Newssheet 26th March 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 Service
Morning 26th March 2023 | 10.30 am | All-Together Service | An Easter Carol!
Come and join us for the premier of Jon and Tim's 2-man schools show: An Easter Carol!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grHHX91QNGc
{ 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!
Lent Book Club
This started on Monday 20th February and is taking place in the Church Lounge every Monday from 1-3 pm. We are looking at the book "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado. Please see Jon for further details.
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. Please note that Crafty Chatters will be taking a break from now until the 21st April.
Easter Plans
Please check out the following link that highlights the plans for Easter this year
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Articles/659437/_Easter_Plans.aspx
Family News
Just to let you know the wonderful news that Pat Peakman, will be 99 on 14th April. She has just moved into the Nursing Home in Heol Don. Very many Happy returns from all of us here at Bethel.
Concert
Juraj Uhrincat and Alison Mack are planning a music concert on 15th April 2023 7-9pm in the Church ( with rehearsals for performers from 5pm.) It is to raise funds for church families struggling with education costs, university, college etc. Children and adults will be performing on voice and instruments and refreshments will be available in the church lounge at the interval. It would be great if we could show our support for this event. Please see Juraj or Alison for tickets (£5 for adults/£3 for children) or contact the church office. Many thanks.
Lost Property
There are quite a few items that have been left at some point in the church. They are laid out on a table in the lounge. If you see something there that is yours please take it. Many thanks.
Church Meeting and Open House
There will be a church members meeting on 29th March at 7.30 pm in the church. We then plan to invite people (members and non-members) together from 8 pm to have an "open House" event where people can chat about matters pertaining to church and vision for the way ahead.
Here are some more details
https://www.bethelcardiff.org.uk/Articles/659474/Members_Meet_Open.aspx
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.
Calendar Appointment Number 2: "Advance Youth" on the 22nd of April put on by Message Wales. This is an opportunity for young people to be equipped and empowered to share your faith with those around you being bold and responding with "Here am I, Send me"- more information to follow.....
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)