We are joined by our guest speaker - Rev. Helen Paynter. Helen is a Baptist minister and lecturer at Bristol Baptist College. Her thinking and writing, particularly about difficult topics, has had a huge impact on many.
Some of you may have seen (or heard) the podcast she was kind enough to be part of for the Led by Love series (
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.
Members Meetings
The next members meeting will be taking place on
September 27th (AGM) at 7.30 pm.
Spree
Please pray for a group of our young people (and their leaders) who are attending Spree this weekend. Ptray for a time of great fun , fellowship and friendship and a strengthening of their faith.
Whitchurch Festival Fete
Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers who gace up their time to help at the fete last weekend. Great fun was had by all!
Coffee Morning
It's our coffee morning on Wednesday 12th July. It would be great if you could join us. Everyone is welcome
Church Picnic dates
We will be meeting for fun, fellowship and food! after the morning service on the following dates
Sunday 16th July & Sunday August 20th
We will be meeting at Caedelyn Park near the playground. Remember to bring your packed lunch
Giving
Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks.
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Groups/364871
Prayer Days: The Shepherd's Place
On Friday 14th and Saturday 15th of July (between 9:30am-8:30pm) , the church will be open for quiet prayer. There will be a simple prayer journey around the sanctuary to remind us of the presence of our Good Shepherd and focus us all He has done and all He does for us. Please plan to drop in, and stay for as long as you're able to as we enjoy His presence together. God bless!
Summer Dates for your Diary
Family Fun Nights 26th 27th 28th and 30th July (families of all ages)
Reset – 31st August 1st September (high school age students)
Please contact Tim to find out how you may be able to help with any/all of these
Other Dates for your Diary
Church Lunch -24th September after the morning service
Tearfund Quiz- Saturday 18th November
More details to follow
Prayer and Praise Evenings
We look forward to these which will be taking place on the last Sunday evening of every month at 6pm, starting on the 24th September
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
Job Opportunity
St Mark's in Gabalfa are looking for a new Children, Youth and Families Pastor! Please follow the link to find out more
https://bit.ly/StMarksCardiffJobApp
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)