Magor Baptist Church

Newsletter for 23rd January to 2nd February 2026

Sunday 25th, Morning Service, 11.00 a.m.

Upcoming events

Friday 23rd, Comms Group meeting, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room

Sunday 25th, morning service, 11.00 a.m.

Monday 26th, prayer meeting for all, 7.30 p.m. Blue Room

Wednesday 28th, Forget-Me-Nots, 1.00 - 3.00 p.m.

Sunday 1st, morning service, 11.00 a.m., with communion

From Mark

 

Hi Folks

 

As I said last week (but just in case you missed it) - this year we are diving into the most dynamically dramatic and fast moving of the Gospels : Mark.

And each week, to prepare you for what’s coming, I’m going to give you a very brief summary of the passage immediately before the one I’ll be preaching on. That way you’ll be ‘up to speed’ when you come on Sunday morning. It’s called ‘Mark on Mark’ and here it is:-

 

Mark on Mark

 

Mark 1:14–39 presents the first public outworking of the good news announced in the prologue (v.1-13). With John’s arrest, Jesus steps forward proclaiming the nearness of God’s kingdom and calling for decisive repentance and trust. The summons of the first disciples illustrates the radical priority of this kingdom, demanding immediate allegiance.

 

Jesus’ authority is then displayed not in teaching alone but in effective action: over demons, disease, and impurity. Yet this authority is exercised in service, not self-promotion. Withdrawal for prayer reveals dependence on God’s purpose, while the widening mission underscores that proclamation, not popularity, defines the shape of Jesus’ work.

Comms Group

There is to be a communication meeting this evening at 7.30pm in the blue room when we shall be looking at the suggestions that have come in from members of the fellowship.

January Charity Offering - CRISIS

 

“We are the national charity for homeless people. We help people every day of the year and have a strong tradition of helping people over Christmas. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

 

“Your donation helps to fund our year-round work with people experiencing homelessness. We offer individual tailored support to help people access benefits, healthcare services, employment opportunities, and more. Our main aim is to relieve the huge pressure of homelessness, by helping people find safe and affordable homes.”

Bring a friend to the Valentine’s Tea, 2.00 for 2.30 p.m., Tuesday February 10th - a lovely tea with the Ukulele Band and a few treats!

Cawl Lunch

Saturday 28th February is to be the Town Eisteddfod as part of weekend celebrations for St David.   We are planning to hold a Cawl Lunch as a fund raiser for St David's Hospice  Care. Please be prepared to help either on the day or to make cakes.  For more details and to offer help please contact  Christine Miles who will be the Co-ordinator for the lunch.

World Day of Prayer

Friday 6th March is World Day of Prayer,  Morning service 10 a.m. Caldicot Methodist Church. Afternoon service 1.30 p.m. St Mary's Magor.

Church Giving Envelopes

Offertory envelopes for 2026 are available from John Loebl. If anyone else would like to have weekly/monthly envelopes for giving to the church or would like details of how to give online please speak to John Loebl. Also as more and more people get caught up in paying some income tax you may be eligible for Gift Aid, which is a great benefit to the church. Speak to John for more details.

Heather Thornton, one-time regular and now occasional visitor to Ebenezer, has written an account of her experience of walking a 268-mile trail in one go, on her own. Extending from the Derbyshire Peak District up to the Scottish borders,  the Pennine Way is considered one of the UK's toughest National Trails due to its length, elevation, and often harsh conditions.

 

With testimony of God’s presence, the book includes mention of answers to the prayers of people at Ebenezer concerning her progress and setbacks. The last chapter is an article she wrote for the website of her current church about her experience of God on the trail.

 

Heather’s book, based on her diaries, has about 100 pages, and is fully illustrated with her photos and maps. Copies can be ordered from Andrew or Chris Leighton, price £7.50.

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