and Friends Church Directory

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

Family News

We have to share with you the sad news that Bill Gough has passed away. He died at home. Bill was a lovely gentlemen who was keen to use his gifts and help others in so many ways. He was also a man of deep and rich faith, who though absent from us here is now present with His Lord and Saviour in glory. Thanking God for him today, and for the grace of God that has carried him home. His funeral service will be here at Bethel on Friday 13th of January at 13:45pm, followed by a service of committal at the Briwnant Chapel in Thornhill at 15:00pm. Thanks all. God bless!

We also have to share the sad news that Mervyn Burnell died at home last weekend. Mervyn and his wife Jean were faithful workers at Bethel for several years.
Mervyn was a regular member of Bethel Lunch Club, and Jean served in the kitchen. Jean also ran the BMS Birthday Scheme for srveral years. They are united again in Heaven.

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

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

Our weekly groups are now having a break over the school Christmas. Please pray for a time of renewal for the leaders and young people

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.

Accident Reporting

Just a little reminder that if an accident occurs on the premises at any time, an accident form needs to be fillled in and passed to Lorraine in the office for our records. 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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