Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 9th to 19th May 2025

Sunday 11th, morning service at 11.00 a.m.

Upcoming events

Saturday 10th, 1-5 p.m., ‘War 2 Peace’ exhibition, Redwick Village Hall

Sunday 11th, morning service at 11.00 a.m.

Monday 12th, Light Lunch at 12.00 noon. All welcome.

Monday 12th, church prayer meeting, 7.30 p.m. in the Blue Room - all welcome

Tuesday 13th, Ladies’ Friendship, 7.30 p.m., all about Lady Rhondda

Saturday 17th, Newport Philharmonic Choir at St John’s, Maindee, 7.30 p.m.

Sunday 18th, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Sunday 18th, Sudbrook Fellowship, chapel opposite pumping station, 3.30 p.m.

Monday 19th, Church Members’ Meeting, 7.30 p.m.

From Mark

 

Hi Friends

 

This week I am starting a new series called ‘Subversive stories of a Rebellious Prophet' on the Old Testament book of Jonah.

 

Jonah is one the most well-known stories in the Bible, and the least understood! This story of God’s thick-headed and small-minded prophet levels a challenge to every generation of God’s people who are prone to hypocrisy and spiritual apathy. As Jonah runs from God and hides behind his religious piety, God’s wide mercy softens the hearts of the most unexpected people. This is a story meant to shake us awake to the surprising ways God works in our world, and in our own lives.

 

Join up with a House Group and enjoy the discussion that this book will almost certainly generate.

Please help

Help will be needed after the service this Sunday 11th May to get the church ready for Light Lunches on Monday. Thank you.

CAP Conference - We will attend the Bridgend date [12 June], people can book direct or let me know and I will block book for us.

Free to attend, free parking, make your own travel arrangements, take a packed lunch (not sure what facilities are there, I will try and find out.) But registration to attend is required.

Use the button below or see me for any further information. Deadline for us to book: Monday 12th May.

Blessings, Helen 🙏

Ladies’ Friendship

Ladies’ Friendship is on Tuesday 13th May at 7.30 p.m., when we shall be hearing all about Lady Rhondda.

Church Members’ Meeting

The next Church Meeting will be on 19th May. Please see below for the minutes of the last one.

Please review our draft Lone Working Policy before coming to the meeting; the policy will be discussed at the meeting with a view to adopting it. You can see a copy at the button below:

May Charity Offering - The Leprosy Mission

 

“We are a global Christian organisation leading the fight against leprosy. Following Jesus Christ, we seek to bring about transformation; breaking the chains of leprosy and empowering people to attain healing, dignity and life in all its fullness.

 

“The Mission is recognised across the world for excellence in the fields of leprosy, neglected tropical diseases and disability. We pioneer ground-breaking surgical techniques and rehabilitation programmes that transform lives.

 

“Our work goes beyond medical care for a holistic approach that includes early detection, education, rehabilitation, water and sanitation, community reintegration, counselling and psychosocial support, research and advocacy. Together with our partners, we continue to research a diagnostic test and a vaccine for leprosy.”

May Fayre

 

Sincere thanks to all who helped in all sorts of ways with the tea room and the bric-a-brac.

 

The tea room raised £462.10, which will be donated 50/50 to Raven House Trust and Ty Hafan.

 

The bric-a-brac raised £405, which will be split 50/50 between Natalya’s Fund and The Leprosy Mission.

BMS Boxes

The BMS mission boxes raised a total of £241.58. Many thanks to all box-holders and contributors.

April Charity Offering

Many thanks for your very generous giving which, together with matched funding from the church, enabled us to send £2,915 to Tearfund for the appeal to help those caught up in the Myanmar earthquake.

Recycling at Church

Please remember that no plastic bags should be put into the recycling bags.

Thank you, the waste management team

Some of our members are volunteer drivers on this scheme and some of the people who come to the church or events and meetings use the scheme.  There are pamphlets about the scheme in the vestibule. More details can be found at the button below.