Newssheet December 7th 2025
Sunday Services
Morning 7th December 2025 | 10.30 am | Waiting for Good
Join us for time in worship and in the word!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Obzf7FPDuMI
Evening 7th December 2025 | 6pm | Prayer & Praise
Join us for the last monthly Prayer & Praise meeting this year, with a Christmas Special at Thornhill Church.
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
Crafty Chatters meets on the first Friday of every month from 6pm - 9pm in room 5 in the church hall. All are welcome to come for as long or short a time as you can and if you are dropping children / youth to any of the clubs why not drop in for a tea or coffee and a chat whilst you wait.
Coffee Mornings and Midweek Service
The coffee mornings take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 11am in the Church Lounge. A lovely time to meet together to chat and share in fellowship. The midweek services have also now resumed and take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Church. The next coffee morning is on the 9th December.
Can you Help....?
We are looking for people to join our sound and vision team and also our tea/coffee rota. If you think you can help, or to find out more, please contact Lorraine in the office office@bethelcardiff.org.uk
Christmas Dates
We are rapidly approaching the Christmas season and we have some very exciting events that will be taking place here soon. Please see the list below and think of anyone you can invite along
14th December Livewires Carols in the morning service in the Church. (10.30 am)
14th December and 4th January-Complin Services at 7pm in the Church
21st December -Carols by Candlelight-6pm in the Church
25th December-Christmas Day Service-10.30 am in the Church
31st December-New Year's Eve Service-11pm in the Church
Please put these dates in your diary.
Cakes Needed
There are sign up sheets in the lounge as we need mince pies / cakes or shortbread for the carol service on 21st December and also people to clear up after this event please.
We also need fairy cakes or homemade biscuits for the morning of the 14th December
Please have a looik at the sheets and indicate what and how much you may be able to donate. Many thanks
Christmas Postbox
It's the last day to post your Christmas cards to your friends here in Bethel
Christmas Cards on the Noticeboard
If you would prefer to write one card to Bethel and donate the money you would have spent on cards, please pin your card on the noticeboard in the lounge. There is also an envelope for donations for this year's chosen charity (tbc) Many thanks.
Fellowship News
We have to pass on the sad news that Pam Waite has passed away. She is now with her Father in glory. The funeral will be here at Bethel on Friday 12th December at 10am.
Giving
As a Baptist church, Bethel is entirely self-funded by the giving of its members and those who attend regularly. If you’d like to support our ministry and mission in an ongoing way – we can do so either by placing donations in the offering box on the Bible shelves near the sound desk, pay by contactless giving on the phone there, or by bank transfers.
Please see the following information about the way the church is funded. Many thanks. There are also 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
Easy Fundraising
Easy Fundraising is a simple way to support Bethel without it costing you anything. It’s a way of raising money for the church when you shop online, either using your computer or a smartphone. You can find more information at
www.easyfundraising.org.uk. You’ll need to sign up (it’s free) and then either install an app for your phone or there’s a plugin for your web browser. The website guides you through the simple steps to do this. It will also ask you to ‘Find a cause’, so if you look for Bethel Baptist we’re the only one on there at the moment. .
Church Members' Meetings
Please put the following Church members' meeting dates into your diary
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Wednesday 28th January 2026
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Wednesday 22nd April 2026
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Wednesday 24th June 2026
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Wednesday 7th October 2026 (AGM )
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
Weekly Groups
Bethel Tots on a Wednesday afternoon from 1-2.30 pm for 0-5 year olds.
Bethel Kids on a Friday night between 6pm and 7:15pm in the Church Hall, 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 (also in the Church Hall)
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.
Carol service in UHW concourse
There will be a carol service in UHW concourse on Tuesday December 9th 6.30-7.05pm. All are welcome.
Violin Concert
There will be a youth violin concert here at the church on the 15th December at 7pm (which a couple of our young people will be involved in). Speak to Sarah Hodges for more info
Places You Can Find Us
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)