Hebron Baptist Church

The guest speakers last Sunday were Rev. Bryan and Kaye Jones. The worship leader was Mr. Anthony Standing. He gave a warm welcome to a number of annual visitors and a special welcome to those visiting for the first time. During the service, Mr. Standing prayed for the community and members of the fellowship unable to attend due to ill health. The pianist was Miss Helen Standing and the welcome stewards were Mr. and Mrs. Taberer. For the young people's object talk, Mrs. Standing had three plastic sacks. The green bag, for useless garden rubbish, nettles, thistles, etc. reminds us of the sin of man because before Adam and Eve sinned the Garden of Eden was perfect and there were no weeds. Black sacks are mostly full of items that are of no further use and at one time would have been burnt on the fire. The orange bag is for materials that can be recycled and given new life. God does not segregate us, for the Bible says all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Christ's death dealt with all our sin. He sees the potential in each one of us and when we are willing to come to Him we can be recycled just as the potter moulds, shapes and reworks the clay. Each of us is special to Him and He has a plan and purpose for each of our lives. Mrs. Kaye Jones spoke about her life since last year. She also read Jeremiah 18 v 1-5 and said how important it is that clay is slapped and bashed and worked until it is soft and pliable. Impurities, grit or stones are also removed or they would spoil the pot. Kaye had a knee operation. It went very well, but then she went into cardiac arrest. Two days later when she was out of danger her knee would not bend and further treatment and surgery was necessary. Kaye realised God was using this as a time of refining her life. Two years ago when she had cancer God said 'Let go of your life give it to me.' Now she felt He was saying 'Let go of some interests and hobbies taking up your time. I want you to use them differently'. Giving art and pottery classes, she shares her skills and faith. A pupil watching Kaye paint noticed the way continual adjustments were being made to balance the white flowers and the coloured background. As we move from one phase of life to another we can hand it over to God and be willing to adjust to the situation and be willing to think differently. The past is gone and we need to ask the Lord, 'What do You want me to do now?' Rev. Jones read Matthew 5 v 1-16. Verse 13 says you are the salt of the earth. Salt is necessary to make things taste good, bringing out the best flavour, and because of its preservation qualities it can be worth a lot of money. Pepper, however, is an irritant. Sometimes we are an irritant to those around us. It can be bitter and if we allow bitterness to come into our lives we will lose our purpose. As the Lord's prayer states, we need to forgive others just as God forgave us to be a blessing to those around us. Are we salt or pepper, a preservative or irritant? A warm welcome awaits you on Sunday at 11 am. The speaker will be Pastor Darren Rogers with activities for young people in the Hall. Crusaders Tuesday Club is 6 - 7.30 pm and Bible Study is on Thursday at 7.30 pm. More details from http://www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk">www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk or call 811697.

THOMAS MEMORIAL CHURCH

The family service this Sunday, at 11 am, will be conducted by Pastor Peter Morgan.

METHODIST CHURCH

Light was the theme of the service on Sunday led by Clear Reflections. Readings from John's First Letter, John's Gospel and one of Paul's letters along with meditation, hymns, prayers and other readings all illustrated the declaration that 'Christ is the World's light'. Whilst an 'altercation' between two of the group showed that we do not all come to 'The Light' by the same spiritual route. This Sunday morning at 11 am the service will be taken by Mrs. Ladonna Mallams. A warm welcome is extended to all.

st. issells with amroth mother's union

Branch members have had a very active programme of events during the last two months. In May, following lunch in Carew Inn, members were given a most interesting demonstration and talk by Mr. John Brock MBE and Mr. John Williams in what was the 'Wartime Flight Tower' on Carew airfield. The two gentlemen and many other interested and dedicated helpers had reconstructed the RAF 'Look Out' Tower used between 1939 and 1945 into a real Wartime Museum. Artefacts from the actual time had been donated or purchased to show how the tower had been used by the many aeroplanes arriving and departing from the base, which had been the centre of the Dutch Air Force during the Second World War. Mr. Brock explained how they had been visited by two WAAF personnel who had actually worked in the tower and had demonstrated how the room had been used showing the exact position of the office furniture etc. Members were shown related uniforms, tin hats, gas masks and unloaded rifles, while some were photographed in some of 'the gear'. Time passed so quickly and they look forward to returning later in the year for a display of slides related to the information. In her vote of thanks, Mrs. Lucille Daniels said that the talk included so many reminiscences of all their childhoods, and the afternoon was one they would remember for some time. On Tuesday afternoon, June 7, some members travelled to St. David's Cathedral for the St. David's Diocesan Mothers' Union Festival. The service began with the processional hymn 'For all the Saints' and during the singing from 600 MU members the branch banners from all over the diocese, 56 in total, were taken down the aisle to be received by the Dean. The first reading was given in Welsh by the newly- appointed Diocesan president, Mrs. Anne Gill. Members were proud to hear their branch member, Mrs. Rosemary Hayes MBE, as St. David's Archdeaconry vice-president, give the second reading from St. James. Following various prayers, the sermon was given by the Venerable Dr. John Holdsworth, Archdeacon of St. Davids. After the service, members stopped for an afternoon tea on the return journey. On June 12 it had been hoped to visit the 'Lavender Gardens' at Llanteg, but unfortunately they found the road leading to the farm was under repair. Not to be beaten, they went through many Pembrokeshire lanes hoping to approach the farm from another direction, but again the 'Road Closed' sign was there too. Finally members viewed the Garden Centre at Crofty (Llanteg) and were later served a delicious tea by the staff. Mrs. Georgina Butler, branch leader, thanked the staff for their welcome and reminded members of the Saundersfoot Flower Festival in St. Issell's Church from June 26 when they were asked to help in the Church Hall and stewarding in church on that day. Mrs. Butler also arranged details for the annual Coffee Morning (Coffi Cymraeg) to be held in the Regency Hall (Green Room) on Tuesday, July 10. Please contact Mrs. Butler if you need further information.