Saint David’s Uniting Church   

 Minister

Rev. Dr. Phil Wall

Tel:  01443 300345  Mob: 07855090360

Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk

 

30 October 2016

 

We extend a warm welcome to everyone who joins us for worship this morning; we especially welcome people from ‘Kid’s Club’ who have prepared this ‘Kid’s Club Peace Service’.

We pray for us all a time of rich blessing, but also of challenge, as they lead us in our worship.

As this is the fifth Sunday there is no Evening Worship

Fairtrade tea and coffee will be served after this morning’s service; please take this opportunity to enjoy some light refreshments with friends.

Before you leave, remember the Copper pot, and put your spare coppers in it. They will be put to good use by local charities.

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Morning Worship

Hymns               467, 405, Part of your plan, 412, May you find Peace,

Readings         The Beatitudes

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Diary for the Week

Monday           Karate Club from 4.30 – 7.30pm

Tuesday          Kids Club 6pm at Church House

Wednesday      Ladies Guild  2pm  (see Diary)  Rainbows at 4.45 & Guides from 6.30pm

Thursday        Sing for Life Choir 6.30 – 8pm

Saturday         Coffee Bar 10am – 12 noon. NO Cantorion,    Launch of  ‘Belief and Action’ 11am (see Diary)

Sunday            Our Family worship at 10.45 will be led by Dr Fiona Liddell and evening worship, including communion, will be led by our Minister

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Church Family and Pastoral News

People to hold in your thoughts and prayers during this week: Barbara Walkling, Enid, Marilyn in hospital, those waiting to know what type of treatment they need, those for whom this time of year holds sad memories and the new families who are coping with the cold weather!

Thanks:  ‘Thankyou for all the Good Wishes and cards I received during my spell in hospital.’    Anne Hill

Wedding celebrations

On Thursday 27^th October, Paul Fairbanks and Anthony Lias were married at Castle Square URC. We celebrate with them and offer them our prayers for a blessed future together.

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Dates for your Diary

Wednesday 2^nd November                                                    Ladies Guild

This week we welcome retired geography teacher, Alan Rosney to our meeting. Alan also has a great love of wild life and he will tell us about the wildlife and culture of Sri Lanka.

 

Saturday 5^th November                                                        ‘Belief and action’

At 11am we will be holding a launch event for our ‘Belief and Action’ exhibition which reveals the fascinating history of peace activism in Wales. All are most welcome to attend. Then, in the week following, if anyone could spare an hour or two to staff the exhibition (to sit in the church whilst the exhibition is on) then do please sign up at the back as this is a great opportunity to welcome people into our building and encourage them to reflect on how our beliefs might impact upon our actions. Feel free to bring a book – or a friend!

 

Saturday 5^th November                                                          Fireworks

The grounds of Church House will be open giving people of the community the opportunity to view the fireworks; hot drinks will also be provided. The display is due to start at 7pm

 

Sunday 13^th November                               Additional Church Meeting

We will be holding an additional church meeting immediately following worship in order to make a financial decision regarding the roof that needs church meeting’s approval. It is not expected to last more than 5 minutes.

 

Sunday 13^th November : 4 – 7pm.                                  Film and Chat

For our next film & discussion afternoon, we will be watching an Oscar-nominated Welsh language drama as part of our ‘Belief and Action’ exhibition.

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Notices

Pastoral Friends

If you’ve got the time to offer a listening ear, a watchful eye, a coffee or perhaps a cwtch to someone who might appreciate it from time to time, then please head to the Victoria Room after this morning’s service for a 5 minute chat about how you could be a pastoral friend.

 

Serving the Church

What’s stopping you from volunteering to help every once in a while at the Saturday Coffee Bar or with the post-service coffee on a Sunday morning or to lead the prayers of intercession (with help from Phil and/or by reading pre-written prayers if preferred)?  Nothing?   Good! The sign-up sheets are at the back!

 

Readers

Chris Fennell has volunteered to oversee the readers for Sunday  Services. If you are willing to read please let Chris know.

 

IBRA Handbooks 2017  

If you want a copy of ‘Fresh from the Word’ at a cost of £9.99 add your name to the list.

 

News Sheet – a reminder

Items for the 5^th or 12^th November news bulletins should be emailed to Alison at ali.hj@talktalk.net or phoned through by Wednesday  evening.

 

The Leprosy Mission – last call!

Today is the last day to give your TLM boxes /donations to Pat Howell.

 

Real Scary – Our Cinema Trip on Monday 31^st October………….

….. will be to watch Palme D’Or winning gritty drama – ‘I, Daniel Blake’ at Chapter Cinema, Cardiff. The film starts at 6:05pm on Monday 31^st November so please meet us in the foyer by 5:45pm. All are welcome to stay for dinner/drinks and discussion following the film.

 

Saturday Coffee Bar

Nov 5^th       ???  & Sue Salmon                        Nov 12^th  Viviane &   ????

 

Pulpit Supplies  

Nov 13^th am    Rev Dr Phil Wall         pm       Film & Chat

 

Flowers for November are being donated by

Olwen Nash, Lesley Mower-Hill, Pat Howell, Hilary & Haydn Goodfellow, and Pam Mahoney

 

Thought for the Week

Don’t start your day with broken pieces of yesterday.     Author Unknown