Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 27th February to 9th March 2026

Sunday 1st, Morning Service, 11.00 a.m., with communion

Forthcoming events

Saturday 28th, Eisteddfod - Cawl Lunch, 12 midday

Sunday 1st, morning service, 11.00 a.m., with communion

Monday 2nd, Light Lunch, 12 midday

Monday 2nd, prayer meeting, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room - all welcome

Thursday 5th, deacons’ meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Friday 6th, World Day of Prayer: 10 a.m. at Caldicot Methodist; 1.30 p.m. at St Mary’s

Sunday 8th, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 9th, prayer meeting, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room - all welcome

From Mark

Hi Folks

This Sunday we enter into March and it’s beginning to feel a lot like … Spring!

We spring into Mark chapter 6 in our studies of this dramatic gospel story where all seems to be going so well. But look out - even when all seems to be going well, there is always someone who is not happy!

Don’t worry if you missed any of the previous weeks, here is a little summary from last week to bring you up to speed:-

Mark on Mark

Mark 4:35–5:43 moves from parabolic speech to enacted revelation, displaying the authority earlier described. The stilling of the storm exposes the disciples’ fragile faith and raises the question of Jesus’ true identity. In Gentile territory, the defeat of the legion of demons demonstrates the reach of his authority beyond Israel, yet evokes fear rather than faith. The intertwined healings of Jairus’ daughter and the haemorrhaging woman reveal power exercised through compassion and trust, confronting impurity and death itself. Throughout, fear and faith are set in tension, and Mark presents Jesus as the one in whom God’s life-giving reign decisively confronts chaos.

Or you can listen to the sermon by downloading it at the button below.

Download sermon

Cawl Lunch

Saturday 28th February is to be the Town Eisteddfod as part of weekend celebrations for St David. We are planning to hold a Cawl Lunch as a fund raiser for St David's Hospice Care. For more details and to offer help please contact Christine Miles, who will be the Co-ordinator for the lunch.

Charity offering for March – Alzheimer’s Society

“Our pioneering research programme works in collaboration with world leading scientists and people affected by dementia, ensuring the research we fund is the highest quality and addresses the highest priority issues. Together, we will make breakthrough discoveries in how we understand the causes of dementia, develop effective treatments, improve care and ultimately find a cure.

“We offer a range of dementia support services. From a listening ear on the phone to a visit in person and opportunities to connect with others.

“We work with politicians and key decision makers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and with our amazing campaigners to help improve the lives of people living with dementia.”

World Day of Prayer

Friday 6th March is World Day of Prayer, Morning service 10 a.m. Caldicot Methodist Church. Afternoon service 1.30 p.m. St Mary's Magor.

Nominations for Officers and Deacons

John Loebl has been nominated for church treasurer.
Kathy Allen has been nominated for church secretary.
Chris Foster has been nominated for deacon.
Davina Thomas has been nominated for deacon; this will be Davina's second term of 3 years.

Church Organisation leaders

Please can you send your annual report to Frank Miles as soon as possible, as Frank has to collate these for us, and please provide the organisation's annual accounts for Liz Upton. Thank you.

Church Directory for 2026

Would all church members please check that we have your correct contact details for the soon-to-be-published directory. Please speak to John Loebl if your phone number has changed (e.g. from landline to mobile).

Magor Baptist Church blesses Ugandan schoolchildren

In September Magor Baptist Church gave a number of grants out of its reserves to worthy causes identified by members. As part of that scheme, Natalya’s Fund received £2,600 for Bughungu Primary School, Uganda. The grant was for furnishing three new classrooms and an office, the construction of which the charity had funded. The furniture has recently been installed and is being put to good use. You can find an illustrated account at the button below.

Furnishing school rooms

“Many commented how lovely the wall of flowers looked.”

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