Septuagesima, the third Sunday before Lent, and worshippers had gathered at St. Mary's for the morning Eucharist.
The processional hymn was 'God is live, let heav'n adore him.'
The service was in the care of Rev. Michael John, who welcomed all. Mrs. Nicole Evans read the first reading, from the Book of Isaiah, while Mrs. Julie Watts read the second reading from St. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians.
Rev. Michael read the third reading from the Gospel of Mark.
Rev. Michael went on to deliver the sermon, stressing that when Jesus Christ touches our lives, we are transformed, we are called to do something, not tomorrow or next week, but straight away.
"Let us have an urgency about us to do God's will," he said.
The prayers were led by Mrs. Ruth Webb.
The offertory hymn was 'Love Divine.'
The Eucharist was celebrated at all altars and the congregation was invited to share in communion with our Living Lord. During communion, the choir sang Elgar's 'Ave Verum Corpus.'
Sunday Club joined the service for the Eucharist and later asked questions of the congregation and received these educated and wonderful answers.
Why is the weather vane a cockerel? Because of the cockerel's connection with Peter. The cock crowed when he denied Jesus.
Why is the lectern in the shape of an eagle?
Because the eagle is the symbol of St. John, the Evangelist and we spread the word of the Lord from the Lectern.
The recessional hymn was 'We have a gospel to proclaim.'
Tickets for 'Cawl and Twmpath' on February 22 are available from the Rector. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Benefice annual general meeting is being held at Church House at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, February 17.
All nominations for the PCC should be sent to Ruth Webb, PCC secretary.