Newssheet- 28th May 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 28th May 2023 | 10.30 am | All-Together Service | Pentecost | The Hidden Peace

Join us for this month's All Together Service - celebrating the coming of the Holy Spirit all together

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMctvFYxi0E

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.

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.

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.

Family news

We pass on huge congratulations to John Dann who will be celebrating his 90th soon . He has extended an invitation for people to visit him and celebrate this special occasion. John hopes to celebrate his 90th Birthday on Saturday 3rd June. Please call infor a short while between 10.30 and 12.00 or 2.30 and 4.00. He would be delighted to see you. His address is

8 St Margarets Road
Whitchurch
Cardiff CF14 7AA
(02920 625942)

We also pass on our congratulations to Audrey Coles who celebrates her 90th Birthday on 3rd June. Please accept our congratulations from your friends here at Bethel.

Sue and Lawrence Llewellyn celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary on 21st May and were actually married here at Bethel! We pass on our congratulations to you both.

Exams

Please remember all of the young people in the church who are going through exams at the moment . Please also check out the Prayers For Exams blog which has been updated to include audio and video versions too! Please do share with our young people who are going through exams right now.

https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Articles/663399/REPOST_Prayers_for.aspx

Giving

Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks.

https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Groups/364871

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 youth groups are taking a break over the half term

Office Closure

The office will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday this week.

Places You Can Find Us

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

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

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

Momentum 2023

Momentum 2023 is taking place on 10th June in Carmarthen from 10 am- 4pm. This is an event for the whole Baptist family in Wales, and is suitable for all ages. Tickets £12 (children free)
Check out for more details at https://www.buw.wales/story23

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.

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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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