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 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 session will be on the 7th February.
Coffee Mornings and Service
The coffee mornings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. We also have a monthly daytime service with traditional hymns and a short reflection at 11 am on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
The next midweek Service is on the 28th January.
Alpha Course
This started here at Bethel on the 14th January and will be running for 12 sessions. Let's get praying together now... what if every one of us invited just one person along!
Youth Alpha
This is now running weekly running weekly at 7 pm on Wednesday evenings . We will be alternating with Rhiwbina Baptist church to be the venue for this exciting event. This week the session will be at Bethel.
Church Lunch
This will be on Sunday 23rd February after the morning service. Please look at the sheet in the lounge to sign up and see what is required.
Church Members' Meetings
Please put the following Church members' meeting dates for the year into your diary
Thursday 13th February
Wednesday 14th May
Wednesday 24th September AGM
Thursday 27th November
Connection Groups Meetings
The dates for the Connection groups meetings this year are as follows. If you are a member of any of the groups, please put the dates into your diary. All at 7.30 pm in the church lounge (or 7pm for prayer beforehand)
3rd February
7th April
2nd June
4th August
6th October
1st December
Volunteers Needed
In an effort to support the schools that we are a part of we have an opportunity on the 1st February to make a real difference at Coryton Primary. They are celebrating their 50th year of being open this year and 2 of the classrooms need to be repainted.We would like to get a small team together to go there to paint both classroms and be a real blessing to the team there. If you are able to help could you let Tim know please.
Cleaning Rota
We have a cleaning rota at the moment made up of a lovely team of volunteers. Some people have had to drop out recently for various reasons, so we're asking again if anyone might have some time in the month at all to help with the cleaning duties. You can do as much or as little as you like! If you would like to volunteer or find out more of what is involved, please let Lorraine in the office know. Many thanks.
Bethel Tots
This has also started now and takes place on Wednesday afternoons from 1-2.30 pm in the Church. For little ones and their parents/guardians. Refreshments, toys, together play and story time and a chance to get together with others. Please tell anyone you think might be interested.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Theatre Production
A spectacular theatre production ofThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to: Cardiff Millennium Centre onTuesday 11th - Sat. 15th February as part of a UK-wide tour throughout 2025. This production played for six months in the West End at the theatre which ran Cats.
For details and to book go to:
lionwitchonstage.com
To get an idea of what to expect see
youtube.com/watch?v=ihLwncHYq1U
Good Neighbours (North Cardiff)
As we enter the New Year and leave the Christmas season behind us, many are facing the quieter months ahead. With spring on the horizon, now is a great time to consider reaching out to make a difference. Good Neighbours in North Cardiff offers a simple way to bring companionship and support to those feeling isolated or lonely, and they are currently welcoming new clients. If you, or someone you know could benefit from a little extra assistance or just a friendly chat, they are there to help. Get in touch to find out more about how they can support you.
Staff are waiting to take your calls Tues – Fri 10am -12pm on 029 2075 0751. You can also sign up or refer someone via their website at www.gninc.org.uk
Bins
As you may be aware, in the church porch , lounge and hall we have three separate bins (one for general waste and the other two for specific recycling items) When you dispose of rubbish, if you could place it in the appropriate bin we would really appreciate it. We now have the same category of outside bins so it will be easier to transfer rubbish from the inside to outside bins if the correct items are put in the appropriate bin. Many thanks for your co-operation with thi?
Giving
Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks. There are QR codes in various places in the Church Lounge and Church hall for you to scan to support the ministry and mission of the church if you so wish.
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Groups/364871
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 Church Hall during the morning service. Come along for fun, Bible stories and games.
Bethel Teens – Sunday – School Years 5 – 9
Meeting in the Church Hall 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
Weekly Groups
Bethel Kids Club on a Friday night between 6pm and 7:15pm in the usual place, this is still for school years 4 - 7. Please encourage the young people to share with friends
Bethel Youth on a Friday night between 7pm and 9pm for School Years 7 - 13
You will notice a slight overlap in time and ages, this is so the kids and youth are familiar with one another and it makes transition between the groups easier in the long run.
Places You Can Find Us
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.
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)