Newssheet- 30th April 2023
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 30th April 2023 | 10.30 am | All-Together Service- Miracle on the Mountain
Join us for an exciting morning in the church where we gather as an entire church family for our end of the month all together service.
This week Jon and Tim will be leading us through a bible story, understanding that extraordinary things can happen with our ordinary gifts as we give thanks for the things we have.
Songs, activities, stories and fellowship all in one morning service, what more could you want to start your week
We are also so pleased that the (newly re-formed ) Young People's Music Group will be leading worship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jch2F3zhXXA
Coronation Celebration Lunch
On the Kings Coronation weekend there will be a bring and share church lunch after the service on Sunday 7th May. If you would like to attend please sign up on the sheet in the lounge. As it will be a bring and share lunch , please also indicate any food you might be able to contribute. There is also a sign up sheet for helpers to set up/clear away etc.
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. It would be great if you could join us.
Please note that the prayer group will not be taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (1st May)
{ bless }
The { bless } discipleship group launched on 28th February and takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7pm in the Church lounge. If you've never heard about it, you can check out more information here:
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Articles/640084/_bless.aspx or if you fancy a chat about it, discipleship is a huge passion of Jon's and he'd love to talk to you!
Book Club
The Book Club is going to be starting "The Divine Conspiracy" by Dallas Willard at the new time of 1:30pm from Monday 15th May! Spread the word - everyone's welcome!
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 is on the 5th May.
First Aid Course
We are planning to have a first aid course here at the church in June. If you are interested in attending this training (especially if you are involved in leading/helping with children or vulnerable adults) it would be great if you could attend. If you already hold a first aid certificate, it's possible that you could attend a refresher course and if you have don't have a certificate, you could also sign up. If you are interested and want to find out more, please contact Lorraine in the office.
From Graves Into Gardens
Is anyone interested in helping people in the area of Whitchurch to clear their gardens and give them a tidy up? (not gardening or landscaping unless you happen to have green fingers and want to). Also St Mary's accross the road from Bethel want help to clear grave areas from nvy, nail in bird boxes, to trees, and other garden and other maintenance.If you can help please contact Chris Plummer
Giving
Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks.
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Groups/364871/Giving.aspx
Cardiff 5K
On Sunday evening (30th April) Bethel will be hosting elite athletes and providing the ‘bag drop’ for participants in the Cardiff 5k, which takes place around Whitchurch and Llandaff North. We offer to do this annually because it provides an opportunity to welcome people into Bethel, both from our immediate community and further afield, and to host them in a practical way. The race has sold out, there will be a fab atmosphere and lots of spectators out around the village.
The bag drop and elite athlete’s lounge runs from 5-9pm on the night, and Karen & Chad are keen to hear from anyone who can help out on the night for all/some of the evening (we expect our busiest time to be 6-8pm). We’ve got energetic and more sedate roles – offering drinks & fruit, welcoming & chatting to folk, a bit of ‘door management’ in the elite’s lounge (Whitchurch Centre) and collecting, sorting and returning bags. Accompanied children welcome. If you’re able to help please get in touch with one of us on Sunday morning or drop KAren a message directly (
07951 383485). It can’t happen without you! Many thanks.
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
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 the Bible, encouraging and growing together in faith.
Upcoming Youth Events
Future date for your young people's calendars
"Youth Night" - On May 12th. A night of worship and teaching, joining together with a load of other young people from all over Cardiff and the surrounding areas. We have had an amazing time the last few times we have been. The venue is TBD so keep an eye out for further information as it comes up. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
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)