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 March 2023
We give a warm welcome to everyone who joins us for worship today, especially if you are a visitor or worshipping with us for the first time.
We are very pleased to welcome Lewis Lewis-Head as our Guest preacher today. This isn’t his first visit to our church as he has visited in the past when he was a lot younger!
We pray for us all a time of rich blessing, but also of challenge, as Lewis leads us.
Fairtrade coffee and tea will be served after this morning’s service and all are welcome to join in this time of informal fellowship.
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the news sheet to inform our prayers.
- The funeral for Edith Thomas will be held on March 14th, at 1.30 at Glyntaf. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to Parkinson’s UK c/o Castle Court Funeral Home 1 Castle St, Treforest, Pontypridd CF37 1TA. We hold those who will miss her in our prayers.
- We are pleased to say that Mary Robins has been transferred to Ward C3 Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda. Visitors have to book! Hopefully it will not be too long before Mary is able to return to her home.
- Hopefully Sue Skym is recovering from the cataract operation she had on Friday.
- Please remember those of our fellowship who are concerned about the health of family members.
- There are many people we know of who are now finding life more challenging.
- We think of those who find this time of year difficult as it holds sad memories for them.
27 Feb–12 Mar Fairtrade Fortnight
8 International Women’s Day
Birthdays
This week there are 4 birthdays that we know of:
(Today) 5th – Loreen Davies, Wednesday 8th – Gwyneth James and Marilyn Leach, and Saturday 11th – Pat Cooke.
We hope you can all enjoy ‘YOUR’ day.
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Diary for the Week
Monday 6th Language Class 10.00 am Lent Study – 2.00pm
Tuesday 7th Taff Ely 50+ Armchair Yoga Class 1.30pm (see below)
Wednesday 8th St David’s Guild – 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm (see below) Guides – 6pm
Thursday 9th Tenovus ‘Sing with Us’ Choir 7.00 pm Lent Study – 7.30pm
Friday 10th Ynysyngharad W.I. 1.30pm
Sunday 12th Zoom Service with Rev Ray Vincent opens at 10.30am.
Alternative Service at 10.45am in the Church led by Michael Howells
Taff Ely 50+Armchair Yoga
A way to keep fit while sitting on a chair. This is a free event with refreshments held in the Hall at 1.30pm. There is also a chance to try Kurling afterwards.
St David’s Guild
Last week we celebrated St David’s Day in style – We were tested on our knowledge of ‘All things Welsh’ with a multiple-choice quiz provided by Marilyn. A PowerPoint presentation gave us some beautiful scenes of Wales and was accompanied by well-known Welsh songs which we were able to sing along to, before eating some delicious Welsh cakes. It was a very enjoyable afternoon.
This week we will welcome Dave Kitchen to our meeting ~ He ‘heading’ for the afternoon is – is Never leapfrog over a unicorn! An intriguing title.
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Handmade Cards
Colleen’s Handmade Cards are on display in the hall. They are available to purchase or order. Large cards are £2 and small ones £1.50. Cards can be made for special occasions and can be personalized. There is a good selection of Easter Cards plus a few Mothering Sunday cards!
Copper Pot
The Copper Pot is on the table at the back of the church, if you have any small change, please, put it in the pot and it will eventually be given to a local charity. If you have any suggestions for a deserving charity, please let your Elder know.
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Lent Groups
A reminder that there are two Lent Group meetings this week, sign-up sheets are on the table.
At the Zoom session last week, the group looked at Miriam, a representative of the women who witnessed Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Everyone is welcome to join one or more of the Lent Groups. They will take place on different days and times so hopefully, people will be able to attend at least one. This week’s hosts are:
Monday 6th March at 2pm John Henson
Thursday 9th March at 7:30 pm Mo Chester
Future Services
March 19th Aled Edwards March 26th ‘Women of Holy Week’ ~ Worship Group.
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Local News
The White Bridge will be closed to pedestrians for 4 weeks from 6th March while the scaffolding is removed and reassembled ready for the next phase of the restoration of the Grade 2 listed bridge.
Pontypridd has received the Wales ‘Champion’ Award as part of a Nationwide Showcase Highlighting UK Businesses and Communities! The award highlights towns that demonstrated an exceptional ability to create a supportive environment that helps businesses and communities to thrive.
Thought for the week
“Practice empathy. Try to see things from other people’s points of view” Anon