St David’s Uniting Church
Minister
Rev. Dr. Phil Wall
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
6 September 2015
We welcome everyone who joins us for worship today, especially if you are a visitor or worshipping with us for the first time
As Phil is leading his monthly service at Castle Square we have the pleasure of welcoming once again Rev Kim Fabricus, a ‘retired’ minister from Swansea, who will lead our morning worship.
This evenings service will be led by Phil and will include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after this morning’s service, when the monthly Traidcraft stall will be open and hand made cards will be on sale. All are welcome to join in this time of informal fellowship.
Please remember the Copper Pot, and put your loose change in it before you leave, it will be used to benefit local charities.
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Morning Worship
Hymns Praise the Lord, his glories show, All creatures of our God and King, Jesus talked with Gentiles, The kingdom of God is justice and joy
Readings Psalm 19:1-6 & 104:5-12 Mark 7:24-30
Evening Worship
Hymns 15, 93, 281, 142
Readings Deuteronomy 24:17-22, James 2:1-9, 14-17
Diary for the Week
Monday Brownies 6pm at Church House
Tuesday Kids Club 6pm at Church House
Wednesday Ladies Guild Chair Exercises at 2pm Guides from 6.30pm
Thursday Sing with us Choir from 6.30
Saturday Coffee Bar from 10am til Noon.
Next Sunday Our Harvest services, at 10.45am and 6.00pm will be led by our minister. (see Notices)
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Church Family News
Good News! John and June have another Grandchild, Nia gave birth to a girl, Gwenan – weighing 6lb 11 ½oz , early on Friday, 4th September, our love and congratulations to Nia and Dafydd. We are also pleased to say that David is now home, we continue to hold him and Maralyn in our prayers. Unfortunately Haydn has had a slight set back and will return to hospital for a couple of days, but on a brighter note we share Hilary and Haydn’s joy that their son Jonathan has been appointed Medical Director at Princess of Wales Hospital. We remember also David Marshman who is hoping to have cataract operation this week, we think too of those unable to worship with us, especially Brenda, Margaret, Olwen and Gwyneth.
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Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 6th September Coach trip
Pontypridd Young at Heart Club are running a trip to Evesham. Seats are available. Alan Hills has more details.
Wednesday 16th September Our First Pudding Party
Like chatting? Like food? Like nosing around a minister’s house?! Well, here’s your opportunity to do all three as everyone is cordially invited to the manse for a pudding party this autumn! Inspired by the ‘Bake Off’, between September and Christmas, everyone will be welcomed round for an evening of chatting and cheesecake. All you are asked to do is to bring round your favourite dessert to share and an item to show which tells us something about you (it could be a photograph, favourite book, childhood toy, holiday souvenir or something completely different) and we’ll get to know each other a little better…whilst eating! The evening will take place at the manse 7:30 – 9:30pm.
Other dates are: September 28 October 7 November 11 November 30 December 7
Please book YOUR day by signing the list on the table.
Sunday 20th September Mbale – Pont
A service is being held at St Catherines’ Church at 6pm to celebrate the 10 year partnership between Mbale and Pontypridd
Saturday 26th September Multicultural Celebrations
Cantorion Gelliwastad are singing, by invitation, at the bi-annual Multicultural Celebration at Carrs Lane, Birmingham. The mini bus has been booked and there are a few seats available. There will be a small charge. Please sign the list or speak to Russell if you are interested.
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Notices
Harvest Services
We will have a display of Fairtrade produce and goods, there will be a special Harvest offering for Christian Aid (envelopes are available) and gifts for the Pontypridd foodbank will also be accepted. A list of suggested items is on the notice board.
Film & Chat Evening
Grab your popcorn, turn off your phone and choose your seat…. September’s film & chat evening will take place at 7pm on Monday 21st September when we will be watching an Oscar-nominated drama based on a true story. Certificate 12A.”
Let Paul Robeson sing!
Volunteer stewards are required for the exhibition from 3rd October to 4th November,on Mondays – Fridays 10am-2pm and Saturdays 10am– 4pm, please sign the rota on the table if you are able help, even if only for a couple of hours.
Read and Discuss a book.
Last chance to sign up for a ‘one off’ evening, (date to be confirmed), to discuss either Harper Lee’s book ‘Go Set a Watchman’ the sequel to ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ or ‘The Help’ by Katherine Stockett. Both books link in with the ‘Voices’ project ‘An exploration of people, prejudice and protest.’
Reform Magazine
The September edition of ‘Reform’ is available today. Please collect ‘your’ copy from the table.
Church Directories
Copies of the latest Church Directory are available today. If you require a laminated copy please speak to Marcia.
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Pulpit Supplies
Sept 13th am Rev Dr Phil Wall pm Rev Dr Phil Wall Harvest Services
Sept 20th am Rev Peter Lewis pm Rev Ray Vincent AM Pulpit Swap To be confirmed!
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Sunday Coffee Rota
Sept 6th Fiona Sept 13th Mo
Saturday Coffee Bar
Sept 12th Marcia & ??? Sept 19th Anne & Pat
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Flowers for September are being donated by
Colleen Rowan, Fiona Liddell, Elsie Bennett, Marlene McCloy, Russell Howells, Pat Howell and Janet Bayliss
Thought for the week.
“If you want to get along, go along.” Sam Rayburn