Newsheet-30th August 2026

 

Sunday Services

Morning 30th August 2026 | 11am | Joint Service at Thornhill Church

We are having a joint service with North Cardiff Churches at Thornhill Church at 11am (please notice the slightly later start time than normal)
If the weather allows, it'll be an open air service in their car park. If not we'll head inside their building and worship together! Please do bring a chair, and a picnic for afterwards - garden games are also welcome!
 

Office Closure

The office will be closed on 31st August for Bank Holiday Monday
 

Can You Help?

Due to changes in peoples availability,  we are low on numbers for helpers for the Sunday morning teens group. This is a group for high school aged young people on Sunday mornings. We explore the Bible and themes that may affect them. There is no expectation to lead the group (unless that is your gifting),  just to be present, learn alongside the young people and share lived experience of being a Christian together. Can you prayerfully consider joining this great group of people encouraging the next generation of Christians? There is also  a need for some more volunteers to help with the younger childrens' groups

There is a requirement to have a current DBS with the church (a very easy process if you don't currently have one) and also to give your availability and commit to a rota for a Sunday morning.   Please talk to Tim if you are interested.. Thanks in advance.
 

Date for you diary

Church Lunch in the hall after the morning service on the 27th September.  More details to follow

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.  The next meeting is on the 4th September.

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  taking a break over the summer and will be restarting soon

Bayeux Tapestry trip

The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to the British Museum, London in September 2026.  Tickets are sold out for the rest of this year but go on sale on 3rd October for visiting next year. It will remain at the British museum until the end of July 2027. 

Ticket prices
Adult ticket £33
Adult ticket + donation £36.50 (if you pay £36.50 incl gift aid the museum receives £45.62)
Children 16 & under free

It is open for viewing Monday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. 
Time slot for viewing is 40 minutes.

So far we have 18 Bethel people interested in visiting the tapestry. If you would like to be included please message Alison Mack on isnmack@yahoo.co.uk or on 07726 179923. 
Depending on interest we may arrange a mini bus and look at staying overnight.

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)