We have Mat Walls (Head of Message Wales) as our guest speaker. He's going to be sharing a little bit about their ministry amongst youth, schools, streets and prison - and opening God's Word to us too. Bethel Teens will be joining us in the main service.
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. The next meeting is on the 16th June.
Members Meetings
The next 2 members meetings will be taking place on
June 22nd and September 27th (AGM)
Help with Gardens
If you are on the Pontyclun to Whitchurch route and you want your flowers/plants watered whilst you are away, Chris Plummer has offered to do this up to twice a week (subject to availability). If you want to take up his very kind offer, please contact him, or let Lorraine in the office know and she can pass it on.
Family news
Please remember Sue Pascoe and her family in prayer. Her husband David passed away on Tuesday in hospital. We thank God for David, for his life, his character and for his faith in Jesus as his Saviour and Lord. The funeral will be at 12:45, on Wednesday 21st of June at the Briwnant Chapel in Thornhill
We pass on our condolences to Steve Pettit, Bec, Ioan & James on the passing of Steve’s mum Rhoda recently. Rhoda regularly came along to Bethel when staying with the family and was known to many. We give thanks for her life and that she is now out of pain and at peace. We pray too that the strength and love of God will surround the family in the days and months to come.
The Church Has Left the Building
A huge thank you to everyone for the different parts everyone played at this last Sunday, so many beautiful stories of encounters and conversations! It was great to come together as a team to witness to and serve the local community
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
Coffee Morning
We look forward to our next coffee morning whiuch takes place on Wednesday 14th June in the Church Lounge. Everyone is welcome!
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
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.
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
London Community Gospel Choir Concert
The London Community Gospel Choir are coming to Cardiff on Sunday 18th June 2023, celebrating 40 years of ministry, at the Tramshed, with support from local talent Leighton Jones and band. They will also be celebrating Father’s Day with a special song dedication.
They are offering churches a special discount code LCGC23 accessed through this link
https://www.seetickets.com/event/london-community-gospel-choir-a-night-to-remember/the-tramshed/2653106
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)