News
Meeting under Covid-19 restrictions
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The church is open for worship on Sundays but is subject to Covid-19 conditions. It is necessary to maintain a distance of 2m between people. Also people are required to wear a mask and sing quietly. Craft & Chat and Poppets are also running under these conditions.
The church service can be accessed remotely over the internet or telephone using Zoom. Please contact Pastor Colin on 07722-901701 if you would like to participate in this way.
Pastor becomes school Community Governor
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Our Church & Community Pastor, Colin, has just become one of the Community Governors for Gaer Primary School
Children's clubs finished for summer
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The children's clubs on Thursdays have now finished for the summer and will recommence when the children return to school in September 2019
Christianity Explored
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Our churches offers this opportunity for you to explore Christianity in an informal environment that suits you, either individually or as a group. You will find more information at www.christianityexplored.org. Please contact Pastor Colin for more information or if you are interested in the course.
Craft and Chat
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Poppets Group Re-starts
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East Africa Famine Appeal Fundraiser
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A huge thanks to everyone who helped with our community fundraising 'Coffee & Cakes' event at the church for people suffering from the famine and drought in East Africa. You raised almost £500 through your efforts and support which has been sent to Tearfund to support their vital work in the area. It was wonderful to get to know more people from our community. We thank God for all of you.
New Church & Community Pastor
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We are pleased to welcome Colin Jones to our leadership team as a Church & Community Pastor. Colin will be working part-time to increase the connection between our church and its local community at Gaer, sharing the good news of forgiveness, new life and hope through Jesus Christ. We welcome Colin's wife Janet also to the church.
Happy Christmas
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The Deacons and Members of Gaer Baptist Church would like to wish everyone a blessed Christmas and a peaceful 2016.
Poppets Group Closed
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The Monday afternoon Poppets Group has been temporarily suspended from January 2016. Poppets will resume as soon as possible in the Spring. Please keep an eye on the website for further information.
Baptism
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We are all looking forward to the Baptismal Service on Sunday 22nd June when Craig will be baptised. Thanks be to God for this event.
Book of Hope
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The church has been involved with ICE Wales in providing teaching sessions to Years 3/4 at Gaer Junior School. These sessions are called Book of Hope and give children an insight into the bible. Please pray for this work.
Easter Break
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There will be no Poppets group on Monday 14th April or Monday 21st April because of the Easter break. Similarly, there is no C Club on Friday 18th April or the 25th April. All events restart the week beginning April 28th. Happy Easter to everyone.
Easter Eggsplained
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We are very pleased to be hosting Easter Eggsplained on April 3rd at the church. Easter Eggsplained is designed and run by ICE Wales for Year 6 school children to understand the Easter message. Year 6 from the Gaer Junior School will be visiting the church in 3 groups to get involved in the event which will include a DVD, craft activities and a rapping session!
IT Equipment
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Our new project for 2014 is to try and update our ageing IT and PA systems.
Email Address
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We now have an email address which appears on the home page of the site. Please contact us at gaerbaptistchurch@virginmedia.com
Disabled facilities
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We are pleased to announce that our disabled toilet is now completed. The painter was in over the Christmas holiday and the room is now ready for use. Thank you to all concerned with the building and decorating work - Dave and Brian. Thank you to everytone who has so generously supported the work with cash donations. We are very grateful to you all.
Food 4 Thought
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Alison would like to thank eveyone who so generously supported our Food 4 Thought Project in 2013. I have calculated that we gave over £500 pounds worth of food and personal goods to the Gaer Community Project. Please continue to give what you can in 2014. Thank you.
Happy New Year!!
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The members and friends of Gaer Baptist Church would like to wish you a very happy 2014 filled with love and the blessings of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Fish and Chip Supper
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Thanks to everyone who planned and supported our fish and chip supper. It was a great time of fellowship and was enjoyed by all.