Hebron Baptist Church

On Pentecost Sunday, the speaker was Mr. Geoff Beckingham, of Open Air Campaign Ministries. His selected Bible reading was Romans 1 v 1-17. Mr. Anthony Standing led the opening worship and prayers. Miss Helen Standing was the pianist and the welcome stewards were Mr. and Mrs. Taberer and Mr. Chatwin.

Mr. Beckingham told a story to the young people about a king who had everything he wanted, but he became very bored. He appointed a court jester to entertain him and make him laugh. The king gave the royal sceptre to the surprised jester. The king said he had earned it as the king of fools, but should he ever find anyone more foolish he must give them the sceptre. The jester never found anyone so foolish in all the land.

The king became very ill and was close to death. He sent for the jester and commanded the jester to make him laugh, but the jester was too upset and asked the king, 'Have you prepared for the journey you are about to make?'

The king replied, 'I don't want to think about it. Just make me laugh.' Then the jester gave the sceptre back to the king saying, 'Surely you are the most foolish man of all.'

Later in the service, Mr. Beckingham referred to the earlier reading and said that Paul made three significant statements: 'I am bound,' 'I am obligated,' 'I am indebted,' to Jesus Christ having become aware of the truth that Jesus had died for his sins.

Just as we must repay any financial debts, Paul says we must show our love for Jesus, just as Jesus has shown grace, mercy and love to us by dying in our place.

When Christians share the gospel they are pointing people in a new direction and warning of potential disaster. Because we have been reconciled with Christ, we can show care and compassion to others and one way to do this is by doing as God asks, 'Go and send the Gospel out across the world.'

A recruiting sign at an American manufacturing site reads, 'If you're a wheelbarrow going only as far as you're pushed, don't apply.' Followers of Jesus need to be ready to share the Good News of God's forgiveness wherever, whenever and in whatever way He wants us to. Jesus said, 'Everyone who acknowledges me here on earth, I will acknowledge in heaven and those who deny me, I will deny' (Matthew 10 v 32-33).

When Mercedes allowed others to copy their safety devices for free, they were asked why. The reply was that some things need to be shared. Jesus freely gave his life for all who will to accept his sacrifice for sins. This lifesaving good news is meant to be shared.

This Sunday, the speaker will be Mr. Brian Rogers, with activities for young people in the hall during the message. Mid-week activities are Tuesday Club at The Poppies at 6 pm and at the hall on Wednesday at 12.30 pm Oasis Lunch Fellowship and on Thursday at 7.30 pm Bible Study. For more information, call 811697 or visit http://www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk">www.hebronbaptistsaundersfoot.org.uk A warm welcome awaits you.

METHODIST CHURCH

It was Pentecost on Sunday, the birthday of the church. Acts, chapter 2, records the happenings of that day.

When Jesus was with the disciples, he had promised that after his death the Holy Spirit would come to them, but the followers of Jesus had no idea what to expect. The violent wind, the tongues of flame coming to rest on them, filled them with awe.

The power of the spirit is shown in what happened afterwards. The disciples were just fishermen not used to public speaking. But Peter addressed a hostile crowd with confidence and many were added to the number of believers.

This Sunday morning at 11 am the service will be led by Mrs. Ladonna Mallams. All are welcome.

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The annual general meeting was recently held at the Regency Hall in Saundersfoot. The chairman, Keith Williams, presided and welcomed everyone present and gave a warm welcome to Mr. Terry Lewis, who was attending his first meeting.

Keith gave a big thank you to the treasurer, secretary and all the members for their hard work during the past year. The flower festival went off very well, as did the two presentations for the poster prizes and for the best garden. Thanks to all concerned.

Congratulations were due to Roger Brace for the wonderful displays in the tubs around the village. Mrs. Joan Allen said the Sensory Gardens were a credit to Saundersfoot and thanked Mr. Terry Lewis for his hard work in maintaining them.

Mrs. Joan Nicholls presented the balance sheet, which was not as healthy as other years. Joan was thanked for her meticulous book-keeping.

The officers elected were: chairman, Mr. Keith Williams; president, Mr. Duncan Hilling; vice-chairman, Mrs. Joan Allen; treasurer, Mrs. Joan Nicholls; and secretary, Mrs. Rosemary Hayes.

The draw took place for the positions at the Flower Festival which will be held at St. Issell's Church, by kind permission of Canon Michael Butler, from Tuesday, June, 23 to Saturday, June 27.

Judging for the best garden competition will take place on July 15 and entry forms are available at the Tourist Information Centre.

THOMAS MEMORIAL CHURCH

There will be a coffee morning today (Friday), including a table-top sale of cakes, books, crafts etc. Coffee and biscuits will be available from 10.30 am until 12.30 pm at a cost of £1.

The coffee mornings will be followed by a Craft Club at 2 pm and anyone interested in joining is welcome.

On Sunday, the service at 11 am will be conducted by Pastor Peter Morgan.