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Saint David’s Uniting Church
Minister: Rev. Dr Phil Wall
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
19th May 2019
We welcome you all to our service this morning, when we will be celebrating the time that Julie our student minister has spent with us, and the joy she has shared with us!
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Communion will be celebrated during the service and all are invited to share in the bread and wine.
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Fair-traded refreshments will be served in the hall following the morning service. We invite you to join us for this time of informal fellowship and take time to look at the handmade cards which are on sale.
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Morning Worship
Hymns:...…490 – The Lord’s my shepherd
………………..God’s great love is so amazing
………………..You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd
………………..142 – Forth in the peace of Christ we go
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Readings: Luke 15:1-10 & 1 Timothy 1:12-17
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Diary for the Week
Monday 20th ………….Language Class 9.30-13.00
Tuesday 21st .……..…..Kids Club at Church House
Saturday 25th …………Cantorion 10.30-11.30
Sunday 26th .………..….Phil will lead our family worship at 10.45
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Church Family and Pastoral News
We include this in the newssheet to inform our prayers.
- Many will have heard that Stan Jones died last weekend. There will be a private family service at Glyntaf on May 31st followed by a Service of Thanksgiving, 12 Noon at St David’s. We keep the family in our prayers as they prepare to say a final goodbye.
- We continue to remember those who are sitting exams which will determine their future, and those who watch and wait anxiously for the results.
- Those who are sharing their ministry with friends elsewhere: Ray at Castle Square this morning.
- Friends who have been worshipping with us since their fellowships closed and are a big part of our family – we give thanks for their involvement and friendship.
Special Days to remember this week
Dementia Awareness week and Children’s Hospice Week
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We congratulate Pete Davies who, with Dianne will be attending a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Tues, 21st May, in recognition of his 20+ years’ service to Welsh junior cricket.
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A reminder that the ‘Just Ask’ – for research into the cause of sepsis – box is still on the table for people to put their donations in!
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This Week and in the future
Our Film and Chat at 4pm today – recommended – for her final film afternoon -by Julie. will be a British comedy, Cert. 12A
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Ladies Guild may have closed for the summer, but we will be meeting once a month in the hall for lunch! Our first meeting is on Wednesday 29th May 12.45pm, when we will have Fish and Chips. Hopefully entertainment will be provided! Anyone wanting to come please let Marcia know
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We are invited to join ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ as folk from different churches join together in prayer around town between Ascension Day 30th May and Pentecost 9th June. There are nine opportunities to join them. Full details are on the notice board
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Julie’s ordination and induction on Saturday 22ndJune 2019 is in the Plough Chapel, Brecon at 2.30pm. To be followed by a Reception at Brecon Guildhall. A coach is being booked to leave Castle Square at 12 noon. A sign-up sheet is on the table. The cost will be approx. £12.50
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On Sunday 23rd June we will have our annual celebration service. All church related groups are invited to share something of what they’ve been doing over the past year. This could be through photographs, video clip, activity, hymn choice, reflection…all these different ways would be welcomed so groups are encouraged to prayerfully consider how they might share their good news with the wider congregation. Please let Phil know what you would like to contribute by 18th June.
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Join us on a trip to Sophia Gardens on Saturday 27th July at 3pm where we will enjoy an amateur production of Jesus Christ Superstar at the covered outdoor theatre. Tickets cost £16 for adults and £14 for children – sign-up sheet at the back or please speak with Phil by June 2nd.
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Today is the last day to sign up for the Big Day out at Builth on June 29th. Synod need to know numbers !! SIGN UP TODAY
There will be opportunities to explore a wide range of activities throughout the day as well as the chance to participate in music, storytelling and craft, listen to talks and contribute to discussions. Our ‘Open the Book’ team will be taking part.
The day will start at 11am and conclude with Holy Communion in the main hall, commencing at 3pm. Entrance and transport is free, the coach will pick up at Nantgarw and Broadway.
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Notices
Members are reminded to give some time, thought and prayer to whom they would like to nominate to be an elder. You do not need to ask the potential nominee whether they are prepared to stand before nominating them. Bethan and Margaret can serve another term if they receive the required nominations whilst Lynda also needs to receive nominations if she is to continue as secretary! Elders’ nomination slips are available and need to be put in the box by June 2nd. Reports should be with Marcia by June 7
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The total to date of our donations to Christian Aid Week, which this year is raising money for projects in Sierra Leone, are £322.50, £247.50 of which was raised our Quiz Night! Donation envelopes are still available, and this can be gift aided. There is also be a money box made by Kid’s Club who are ra ising money for school uniforms for children there.
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Pulpit Supplies
May 26th...………. 10.45am Rev Dr Phil Wall
June 2nd ………….10.45am Rev Sally Thomas
……………………………6.00pm Evening Service
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May Flowers are being donated by
1Marlene McCloy, Beti Jones, Margaret Morris, and Sue Salmon.