Saint David’s
Uniting Church
Minister: Rev. Dr Phil Wall
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
2nd June 2019
Welcome everyone to our services today! If you are a visitor or worshiping with us for the first time, we hope you will feel the warmth of our welcome and return soon.
We welcome also Rev Sally Thomas who is leading our service this morning. Sally’s work currently involves her with ecumenicism and interfaith social justice matters.
This evening’s service which will include Holy Communion, will be led by Phil and we will be welcoming Dan Spragg’s colleagues and Phil’s friends – Revds Martin and Anne Stewart to the church. Following the service, all are invited to Wetherspoons for a drink and a further opportunity to chat with them.
Coffee and tea will be served in the hall after this morning’s service and handmade greetings cards will be on sale.
As usual the copper pot is on the table waiting for your ‘small change’, which will benefit local charities.
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Morning Worship
Hymns: 130 Fill your hearts with joy and gladness.
…………………..139 For the healing of the nations.
…………………..104 Cry freedom.
…………………..408 Onward Christian Pilgrims.
Readings: Isaiah 65:17-25 and Revelation 21:10, 22 – 22:5
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Evening Worship
Hymns: 313 Lord of all hopefulness
……………………53 Be still, for the presence of the Lord
…………………..475 The day thou gavest Lord has ended
Readings: John 12: 20-26; Luke 15: 1-10
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Diary for the Week
Monday 3rd Language Class 9.30-13.00
…………………………Stamp Club 18.00-21.00
…………………………ON TAP at The Otley!! 19.30
Wednesday 5th Elders Meeting 19.30
Saturday 8th Cantorion 10.30-11.30
Sunday 9th Our family service at 10.45 will be led by our Minister and will include Adult Baptism and the welcoming of people into Church membership. See Notices
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newssheet to inform our prayers.
- We give thanks for all who are receiving treatment for cancer who have seen improvement and pray that it will continue.
- We think of those who are facing changes in employment or who are seeking new challenge.
- We ask your prayers for those who have recently ‘lost’ close family members or pets.
- Those who are sharing their ministry with friends elsewhere: Ray at Hope, Gelli both AM & PM.
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Special Days to remember this week
5 June – World Environment Day
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Thankyou to everyone who put donations in the ‘JUST ASK’ box. £20 was collected for research into Sepsis.
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This Week and in the future
The Ladies Guild meeting on 19th June will be Afternoon Tea with a film. Ladies make a note of the date!
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The coach for Julie’s ordination and induction on Saturday 22nd June has been booked! It will start Castle Sq. Bus Stop at 12 Noon and will pick up at Pontypridd Bus station a little later. We will leave Brecon at 5.30pm. The cost is £12 incl a tip. Payment to Lynda or Marilyn Edwards as soon as possible!
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June 23rd – Our annual Celebration Service – a time to share what groups have done since last year! All contributions – hymns, photographs, stories – to Phil by June 18th.
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Those wanting tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar on July 27th at the covered outdoor theatre in Sophia Gardens are encouraged to sign up at the back of the church today.
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Notices
Next Sunday is Pentecost – please come in national dress, clothing bought abroad, or just something colourful – During the service we will welcome friends and 5 new members through affirmation and baptism. Following the service, our English language class friends and associates will join us for a Bring and Share light lunch (a sign-up sheet is on the table) to celebrate both Pentecost and Eid (the end of Ramadan).
At 3pm, a family friendly film will be screened for all to enjoy together. If you’ve still got some energy left, members are welcome to go to The Gathering Service in Cardiff which starts at 6:30pm.
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The June Birthday Meal sign-up sheet is on the table. Suggested dates are Lunch on Thursday 27th or Sunday 29th
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Today is the last day to hand in your eldership nominations. Members can nominate more than one elder and do not have to ask the nominee before nominating them. Please think/pray about this and nominate today!
We are reminded that Bethan and Margaret who are willing to serve another term and Lynda, our secretary need to be nominated if they are to continue! AGM Reports should be emailed to Marcia no later than 22nd June.
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Last month we donated 26.1 kg of food and £60 to the Food Bank. Thanks to all who gave. There is an urgent need for Jam, Packet Noodles, Packet Mashed Potato, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Meat, and Rice Pudding. Boxes are in the usual places.
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Pulpit Supplies
June 9th 10.45am Rev Dr Phil Wall
June 16th 10.45am Iestyn Henson
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Flowers for June are being donated by
Ann & David Jones, Anne Hill, Jayne & Roger Bright,
Carol Powell, Kath Couchman and Dorothy Davies.
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Thought for the Week
“Not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of good luck.” Dalai Lama