Saint David’s Uniting Church 
Minister: Rev. Dr Phil Wall
Tel: 01443 300345 Mob: 07855090360
Website: www.stdavidsuniting.org.uk
14th April 2019
We offer a warm welcome to everyone who joins us on this special day, when we remember Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
Our Service this morning will be led by our Minister.
This Afternoon at 4pm we will be watching and discussing a 2003 British crime drama that follows an ex-con who tries to go straight and gets involved with a local passion play. Certificate 15
Fair-trade tea and coffee will be served after this morning’s service; and hand-made cards, including Easter Cards will also be on sale, we invite you to enjoy some light refreshments in the company of friends.
Please remember the copper pot and the Foodbank box, all donations are greatly appreciated by those in need and local charities.
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Morning Worship
Hymns: 570 You are the King of Glory
111111111 1329 Make way, make way, for Christ the King
1111111111 435 Ride on, ride on in majesty!
1111111111 545 When God Almighty came to earth
Readings: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Luke 19: 28 – 40 (GAN)
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Diary for the Holy Week
A 30-minute Reflective Service each evening at 7pm
Monday 15th Language Class 9.30-13.00
Wednesday 17th Care Home Service at 3pm (see This Week…)
Thursday 18th Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Friday 19th Good Friday Gathering Service 11.30
111111111111111followed by ‘Walk of Witness’
11111111111111 Lent Lunch at Temple Baptist. 12–1.30
Saturday 20th Cantorion 10.30-11.30
Sunday 21st Easter Breakfast at 9.30 am.
1 Easter Celebrations at 11am with Phil & Julie
Emmaus Walk 6pm from Church House.
Followed by Communion service
Please note the change of times!
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Church Family and Pastoral News
People to hold in your thoughts and prayers:
- We think of John & Jean D. who are moving to a new home! John will then be able to leave hospital.
- We give thanks for ‘good’ news and we remember those for whom news has not been so good.
- There are several people who are unable to worship with us because of illness or family responsibilities. A phone call or visit would let them know they are not forgotten!
- Those who are sharing their ministry with friends elsewhere: Iestyn at Castle Sq this morning and Ray at Noddfa Clydach Vale this evening
Huge congratulations to Iestyn who ran a marathon last weekend in a ridiculously speedy time!!! 3hr 40.43 beating his personal best by 17 minutes
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This Week and in the future
Volunteers are needed during Holy Week – (Monday 15-Friday 19) – when the church will be open between 12:30 and 1:30pm and 6:30 and 7:30pm. We will be displaying Father Sieger Koder’s breath-taking paintings of the stations of the cross and we are encouraging visitors to pause and pray during their lunchbreaks or early evenings.
– if you can help please add your name to the sheet on the table.
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This Wednesday at 3pm we will be sharing some stories and singing some Easter hymns at Pontypridd Care Home, Maesycoed. If you’re free, why not come and add your voice to our Easter celebrations?
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Phil received an email inviting us to join in An Easter Walk! From Pontypridd to Penrhys: Saturday 20th April 9.15am for 9.30am start, on the green on Berw Rd beside Graigyrhesg Rd, finishing with a service at Llanfair Uniting Church. Lunch will be at Llanwonno. There are 4 distance options! Full details including a map are on the table or available by request from office1.sduc@gmail.com
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The sign-up sheets for Easter Breakfast are on the table. Please remember to sign both sheets so we know how many places to lay and what we will be eating!!
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Our next Church Meeting is on Monday, 29th April, minutes of the last meeting are on the notice board and the agenda will be available next week.
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Permission has been given to collect for Christian Aid in Tesco’s Upper Boat on Friday April 26th. If you can help please let Lynda know so names can be added to the rota. AND on Saturday May 12th we will be hosting a Quiz to raise funds for Christian Aid. Please add your name to the sign-up sheet.
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Notices
The report from the Church Worker Committee for discussion at the Church Meeting can be found on the table. Please do take a copy, have a read and take some time to pray about it.
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Are you a carer? The Welsh Government has an online survey for carers to give their views on the rights they have received under the Social Services and Well-Being (Wales) Act 2014 (the Act). The Act intends to transform the way that social care services are delivered in Wales. In particular, anyone who is a carer is encouraged to give their views on the support they receive. ‘Track the Act’ is an online survey you’ll find it www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/tracktheact1819
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Plans are now being made for the May Birthday get together. The list of those eligible to is on the table. If your name is NOT included and you would like to be involved, please add your name to the list. We want everyone to be included so that we can get to know each other better!
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Pulpit Supplies
Apr 21st 11am Rev Dr Phil Wall
1111111111 6pm Emmaus Walk
April 28th 10.45am Julie Kirby
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April Flowers will be donated by
Kath Couchman, Chris Fennell, Marlene McCloy,
Cerys & Stephen Webber and Margaret & Chris Morris
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Thought for the Week
“Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy.” — Pope Francis