Bethesda Baptist Chapel
Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, in the week beginning Sunday, November 16, are as follows:
Sunday School starts at 10.15 am. Morning service takes place at 10.30 am and the evening service at 6 pm. Both services will be taken by Rev. Chris Rees, the minister of Bethesda Chapel.
The Bible study and prayer meeting takes place on Tuesday at 7.15 pm.
The Ladies Fellowship meets on Wednesday at 2 pm when the speaker will be Richard Ford.
A Christian bookstall will be held in the Country Market in Narberth's Queen's Hall on Thursday between 9.30 am and 12 noon.
All are very welcome to these meetings.
Cricket Club
Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Marc Hughes; Group B - Colin Davies.
The junior presentation night takes place on Friday, December 5, at the rugby club at 7.30 pm.
Meat Draw
Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters' Club meat draw this week are as follows: beef - Paddy; lamb - John Owen; pork - Megan. The Supporters' Club raises money each week on behalf of the Rugby Club through the meat draw. Supporters interested in having a ticket at £1 per ticket with three chances to win a joint of meat for the weekend, should contact Shelley Morris on (01834) 861897 or any member of the supporters' committee. The draw takes place every Friday evening.
Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches
The united service on Sunday will be held at Reynalton URC at 9.30 am and led by Mr. Gareth John.
FRENch Supper Evening
The Narberth Branch of RNLI will hold a French supper evening at Narberth Rugby Club on Friday, November 21, at 7 for 7.30 pm, to raise funds for the RNLI.
Jackie Palit and her team from East West Cuisine will prepare a coq au vin main course for the evening. To follow, there will be a wide selection of desserts and coffee.
Private tables will be available for anyone who would like to make up a group to attend the supper.
Tickets priced £12.50 per person can be obtained from secretary Barbara Wilson on (01834) 860880, chairman David Gibbs on (01834) 860535, vice-chairman Graham Searle on (01437) 541284 or other committee members of the Narberth Branch of RNLI.
Christian Community Church
This Sunday's service will be in Bloomfield House Seminar Room at 10 am. The speaker will be Ron Williams, a retired Pastor from Elim Pentecostal Church, Swansea, who is now a teacher at the School of Ministry at Teen Challenge, the drug addict rehab centre in Cross Hands.
Rugby Fixtures
Tomorrow (Saturday), Narberth are home to Newport Saracens in the third round of the SWALEC Welsh Cup. Kick-off is at 2.30 pm.
Hot drinks and light refreshments, including delicious home-made soup, burgers and hot dogs, will be available from the Food Hut in the car park and a full range of club clothing, personalised gifts and other merchandise can be obtained from the well-stocked club shop. Supporters are advised to park cars in parking areas outside the ground and to avoid obstructing exit from and entry to the Fire Station.
The popular 'Open the Box Draw' will take place after the post-match presentation ceremonies. Winner of the initial draw for £25 will have the opportunity to choose a key to open the box for the jackpot prize.
On the same day, Narberth Athletic are away to Bonymaen in the Carmarthen Tyre Services Championship West Wales Premier League and the Youth team are home to Fishguard.
Mothers Union
fund-raise for Christian Aid
The Crunwere branch of Mothers Union recently held a tea party which raised £157 for Christian Aid.
Special guest was the Rev. Tom Davies, co-ordinator for Christian Aid for Mid and West Wales. He entertained all present with an extremely informative and moving insight into the work of Christian Aid overseas, which showed the urgent need for contributions.
Narberth Quakers
Worship on Sunday at 11 am, Bloomfield Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, in the Lee Davies Day Centre. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Rachel Matthews on (01834) 831481.
Narberth Baptist Fellowship
The story is told of a newly-promoted colonel who moved into a makeshift office during the Gulf War. He was just unpacking when out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a soldier with a toolbox coming his way. Wanting to seem important, he grabbed the phone: "Yes, General Schwarzkopf. Of course, I think that's an excellent plan." He continued: "You've got my support on it. Thanks for checking with me. Let's touch base again soon, Norm. Goodbye."
Then pretending he has just noticed the soldier for the first time, he said: "And what can I do for you?" The soldier looked a bit confused. "Uhhh, I'm just here to connect up your phone, Sir," he replied.
Pride comes before a fall. For some reason, we feel it necessary to impress others, to have others think we are somebody special or that we have high connections, so we play games, put on a show and drop names, sometimes appearing very foolish in the process.
Jesus spoke about this to his followers: "Therefore when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward." (Matthew 6:2).
One of the reasons we try to impress others is becase we get feelings of inferiority and we try to cover up. Try affirming yourself and telling yourself that you are equal to others -better at some things and not so good at others, in fact a human being like the rest of us.
GLANRHYD BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, the service at 10.30 am will be conducted by Rev. T. Elwyn Williams, of Haverfordwest.
CHURCH services
St. Andrew's, Narberth: Sunday - 10 am Sung Eucharist. Wednesday - 10 am Holy Eucharist.
Holy Cross, Robeston Wathen: Sunday - 11.30 am Holy Eucharist.
Grace Church
What are you doing on Sunday? You can find all kinds of things to do, I'm sure you don't need anyone to suggest a few. However, first things first. We guarantee that if you give a Sunday morning to come to our 10.30 am morning service you will be pleasantly surprised. You will find people of all ages, different backgrounds and nationalities meeting as one family.
We will do our best to make it well worth getting up for, to enjoy serious fun, to hear a talk that challenges and is applicable to life today, good music and find new friends. You will be greeted and served by some of the amazing people who are part of Grace.
We would love to see you this Sunday. Come on your own, with friend or family, you are most welcome. Grace meet every Sunday at 10.30 am at the Queen's Hall, Narberth. Coffee is served from 10.15 am. There is an active programme for children and a crèche when the speaker commences. The senior pastors are Paul and Pearl Dando.
Carvan Chapel
The service at Carvan Chapel, Tavernspite, this Sunday, at 2 pm, will be conducted by Rev. Will Owen. A warm welcome is extended to all.