Saint David’s Uniting Church     

 Interim Moderator

Rev Vaughan Rees

Tel. c/o  07575 576468                                        

Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk                                                                                                                               

12 January 2014

We welcome everyone who joins us for worship today, either at Church House this morning or in Church this evening. If you are a visitor or worshipping with us for the first time you are especially welcome

Our good friend Father Andrew Davies, is leading both our services today and we pray that, through him and with him, we may be made aware of God’s message to us all.

Tea and coffee will be served after this morning’s service, and the Traidcraft stall will be open. Please take time to see what is on sale, and support fair-trade.

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Morning Worship

Hymns           369, 202, 337, 317, 242

Readings      Acts 8:14-17; Psalm 29, Luke 3:15-17& 21-22

Evening Worship

Hymns           27, 541, 242, 467

Readings      Psalm 46; Isaiah 55: 1-11;   John 3: 1-22

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Diary for the Week

 Dates for your Diary

Wednesday 15th January                                       Ladies Guild

This week we will have a visit from Dan Curtiss of The Air Ambulance Service. The ‘Service’ provides invaluable help to people in need, come along to our meeting at 2pm and find out what they have to deal with!

Saturday 22nd March,                                            URC Spring Synod

This is OUR opportunity to influence the agenda of the Synod meeting of which our church is part, by suggesting agenda items that are relevant to us. Suggestions don’t need to be major issues, or serious issues, but things which are important to us at the moment. This is a good opportunity to share good news stories of what we have been involved in. This is a day for ALL ages and will be held in Cardiff.

Make a note of the date NOW, we could make it a Church Family Day!

Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July.                  URC General Assembly

The General Assembly will be held at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff.

For the General Assembly to run as smoothly as possible, they need people from local churches to help in two ways:

1.         As Stewards
Four or five stewards are needed for each session of General Assembly.  This will take the form of being available to direct people, respond to questions, hand out printed materials and generally be available.  As people and arrive and leave, most stewards will need to be on their feet; outside those times there will be quieter periods to sit.

2.         As Intercessors
The organizers are hoping to find two people to pray for the Assembly from within the Assembly at each session.  This will take the form of quiet private prayers; not spoken public prayers.  Seating within the Assembly will be provided for intercessors.

The sessions are from 8.30-13.00 and 13.00-18.30

Unfortunately, travel expenses are not available for stewards and intercessors, but refreshments (including lunch) will be available.

Can YOU help? Give your name and the time you are available to Marcia.

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Notices

Christmas Appeal

Today is the last chance to give to the appeal for the women of Afghanistan and Women’s Aid in Pontypridd. Envelopes and Gift Aid forms are available.  Please give your envelopes to Anne

Birthdays

Have we missed anyone? Do you know if anyone is celebrating a special birthdays in 2014 (i.e. 18th, 21st or their 30th, 40th, 50th birthday, etc) or any special wedding anniversaries (Silver, Pearl, Gold or Diamond weddings). Please let Colleen know.

The Leprosy Mission

We have received a letter of thanks for our recent donation of £368.98 with the following message – ‘Your support allows us to carry on our core work of funding the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals, families and communities affected by leprosy. Through health care provisions and surgery, vocational training, advocacy, education, housing and sanitation projects we continue to support those affected by leprosy’

If you would like to contribute to the leprosy mission ask Pat Howell for a collecting box.

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Flowers for January are being donated by

Maralyn Tomlinson, Jean & John Davies, Gordon Thompson, Cyril Davies, Madeline Howells, Pete & Dianne Davies

A Thought for the Week

                               Time is precious. Waste it wisely!