Saint David’s Uniting Church
Minister: Vacancy
Church Office Tel: 01443 300345
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
Admin email: [email protected]
Link for Live Stream – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1ftWuXHexnfFdo1FKwXBZA
5th February 2023
We welcome everyone to our service today. If this is your first visit, we hope you will feel the warmth of our welcome and return again soon.
Our service today is being led by our good friend Dave Kitchen, and we pray that, through him and with him, we may be made aware of God’s message to us all.
Dave has a book launch later this month details are below!
We recognise the importance of getting to know one another so after our service we invite you to join us for a ‘cuppa’ in the hall where you will have a chance to chat and catch up with friends
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Bible in Ten ~ Book Launch
Dave Kitchen and the Bible Reading Fellowship would like to invite you to the launch of Bible in Ten at Glenwood on Monday 20th February at 6.00 pm. (see the poster on the notice board)
Rob Parsons calls it “an exciting initiative.” Abby Guinness who heads up Spring Harvest, says it’s “fun, fresh, and full of interest. “The launch is a chance to hear the story behind the project plus a little bit of the book itself. There’ll be refreshments, good conversation, and smiles all round! You’re most welcome to browse but you can also buy – it’s £12.99. To help with the planning, it would be good if you could let Dave know if you’re coming along. [email protected]
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the news sheet to inform our prayers. Please pray for:
- Cyril and the family: as they mourn for Janet. A Private service will be held at Glyntaf, followed by a Thanksgiving service for Janet’s life at Temple on Monday 20th at 12pm.
- Graham: still in pain and having more X-rays, and Anne as she cares for him.
- Viviane: As she plans for her sister’s birthday next weekend before returning home.
- Those in hospital: We continue to hold them in prayer and hope that any improvement continues.
- Elsie: her treatment at Velindre will start on Tuesday – we hope all goes well.
- Those we are aware of: As they struggle with age-related illnesses, may they feel better soon.
- Those who are in Residential care: May they be aware of the love of their Church family.
Birthdays
There are two birthday’s this week that we are aware of – Cyril is 95 TODAY (5th). We think of him as he reflects on 95 years! Lorraine Rees has her birthday on Friday 10th Enjoy ‘YOUR’ day Lorraine.
Thanks
Cyril wishes to thank all those who have sent him cards and messages, he has been greatly comforted by the support people have shown to him following the death of his daughter Janet.
Good News
Dorothy is very pleased to share the news that her granddaughter Evie has qualified as a solicitor after 8years of studying. Following her late grandfather into the profession of Law and Order.
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Diary for the Week
Monday 6h Language Class 10.00 am Church Meeting 7pm (see below)
Wednesday 8th St David’s Guild – 12.30 (see below) Guides – 6.00 pm
Thursday 9th Tenovus ‘Sing with Us’ Choir 6.30 pm
Friday 10th Hatha Yoga – 9.30-11.30 am
Sunday 11th 10.30 Zoom Service with Rev Ray Vincent & a parallel Service in church at 10.45am
Church Meeting.
At last! We can meet and hear more about our options for the future – we should have all received the document that includes our Vision, which was updated in 2012, and 4 possible options! It is decision time!
Please come along, if you are able, and share your thoughts with us. Apologies should be given to Lynda.
All observations are welcome. Speak to your Elder or put them in writing and give them to Pam or Lynda.
The full agenda and the minutes from the last meeting are on the notice board. Notice of any other business can be given at the beginning of the meeting.
St David’s Guild
Last week’s meeting was very enjoyable and informative as we learned about Ralph Vaughan Williams and listened to snippets of his music. Our thanks to Robert for an extremely entertaining afternoon.
This week we will enjoy good company and food as we will meet at Alfred’s at 12.30 pm for our much belated Christmas get-together. The following week we will learn about the bee-keeping year.
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Handmade cards
We have a wide variety of Handmade cards on sale for all occasions. Cards can be personalised on request and are also available in Welsh. All proceeds raised from the sale of the cards are given to the Church.
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New Baptist Regional Minister
Revd Rob May started his role as a regional minister with the South Wales Baptist Association on 1st February. Rob, and his wife Linda, are waiting to move house, so will move to Wales later in the month.
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Future Services
February 19th 10.45 Haydn Blackey February 26th 10.45 David Powell
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Thought for the week
The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings,
by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.
William James 1842-1910