Sunday  14th December 2008

 

 

Our Services today will be led by Rev. Peter Reynolds

 

                 11.00 a.m.               Morning Worship

                                                and Communion

 

                                Theme                                    Keeping Up Appearances

 

                                Bible Reading                         John 5 vs. 31-47

 

                                Hymns                                    314  628  369  366  32w  426

 

                   6.00 p.m.              Evening Worship

                                               

                Theme                                    Christian Love

 

                Bible Reading                         John 13 vs.1-17, 31-35

 

                                Hymns                                    3w  38w  369  743  724  11w

 

Please use your copy of Bethesda News as a daily prayer reminder.

 

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Peter Reynolds from Ty Isaf Baptist Church as he leads our worship today.

 

WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

 

MONDAY                  7.00 p.m.       Bethesda Linx – Ladies Group

                                                           Christmas Meal

 

TUESDAY                10.30 a.m.       Home Group

                                                           39, High Cross Drive

 

                                     3.00 p.m.       Cefn Wood Fellowship

 

                                      7.30 p.m       Quiz Night

 

WEDNESDAY           7.30 p.m.       Carol Singing around Great Oaks

                                                   

THURSDAY               8.00 p.m       Carol Concert in Aid of Cariad Kenya

                                                           with the Dorothy Adams Singers

 

FRIDAY                    10.15 a.m.       Coffee and Cake

                                                           With Mount Pleasant School Choir      

                                     6.00 p.m.       Children’s Rehearsal for Sunday

                                                           Morning

 

                                     6.30 p.m.       Carol Singing in Morrisons Foyer

 

                                     7.00 p.m.       Young People’s Rehearsal for Sunday

                                                           Morning

 

SUNDAY                  10.00 a.m.       Prayer Meeting

 

                                     5.00 p.m.       Worship Group Meeting

NEXT SUNDAY

 

Our morning service at 11.00 a.m. will be led by the Children and Young People.   In the evening at 6.00 p.m. we shall be having a Carol service, in which a choir will take part, followed by a Christmas buffet.

CAROL SINGING

 

On Wednesday evening we shall be Carol Singing and distributing Christmas literature in the Great Oaks Estate.   Please come early enough to leave promptly at 7.30 p.m.   Those who are not sufficiently fit to walk round the estate can support the singing in prayer in the Church.   After the Carol singing there will be coffee and mince pies in the Church.

 

There is a further opportunity to witness through carol singing at 6.30 p.m. Friday in Morrisons foyer.   If you are not involved in the rehearsals for Sunday morning please come along then.

 

CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT

 

The Dorothy Adams Singers are holding a Christmas Carol Concert at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday here in Bethesda.   Tickets, which cost £5.00 in aid of Cariad Kenya, are available from Geraint or Margaret Stephens.  

 

COFFEE AND CAKE

 

Free tickets are available from Jean Harris for the Coffee and Cake Morning this Friday 19th December at 10.15 a.m.   Please see Jean for a ticket in order that catering may be arranged.

 

CHRISTMAS CARDS

 

This year there will not be a Church postbox as, in previous years, this has prevented some from being part of worship.    Instead it has been suggested that those who wish to, may give a Christmas Card for display in the Church.   Donations may be given towards the work of Tear Fund.  

 

The Retiring Offerings of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be in aid of Victory Outreach.    Please put Gift Aid numbers on gifts to both Tear Fund and Victory Outreach so that we may maximise the amount given.

 

STAMPS FOR B.M.S.

 

At this time of year we receive increased mail.   Last year B.M.S. World Mission was able to raise more than £14,000, more than ever before, by selling used stamps.   Boxes are available for your used stamps, with an inch of envelope around them.  

 

 

Tear  Fund

 

The people of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are still in desperate need of food, shelter and medical attention.   More than 250,000 have been forced from their homes in this recent round of fighting, which had been simmering for some time and flared up in October.

 

Tearfund partners PEAC, Heal Africa, and PPSSP are working with the displaced population, providing trauma counselling, water, sanitation, food and other essential items.   Please pray

·         that Tear Fund partners will enjoy God’s continued protection and strength as they do his work.  

 

·         for them, relief teams and staff as they assess the current situation and develop projects to meet the needs of those affected by the current crisis.

 

·         for the thousands of mothers and children who will spend Christmas in makeshift shelters in camps, church buildings and schools.   Pray that they will experience God’s love and provision.

 

·         that all the political leaders who are involved in DRC, including those in the international community, will continue to work towards a peaceful resolution and remain committed to bringing an end to the conflict, so people can go back to their homes and enjoy living in a stable and peaceful country.