Hebron Baptist Church

Mr. Anthony Standing led the service on Easter Day giving a special welcome to visitors. Mr. Richard Standing read John chapter 20. The pianist was Miss Helen Standing and the welcome stewards were Mr. and Mrs. Gunston, Kelly and Stewart. Mrs. Standing produced an Easter egg asking how many people had already had chocolate that morning and when asked who liked chocolate every hand was raised. How do we know we like chocolate? Because we've tasted it and know it is good. We enjoy it and share it with others. The Bible tells us to taste and see that the Lord is good. To know His goodness we have to know Him and when we do we don't want to keep it to ourselves we want others to have the same experience. Easter is an especially good time to share His love for us all. Mr. Standing took the congregation on an imaginary journey back in time to see Mary Magdalene and Thomas, friends of Jesus. Mary is standing crying outside the empty tomb, then she sees and hears the angels. Turning she does not recognise the man behind her until he speaks her name gently. 'Stop doubting and believe'. Tears of sadness turn to tears of joy knowing it is the Saviour. Thomas is with his friends, they have seen Jesus, but he hasn't. He doesn't know what to think. He feels jealous, left out, alone and speaks out: 'Unless I see the nail marks in His hands and put my finger where the nails were and into His side, I will not believe.' Just then Jesus entered the locked room and Thomas exclaimed, 'My Lord and my God.' Mary was the first person to see Jesus alive and speak with Him and Mary was the one told to go and share the triumphant message of the resurrection. Thomas had been courageous in encouraging the disciples to accompany Jesus to the grave of Lazarus, dangerously close to Jerusalem where enemies were seeking the Lord's destruction. This could mean death for them all. Now in the locked room, Thomas needed a 'hands on experience' to convince him. Are you like Mary, rejoicing in the fact that Jesus is alive, and getting on with the task of telling others the Good News? Or are you like Thomas was, reluctant to believe in something you haven't seen with your own eyes? Remember Jesus's words to Thomas, 'Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.' On Sunday at 11 am, the speaker will be Rev. Dr. David Pusey, with activities for young people in the hall during the message. Mid-week activities resume next week. 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   United Service

On Good Friday morning, the congregations of the non-conformist churches in the village joined together. The service was held at Hebron Baptist Church and a number of holiday visitors also swelled the congregation. Mr. Brian Howells and Mrs. June Morgan read the lessons. Mr. Anthony Standing spoke about the two choices of Good Friday. The two thieves crucified with Jesus made different choices. One chose to die whilst the other recognised his sinfulness and sought forgiveness asking Jesus to 'Remember me when you come into your kingdom.' To him Jesus gave the gift of life. Central to both words is the letter 'I' which is also central to the word sin and when our main preoccupation is to please oneself we are unable to follow Jesus wholeheartedly and accept his assurance of eternal life.

Saundersfoot Forum

Residents of Saundersfoot are being encouraged to attend a meeting of the Saundersfoot Forum early next month to discuss important issues regarding the future of the village. The meeting will be held on Monday, April 7, in the village's Regency Hall Sun Lounge. Representatives from various groups tasked with recycling, the environment, heritage and history, which includes the former Coal Office, communications, which includes newsletter training, and business and tourism, will be giving reports. Jo Brookman, Planed's energy and recycling officer, will be giving a presentation. The recently re-formed forum is open for all organisations to attend and air their views about issues they feel need tackling in the village, which hopefully, with Planed's backing, can then been addressed. Everyone is welcome to attend the forum - you don't have to belong to an organisation! The meeting starts at 7.30 pm.

CANCER RESEARCH UK

Regency Hall, Saundersfoot, was the venue for 'The Big Breakfast' to raise funds for Saundersfoot committee. The smell of bacon and eggs welcomed local people and visitors. 'Chef' for the day was Mrs. Gwyneth Jenkins - thank you Gwyneth for all your hard work. On hand to help were committee members Maggie Joseph, Mary Howells, Rosemary Hayes, Anne Parcell, Brenda Woods, Pat Somner, Mary and George Cavell. Washer-up was president Brian Howells, assisted by chairman Geoff Somner. Sponsors were John Rowe, Tenby - bacon; David Thomas, Kilgetty - sausages; James Giles - eggs; Somerfield, Tenby - bread and milk, Kilgetty Co-op - voucher. A total of £300 was raised. Thanks go to everyone who helped and supported the event.

METHODIST CHURCH

On Easter Sunday, Mr. David Wheeler led the service. Easter crosses were distributed to the congregation during the singing of the second hymn. The Easter story was told through readings by Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler from a book, looking at the events of Easter through the eyes and feelings of some of the main characters of the story. This Sunday morning at 11 am, the service will be led by Mr. Dennis Payne. A warm welcome is extended to all.

THOMAS MEMORIAL CHURCH

The service this Sunday, at 11 am, will be conducted by Mr. Gerald Duffett.