BETHESDA BAPTIST CHAPEL
Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, in the week beginning Sunday, October 5, are as follows:
Sunday School starts at 10.15 am. Morning service takes place at 10.30 am and the evening service, followed by communion, at 6 pm. Both services will be taken by Rev. Chris Rees, minister of Bethesda Chapel.
The Bible study and prayer meeting takes place on Tuesday at 7.15 pm.
A Christian bookstall will be held in the Country Market in Narberth's Queen's Hall on Thursday between 9.30 am and 12 noon.
On Friday, October 10, at 7.30 pm, a Grand Concert with Trebor Edwards and the Whitland Male Voice Choir is being held in aid of Cancer Research and Children's Leukaemia Research - admission charge is £5.
On Saturday, October 11, the Protestant Truth Society are holding a series of three meetings on the subject of Justification, at 11 am, 1 pm and 2.15 pm, with a break for lunch at 12 noon. Speakers will be Rev. Dafydd Morris, Rev. Malcolm Jones and Rev. Chris Rees.
All are very welcome to these meetings
Narberth Quakers
Worship on Sunday at 11 am, Bloomfield Centre, Redstone Road, Narberth, in the Lee Davies Day Centre. Everyone is welcome. For further information, call Rachel Matthews on (01834) 831481.
Cricket Club
Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Jeff Morgan, Group B - no winner.
The annual dinner and presentation will take place this Sunday at the Plas Hyfryd Hotel from 12 noon.
Please note that the annual ball will take place on November 7 at the Rugby Club.
Narberth, Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches
The united srvice on Sunday will be held at Reynalton United Reformed Church at 9.30 am and will be led by Rev. Nanette Lewis-Head, of Tenby.
A warm welcome is extended to all. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Cheese and Wine Evening
Narberth Rugby Club's Cheese and Wine Evening will be held at the clubhouse on Friday, October 10, at 7 for 7.30 pm.
Speaking about the evening, club steward Anne Lonsdale said: "It will be a fun evening for members, supporters and friends of the club. We will have local produce, including Celtic Wines, Pantmawr Cheeses and Bethesda Milk Butter."
Tickets are priced £10 and further details can be obtained from Anne Lonsdale at the clubhouse on (01834) 860462.
Narberth Branch RNLI
A French supper evening has been arranged at Narberth Rugby Club on Friday, November 21, at 7 for 7.30 pm, to raise funds for the RNLI.
Jackie Palit and her team from East West Cuisine will prepare something special for the evening with a genuine and traditional French theme. Tickets priced £12.50 are available from committee members.
In view of the following that East West Cuisine attracts, it is advisable to reserve tickets as soon as possible.
Private tables will be available for anyone who would like to make up a group to attend the supper.
Please come along if you can.
Tickets and further information can be obtained from branch secretary Barbara Wilson on (01834) 860880, treasurer John Davies on (01834) 861115, vice-chairman Graham Searle on (01437) 541284, chairman David Gibbs on (01834) 860535, or other committee members of the Narberth Branch of RNLI.
Meat Draw
Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters' Club meat draw this week were as follows: beef - Paul Scheffner; lamb - Edith Thomas; pork - Geoff Morgan.
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.
Rugby Fixtures
Tomorrow (Saturday), Narberth are away to Maesteg in Division One West of the SWALEC Welsh National League. The supporters' bus will leave the clubhouse at 12.30 pm.
Bus tickets priced £7 can be obtained from the club steward, Anne Lonsdale, by telephoning (01834) 860462, or from Geoff Morgan on (01834) 860742.
Narberth Athletic are away to Dunvant in the Carmarthen Tyre Services Championship West Wales Premier League and the Youth team are home to local rivals Crymych.
Kick-off for all matches will be at 2.30 pm.
Arthritis Research CAMPAIGN
The Narberth branch of the Arthritis Research Council recently held a very successful Sunday Luncheon at the Plas Hyfryd Country Hotel, Narberth. Approximately 60 members and friends enjoyed a delicious meal in the fine function room at the hotel.
Chairwoman Mrs. Ann Morris welcomed everyone and later introduced Mr. Fred Johnston, ARC's area organising secretary for Wales, who spoke about the funding which helps sufferers in Wales and also about the medical research into the illness. Mrs. Judith Scale, treasurer, then proceeded to present Mr. Johnston with a cheque for £2,000 for the fund which had been raised during the year.
A raffle was held and the winners were: Champagne - Nicky Sokell; orchid flower - Margaret and David Gibbs; biscuits - Betty Evans; chocolates - Ann George; M&S voucher - Sylvia Watkins; book of stamps - Ceri Barnes; bottle of red wine - Olive Morgan; plus other prizes.
Ann concluded the afternoon by thanking everyone for their continued support and the staff of the Plas Hyfryd Hotel for the excellent meal.
She announced that the next event would be the Christmas Coffee Morning on November 8, at the RAOB Club, Narberth.
Grace Church
Peace is not the absence of noise, trouble, or tribulation, but is something you can have in the centre of a trial. In turbulent times nationally and internationally, health challenges for some, social and financial issues for too many, one may wonder where can peace be found? The question of peace also arises when inside an individual is so much unfulfilled desire and ambition, yet others seem to be standing in the way.
As somebody once said 'It's true that a person without desires would not make war, but he would not make love either - or poems, or birthday parties, or roads, or hospitals.' So the answer appears not to stifle desire, hopes or dreams, but to channel them towards one who finally satisfies and gives peace.
To have peace within is surely what most people want, but not all receive it.
How is it done? Somehow, as our desires are directed towards God, we discover that the promises purchased for us by Jesus Christ on the cross and secured for us by his resurrection - these promises fulfil. He gives from within, as you desire His purpose, affection and strength. As you believe his promises to be true and turn the task over to him and leave it in his hands, then you will discover peace.
Grace is a family of people committed to Christ and to each other in order to bring honour to God and spread the good news about Jesus and his kingdom. We meet every Sunday morning in the Queen's Hall, Narberth.
We also have weekly prayer, youth, Alpha, Foundation in Christ and other activities held in the Court House, Market Square, which also is the office base for Grace Church and the location of Liberty Cafe.
You are most welcome to visit us this Sunday; the service in the Queen's Hall commences at 10.30 am and coffee is served from 10 am. A crèche is available when the speaker commences and an active ministry time is available for older children. The senior pastor is Paul Dando.
On Saturday, October 11, is a leaders morning at the Court House and the speaker is Ben Davies, of Bracknell Family Church. For further details, telephone 01834 861777.
CHURCH services
Holy Cross, Robeston Wathen: Tonight (Friday) - 7 pm Harvest Evensong.
St. Andrew's, Narberth: Sunday - 11 am Joint Benefice Harvest Sung Eucharist. Every Wednesday - 10 am Holy Eucharist; 4.15 pm Club X.
Christian Community Church
This Sunday's service will be in Bloomfield House Seminar Room at 10 am. The speaker will be Pastor Gordon Hills from Elim Pentecostal Church, Port Talbot. A warm welcome to all.
FILM SOCIETY
The new season of films started last week with 'Kite Runner' and going by the near full-house at the Queen's Hall, proved that people don't always go to the cinema for gratuitous entertainment (writes J.H.). If, like me, you'd read the book, you wouldn't be expecting the evening to be a barrel of laughs; equally, you don't always expect the films to follow the book particularly closely.
Having now seen the film, yes, I can confirm that on the first count, while it's not a barrel of laughs, neither is it violence obsessed (there's a surprise). It was harrowing in parts, as is the book, but generally it was a thought-provoking and humbling experience for us comfortably seated viewers.
On the second count, unexpectedly, the film hardly veered from the book.
How was it then that it seemed to take for ever to 'get going'? (on the other hand, if I hadn't read the book, I wouldn't have known any different would I?). And why wasn't I filled with fear and dread in some of the scenes? I'm not looking for Hammer Horror tactics, but dare I say that the actors didn't convey the sheer claustrophobic terror that you'd feel, say, at being shut inside an oil tanker. (I'm sure I came out in goose-bumps when I read that bit in the book, or perhaps my familiarity has habituated me to these horrors).
And, a minor point, in the kite-flying contest (beautifully shot against the snow covered roofscape), surely a wind machine to ruffle the clothes and hair would have lent an air of authenticity? I mean kites.
However, looking at the 'big picture', forgive the pun, what the film version did not detract from was the underlying them of the father's lifelong duplicity.
"In the old days honour was the one thing that counted" (still does in some societies).
So, never mind whose life is ruined or lost in the process, so long as one's honour (and one's family's) is preserved. Yet at the same time, as portrayed in the person of 'Baba', the same man could be courageously and selflessly brave in the defence of others when he saw a wrong being committed.
This conundrum continues to exercise minds all around the globe; it's probably kicked off half the wars around the globe too. For this reason alone, all serious armchair travellers should see 'Kite Runner'.
This Sunday's film (October 5) is 'June' (PG), directed by Jason Reitman, and staring Ellen Page as the 16-year-old eccentric tom boy. 'The sweetest, funniest film about an un-planned pregnancy you're likely to see'. Doors open at 7 for a 7.30 pm start.
The famous Film Society cakes and puddings are now even more palatable for being eaten in the salubrious surroundings of the re-vamped bar area. A season ticket will buy you the next 13 films for £30 - even less if you're a couple.
Otherwise £4.50 at the door. All welcome. Enquiries, ring (01834) 861047.
GLANRHYD BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, the service at 10.30 am will be conducted by Rev. David Cardwell, of Tenby.
Carvan Chapel
The communion service at Carvan Chapel, Tavernspite, this Sunday, at 2 pm, will be conducted by Mr. Mervyn Strand.