Saint David’s Uniting Church
Castle Street, Treforest CF37 1TA 
Minister: Vacancy
Church Telephone No: 07766892487
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89461145366?pwd=S3ExNTVjdGVGdXlGVlNQc2k3eldudz09
13th October 2024
We welcome everyone to our service today, whether you are in the sanctuary, in your homes or will watch later on YouTube. We trust you will find the service inspiring.
This Sunday marks the start of Prisons Week – a time when faith communities 
are invited to pray for the needs of all those affected by prisons: including the many people who are involved in caring for those affected by crime on the inside and outside of our prisons.
This ZOOM service is being led by Phil, who hopes to give us more insight into the lives of children who have been incarcerated for their offences. There will be a dedicated ‘Question and response’ part of the service, so do have a think whether there are any questions that you’d like to ask Phil about his workplace or ministry.
As we light the candle in church Phil will be giving people time to light their own candles at home.
We remind you that we are experimenting with today’s Zoom service, please bear with us if we have any technical problems.
All are welcome to stay and chat following the service when handmade cards will be on sale in the hall.
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newsletter to inform our prayers during the week – Please pray for:
- Sue Ruck in concern for her family in Florida.
- Those with family in Lebanon and Beirut.
- Sue Skym as she faces ‘first anniversaries’ this weekend.
- There are several people who are not enjoying good health at the moment and we miss seeing them.
- Pam, who is recovering well, she has had the staples out and is taking things easy.
- Viviane as she has a new date for her operation; Tuesday 15th, we hope all will be OK!
- Elsie who has her steroid injection on Friday, and hopes it will ease the pain.
Birthdays.
We know of two people who are celebrating their birthdays this week: Maralyn Tomlinson on Wednesday 16th and George Tustin on Friday 18th. Enjoy your celebrations both.
Thanks….
….from Alan for the many cards and good wishes he received on the occasion of his 90th birthday: He and Stephanie had an enjoyable time away, although the weather wasn’t brilliant!
A Message ….
….from Marilyn Leach….’I no longer have a landline telephone. Please ask me for my mobile number’.
Diary for the Week
Monday 14th Language class in the Hall at Treforest at 10.00am.
The Park Ramblers will meet at 10.15am, followed by coffee, venue TBA
Wednesday 16th St David’s Guild will meet from 1.45pm at St Catherine’s (See Dates for your Diary)
Sunday 20th Hadyn Blackey will lead our service at 10.45am
Future Services
Sunday 27 October Rev Owen Griffiths
Sunday 3rd November Worship Group
Sunday 10th November Rev Simeon Baker
Dates for your Diary
Wednesday October 16th Guild
What an excellent meeting last week! We learnt a lot about the music composed by Bernard Herrmann, and also the sound effects that he used in films directed by Alfred Hitchcock and Orson Wells. Herrmann also influenced John Williams who composed the music for films by Stephen Spielberg. The film clips were most enjoyable!
This week we learn about the work of The Samaritans with ‘Martin’
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Christmas Cards!
Orders are being taken for Christmas cards! Please give your requests to Colleen as soon as possible.
News about the hall!
The Elders have spent more time sorting out, the difference is noticeable! Banners etc will be in place soon.
Transport
We have a need for more help with ‘lifts’ for people in Graigwen. If you can help please speak to Claire.
Harvest Appeal
This is the last week to donate to our Appeal for Pontypridd Foodbank. Special envelopes are still available.
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Prisoners’ Week Prayer
Lord, you offer freedom to all people. We pray for those in prison. Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist. Support with your love prisoners and their families and friends, prison staff and all who care. Heal those who have been wounded by the actions of others, especially the victims of crime. Help us to forgive one another, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly together with Christ in his strength and in his Spirit, now and every day. Amen
Thought for the week
A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than knowledge that is idle.
Kahil Gibran 1883-1931
Thank you all for your concerns regarding my family during the recent hurricane . They were very lucky to have escaped almost unscathed unlike some who were very badly affected.