Author: penny

Church Matters
July 2014 No. 95
May 2011 No. 60

Dear Friends,
Spiritual Navigation — Psalm 119:97-106
“Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my paths”.
Psalm 119: 105
Dava Sobel’s book ‘Longitude’ describes a dilemma faced by early sailors. They could
determine their latitude north or south of the equator by the length of the day or the height of the sun.
Calculating east / west longitude, however, remained complex and unreliable until clock maker John Harrison invented the marine chronometer. This was “ a clock that would carry the true time from the home port…. to any remote corner of the world”, thus
enabling Sailors to determine longitude.
As we navigate the seas of life, we also have a reliable source of spiritual direction — the BIBLE. The Psalmist wrote, “Oh, how I love Your law! It is my mediation all the day”
(Psalm 119:97).
Rather than occasionally glancing at God’s Word, he spoke of pondering the Lord’s
directions throughout each day: “Your testimonies are my mediation” (V.99) This was coupled with a commitment to obey the Author: “I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your Righteous judgements”. (V. 106).
Like the marines of old, we need a constant guide to help us find our way and stay on course. That’s what happens when we seek the Lord day by day with an open heart and a willing spirit that says, “Your word is a lamp to me feet and a light to my path”.
We need God’s guidance from above,
His daily leading and His love;
As we trust Him for direction,
To our course He’ll give correction.
With God as your navigator, you’re headed in the right direction.
Every Blessing
Hannah
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July 6th
11am—Church 147th Anniversary
Speaker:
Hannah Sayers

July 13th.
11am
Speaker:
Hannah Sayers

July 20th
3pm
Speaker:
Hugh John Wilson

July 27th
11am
With Communion
Speaker
Clive Sheridan

Please stay after the service for light
refreshments and continued fellowship.
All are welcome.

Sunday School runs for all ages every
Sunday.
Please bring your child along for a fun filled hour of fellowship, song and lots of
enjoyment.
Please note the times of the Worship
Services. 11am or 3pm.

This month we have been asked to pray for the following:

Within our Fellowship:- Sheila, Peggy, Blodwyn, Mrs Thorne and our BMS Partners Grace & Tiab, Shirley, Jack, Sam &Joanne & Family. Matthew (Results next month), Charlotte (Finishing Infant School.)
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Within our Town:- All of the leaders of our towns Churches & Chapels. Those lay
people who bring God’s word to us.
Light up the Haven—Opportunity to hear about & Seek Jesus.

Within our County:- Revival in Pembrokeshire

Dear Lord,
I give You my hands to do Your work;
I give You my feet to go Your way;
I give You my eyes to see as You see;
I give You my tongue to speak Your words;
I give You my mind that You may think in me;
I give You my spirit that You may pray in me.
Above all, I give You my heart that You may love in me—love the Father and love all humankind.
I give You my whole self, Lord, that You may grow in me, so that it is You who lives, works & prays in me.
Amen.

Please remember to pen your name to the hymn list rota weekly. Choose your favourite hymns and enjoy them during the
service.
Please pass your choices to Muriel.
Thank You

Please read the notice board and pen your names to the following:
Flower Rota
Communion Rota
Deacons to read when serving for monthly communion.

Observations from the Secretary
Funeral of Mr Jim Jarman
The Church membership have experienced sadness over the past week with the passing of Deacon / Elder, Mr Jim Jarman, who will be sadly missed. The funeral took place on Wed’ 9th July, and was conducted by Rev Huw George.
Deacons Hannah and Penny represented the church with scripture readings and inspirational words. Jim would have been extremely proud of the love and support that was shown and demonstrated. God Bless Jim.
South Wales Baptist College (Cardiff):
The church is pleased to announce that Deacon Hannah has accepted a position on the ‘Pathways’ course and will be supported by her home church for the initial two year course. This attendance is specific for Baptist Union Lay Ministers and Pastors with the aim of becoming acreditted within the BUW / BUGB. Hannah’s first attendance will be on Saturday 12th July, and we extend our prayers and blessings to her.
Church Constitution:
As previously discussed at recent Church Members Meetings, the new Church Constiutution has been approved and issued to each member. All future activity and administration will be carried out in strict accordance of this Constituion Document, please aim to understand and keep in a safe place for your future use.
Monthly luncheon Club
It has been suggested that instead of the weekly refreshments after each service, we have a monthly luncheon instead with the theme of “Bring & Share”. Please give this consideration and let me have your thoughts as soon as you can.

Church Contact Details
Deacon & Secretary - Ken Ashton
Email address—kengashton@hotmail.co.uk—Mobile: 07815785432
Deacon / Newsletter & Church Treasurer - Penny Smith
Email address—pjanesmith@aol.com—Mobile: 07760293190
Deacon / Pulpit Secretary/Events/ Sunday School
Hannah Sayers
Email address—hanngerr@yahoo.co.uk– Mobile:07792666510