Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 13th to 25th May 2026

Sunday 17th, Morning Service, 11.00 a.m.

Forthcoming events

Thursday 14th, ‘Don’t Fudge It, Budget!’, Caldicot Library, 9.30 a.m.

Sunday 17th, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 18th, Church Members’ Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

Wednesday 20th, 1.00 p.m., Forget-Me-Nots

Sunday 24th, morning service, 11.00 a.m. - Pentecost - Orla’s dedication

From Mark

 

Hello Friends

 

Mark on Mark

This week we are in Mark 10v32-52. I’d encourage you to read the whole chapter, from verse 1, to get the full flow of what’s going on.

 

So, what is going on? Well, there are lots of illustrations here about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, and most of them turn our normal understand of things upside-down. That’s because the way of Jesus is topsy-turvy to our usual way of seeing things.

 

In the particular section this week (v.32-52) Jesus walked ahead toward Jerusalem, carrying the quiet weight of the cross while fear and confusion followed behind Him. Though He spoke plainly of suffering, death, and resurrection, the disciples still dreamed of honour and greatness. But Jesus turned their eyes toward another kingdom, where greatness is found in serving and where the Son of Man would give His life for many. Then, beside the road, blind Bartimaeus cried out for mercy above the noise of the crowd. And Jesus stopped.

 

The King on His way to die stopped for one desperate voice, and in mercy opened blind eyes—not only the beggar’s, but perhaps also the eyes of those still learning what kind of kingdom walks the road to Jerusalem.

 

Funeral details for the late Andrew Cox

There will be a thanksgiving service at chapel at 3.00pm on Friday 29th May followed by a committal service at 4.30pm at Langstone crematorium.

 

Lawnmower recycle?

Do you have a lightweight electric lawnmower that you no longer need? If so, would you be willing to donate it to me for use at the manse?

Thanks, Mark

Reserves Grants 2026

 

The proposal form for the 2026 Reserves Grants is now available. It can be completed electronically or in handwriting.

 

All proposals must be in by Sunday 24th May.

 

To complete electronically (Microsoft Word)

 

Download the Word document using the button below. Open the file named ‘Proposal for use of budgeted reserve funds 2026 tab’, download it, and complete it in Word. The boxes in the form will automatically expand if necessary.

Please email completed forms using the button below. Don’t forget to attach your form to the email!

To complete in handwriting

 

You can either print the PDF of the form, which you can download at the button below, or pick up a printed copy from the notice board.

Fill the form in by hand. If there is not enough room in a box please write on the back of the form. However, please keep all the information to ONE SHEET only.

 

There is a box by the church Library for completed forms, or you can give it to John Loebl.

May charity offering - Tearfund

 

“Tearfund is a Christian charity which partners with churches in more than 50 of the world’s poorest countries. We tackle poverty and injustice through sustainable development, by responding to disasters and challenging injustice. We believe an end to extreme poverty is possible.

 

“Thousands of people needlessly suffer and die every day because of poverty. But that’s not God’s plan for the world. And God is calling you – all of us – to reach out to people in greatest need. We partner with local churches and organisations who have a crucial role to play in the places worst affected by poverty.

 

“We work directly, and/or alongside local partners and churches, in underserved communities to tackle complex poverty in three main ways:

• Humanitarian response

We respond quickly to disasters and conflicts, supporting those in greatest need throughout the recovery process.

• Community development

We partner with local churches and organisations, mobilising resources and empowering communities to lift themselves out of poverty.

• Advocacy and influencing

We help individuals and churches speak out on issues of poverty and injustice, and we challenge unjust policies and practices at a local, national and global level.”

Refurbishment of downstairs male and female toilets

Please note that the planned refurbishment of the downstairs male and female toilets is underway and is anticipated to take 5 weeks from the start. During this time the use of the toilets is likely to vary and the disabled toilet and the upstairs toilet may be in use.

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