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Newssheet- 29th October 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 29th October 2023 | 10.30 am | All Together Service | Let your light shine 


Come spend the morning together as we learn from Jesus' parable about light, what do we do with it... where can we put it... can we hide it... and is he really talking about light?  A great morning learning together as a church family, with activities to make everyone shine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apc4fzLDTvM

 

Prayer & Praise Evening | 4.30 pm


Join us on Sunday afternoon (please note the change of time as the darker evenings start drawing in!) as we gather to seek God’s presence in praise and worship!

 

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.  

Crafty Chatters at Christmas

In the next 3 Crafty Chatters Sessions,  they are planning to focus on making Christmas decorations to put on the Christmas trees as they did last year. They will be working with the Teens and Tuesday group who will also be making decorations. The aim is to put the trees up on Friday 1st December ready for the 1st Sunday of advent on Sunday 3rd December.  It would be great for new people to come along to help make decorations or make something at home to share the Christmas message and love.  To find out more , please speak to Ruth evans or Sue Rock.
 

Christmas Wreath Making Evening


On Friday the 8th December from 7-9.30 pm, the crafty chatters group are planning on holding a Christmas Wreath making evening. There will be a cost of around £15-£20 and they need to know numbers in advance to purchase the wreath bases & decorations. It will be a fun evening with refreshments  and great to invite friends along to. 

If you are interested please let Sue Rock or Ruth Evans know.
 

Members Meetings


The next church members meeting will be on November 29th

 

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 (with a cup of tea/coffee as well!). 

The next coffee morning will be on the 6th November

Office Closure


The church office will be closed on Friday the 3rd and Monday the 6th of November.

Giving 

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

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

Tearfund Quiz (and chips!)

Saturday 18th November-6-8.30 pm-Church Hall

If you want to be part of the quiz team, enjoy some fellowship and chips and support Tearfund partners in transforming families and communities' livelihoods through the Gospel , the Light and Spirit of Jesus and community development in some of the poorest places on earth, put your name down on the sign-up sheet in the church lounge or contact Lorraine in the church office.
There will be information about Tearfund and children's activities as well as the quiz on the night and  there will be a small charge to cover the cost of chips (junior school children at £1 and others at £2 each)
Please bring your friends and family along.

If you haven't heard of Tearfund before or want to know more go to

Tearfund.org

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 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
 

Week Groups

Our weekly groups are taking a break for half-term this week.

Cambrensis Concert


The Cambrensis Christmas concert this year will take place on Saturday 9th December at 7.30pm at the BBC Hoddinott Hall in the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay.
 
Cambrensis Choir, Orchestra and a Youth Choir will all be under the baton of their recently appointed Musical Director, Glenda Pasley, and you can look forward to a super evening of carols and songs, traditional and new, as we celebrate the wonder and joy of the birth of our Saviour, Jesus.
 
Tickets for Christmas with Cambrensis are available now via Eventbrite and cost £15 for all adults and £12 for those under 16. 
 

Places You Can Find Us

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

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

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

Book Plus Event at Calvary Baptist Church

Calvary Baptist Church has arranged with the Christian run "Books Plus" situated in Heath Hospital Concourse,  a specially  extended Christmas shopping evening again this year. 
This will take place on 8th November from 6 pm onwards, selling mostly Christian cards, books, advent calendars and gifts.  A special  10% discount is being offered. Calvary would welcome  folk from Bethel at this event. Your participation will help to maintain a Christian witness on the Concourse. 
 

All Inclusive Training Invitation-Urban Saints


Two great seminars on supporting children and young people and families with additional needs -Saturday 4th November 2023-Connect Life Church, Caerphilly

If you would like to book please email https://RHughes@urbansaints.org

For more info check out the website https://www.urbansaints.org/wales or see the poster on the noticeboard in the lounge

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)

Glenys
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.

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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