Newsheet - 9th August 2026
Sunday Services
Morning 9th August 2026 | 10.30 am | Lydia-the First House Church Host
We continue our "People of Action" series , looking at Lydia, with guest speaker Andy Gibbs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDD0WFDqx_4
Satellites Youth Camp
Please pray for a group of our young people who are attending Satellites over the weekend and for part of the week. Pray for a time of fun , fellowship, encouragement and drawing closer to God.
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. Please note that the midweek services are taking a break for August.
Gas Works
Please be aware that the gas pipes are being upgraded in the area for the next few weeks and this may have an impact on travel to church during this period (Church Road is closed at the moment)
Polite Reminder
Just to remind everyone to make sure that any food leftovers are put in the food bin. We have had some items left in the general bin recently
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,
Please note that there are some changes to the above for the summer period
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 and Bethel Youth are now taking a break over the summer
Kingdom Equipping (from Wales Revival Alliance)
Ten monthly sessions that will empower and equip you to become more effective in sharing your faith. Please follow the link for more information
https://walesrevival.org.uk/ke-porthcawl
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)
05/08/2026