Rugby Fixtures
Tomorrow (Saturday), Narberth are home to Carmarthen Quins in Division One West of the ASDA Welsh National League. Kick-off will be at 2.30 pm and there will be free ground admission for children under 16. The Folly Farm Balcony Suite match sponsors are Davies Daihatsu/Isuzu and Cawdor Cars Carmarthen and the Otters' Holt match sponsors are Castell Howell Foods, of Carmarthen. The match ball sponsors are Martin Williams and friends of St. Clears, Phillips and Edwards, of St. Clears, Blue Bridge Builders, Sion Brace Construction, of Tenby, N & B Concrete, The White Stuff Princes Gate and the Self Employed Mob. Further details of sponsorship can be obtained from sponsorship officer, Brian Murray, on (01834) 891534, or club secretary, Tony Jones, on (01994) 448400. Hot drinks and light refreshments, including delicious home-made soup, burgers and hot dogs, will be available from the food hut in the car park and a full range of club clothing, personalised gifts and other merchandise can be obtained from the well-stocked club shop. Supporters are advised to park cars in parking areas outside the ground. The popular 'Open the Box Draw' will take place after the post-match presentation ceremonies. Winner of the initial draw for £25 will have the opportunity to choose a key to open the box for the jackpot prize. On the same day, Narberth Athletic are away to Whitland in the Polypipe Civils Championship West Wales Premier League. On Boxing Day (Wednesday, December 26), Narberth are away to Crymych in the annual Boxing Day fixture for the Gareth Edwards Memorial Trophy. Kick-off is at 2.30 pm.
CHRISTMAS DRAW WINNERS
Prize-winners in the Narberth RFC Supporters Club Christmas draw 2007 were: £100 - Amy Harries, Rowlands View, Templeton; half a lamb (donated by Morgan & Phillips) - T. Griffiths; £25 voucher (donated by Kelly's Inn) - Ann Daye; £20 petrol voucher (donated by Dickie Parry, Robeston Wathen) - Susan, c/o Croft Villas; £25 voucher (donated by Haulfryn Gallery) - Gaynor Davies; breakfast for two (donated by Angel Inn) - Phoepe; petrol voucher (donated by Davies Daihatsu) - Anne Youngman; wine (donated by Macky Evans) - Derek (Ecker) James; whisky (donated by John and Heather Howells) -Charlotte Harries, Rowlands View, Templeton. Mystery prize (donated by Ian and Cynthia Evans) - Mandy Jones; meat voucher (donated by Josh Griffiths) - Anne Jenkins, Martletwy; book token (donated by Nobles of Narberth) - M. Beynon; £15 voucher - Andrew Dugmore; mystery prize (donated by Dickmans) - Peggy Cavey; binoculars (donated by Celtic Vision) - Mrs. M Fox, Bwthyn Piodon; whiskey (donated by Narberth Glass) - Linnici; £10 voucher (donated by Creative Café) - Sandra Roberts, Laugharne; meat voucher (donated by Andrew Rees) - Maurice Cole, Cresselly Quay; fruit and veg voucher (donated by Wisebuys) - Eric Mathias, Neyland. Red and white wine (donated by Spar Narberth) - Dewi Thomas; mineral water (donated by Princes Gate Water) - Gaynor Williams; £25 voucher (donated by Preseli Services) -Emily; wine (donated by Spectrum Labs) - Iwan Williams; bottle of spirits (donated by Morlais Davies) - Mrs. W. Evans, Templeton; whisky (donated by Peter John) - Daisy; rum (donated by John Mathias) - Roy Eynon; whisky (donated by Willie Beynon ) - Kerry Impey; whiskey (donated by Rhys Watkin) - Cally Rossiter; bottle of spirits (donated by Sarah Brawn) - Gaynor Davies. Wine (donated by Tony Davies) - Janet Phillips; whisky (donated by Huw John) - K. P. Thomas; wine (donated by Dwyfor Morgan) - Margaret Phillips, Llanddowror; whisky (donated by Peter Barrett) - Gloria Gibby, Bronllys, Llandissilio; port (donated by Peter Morris) - Peter James, Welsh Hook Garage; biscuits (donated by Dorian Howells) - Ellen Richards, Bloomfield Gardens; mystery prize (donated by Nigel Rossiter) - Colin Jenkins, Jesse Road, Narberth; whisky (donated by Tony Jones) - Marlene (MENCAP); whisky (donated by David Thomas) - Bradley; cheese (donated by David Jennings) - Jean, c/o Blands, Haverfordwest. Whisky (donated by Peter Williams) - Sue Forder; wine (donated by George Phillips) - John Hodgeon; bottles of wine (donated by Brian Toms) - Vanessa Barrett; whisky (donated by Peter Spacey) - Herbertu Rosina Evans; wine (donated by Penry Harries) - Stephen Poole; stationery (donated by Meurig Jones) - Philip Rice, Cresselly; whiskey (donated by John Daye) - Julie Davies; gin (donated by Islwyn Howells) - David Hughes, Carew; whisky (donated by Huw Killa) - Malcolm; wine (donated by John Evans) - Chloe; spirits (donated by Greg Morris) - Cally Rossiter; mystery prize (donated by Wendy) - Keith and Sue; books (donated by Mary Evans) - Peter Spacey; mystery prize (donated by Cookie) - Colin; £30 voucher (donated by Costcutter) - Tony Scott; cuddly toy (donated by Eric) - Morfydd Howells.
NARBERTH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP Our lives are so busy and especially at Christmas. By the time we've filled our lives with housework, football, games, internet, shopping, TV, our lives are so very crowded. I don't know anybody who has 'spare time' on their hands. If only we have the time and the room in our minds to get all done and finished. It must have been very much the same that first Christmas so long ago. Everyone had to go to the place of their birth in order to be taxed - so Mary and Joseph had to travel to Bethlehem. When they arrived, with Mary heavily pregnant, there was no room at the inn. Looking back, we may find ourselves thinking that if the innkeeper had known that Mary was about to give birth to the Saviour of the world, he would have made room. Unlike the inkeeper we do know who He is. So, this Christmas will we make room for the reason behind the season. Is there room in our hearts for Jesus? NBF meet 6.30 pm next Sunday, December 23, in the chapel at Pant-y-Gorphwys Farmhouse for Carols by Candlelight - a happy Christmas everyone.
CHURCH SERVICES
Friday: Holy Cross, Robeston Wathen - 7 pm Carol and Christingle Service. Sunday: St. Andrew's, Narberth - 10 am Sung Eucharist; 4 pm Evensong. St. Teilo, Crinow - 11.30 am Holy Communion with Carols. Christmas Eve: St. Andrew's - 11.30 pm Midnight Mass. Christmas Day: St. Andrew's - 10 am Family Eucharist and Carols.
Christian Community Church
Sunday's service is in Bloomfield House Seminar Room at 10 am. The speaker will be Ruth Blunt from Trinity College, Carmarthen. A warm welcome to all.
Narberth, Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches
Tabernacle, Narberth will hold a service at 10 am on Sunday. Rev. David Faulkner is the visiting minister. The junior church members of Templeton URC are holding their Annual Anniversary Concert on Sunday at 6.30 pm. A warm welcome is extended to all. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Grace Church Coming home for Christmas. A story is told of a man who telephoned his two children the week prior to Christmas. He told his daughter that after 30 years of marriage her mother and father were divorcing. His daughter immediately phoned her brother and they agreed to travel Christmas eve, stay for a few days and speak to their parents to try and bring reconciliation. She phoned her parents with the news, to which the father, on hanging up the phone, said to his wife, 'it worked, the kids are coming home for Christmas'. I do not know if that story is true, but it sounds true, and concern goes to any who may be in a similar predicament this Christmas. Though the message appears to be, if you want harmony in your family, do not deceive your children. Coming home for Christmas, one thinks of the prodigal son, who we could describe went through four seasons in his life. A season of autumn, when he departed from his father's house, for whatever reason, and struck out on his own. In time he experienced a winter in his life, began to realise who his real friends were, and longed for his father's house. A new season began with the key to the whole story 'he came to his senses'. There was no need to go searching for him, until in his life he had come to his senses. That was the turning point, and spring-time in his life. Summer opens with the reunion as he comes home, and his father is coming to greet him. There is the elder brother syndrome, one who had been around longer and resents those who have returned being so warmly welcomed. We all need to come home this Christmas. Come home to family. Come home to God. Come home to God's plan for your life. Grace Church are an all age evangelical church that amongst other things, meet every Sunday morning in Narberth. On Sundays, December 23 and 30, they will meet at the Court House, Market Square, Narberth, at 10.30 am. Liberty Cafe will be open from 10 am to serve coffee. A church reformed and always reforming, you are most welcome to attend and celebrate Christmas with us. RFC SUPPORTERS CLUB Christmas Turkey Draw
Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters Club Christmas Turkey Draw were: turkey - John Shipping; turkey - Ralph Dunbar; turkey - Gary Richards. The Supporters' Club raises money each week on behalf of the Rugby Club through its 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: The morning service at 10.30 am will include a Christmas nativity by the children of the Sunday School. The evening service at 6 pm will be a carol service. Both meetings will be introduced by Rev. Chris Rees, minister of Bethesda Chapel. Another carol service will be held from 11 pm until midnight on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day, a family service will be held at 10 am. Rev. Chris Rees will be taking these meetings and a warm welcome is extended to all.