St. Issell's with Amroth Mothers' Union
On January 5, St. Issell's Mothers' Union members travelled to St. Martin of Tours Church, Haverfordwest, to join with other branch members for the annual St. David's Archdeaconry Service of Light, conducted this time by the Rev. Canon C. W. Bowen. The theme for the order of service was 'the Mission of the Church in the Light of the Epiphany'. After the prayers and responses were made, 18 branch banners were presented at the Sanctuary Step during the singing of the processional hymn, 'All People that on Earth do Dwell'. After the 'welcome' had been given by the vicar and the lighting of the Pascal Candle, the service continued with hymns and prayers, which were interspersed with readings by Mothers' Union members. The final lesson from Corinthians 2 was read by Mrs. Rosemary Hayes, the St. David's Archdeaconry cice-president. During the recessional hymn of 'Songs of Thankfulness and Praise', the banners were collected from the Sanctuary. After the service, refreshments were provided and Mrs. Hayes thanked all branch members for attending. The St. Issell's and Amroth members ended a memorable day with supper at the Bush Inn, Robeston Wathen. On January 8, Mrs. Rosemary Hayes opened the monthly meeting at St. Issell's with prayers, followed by a welcome to members from Mrs. Georgina Butler, who introduced the speaker for the afternoon, Miss Janet Richards, to talk on the work of the Shalom Hospice Trust. Founded in 1997 with the gift of a house near St. David's by Elizabeth De Guise, the Shalom Centre offers a temporary respite for local patients with life-threatening illnesses, and their carers. It is staffed on a voluntary basis by nurses, occupational and physiotherapists, and offers various therapies as well as opportunities for group and social activities. It is well equipped and is funded mainly by voluntary donations. After discussing the future of this worthwhile project, Mrs. Jean Picton, on behalf of members, thanked Miss Richards for explaining so eloquently the future prospects of the Shalom House Trust. The meeting ended with a reminder from Mrs. Butler of the Church Spring Bazaar, on February 16, at the Regency Hall, at 2.15 pm, and the Deanery Quiet Evening, at Begelly, on March 11, at 7 pm. The next meeting will be on February 12. The subject will be 'Memories', given by Mrs. Lucille Daniels and Mrs. Jean Picton.
Hebron Baptist Church
Last Sunday, Mr. Anthony Standing was the worship leader. He read from John 14 v 1-11 and prayed for the situation in Kenya seeking the Lord's protection. He gave thanks for the new school in Rwanda that opened this week and prayed or the first 80 pupils and their teachers. Mrs. Standing continued the second illustrated chapter of Daniel, reminding the young people that he and his friends had continued to trust in the Lord God in a foreign land. The friends prayed together often and when the lives of all the king's advisers were under threat they prayed that the Lord would reveal the king's dream to Daniel. He did. Their prayer was answered and the king admitted that there was no one who could interpret dreams like the Lord God. We should always keep trusting the Lord and be ready to speak for Him. Mr. Standing asked the question 'How can man know God?' Since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse (Romans 1 v 18-20). Our conscience makes us aware. Our natural impulse to care for the sick and elderly, honour parents, and our horror of evil, is our God-given conscience at work. In Genesis 1 we read that God created man in his own image, and remnants of that likeness remain in our conscience, even though our lives are tainted with sin. Someone once said that inside every person there is a God-shaped vacuum. Most people in history have believed in 'someone greater.' It's an in-built instinct. God has spoken to us through scripture and he has spoken to us by His Son, who is heir of all things and through whom He has made the universe. Paul tells us that the Son is the radiance of God's glory. Furthermore, he says, Jesus is the exact representation of His being because the Son himself is God, the second person of the Trinity. The disciples asked Jesus to show them the Father, but he told them "Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father." Jesus brought a full revelation of the Father to those willing to accept and believe. God is perfect - free from all limitations and imperfections and He wants to be known intimately to us as our Father. This Sunday at 11 am the speaker will be Mrs. LaDonna Mallams, with activities for young people in the hall during the message. Crusaders Tuesday club meets from 6-7.30 pm, Bible Study on Thursday at 7.30 pm and Guides from 7 pm on Friday. We give you a warm welcome to our services and activities. More details from http://www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk">www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk or call 811697.
METHODIST CHURCH
Clear Reflections led the worship on Sunday. With hymns, songs and readings, the service explored who the 'Wisemen' were, their role in the nativity and what we can learn from their story. This Sunday morning at 11 am, the service will be led by Mr. David Wheeler. A warm welcome is extended to all.
Hat theft
Police are looking for witnesses to a hat theft during the New Year's Eve celebrations on The Strand in Saundersfoot. A male person wearing a light coloured check shirt and dark coloured trousers, removed an Australian- style dark tan hat from a fellow male reveller's head, and then proceeded to run off in the direction of Saundersfoot Harbour car park, behind the Captain's Table Inn. Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Alex Jones at Tenby police station on 0845 330 2000.