Rugby Fixtures and Rugby World Cup

This (Friday) evening, Narberth are away to Tenby United in the first round of the Pembrokeshire Cup. Kick-off is at 7.15 pm. Narberth are without a league fixture tomorrow (Saturday) because of the international at La Beaujoire, Nantes, between Wales and Fiji in the Rugby World Cup. Supporters not travelling to Nantes can watch the match live on the big screen at the Narberth RFC clubhouse. Kick-off is at 4 pm, but television coverage starts earlier. Hot food will be available at an affordable price.

Coach Trip

Templeton Community Association has arranged an afternoon outing on Tuesday, October 9, to look at the Prisoner of War Italian Church at Henllan. Afterwards, the coach will go on to Lampeter for shopping and on the return journey the group will enjoy an evening meal at the Grannell Hotel, Lanwnnen. Further details about the coach trip and booking arrangements can be obtained from Mrs. Joan Belt by telephoning (01834) 860430.

Belmore Gardens meeting

County Councillor Wynne Evans, along with Pembrokeshire County Council officers, are to hold a meeting with residents of Narberth's Belmore Gardens to address any issues or concerns they may have. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 9, and all residents will receive a letter of invitation to attend.

Grace Church The House Doctor's advice would be simple, get the clutter out and go for more neutral colours. Where does one start, the garage, the attic, study or office? The office appeared the best place, filing cabinets were bulging and 'what with' appeared a sensible question, the study to follow. So for a few months now book shelves are sorted, filing cabinets one by one are emptied. Operation garage is in sight. Diversions were numerous, pieces of paper, newspaper cuttings, mail, so many places to stop on the journey. Discoveries made, memories refreshed, important files now irrelevant. How much time and energy were given to things that had no long term value. People who ran well at the front of the pack after a few years now have drifted and out of sight. Others who appeared to be a few steps behind, knew how to pace themselves, and gain strength. Ones that I may have undervalued, misjudged, are now saints and such a help. A few whose paths crossed and ran parallel for a period, but were a source of encouragement and enabled one to be further on. Too often, many pieces of paper about things, personalities, empires, programmes and not enough about God. Reminders of the student who was assessed by his tutors when speaking to staff and peers. His paper was returned with an A grade, but also listed was Jesus Christ who got a zero. The message had uplifted the speaker, but sadly elevated him above his subject. Too much about man, too little about Jesus. The garage will be easier. Old tins of paint, pieces of wood, and slate, kept for 'just in case' are easier to dispose of than clutter in my personal spiritual filing cabinets. Grace Church meet every Sunday at the Queen's Hall, Narberth, at 10.30 am - coffee from 10 am.

Cricket Club

Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Jan Kelly; Group B - Glynis Meredith. On Friday, October 18, junior presentations take place at 8 pm at the rugby club for Under 9s, 11s and 15s teams, while on Friday, November 30, at 7.30 pm at the rugby club, the Christmas Ball will be held. Tickets are £20 and anyone interested in pre-ordering tickets is asked to ring Richard or Rhian on (01834) 861464. There are limited tickets available.

NARBERTH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Sometimes the early decisions we take in childhood or teenage years have consequences for the rest of our lives. When Jesus Christ called four fishermen from Galilee to follow him (Matthew 4:18-22), they had no idea of the magnitude of where that calling would lead them. They did not know that they would face persecution, prison, and even death for the sake of the gospel of Christ. They did not realise that they would be the leaders of the infant church that would eventually span the globe. The same is true of us today. When Jesus calls, and we follow, we do not know what He might be pleased to do in our lives. We do not know where or how we will serve, or the cost that following Christ will demand. The call of Christ is relational. He does not call you to a concept or an ideology or a philosophy or an institution. "Follow Me," "Come here after Me," Jesus demanded. It was a call to relationship, to know Him as friend, rabbi, redeemer and Lord. It was a call to learn of Him, to listen to what He taught, to observe the details of His life, to receive rebuke and instruction from Him. It was a call to love Jesus more than any earthly treasure, to find Him as the pearl of great price that consumes the mind, the hidden treasure that one sells all that he has to buy (Matt 13:44-46). Like the disciples, we are called to follow Christ - not Church or Church tradition, not leaders or preachers or TV evangelists. "My sheep hear my voice," Jesus said. CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass - 5 pm Sunday and 7 pm Tuesday.

Meat Draw

Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters Club Meat Draw this week are as follows: beef -John Owen; lamb - Sion Brace; pork - Gavin Smith. 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 Shelley Morris on (01834) 861897 or any member of the supporters' committee. The draw takes place every Friday evening.

Bethesda Baptist chapel

Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, this week 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 being taken by Rev. Chris Rees, the minister of Bethesda Chapel. The Bible study and prayer meeting takes place on Tuesday at 7.15 pm. A Christian bookstall is 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 2 pm will be conducted by Rev. Chris Rees, Narberth.

Templeton United Reformed Church

There will be no service at Templeton United Reformed Church on Sunday. Members are invited to attend The anniversary service at Pembroke United Reformed Church at 11 am. The visiting minister is Rev. Anthony Gregory, of Tenby. A warm welcome is extended to all. Croeso cynnes i bawb.

Tabernacle United Reformed Church

There will be no service at Tabernacle on Sunday. Members are invited to attend a united service to be led by Rev. Anthony Gregory, of Tenby, at Pembroke URC, at 11 a.m.

County Councillor's surgery  

Tomorrow (Saturday), County Councillor Wynne Evans will be holding a surgery at the Span Building from 10.30-11.30 am. The new local development plan will be available to view which identifies various locations in the town for residential and commercial development over the course of the next 10 years.

CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday: 10 am United Benefice Holy Eucharist at Robeston Wathen; 4 pm Evensong at St. Andrew's, Narberth. Wednesday: St. Andrew's, Narberth - 10 am Holy Eucharist.