Newsheet-23rd August 2026

 

Sunday Services

Morning 23rd August 2026 | 10.30am | People of Action -John Mark

The final part of our character studies on the People of ACTion in the Book of Acts - John Mark!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm-mz0H1yvQ
 

Joint Service (Church in the Car Park) 30th August -Thornhill Church

There will be a joint service of North Cardiff churches on bank holiday weekend at 11am (Sunday 30th August). We will be  joining together in the  Car park at Thornhill Church  to worship Jesus, proclaim the Gospel and break bread together. There's no kids or youth provision but it will be an hours gathering.  Bring a chair and picnic to stay after (and an ice cream van will be popping over after lunch!)

Office Closure

The office will be closed on Monday the 24th August
 

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.  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
 

"David" Film

Cardiff Nantgarw's Showcase cinema is showing "David" (PG) a superb animated film based on 1 Samuel from Friday 21st August, daily at 11.40am and 2.20pm.

It will hopefully also be showing at Cardiff Odeon - please check the Odeon website nearer the time.  For the trailer and to book see:

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

Logos Hope

🚢 LOGOS HOPE – CARDIFF EVENTS | SEPTEMBER 2026

We’re excited to invite you to a series of special events aboard Logos Hope in Cardiff this September! 🙌

📅 13 Sept – One Voice Worship & Prayer
👴 15 Sept – Navigating the Best Years – Seniors Event with Rob Parsons
🏴 16 Sept – Dwylo dros y Môr / Hands Over the Sea – Welsh Speakers Event
🌍 17 Sept – Developing Disciple-Making Communities
⚽ 19 Sept – The Ultimate Goal – Men’s Event
🌊 19 Sept – Waves of Worship – Young Adults Prayer & Praise
👥 22 Sept – Youth Leaders Forum
☕ 23 Sept – Catching the Wave – Church Leaders’ Breakfast
🌍 25 Sept – Wales Leadership Forum: Equip 2026 – Bringing the Hope of the Gospel to Our Culture

There’s something for young adults, seniors, men, youth leaders, church leaders and the wider Christian community.

👉 Full event details, registration and ticket information can be found here:

https://www.uk.om.org/waves-of-hope-cardiff

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)