Newssheet 17th May 2026
Sunday Services
Morning 17th May 2026 | 10.30 am | The Most Overlooked People
We are looking at "Who is the most overlooked person in Acts 6:1-7?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMFSk3azDWg
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.
Whitchurch Litter Hub here at Bethel
This is now in operation for everyone in the community and is open in the Church office from 9am-1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please speak to Lorraine if you want to find out more.
Womens' Walking Group
The Walkie Talkies are a group of women who meet once or twice a month for short, local walks and a chat. Come and join us if you'd like some fresh air and friendship, and feel free to invite your friends! We tend to walk for about an hour, but you can join for as little or as much as you like - no fitness level required, some of us are slow walkers! If you'd like to join the WhatsApp group, just chat to Sarah Hodges or Esme Farewell.
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 take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Church.
Korean Group Visiting
Save the date in your diary!
Monday July 6th - Monday July 13th
A group of Christians are coming from Korea on a mission trip to pray WITH and FOR the church and our community. They will be staying at the church so there will be lots of opportunity to serve them.
This was a wonderful time last year. Don't miss out on this tremendous blessing, as we seek the Lord with our Korean brothers and sisters.
If you would like to be on the planning team please contact the church office Please support this with your prayers and attendance at the various services and events. Details to follow.
Sabbatical
Please pray for Tim and his family as he takes a sabbatical for the month of May. Pray for a time of renewal and refreshment for him.
Family News
Huge congratulations to Brian Harris who celebrated his 90th birthday recently. Sending many happy returns from all of your friends here at Bethel.
We have to pass on the sad news that Jeanne McQuistin passed away peacefully but suddenly on Monday the 11th May. Her loyal and caring trusted friend Agnes was unfortunately not with her as she was celebrating her marriage in Scotland.
Jeanne was a wonderful lady who it was a real privilege to get to know. When she was well enough to attend, hers and Agnes presence lit up the church with a rich sense of joy, encouragement and faith. We are so grateful to God that we got to meet her and share a little of her journey with her - and so grateful for the amazing grace of God that has now carried her home. Please keep her family and Agnes in your prayers.
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
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.
You can help us WIN a £250 donation prize in easyfundraising's giveaway! Bethel Baptist Church will get a FREE entry each time a new supporter signs up
this week! It only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already - this would really boost our fundraising:
https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/bethel-baptist-church/A5NVX7/s2s/E7OVWoL0/PMC03/whatsapp/
Church Members' Meetings
Please put the following Church members' meeting dates into your diary
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Wednesday 17th June 2026 Please note the change of date
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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.
Places You Can Find Us
City Hospice’s Forever Flowers campaign
This will be returning to Cardiff Castle from 1–8 August 2026.
This year’s installation will once again feature over a thousand handcrafted metal Pink Poppies, each one dedicated in memory of a loved one. The display offers a peaceful space for reflection and remembrance, whilst providing an opportunity for people of all faiths to remember those they have lost.
More information about Forever Flowers, including how people can dedicate a Pink Poppy, can be found at:
www.cityhospice.org.uk/forever-flowers-2026
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)