Bethesda Baptist Chapel
Services at Bethesda Baptist Chapel, Narberth, in the week beginning Sunday, October 26, 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 will be taken by Rev. Chris Rees, the minister of Bethesda Chapel.
The Bible study and prayer meeting takes place on Tuesday at 7.15 pm.
The Ladies Fellowship meets on Wednesday at 2 pm when the speaker will be Mrs. Jo Thomas.
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.
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.
Alpha Course
Alpha is up and running every Wednesday evening and you can just catch this course in time - Liberty Cafe, Court House, Market Square, Narberth, 7.15 for 7.30 pm. Refreshments will be served, so do not eat before you come, there is a short talk, discussion and no charge for the evening. Youth alpha every Sunday night at the Liberty Cafe.
Over 11 million people world-wide have now attended an Alpha course, an opportunity to explore the meaning of life, running in tens of thousands of churches of all denominations, and at universities, in prisons and on military bases across the world.
At an Alpha course, people explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over 10 thought-provoking weekly sessions. It is low-key, friendly and fun - and is supported by all the main Christian denominations.
The Alpha course is designed primarily for people who aren't churchgoers. Most courses attract a diverse range of guests of different ages and backgrounds, holding many different viewpoints.
Over 7,000 courses are currently running across the UK in rural and urban settings, including every major UK city. Guests attend for a wide variety of reasons - some want to investigate whether God exists, others are concerned about what happens after death. Some people have particular questions that they would like to discuss, others want to understand other peoples' beliefs or would like to explore what the purpose of life is. Many guests have never been to church, others may have attended church occasionally but feel they have never really understood the basics of the Christian faith.
Dragon Rifle Club
The Dragon Rifle Club held their annual general meeting on October 7, and held their first club match on October 14.
They would like to welcome two new members who joined the team on Tuesday, Dave and Pete, and look forward to socialising with more.
They have an new chairman, Mr. Roger Evans, and an new vice-chairman, Mr. Sydney Jones, and the club wishes them all the best in their new roles.
The Dragons would like to thank everyone who supported them last year in raising money for their chosen charity, Diabetes in Pembrokeshire, which they raised £300.
The top scorers for the Dragons on their club night were: 1. Martin Paynter 96.2; 2. Peter Owens 95.2; 3. Julie Phillips 92.4.
GLANRHYD BAPTIST CHURCH
This Sunday, the service at 2 pm will be conducted by Rev. Chris Rees, of Narberth.
Rugby Fixtures
Tomorrow (Saturday, October 25), Narberth are home to Carmarthen Athletic in Division One West of the Swalec 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 Maurice Cole, of The Quay, and Alasdair Mackenzie, of Cresselly, and the Otters' Holt match sponsor is Symon Beynon, of Mole Valley Forage Services. The match ball sponsors are Joanne Lewis and Colin Jenkins.
Further details of sponsorship can be obtained from sponsorship officer Brian Murray on (01834) 891534 or club secretary Mark Rhys-Owens on (01834) 861928.
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 and to avoid obstructing exit from and entry to the fire station.
The popular 'Open the Box Draw' will take place after the post match presentation ceremonies. The 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 Llangennech in the Carmarthen Tyre Services Championship West Wales Premier League and the Youth team are home to Pembroke Dock Quins.
Narberth, Templeton and Reynalton United Reformed Churches
Members are invited to attend Pembroke United Reformed Church anniversary service which will be held on Sunday at 11 am. A warm welcome is extended to all. Croeso cynnes i bawb.
Meat Draw
Winners of the Narberth RFC Supporters' Club meat draw this week are as follows: beef - Eric and Georgie; lamb - Arthur Bates; pork - Martin James. 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.
Collection of International Tickets
Tickets for the autumn Rugby International matches, when Wales play South Africa, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, are now available for collection from the Narberth RFC clubhouse, by vice-presidents, members and supporters.
Enquiries about collection can be made by contacting the club steward Anne Lonsdale, at the clubhouse on (01834) 860462.
Enquiries about the availability of spare tickets can be made through Freeman Brawn, ticket administration, Narberth RFC, Crinow Croft, Narberth, telephone (01834) 860346 or email [email protected]">[email protected]
Any tickets not collected a week before each match will be reallocated to other members, players and supporters.
NARBERTH BAPTIST FELLOWSHIP
Guilt is a strange phenomenon. It stings and cuts the conscience to the bone. We go to great lengths to silence the guilt of conscience.
The scripture has ample 'case studies' in guilt since it is a common part of humanity. Guilt shows up in poor hovels and in palaces; even that of Herod Antipas. Herod Antipas, according to some accounts, was the ablest of Herod the Great's sons, and yet Jesus called him, 'that fox', He had a half brother called Herod Philip who had married a woman called Herodias. Herod Antipas fell for Herodias and pursued her to be his wife.
As a wedding present, Herod cast out his lawful wife, the daughter of Aretas, king of Petras, though this eventually resulted in a costly war with Petras.
When the couple returned to his kingdom, they thought that all would be well. But the preaching of John the Baptist exposed the whole shady deal. He had been preaching publicly that the so called marriage was not legal in Jewish Law. So Herod had John arrested but his preaching was effective. They could not get away from it, and would not be satisfied until he no longer existed. In a macabre plot John was beheaded, and his head served on a platter to say 'thank you" to Herodias' daughter who danced for Herod.
With all of Herod's pomp, he could not purge the guilt of his sin. Guilt points us to the reality that there is a law higher than our self. It is a reminder that we are not God but the Lord is - and we must give an accounting to Him.
NBF meets weekly at 6.30-7.40 pm in the chapel at Pant-y-Gorphwys Farmhouse on the main A478 from Penblewin to Narberth.
CHURCH services
St. Andrew's, Narberth: Sunday - 10 am Sung Eucharist. Wednesday - 10 am Holy Eucharist.
Christian Community Church
This Sunday's service will be in Bloomfield House Seminar Room at 10 am. The speaker will be Wayne Rapier who is in leadership with teen challenge and alcoholic rehab centre in Cross Hands, Carmarthenshire. A warm welcome to all and a special welcome to anyone who has a drug or alcoholic problem.
Grace Church
What are you doing on Sunday? You can find all kinds of things to do, I'm sure you don't need anyone to suggest a few. However, first things first. We guarantee, that if you give a Sunday morning to come to our 10.30 am morning service you will be pleasantly surprised. You will find people of all ages, different backgrounds and nationalities meeting as one family.
We will do our best to make it well worth getting up for, to enjoy serious fun, to hear a talk that challenges and is applicable to life today, good music and find new friends. You will be greeted, and served by some of the amazing people who are part of Grace.
We would love to see you this Sunday. Come on your own, with friend or family, you are most welcome. Grace meet every Sunday at the Queen's Hall at 10.30 am. Coffee is served from 10 am. Car parking is adjacent in Narberth's main car park. http://www.gracewales.org">www.gracewales.org
There is always a boat waiting, was the opening remark in a new series for Grace on Sunday mornings. There is always a way out, what appears at the time the correct option, but actually takes you away from God's purposes in your life. Jonah, a character known by all, but often misunderstood by many, was one who opted out and took the nearest boat. Is it possible that there is always a boat, which any of us could take to get away, at any time, but to do so would be second best. The series continues this Sunday.
Black Tie Ball
Have you seen and enjoyed the movie blockbuster, Mamma Mia? If not, do you like the music of ABBA?
The question was posed by Narberth Cricket Club chairman Huw Simpkins in announcing the decision to hold a Black Tie Ball at Narberth Rugby Cub on Friday, November 7, at 7.30pm.
Mr. Simpkins said this week: "The inaugural ball last year was a great success and everyone who came asked if the club could arrange another ball this year.
"The hit film Mamma Mia will be used as the theme for the evening. After the champagne reception, there will be a sumptuous two course buffet, entertainment by soloist Mary-Jane Jones, a fireworks display and an auction of various items, including a rugby ball signed by the Ospreys team. On top of all this, there will be a disco to round-off the evening.
"All funds raised during the event will go to the club's junior section to purchase much needed equipment for the children."
Tickets are very reasonably priced at £20 each. Private tables for groups of four or more can be booked exclusively for a small party of friends. Please call Rhian Howell on (01834) 861464 or Huw Simpkins on (01834) 860793 for more information and to book tickets.
Cricket Club
Winners of the National Lottery bonus ball draw organised by the ladies committee of Narberth Cricket Club this week were: Group A - Albert Smith, Group B - no winner.
Please note that the cricket ball will take place on Friday, November 7, at the Rugby Club, while the junior presentation evening will be on Friday, December 5.