Saint David’s Uniting Church 
Minister
Rev. Dr. Phil Wall/Rev Dan Spragg
(ministerdan.sduc@gmail.com)
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
7th October 2018
We offer a warm welcome to everyone who joins us for worship today, if you are a visitor or worshipping with us for the first time we hope you will feel the warmth of our welcome and visit us again.
We welcome once again Haydn Blackey. Haydn is a former catholic priest, and was also lecturer at the University of South Wales, who is leading our worship this morning.
As always, the Copper pot is on the table waiting for your coppers, which will eventually benefit local charities
Tea and coffee will be served following the morning service, and handmade cards will be on sale. Don’t forget to place your orders for Christmas!
Our service at 6pm this Evening will be led by Dan when we will share communion together
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Morning Worship
Hymns: All my hope on God is founded
The Lord’s My Shepherd, I’ll Not Want
Rejoice in the Lord Always, and again I say Rejoice.
Lord of All Hopefulness.
Readings Job Chapter 1:1 -22 Mark 10:13-16
Diary for the Week
Monday 8th Language Class 9.30-13.00
Karate Clubs 16.30-19.30
Elders Meeting 19.30
Tuesday 9th Kids Club at Church House
Wednesday 10th Ladies Guild 14.00 (see This Week…)
Guides 18.30-20.00
Thursday 11th Sing for Life Choir 18.30-20.00
Saturday 12th Glam Youth Choir 10am-12.30pm
Cantorion 10.30-11.30
Sunday 13th Our Family Worship at 10.45 will be led by Rev Dan Spragg
and our Evening worship at 6pm will be an Iona Service
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Church Family and Pastoral News
People to hold in your thoughts and prayers today and during this week:
- Those who have been affected by earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia and all who are involved in the rescue and the charities who are working to get aid to those who urgently need it,
- Our organist who is unwell and is unable to join us for worship.
- Members of our fellowship who are waiting for treatment following the results of tests.
- Those who are concerned about elderly family members
- People known to us who are in hospital.
- Members of our fellowship who are leading worship elsewhere.
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This Week and in the Future……
Ladies Guild had a very interesting afternoon last Wednesday when Dan kicked off our Autumn session by sharing tales of his journey from his teenage years as a drum playing rebel to an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament.!
Dean Vaughan is our guest on October 10th and he will be sharing information about Recycling in R.C.T. We will also be choosing the Venue for our Christmas lunch.
Our Church and Cardiff Reform Synagogue have arranged an event to take place on Monday 29th October at 7pm – Jews, Christians and people of all faiths are invited to ‘INVEST IN PEACE’ a free interfaith event, when we will hear the stories of two peace activists: one Israeli and one Palestinian.
This free event will be held in a Central Cardiff location. The full address will be sent when tickets are ordered. If you are interested in attending please put your name on the list.
The annual Christmas concert ‘The Promise of Christmas’ with Cambrensis Choir and Orchestra and the St David’s Praise Choir will be held on Saturday 8th December at St David’s Hall, Cardiff at 3pm & 7.30pm. The Promise of Christmas Youth Choir are at 3pm and at 7.30 the will be guest soprano Katy Treharne Tickets are on sale. For more details see the poster or look at the website www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
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Notices
If you missed our Harvest services last week, our Harvest Appeal for The Tent of Nations near Bethlehem is still open! Envelopes are on the table, if you wish to Gift Aid please put your name or offertory envelope number on the back.
Our donations will help to replace more than 1500 apricot and apple trees as well as grape vines which were planted 14 years ago, they were destroyed in 2014 by Israeli bulldozers.
Another way to support ‘The Tent of Nation’s’ is by purchasing a Harvest Mug designed by members of our Junior Church; there are six designs to choose from! They cost £10. Why not get one for yourself!? The mugs are on the back table, to order a mug add your name to the list stating which design you want.
Christmas Cards! It’s that time of year again; I have already started to make cards and they will be on sale from the beginning of November (hopefully).
If anyone would like to order a particular Christmas card please let me have the order by the end of October, to allow me enough time to make all the orders. Thanks! Colleen
A message to all who have Leprosy Mission Boxes. Please can they be brought in and given to Pat. The money collected is used to help people in 30 Leprosy-affected countries. What is leprosy?
What is Leprosy? Leprosy is a mildly infectious disease associated with poverty. It is easily cured. Leprosy starts by damaging the small nerves on the skin’s surface resulting in a loss of sensation.
Without the gift of pain, everyday activities are fraught with danger. Unnoticed burns and ulcers can lead to permanent disability. Due to the inability to detect grit in the eye, blindness is a common consequence of leprosy.
If you would like to contribute to the Leprosy Mission ask Pat for a box – single donations are also welcome.
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Pulpit Supplies
Oct 21st am Rev Dan Spragg 4 pm Film & Chat
Oct 28th am Rev Dan Spragg 6pm Discussion
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Flowers for October are being donated by
David & Doreen Marshman, Sharon Burgess,
Marlene McCloy, Gordon Thompson, Val Stone,
Brian & Marcia Hurley, Anita Instrell, Margaret Morris.
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Thought for the Week
If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has his foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality. – Desmond Tutu.