Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 20th February to 2nd March 2026

Sunday 22nd, Morning Service, 11.00 a.m.

Forthcoming events

Sunday 22nd, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 23rd, prayer meeting, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room - all welcome

Wednesday 25th, Forget-Me-Nots, 1.00 p.m.

Saturday 28th, Magor & Undy Eisteddfod, inc. Cawl Lunch at Magor Baptist Church

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

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

From Mark

Hi Folks

This Sunday (22nd Feb) we’ve reached Mark chapter 4v35 where we see some of the most jaw-dropingly powerful work of Jesus of those who knew and trusted him, and those who didn’t. To bring you up to speed and remind you of what occurs immediately before this here is a summary:-

Mark on Mark

Mark 4:1–34 gathers Jesus’ parabolic teaching into a sustained reflection on the hidden yet effective nature of God’s kingdom. The parable of the sower establishes hearing as the decisive criterion, exposing varied responses to the word. Subsequent sayings stress that concealment is temporary, ordered toward eventual revelation. The lamp and the measure affirm responsibility in reception, while the seed growing secretly emphasises God’s initiative beyond human control. Finally, the mustard seed portrays disproportion between small beginnings and surprising fulfilment. Together these parables redefine expectation: the kingdom advances quietly, often unnoticed, yet with an inevitability grounded in God’s purpose.

Elections of Officers and Deacons

The last day for nominations for deacons, for the 3 vacancies, and for Treasurer and Secretary, is this Sunday, 22 February. The relevant forms are on the notice board by the hatch.

Each nomination requires the signature of 6 church members.

Officers, i.e. Secretary and Treasurer, stand for 1 year, and deacons for a 3-year term. Officers and deacons are trustees of the church.

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.

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. Please be prepared to help either on the day or to make cakes. For more details and to offer help please contact Christine Miles who will be the Co-ordinator for the lunch.

February Charity Offering - Cardiff Baptist College

Cardiff Baptist College is a faith-based formational community that has been preparing women and men for ministry in all spheres of life since 1807.

“We covenant to ‘walk together’ to develop spiritual maturity, practical skills, and theological vision. We seek to be hospitable, inhabiting the border between church and world to explore Christian faith and practice in a way that is academically rigorous, theologically broad and deep, and relevant to the needs of today.”

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.

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).

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