Grace World
Dr. Terry Law, of World Compassion, visiting Narberth for the third time, spoke to an enthralled audience at the Court House concerning their work and on the subject of healing.
World Compassion is a non-denominational, faith-based, international organisation founded by Dr. Terry Law in 1969. The mission of the organisation is to areas of the world where most church ministers rarely go because of political, religious, and or economic instability. Their endeavours on behalf of those who support them, enables church planting, training, literature, and humanitarian outreaches. From the former Soviet Union to the war-torn countries of Afghanistan and Iraq, World Compassion has reached millions.
Though only in the UK for one week, he graciously returned to Narberth and held his audience captivated, listening to every word. All present were also delighted to see the DVD of the ministry of World Compassion. One of those excellent evenings at the Court House where it was a privilege to be there.
It was several visits by Terry Law to Wales in the early 1970s that inspired Paul Dando - senior pastor of Grace Church - to visit Poland with humanitarian aid and teaching in churches and drug rehabilitation centres, and to countries in the former communist eastern block of Europe.
What are you doing on Sunday? Let's make Mothering Sunday special. 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 am. There is an active programme for children and a crèche when the speaker commences.
Grace have their offices at the Court House, Market Square, Narberth, which also houses the Liberty cafe.
Dragon Rifle Club
Last week, the Dragon Rifle Club played host to the HASSRA, Pembroke Dock.
It was the first time the two teams had met and the Dragons hope it won't be the last. An enjoyable evening was had by both teams.
Dragons led by 31 points at half-time and the final scores were 661.3 for the Dragons and 612.5 for the Dock team.
Top scores for the Dragons were: 1. Julie Phillips, Martin Paynter 99.6; 2. Roger Evans 97.3; 3. Miles Hovey 95.2. Top scores for the HASSRA were: 1. Dean Osbourne 94.2; 2. Tracey Mathias 91; 3. Jonathon Mathias 90.1.
On a sad note, meanwhile, the Dragons have lost two faithful members, recently, namely Mr. Jasper Smith and Mr. Dilwyn Davies.
Speaking to Observer Sport, spokeswoman Mrs. Sarah Wheelhouse said: "Mr. Jasper Smith and Mr. Dilwyn Davies will be greatly missed by members of the Dragons Rifle Club, who were shocked and saddened at the news of their deaths.
"We would like to extend our condolences and sympathy to their respective widows, Mrs. Edith Smith and Mrs. Lottie Davies, together with all members of both families."
Cricket Club
Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Heather Howell; Group B - Dorian Phillips.
There will be a meeting on Monday night at 7.30 pm at the rugby club.
Bethesda Bapist Chapel
Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, in the week beginning Sunday, March 22, are as follows:
Sunday School is 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 meeting is on Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm in the schoolroom, when the speaker will be Janet Pierson.
A Christian bookstall will be held in the Country Market in Narberth's Queen's Hall on Thursday between 9 am and 12 noon.
All are very welcome to these meetings.
Rugby Fixtures
This (Friday) evening, Narberth are away to Maesteg in a re-arranged Division One West league fixture. Kick-off is at 7.15 pm.
They are without a fixture tomorrow (Saturday) because of the international at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, between Wales and Ireland.
Supporters not travelling to Cardiff for the international can watch the match live on the big screen at the Narberth RFC clubhouse. Kick-off is at 5.30 pm, but television coverage starts earlier, with coverage of Italy v France (1.15 pm) and England v Scotland (3.30 pm). Hot food will be available at an affordable price.
On Wednesday, March 25, Narberth Athletic will be away to Whitland Wanderers in the Pembrokeshire Junior Union Cup. Kick-off is at 7.15 pm.
NARBERTH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
Sometimes you find humour in the way signs are written. A sign was spotted at a farmer's field: 'The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges'. In a podiatrist's window: 'Time wounds all heels'. On a Maternity Room door: 'Push, Push, Push' and at the opticians:'If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place'.
That last sign is just a humorous way of saying that it is only those people who are sick who are in need of the doctor. And isn't that what Jesus himself said? "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance" (Mark 2:17).
Jesus and the Pharisees often had conflict over the 'sinners'. The Pharisees drew a sharp dividing line between the morally good and the morally bad. No good Jew would ever associate with 'that kind of people'. That certainly wasn't the attitude of Jesus. Jesus often ate and drank with socially unacceptable people and invited one of them (Levi) to be one of his apostles.
Jesus didn't come to hobnob with the religious elite. Sometimes we need to be reminded that the church is not a place for people who are perfect, but rather a place for those who know that they are in need of forgiveness and strength - those who are seeking healing at the hands of the Great Physician. Don't stay away from church because you don't feel good enough. Come and find healing, along with the rest of us who are imperfect.
NBF meets 6.30 pm Sundays and afterwards a buffet supper - phone 01834 861391 or just visit.
Meat Draw
Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters' Club meat draw this week are as follows: beef - Edith Thomas; lamb - Peter Phillips; pork - Eric and Georgie.
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.
CHURCH services
Sunday: St. Andrew's, Narberth - 10 am Family Eucharist.
Wednesday - St. Andrew's: 10 am Holy Eucharist; 4.15 pm Club X.
Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches
The united service on Sunday, March 22, will be the Mothers' Day service at Templeton United Reformed Church, at 10.30 am, which will be led by Mrs. Marcia Needs and Mrs. Nicola Tinsley.
The Good Friday Concert on Friday, April 10, will feature the Landsker Singers and further details will be announced nearer the date.
GLANRHYD BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, the service at 10.30 am will be conducted by Rev. David Cardwell, of Tenby.
Compost Corner
Narberth Compost Corner has now been in existence at their site opposite Stone Ditch Farm (Valley Road) for a year.
In that time, they have amassed several bins of well-rotted compost (thanks to members' donations!) and a small mountain of wood chippings.
Members are invited to collect as much as they need to make way for new compost piles to be started soon. The site is now open every Wednesday 8 am to 9.30 am and 4.30 to 6 pm.
New members are very welcome to join the group so that they can take advantage of free compost and mulch as well as giving a small bit of their time to site maintenance.
They have extended the 'catchment' area for membership to a circumference of Lampeter Velfrey, Loveston, Bethesda and Clunderwen.
Annual fee from May 2009 is £10, but free to members who volunteer for on-site duties on Wednesdays.
To coincide with Compost Awareness Week (http://www.compostawarenessweek.org.uk">www.compostawarenessweek.org.uk), Compost Corner is holding an Open Day at the site on Saturday, May 9, from 10 am to 2 pm. Master composters will be on site to answer your queries about composting and there will be vegetable and flowering plants for sale which have been raised using compost corner compost. Please support Pembrokeshire's only community led compost site.
For more information, contact Patrick or Celia Boothman on 861816.
Carvan Chapel
The communion service at Carvan Chapel, Tavernspite, this Sunday, at 2 pm, will be conducted by Rev. Hywel Brown. A warm welcome is extended to all.