Saint David’s Uniting Church 
Minister
Rev. Dr. Phil Wall
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
26 April 2015
Welcome everyone! If this is your first visit, we invite you to join us for tea or coffee following the morning service for a time of informal fellowship.
In the absence of our minister, who is on holiday, our morning worship is being led by Ray Vincent and the Worship Group, and our Evening Worship, 6pm at Church House, will be led by Gareth Henson, the service will include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
Please remember the copper pot and empty your purses or pockets of those unwanted ‘coppers’. They will be put to good use by local charities.
Morning Worship
Theme Leadership
Hymns 422, the Lord is my Shepherd, 335, 378
Readings 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Jeremiah 23:1-6, Luke 15:3-7, John 10:11-15
Evening Worship
Hymns As announced
Readings As announced
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Church Family News
We pray for the following, Phil and Iestyn as they run in the London Marathon; Marilyn Edwards who is recovering from a cataract operation. David Jones who has received treatment recently and Marlene as she struggles to get about.
We rejoice that Margaret Johnson is due to return home this week and we wish Colleen and Kevin every happiness in their new home, they move on May 1st.
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Diary for the Week
Monday Brownies 6pm at Church House
Tuesday Kids Club 6pm at Church House
Wednesday ‘Daily Dancing’ – chair exercises 2pm in the Victoria room.
Rainbows 5pm at Church House, Guides and Senior Section from 6.30pm
Thursday Sing with us Choir
Saturday NO Coffee Bar or Cantorion Practice
Next Sunday Our Family worship will be led by Rev Ray Vincent and Evening Worship, which will include Communion, will be led by Iestyn Henson.
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Dates for your Diary
Wednesday 29th April Ladies Guild
‘Daily Dancing’’ (chair exercises!) at 2pm.There was a good response to the first session and everyone said how much they had enjoyed it, that more sessions have been arranged. Refreshments will be served and will be most welcome after the ‘workout’.
Everyone is welcome to join us and spend an exhilarating afternoon with friends.
Thursday 30th April at 7.30pm Hustings
We have another chance to hear what the candidates for our area have to say and to question them as they will be at Temple Baptist Church. Labour, Plaid Cymru, Conservatives, UKIP, Lib Dems, Socialists, the Green and Christian parties have all confirmed their attendance.
Wednesday 6th May The Big Kitchen ‘Clear Out’
An appeal to all who are willing to help! Please come along at 2pm.
The cupboards will be emptied and the contents packed into boxes. Some jobs can be done while sitting down!
Saturday 9th May at 7pm Christian Aid Quiz Night
Christian Aid quiz at St David’s. Come, bring a team and test out how smart you really are! You are also invited to bring some snacks and non alcoholic drinks. More details to follow.
Sunday 10th May Film and discussion
The film we will see this month (a certificate 15) is based on a true story during the 1984 Miner’s Strike and the support they received from an unlikely group, resulting in an alliance between two communities.
The film will start at 4pm. If you have already seen the film you are welcome to come along at 6pm to join in the discussion.
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Minister’s Diary
Phil will be away until May 6th having a well earned rest, after running in the Marathon on Sunday! During this time Pastoral matters should be referred to the elders.
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Notices
Nominations for Eldership
The list of those who have agreed to stand as Elders is on the notice board and the forms for seconding are on the table. Completed slips should be put in the box provided. Please remember you cannot second anyone you have nominated.
News sheet – a request!
It is sometimes difficult to keep up with the news in Spain….please will those who have access to the internet keep me in touch with what is happening….Thankyou…..Marcia
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Pulpit Supplies
May 10th am Rev Dr Phil Wall pm Rev Dr Phil Wall
May 17th am Rev Dr Phil Wall pm Alan Hills
Sunday Coffee Bar
April 26th Catherine May 2nd Liz & Iestyn
Saturday Coffee Bar
CLOSED UNTILL FURTHER NOTICE
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Flowers for May are being donated by
Enyd Davies, Marlene McCloy, Beti Jones and Margaret Johnson.
A Thought for the Week
The secret of happiness is not doing what one likes, but in liking what one has to do. James M. Barrie
We are a Fairtrade Church