Bethesda Baptist Chapel

Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, in the week beginning Sunday, June 28, 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 Cole Floyd, a theology student from Washington DC, USA.

The Bible study and prayer meeting is on Tuesday at 7.15 pm.

The Ladies Fellowship meetings now take a break until the autumn.

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.

GLANRHYD BAPTIST CHURCH

This Sunday, the service at 10.30 am will be conducted by Mr. Mick Quirk.

Cricket Club

Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Gill Hughes; Group B - no winner.

Main sponsor is Young Brothers, Llandissilio, while junior sponsor is Wood Office Caravan and Tent Park, Cold Blow.

Williams Vision, Narberth, Balcony Suite man-of-the-match was Wayne Howells with 79, who received two pints courtesy of Narberth RFC.

Tomorrow (Saturday), the 1sts are home to Neyland, the 2nds are away to Crymych, and the 3rds are away to Llanrhian 3rds. Match ball sponsors for all games are Neil and Jackie Davies, of Commercial Garage, Narberth.

Tonight (Friday), Narberth play away to Llechryd in the Ormond Cup.

Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches

The united service on Sunday will be held at Templeton United Reformed Church at 2.30 pm and will be led by Mrs. L. Mallams, of Pentlepoir. A warm welcome to all visitors.

BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP

Many of us reserve the destiny of 'hell' for only the worst of the worst among men, e.g., Hitler, Stalin, terrorists, mass murderers, etc. It's as though they 'deserve' judgment, but the rest of us don't. Everyone else seemingly qualifies for heaven by virtue of being human. We choose the bliss of ignoring what we hope will not transpire.

When God is small and humans are large in people's thoughts, it is easy to think that Judgment Day is an outdated myth. That gives us a green light to pursue whatever our minds conceive. Many consider Judgment to be incompatible with the teaching of Jesus Christ. These view every word from Christ dripping with egalitarian love.

He becomes the cosmic enabler, available to help people get everything they want in life, but carrying no authority in their lives. Yet that kind of picture fails to demonstrate even the slightest understanding of Jesus Christ in the four Gospels.

The subject of our teaching this week was the teaching Jesus gave just before His death (Matthew 25:31-46) where he says that one day all the nations will be gathered to Him, "He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats." The same Jesus Christ that invites all who are weak and heavy-laden to come to Him for rest will no longer extend the hand of forgiveness and the offer of salvation. Sitting on His glorious throne, Jesus will distinguish between every person. Then our deeds and the motives for our deeds will come to light.

If we are wrong about this - we apologise in advance to all readers. But if we are right - there's gonna be a whole lot of shakin' going on.

Service 6.30 pm Sundays and afterwards buffet supper. Phone 01834 861391 or just arrive!

Narberth U3A

The real cost of a mobile phone became evident when one of the Book Groups read Blood River by Tim Butcher (writes Dave Dando). Butcher followed in the footsteps of Henry Morton Stanley who found Livingstone and opened up the Congo.

A century of exploitation and genocide followed with others keen to grab the mineral riches. Coltan is an essential ingredient of mobile phones and it is largely found in The Democratic Republic of the Congo. Men women and children ferret in the mine rubble filling sacks to earn black market money to feed their families.

Tim Butcher said he searched for the heart of Africa, but found it broken and brutalised. He met a station master who still turns up to work at a station in ruins to supervise trains which do not run.

Most of the population scratch out a living with the jungle as their only refuge when danger occurs as it frequently does.

Opposing the rich and powerful was the subject of the History Group in discussing the Peasants Revolt. They marched in numbers to oppose the poll tax following Wat Tyler and encouraged by a sermon from John Ball that pointed out there was no class distinction in the Garden of Eden. They were conned, their leaders killed and the rebellion crushed.

Members of the recent Discussion Group made the point that only an awareness of the high price paid by many individuals to achieve democratic rights had resulted in their voting in recent elections.

If you are retired from full-time employment, and now have time to take a greater interest in art, music, bridge, history, poetry, novels, tai chi, walking, natural history, gardening, geology, lunch club, mah-jong, or topical discussion, telephone 862964 or 861019 for more information or attend a general meeting at 10 am on the second Saturday of each month at Williams Court.

Meat Draw

Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters' Club meat draw this week are as follows: beef - Heather and John; lamb - Sheila Perkins; pork -Anne The Dragon.

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 the club steward, Anne Lonsdale, on 860462, or any member of the supporters' committee.

The draw takes place every Friday evening.      

 

SECOND TEST

Tomorrow (Saturday), the British and Irish Lions will play against World Cup champions South Africa in the Second Test Match of their summer tour to South Africa. Supporters, including holidaymakers in the area, can watch the match live on the big screen at the Narberth RFC clubhouse. Light refreshments will be available from the bar. Kick-off is at 2 pm, but television coverage starts earlier. Further information can be obtained from the club steward, Anne Lonsdale, on 860462. 

Narberth Steps2Health

Members of the Narberth Steps2Health group have had a busy time lately.

A few weeks ago they walked round Templeton aerodrome, led by Mr. Paul Morris. There were remarks such as learning to drive and old playing haunts; it was a lovely sunny day and there were lots of sheep - wonder what they thought!

A month ago, members enjoyed a lovely light lunch in the Angel, which is the weekly 'stop' for coffee, teas etc, as always much appreciated.

Well done Marjorie for achieving her badge for 50 walks, Eileen, Ann and Monica theirs for 10 walks.

New walkers are joining on a regular basis, so why not go along yourself. Just turn up on Wednesdays at the bus stop for 10.30 am departure.

Flag flying

Narberth Town Council put the armed forces flag up on Monday morning to fly from the Queen's Hall flagpole.