Newssheet 5th July 2026

Sunday Services

Morning 5th July 2026 | 10.30 am | Surely-Not!-Moments (Acts 11:1-18)

Jon will be asking "Are you sure you want to be led by the spirit? "

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1JTmE6X-PE

Korean Prayer Mission Visitors

We are so excited to be welcoming our Korean friends this week. Come along and join us on the 7th-10th in the evenings at 7.30 pm and also on the Sunday 12th at 10.30 am, followed by a Church Lunch

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.

Office Hours

Lorraine is on leave now till the 27th July. There will be some helpers picking up post, mail and phone messages , but office hours will vary over the next 3 weeks

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.

Connecting Carers’ through Chat, a Cuppa & Cake

This has now been rescheduled for the 16th July from 7-8.30pm in the Church Lounge. An informal, social drop-in to connect with others in the church who support/care for a family member or friend of any age.
Come for 10 minutes or stay for the evening, whatever works for you. If you are interested but the time doesn’t work for you please speak to Sharon Naylor.

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. The next Coffee morning is on the 14th July

Dates for Your Diary

Shared lunch with our Korean visitors-Sunday 12th July. There is a sign up sheet in the lounge for attendance and food to bring

Picnic at the Farewell's house-Sunday 2nd August

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.

When supporters you’ve helped sign up raise £5, your cause will receive a bonus £5*

https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=352581&invite=A5NVX7&referral-campaign=c2s&utm_source=easyfundraising-app&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=share-tray

Church Members' Meeting

Please put this Church members' meeting date into your diary

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

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)

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.

Visitors click here.

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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