Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 20th to 30th March 2026

Sunday 22nd, Morning Service, 11.00 a.m.

Forthcoming events

Sunday 22nd, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 23rd, prayer meeting, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room - all welcome

Wednesday 25th, Forget-Me-Nots, 1.00 p.m.

Sunday 29th, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 30th, Holy Week quiet prayer, 9.00 - 9.30 a.m. in the School Room

From Mark

 

Hi Folks

 

We are racing towards Easter at a pace, and there’s a similar energetic pace in Mark’s gospel as this week we arrive at the midpoint in his presentation of ‘Who is Jesus?’

Chapter 8 reaches a decisive climax as Peter gives his own answer to that question.

How did we get to this point? Here are some comments on last week’s passage which leads up to Mark chapter 8.

 

Mark on Mark

Mark 7v1-30. A controversy over purity exposes a deeper issue of human tradition set against God’s intention. By relocating uncleanness from external observance to the inner disposition, Jesus redefines holiness in radical terms which breaks the boundary lines between Jews and Gentiles. This reorientation is then enacted in Gentile territory, where the Syrophoenician woman’s faith anticipates the widening scope of God’s mercy which is sufficient for anyone from anywhere.

Easter Church Magazine

The deadline for all items will be Sunday (22nd March). Please pass to John Loebl.

Charity offering for March – Alzheimer’s Society

 

“Our pioneering research programme works in collaboration with world leading scientists and people affected by dementia, ensuring the research we fund is the highest quality and addresses the highest priority issues. Together, we will make breakthrough discoveries in how we understand the causes of dementia, develop effective treatments, improve care and ultimately find a cure.

 

“We offer a range of dementia support services. From a listening ear on the phone to a visit in person and opportunities to connect with others.

 

“We work with politicians and key decision makers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland and with our amazing campaigners to help improve the lives of people living with dementia.”

Elections of officers and deacons

 

Following our AGM, we are pleased to welcome Davina Thomas and Chris Foster onto the Diaconate. Davina is returning for her second three year term, and Chris Foster is, once again, beginning a first three year term.  

 

We also thanked Phyl Jones, who is retiring after many years of service on the Diaconate.

 

John Loebl was re-elected as Church Treasurer, and Kathy Allen as Church Secretary.

“Many commented how lovely the wall of flowers looked.”

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