Newsheet-4th October 2026

 

Sunday Services

Morning 4th October 2026 | 10.30am | A Better Picture (Hebrews 1.1-4)

Join us for the launch of our new Sunday Morning Teaching Series: BETTER - a journey through the book of Hebrews seeking for clues of the purpose of God beccoming human in the person of Christ!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4xE_LyJoGQ

 

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.
 

Church Members' Meeting and AGM (THIS WEEK)

Please put this Church members' meeting date  into your diary
Wednesday 7th  October 2026 (AGM ) at 7.30 pm
 

Light Party

The date for our light party (the alternative event we offer our young people, their friends, and local schools) has provisionally been set for Friday the 30th October 6pm - 7:30pm. To make this event a success we require willing volunteers to greet young people and parents and help run activity stations. Please get in touch with Tim as soon as possible if you are able to volunteer for this fun evening.

Baptism

Looking forward to our next Baptism service on Sunday 18th October - if you have said yes to Jesus and and thinking about baptism, please do get in touch with Jon to chat and pray it through together!
 

Whitchurch Litter Hub here at Bethel

This is  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 7pm - 9pm in the church lounge (please note the change of time and venue). All are welcome to come for as long or short a time as you can.

Coffee Morning

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 next coffee morning is on the 13th October.

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

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.
 

Using The Premises

A polite reminder to check with Lorraine in the office if you want to use any of the church rooms, so she can check if they are in use.  Many thanks.

Bayeux Tapestry trip Update

We are looking at going 8-12 February 2027, half term week for a day trip by train. 

Please let Alison Mack know asap on 07726 179923 what days are good for you. So far Monday 8th is the favourite.  Alison is booking to go on the 21st October.

 

 

Cambrensis Concert

We are warmly invited to an evening with Cambrensis Choir and the Cambrensis Concert Band on Saturday 17th October at 7pm. This will take place at Ararat Baptist Church, Plas Treoda, Whitchurch CF14 1PT.
 
Tickets are £7.50 and available on the door (cash or card); via emailing centremanager@ararat.org.uk or from the Church Reception Desk (manned weekday mornings)
(cash only)
 

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.