Tafod Twrog July to September 2016

Tafod Twrog
Rhif/No 66
July/Gorffennaf
August/Awst
September/Medi
2016
Ficer/Vicar
Canon Bryan Witt B.D.
 01267 275504
Darllenydd Lleyg / Lay Reader
Mrs Jean Voyle Williams M.B.E., B.Ed.
 01267 275222
www.eglwysllanddarog.org / www.llanddarogchurch.org
The Vicarage, Llanddarog
Old Testament. Think of Peter,
James and John in the New
Testament – they were all called
in various ways to leave their
comfort zone in order to answer
God‟s call. Not for any of these
was this an easy task. But they
were rewarded.
Dear Friends
“A career is something you
choose; a call is something you
receive. A career is something
you do for yourself; a calling is
something you do for God. A
career brings status, money and
power; a calling often brings
difficulty, suffering and the
opportunity to be used by God. A
career may end in retirement; a
calling doesn‟t end until you die.
A career can be disrupted by any
number of events; your calling can
be fulfilled even in the most
difficult circumstances.”
I well remember 35 years
ago in Theological College being
encouraged to take the Bachelor
of Divinity degree, which few did
at that time. The reasoning was
that if I did take the B.D.and
achieved it, it would show that I
can go beyond my comfort zone,
the easy way; and then in the
future if I was asked to do a
particular job within the Diocese I
could say to myself „yes, you
showed in College you could go
that extra distance‟. I have
always been grateful for that
advice and it has given me great
confidence.
I came across these words
recently in a Church that I was
visiting and how thought
provoking they are. As St Paul
reminds the Church at Corinth,
“My beloved brethren, be
steadfast, immovable, always
abounding in the word of the Lord,
knowing that in the Lord your
labour is not in vain.” So yes,
even in the most difficult of
circumstances our efforts to
remain faithful to God and his
calling are not in vain – not
wasted.
This confidence is not just
my own but God‟s. As Isaiah
reminds the people of the Words
of God – “I am the Lord, I have
called you in righteousness, I
have taken you by the hand and
kept you.” (Isaiah 42 vs 6)
May God take your hand and
keep you in his love as you accept
his calling.
But the lesson we learn from
the Bible of those who accepted,
however reluctantly, the call of
God is this: we will have to leave
our comfort zone. Think of
Moses, Jeremiah and Amos in the
Every Blessing
Bryan Witt
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Y Ficerdy, Llanddarog
adael ein cylch cysur. Meddyliwch
yn yr Hen Destament am Moses.
Jeremeia ac Amos ac yn y
Testament Newydd am Pedr, Iago
ac Ioan. Roedd pob un ohonynt
wedi ei galw mewn gwahannol
ffordd i adael ei cylch cysur i ateb
galwad Duw. Nid oedd hyn yn
rhwydd i un ohonynt ond fe gafodd
pob un ei gwobrwyo.
Annwyl Ffrindiau.
Mae gyrfa yn rhywbeth yr
ydych yn ei ddewis ond mae cael
eich galw yn rhywbeth yr ydych yn ei
dderbyn. Mae gyrfa yn rhywbeth yr
ydych yn ei wneud eich hunain, ond
mae galwad yn rhywbeth yr ydych
yn ei wneud i Dduw. Mae gyrfa yn
arwain at statws, arian a phŵer;
mae galwad yn amal yn arwain at
anhawster, dioddefaint a‟r cyfle i
gael ein defnyddio gan Dduw. Mae
gyrfa yn gallu gorffen gyda
ymddeoliad; ond mae cael eich galw
yn gorffen gyda marwolaeth. Gall
gyrfa gael ei rhwygo gyda nifer o
ddigwydd-iadau; ond mae eich
galwad yn gallu cael ei gyflawni hyd
yn oed mewn amgylchiadau anodd.
Rwy‟n cofio 35 mlynedd yn ol
pan oeddwn yn y Coleg Diwynyddol
yn cael fy annog i astudio am y cwrs
Baglor mewn Diwinyddiaeth, yn yr
amser pan nad oedd y mwyafrif yn
mynd ymlaen i wneud hyn. Y
rhesymiad oedd os byddwn yn gallu
cyflawni hyn, fe fyddai yn dangos fy
mod yn barod i fynd tu allan i‟m
cylch cysur. Os digwydd i mi gael
gofyn i wneud rhyw swydd arbennig
yn yr Esgobaeth yn y dyfodol fe
fyddem yn gallu dweud wrth fy
hunan “Yn y coleg fe brofais fy mod
yn gallu mynd y milltir ychwanegol”.
Rwyf o hyd wedi bod yn ddiolchgar
am y cyngor yma gan ei fod wedi
rhoi i mi hyder yn fy hunan.
Fe ddes o hyd i‟r geiriau yna
yn ddiweddar mewn Eglwys a
oeddwn yn ymweld â hi. Maent yn
peri i ni feddwl .
Mae geiriau Sant Paul i Eglwys
Corinth yn dweud hyn:” Fy mrodyr
annwyl, byddwch yn gadarn a
diysgog, yn helaeth bob amser yng
nghwaith yr Arglwydd, gan eich bod
yn gwybod nad yw eich llafur yn yr
Arglwydd yn ofer”.
Mae‟r hyder yma dim yn unig
yn dod wrthyf i ond wrth Dduw. Fel
mae Eseia yn hatgoffa y bobl o
eiriau Duw – “Myfi yw‟r Arglwydd;
gelwais di mewn cyfiawnder, a
gafael yn dy law” (Eseia 42 adnod 6)
Ie hyd yn oed yn yr amgylchiadau mwyaf anodd mae ein
hymdrechion i gadw yn ffyddlon i
Dduw ddim yn ofer- ddim yn
wastraff.
Bydded i Dduw gydio yn eich
llaw a‟ch cadw yn ei gariad wrth i chi
dderbyn ei alwad.
Ond y wers yr ydym yn ei
ddarllen yn y Beibl am y rhai a
dderbyniodd alwad Duw, er yn groes
i‟r graen yw hyn: mae‟n rhaid i ni
Pob Bendith
Bryan Witt
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Editorial
It is good to hear in this edition
news from Kosovo and China.
Different stories but behind them
both the aim of spreading the word
of God.
will be held, to be followed by
supper in the village hall.
You will see that at the Easter
Vestry a new Vicar‟s Warden was
appointed – Peter Rees – and Mair
Rees was voted in as People‟s
Warden. The PCC were extremely
grateful to Huw Voyle-Williams for
the service given so freely to St
Twrog‟s over the years.
There‟s a lot happening again
this summer. Unfortunately the
timing is not good for news from the
Llanddarog Show, but there is an
Open Garden in Ty‟r Llain on 2 July
and the Mothers‟ Union barbecue at
Cysgod-y-Llan on 15 July, which are
great opportunities for us to get
together and at the same time to
raise money for a variety of
charities.
I‟m sure there is a lot more
going on in the village this summer,
but I‟ve tried to pick out the
highlights. I hope you enjoy reading
this edition.
Articles for the next edition by
e-mail or handwritten for the next
edition by 11 September please.
Thank you.
The Clwb Iau Sports will be
held (weather permitting) again at
Cysgod-y-Llan on 7 July and an
Archidiaconal Mothers‟ Union Event
on 30 July which is being organised
by Heather Witt. On 29 September
our Harvest Thanksgiving Services
Margaret Rees, Ty‟r Llain
[email protected]
01267 275479
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Blodau Allor ~ Altar Flowers
July/Gorffennaf
3 & 10
17 & 24
31 & 7 Aug
Mrs B A Quick
Mrs D Rees
Mrs D G Rees
12, Roman Park
Erw Wen
Wernfraith
August/Awst
14 & 21
28 & 4 Medi
Mrs M Rees
Mrs M Rees
16, Brynhyfryd
Ty‟r Llain
September/Medi
11 & 18
25 & 2 Oct
Mrs M Rees
Mrs M Rees
14, Is y Llan
Coed y Gof
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HAPUSRWYDD A THRISTWCH
JOYS AND SORROWS
Bedydd/Baptism
17.04.16 Victoria Dawn Williams, Wild Acres, Cold Blow, Narberth
17.04.16 Griff Morgan Georgiou, Quietways, Porthyrhyd
29.05.16 Hazel Kate McFarlane, 86, Llanon Road, Pontyberem
Priodas/Marriage
18.06.16 Suzanne Powell and Alec Cromack, Porthyrhyd
Angladd/Funeral
30.04.16 Margwen Elizabeth Franks, Cartref Annwyl Fan, Betws Ammanford
01.06.16 Mona Fitzgerald gynt o Gae Person, Llanddarog.
09.05.16 Ron Evans, Trem-y-wawr, Llanddarog, Funeral Service at Llanelli
Crematorium
17.05.16 Anne Mary Horsefield of Ty'r Eithin, Funeral Service at Parc Gwyn
Crematorium.
Our sympathies go to Keith and Angela Knott and on the recent death of
Keith‟s son-in-law, Malcolm Smith, aged 51 years.
Rydym yn cydymdeimlo a theulu y diweddar Mrs Mona Fitzgerald gynt o Gae
Person Llanddarog ar ei marwolaeth yn 96 mlwydd oed. Bu yna wasanaeth
angladdol yn Eglwys Sant Twrog Dydd Mercher Mehefin 1 af a chladdedigaeth
yn dilyn yn Eglwys Y Santes Fair Porth Skewett. Roedd wedi ei geni a'i magu
yn Nhy'r Llain, Cwmisfael. Coffa da amdani a diolch am ei chyfraniadi Eglwys
Iesu Grist. "Mi ymdrechais ymdrech deg, mi orffennais fy ngyrfa, mi gedwais y
ffydd"
Cofiwn yn gariadus am bawb a fu farw yn ddiweddar; ac am bawb y mae
tymor eu coffhad yn syrthio yr adeg hon o‟r flwyddyn. Bydded i‟r ffyddloniaid
ymadawedig orffwys mewn hedd a chyfodi mewn gogoniant. / We remember
with love all those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries fall
at this time of the year. May the faithful departed rest in peace and rise in
glory.
Cleifion/The Sick
Gweddiwch dros bawb sy‟n glaf mewn ysbryd corff neu feddwl, gartref neu
mewn ysbyty. / Please pray for the sick in body, mind or spirit including:
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Wilma Beynon, John Ellis, Evelyn Evans, Selwyn Evans, John James, Angela
Knott, Henry Lewis, Anne Parry, Efelyn Rees, Alex Wills, Jean Smith and
Marian Daniels. Please inform the wardens if someone falls ill or is in hospital.
Home communion can be arranged.
Diolch / Thanks
Diolch yn fawr iawn am y cardiau a‟r anrhegion a dderbyniais adeg fy
mhenblwydd yn 90 oed ar Ebrill 2ail.Roedd yn hyfryd i gael sgyrsiau ar y ffȏn a
chael cwmni y rhai a alwodd i mewn i fy nghweld. Ni feddyliais erioed y
byddwn yma o hyd i ddathlu penblwydd mor bwysig.
A sincere thank you to all who sent cards, telephone messages, presents and
called in to see me on the occasion of my 90th birthday on April 2nd. I never
thought I would be here to celebrate such an important milestone.
Diolch i chi gyd.
Auriol Howells
Longyfarchiadau / Congratulations
Llongyfarchiadau i Mr John Ellis ar dderbyn yr OBE yn anrhydeddau y
Frenhines, am ei waith gyda Lesotho a'r Ardd Fotaneg. Yn ogystal a'i waith
caled a diflino yn y meusydd yma, i ni yn Sant Twrog yn ddiolchgar iawn iddo
am yr holl grantiau mae wedi ei gasglu i sicrhau llwyddiant prosiect y tŵr.
Many congratulations to Lucinda Tomlin on the birth of her new granddaughter
Beatrice Eira on March 19th 2016 – a little sister for Mia Haf Tomlin. Also to
Yvonne and Bill Lewis, proud grandparents to Hannah May Lewis, Mark and
Geinor‟s new daughter; and to Heather and Bryan Witt on the birth of Glesney
and Dan‟s first child, Lola Delyth on 6 June.
Birthday congratulations to Mo Whitehead, who was 70, and Gwyneth Jones,
Glangwendraeth who was 60, both in May and forthcoming birthdays
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Nona Ingoed - 90 in July,
Jenny Youens, - 70 at the end of July,
Elfryn Williams - 65 on 6 July, and
Mary Davies, Llys Awelon, Drefach - 60 on 27 July.
Congratulations also to Marian and Idris Daniels, who celebrate their Golden
Wedding Anniversary in August.
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Peace starts with a smile – Mother Teresa
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News from Kosovo
We recently returned to Kosovo to visit Helena, Andy, Jacob and Samuel.
On this trip we were accompanied by our eldest daughter, Bethan, who had
not been to Kosovo before.
The family have moved home since our last trip, and it was good to see
where they live now, in Shtime. They have obviously met a lot of people in
the town; our first day wandering around we made very slow progress as we
were greeted by neighbours, friends (often with members of their extended
families), shopkeepers, schoolchildren and assorted other folk, all with
beaming smiles, much shaking of hands and invitations to visit, though
thankfully not of the “you must come this afternoon” variety.
We attended church with them on Sunday, and were greeted almost as
old friends by many of the small congregation. One of the American pastors,
who will shortly be returning home after nearly 20 years in the area, preached
the sermon on the subject of tithing. He told us afterwards that it was the
first time he had braved the subject, although one of his colleagues did try
once before to raise awareness of the church’s need of financial support.
Although the Kosovan people are extremely generous on a personal level, they
have an almost inbuilt aversion to doing anything to help any form of
organisation (especially those connected to government), possibly due to the
history of corruption at all levels of their society. Currently the amount raised
in the weekly collection is supplemented by any profit made by the English
and technology classes run by members of the team, with the shortfall
covered by team members from their individual sponsorship funds. Until the
Ferizaj church can support itself, the leaders are unable to move on to plant
another church elsewhere in the country.
The congregation is so small that on the next day (one of the
innumerable public holidays) we were able to join the whole church in a flije
party at the home of one of the members. Flije is a traditional type of
pancake, but forget any thoughts of something quickly cooked in a modest
pan. These have to be cooked in season, roughly between the beginning of
May and end of September, as they are made outside, in a huge flat pan, and
cooked from above. The batter is poured in a thin layer, then a dustbin lid
which has been heated on a barbecue type fire, is placed on the top. After a
few minutes the lid is removed, a drizzle of some sort of fat poured on, then
more batter and another heated lid put on top, while the original goes back on
the fire to heat for the next layer, a process repeated until the flije is 2 -3
6
inches deep. This is a very time consuming process; the one at our party was
ready to eat at 6pm, having been started at 11am! It was a lovely evening,
and we chatted with people much as we would at any of our church social
functions and there was always someone on hand to translate if necessary.
We had many other interesting experiences and more traditional food
during our short visit, and perhaps news of these will appear in a further
instalment.
Kate & Rob Jones
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A tap on the shoulder
A true story (maybe) from the pages of the Manchester, NH Evening News:
Last Wednesday a passenger in a taxi heading for the airport leaned over to ask
the driver a question and gently tapped him on the shoulder to get his
attention.
The driver screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, drove up and over
the curb and stopped just inches from a large plate window.
For a few moments everything was silent in the cab. Then, the shaking driver
said, “Are you OK? I’m so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me.”
The badly shaken passenger apologized to the driver and said, “I didn’t realize
that a mere tap on the shoulder would startle someone so badly.”
The driver replied. “No, no, I’m the one who is sorry, it’s entirely my fault.
Today is my very first day driving a cab. I’ve been driving a hearse for 25 years.”
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LOT'S WIFE
The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and
turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, "My Mommy looked
back once while she was driving," he announced triumphantly, "And she turned
into a telephone pole!"
Author unknown
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Cyngor Eglwysig
Parochial Church Council
Y Festri Flynyddol The Annual Vestry
Ebrill 10ed 2016 April 10th 2016
25 members attended the Annual Vestry with Canon Bryan Witt in the Chair.
The meeting commenced with prayers. Sad reference was made to the
faithfully departed. Tribute was paid in the usual manner.
Chairman’s Address
The Vicar expressed his gratitude for all the support received over the year.
He enjoyed taking the services and there was joy in the worship. He also
wished to record his thanks to all who contribute so much to the life of the
church: church wardens, treasurer, secretary, sub-committee, PCC members,
organists, lesson readers, cleaner, flower rota, bell ringer, Tafod Twrog team,
website co-ordinator, Health and Safety Officer, Safeguarding Officer, leaders,
officials and members of both Mothers‟ Union and Clwb Iau, open church
volunteers and churchyard crew. The church is extremely grateful to Jean
Voyle Williams, our Lay Reader, for her exceptional contribution to the parish
and also to the diocese.
Annual Report
a) Finance presented by Nia Thomas: Several additional members have
opted for standing orders resulting in a regular income. Increases in
donations, planned giving, loose collections. Thanks to the organists
who have donated part or all of their fees back to the church. Also John
Rees had donated the fees for grass cutting in the Vicarage back to the
church. There was a reduction in the Ministry Share. The Vicar thanked
Nia for her hard work and presentation of the report.
b) Fabric presented by Huw Voyle Williams: Regular meetings had been
held during the year between the sub-committee and Steven Knott to
discuss the tower. The Puxley memorial had been removed for Health
and Safety reasons. Due to the wet weather damage had been caused
to the toilet. These matters were being looked into by the wardens and
sub-committee.
c) Tower: Nia Thomas gave the current positioning of commencing the work
on the Tower. The tender of David Siggery had been accepted. We
were now awaiting the final element of the Delivery Phase of the HLF
grant. John Ellis was thanked for his tremendous efforts in securing
Grant Aid for the project. We were very lucky as a Church to have such
a capable member.
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d) Safeguarding was presented by Daphne Evans: There had been no
major issues regarding safeguarding of children, young people and
vulnerable adults during the year. Arrangements were in place to assist
in the services those needing help with mobility. The new format of Clwb
Iau means that parents/carers are present with the children in the
session. A variety of stimulating experiences had been available for the
children. The Bishop had visited the December workshop.
e) Churchyard was presented by Geoff Quick. An inspection of the
graveyard had been carried out by the sub-committee. Subsequently a
number of headstones had been made safe. A new mower had been
purchased.
f) Worship was presented by the Vicar: Attendance at services was very
encouraging. Our association with Capel Newydd for the Lenten Course
was continuing, also participation with the other chapels in “Cytun”. The
sunrise service on Easter morning had been an uplifting experience
followed by a marvellous breakfast. A confirmation had been held in the
presence of the Bishop and nine from our church had been confirmed.
The Vicar raised the matter of the different times of the morning services
on alternate Sundays. After a discussion it was proposed and carried
unanimously that Llanddarog would prefer that the morning service be at
9.30. The Vicar would have further discussion with the congregation at
Llanarthne.
g) Mission was presented by Jean Voyle Williams: This year we had
supported Plant Dewi, Tŷ Miriam, Carmarthen Food Bank, Ysgol yr
Eglwys yng Nghymru Llanddarog, Lent Lunches at the Vicarage, Open
Garden at Ty‟r Llain. The contribution of the website and Tafod Twrog
cannot be underestimated. The Welsh lessons were proving to be a
great success. The Craft Fayre had been a fantastic day and a different
way to get people into the Church. The Annual Barbecue had raised
money for the school and the Pensioners. The pilgrimage to Winchester
and the visit to Ludlow had been very successful. Our link with the
school is very strong with the Vicar and his deputies, Jean, Myfanwy and
Vilna attending the Tuesday assembly. Lastly she thanked the Vicar for
his ministry and leadership during the year.
Elections
Vicar‟s Warden: Huw Voyle Williams was retiring after eight years of
service. He was thanked for his dedication and service to the Church at all
times. The Vicar had asked Peter Rees to be his warden.
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People‟s Warden: The name of Mair Rees was proposed. The meeting was
in favour.
Secretary: Vilna Thomas – re-elected.
Treasurer: Nia Thomas – re-elected
PCC: Angela Knott wished to resign from the PCC. Angela was thanked for
all her work for the church. Meurig Rees and Huw Voyle Williams were
elected on to the PCC.
Sub-Committee: Huw Voyle Williams – co-opted
Foundation Governor: Vilna Thomas
Health & Safety Officer: Geoff Quick expressed his wish to stand down. He
was thanked for his diligence in looking after the graveyard and the church
in general. Huw Voyle Williams is the new Health & Safety Officer.
SafeguardingOfficer: Daphne Evans – re-elected
Auditor: Ruth Lewis
Triennial Elections
Ruridecanal Conference: Peter Rees
Diocesan Conference: Jean Voyle Williams
Any Other Business
Open Church – same arrangements as 2016.
As there was no further business the meeting ended with Grace.
Parochial Church Council Members as from 10 April 2016
Mrs Marian Daniels
Mrs Eirwen Davies
Mrs Iris Davies
Mrs Kim Davies
Mr John Ellis
Mrs Daphne Evans
Mrs Marilyn Jones
Mr Robert Jones
Mr Keith Knott
Mrs Yvonne Lewis
Mrs Marian Little
Mr Gordon Mason
Mrs Carol Owen
Mrs Barbara Quick
Mr Geoff Quick
Mrs Doreen Rees
Mr John Rees
Mrs Margaret Rees
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Mr Meurig Rees
Mr Peter Rees
Miss Nia Thomas
Miss Vilna Thomas
Mr Huw Voyle-Williams
Mrs Dawn Webb
Mr Elfryn Williams
DYDDIADAU AR GYFER Y DYDDIADUR / DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
(am fanylion am batrwm misol y gwasanaethau, gwelwch y dudalen olaf)
(for details of the monthly pattern of services, please see the back page)
Please note that from the beginning of July the second Sunday Morning Prayer in
Welsh will be at 9.30am rather than 11am.
Newid i amser y gwasanaeth:
O fis Gorffennaf ymlaen ar yr ail Sul o'r mis, fe fydd y Boreol Weddi yn Gymraeg
am 9.30yb yn hytrach na 11yb.
Gorffennaf/July
2
Dydd Sadwrn
10am – 2pm
Open Garden, Ty’r Llain
3
Dydd Sul Tomos Apostol/Thomas Apostle
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid (Cymraeg)
5.00pm
Evensong(English)
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Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
10.00am
Boreol Weddi/ Morning Prayer (Bilingual)
10.30am
Paned a Chlonc (ar gyfer rhai sydd am ddysgu Cymraeg)
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Dydd Iau/Thursday
6.00pm
Clwb Iau Mabolgampau/ Sports and BBQ at Cysgod-y-llan
10 Sul / Sunday Drindod 7/ Trinity 7
9.30am
Boreol Weddi (Cymraeg)
5.00pm
Holy Communion (English)
12 Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
10.00am
Gwasanaeth Blwyddyn 6 Ysgol Llanddarog/ Year 6
Leavers Service
15 Dydd Gwener/ Friday
7.00pm
Undeb y Mamau/ Mothers’ Union BBQ at
Cysgod-y-llan
17 Sul/ Sunday Drindod 8/Trinity 8
9.30am
Holy Communion (English)
2.30pm
Gwasanaeth yn yr Ardd Fotaneg/ Special Service in
the Botanic Garden
19 Dydd Mawrth / Tuesday
10.00am
Boreol Weddi /Morning Prayer (Bilingual)
10.30am
Paned a Chlonc (ar gyfer rhai sy’n dysgu Cymraeg)
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24 Sul/ Sunday Drindod 9/Trinity 9
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid (Cymraeg)
11.00am
Holy Communion (English)
Dim gwasanaeth yn yr hwyr/ No evening service
30 Saturday
10.30am – 3.00 pm Archidiaconal Mothers’ Union Event in St Twrog’s
31 Sul/Sunday Drindod 10/Trinity 10
10.00am
Gwasanaeth Ardal Gweinidogaethol Llannau Tywi
yn Eglwys Sant Twrog Llanddaog/ Llannau Tywi
Ministry Area Service at St Twrog’s Church
Llanddarog
Dim gwasanaeth yn yr hwyr/ No evening service
Awst/ August
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Sul/ Sunday Drindod 11/ Trinity 11
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Communion (Bilingual)
14 Sul/ Sunday Drindod 12/ Trinity 12
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Communion (Bilingual)
21 Sul /Sunday Drindod 13/ Trinity 13
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Communion (Bilingual)
28 Dydd Sul / Sunday Drindod 14/Trinity 14
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/ Holy Communion (Bilingual)
Dim gwasanaethau yn yr hwyr ym Mis Awst/No evening services in August
Medi/September
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Dydd Sul/ Sunday Drindod 15/ Trinity 15
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid (Cymraeg)
5.00pm
Evensong (English)
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Dydd Iau/Thursday
7.00pm
Cymun Bendigaid Undeb y Mamau a chyfarfod i
ddilyn/ Mothers’ Union Holy Communion to be
followed by a meeting
11 Dydd Sul/ Sunday Drindod 16/ Trinity 16
9.30am
Boreol Weddi (Cymraeg)
5.00pm
Holy Communion (English)
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13 Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
10.00am
Boreol Weddi/ Morning Prayer
10.30am
Paned a Chlonc (ar gyfer rhai sy’n dysgu Cymraeg)
18 Dydd Sul/Sunday Drindod 17/ Trinity 17
9.30am
Holy Communion (English)
2.30pm
Gwasanaeth yn yr Ardd Fotaneg/Special Service in
the Botanic Garden
25 Dydd Sul/ Sunday Drindod 18/ Trinity 18
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid (Cymraeg)
11.00am
Holy Communion (English)
Dim gwasanaeth yn yr hwyr/ No evening service
27 Dydd Mawrth/ Tuesday
10.00am
Boreol Weddi / Morning Prayer
10.30am
Paned a Chlonc (ar gyfer rhai sy’n dysgu Cymraeg)
29 Dydd Iau/ Thursday Gwasanaethau Diolchgarwch/ Harvest Thanksgiving
Services.
2.00pm
Evensong (English)
6.30pm
Hwyrol Weddi (Cymraeg)
7.45pm
Swper y Cynhaeaf yn Neuadd y Pentref / Harvest
Supper at the Village Hall.
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Open Garden Ty’r Llain
We will be holding our Open Garden at Ty‟r Llain on Saturday 2 July,
supporting this year several local organisations – Llanddarog VC School,
Côr Llanddarog a Cylch, St Twrog‟s Church as well as Tŷ Miriam,
Lesotho. We are hoping for good weather, but it will still go ahead
whatever the weather! All are very welcome. There will be a bottle stall,
book sale, plant sale as well as the usual raffle together with items for
sale made by members of the Knit and Natter group. And again we will
be selling tickets for the curry nights we will be hosting during the
Summer and early Autumn (£25 a head for a four course home made
meal). But perhaps more important, Peter will be there to give you a
guided tour of the garden and come and join us for a cup of tea or a
coffee with a cream scone. Entry will be £3 per adult and children can
come free.
Margaret and Peter Rees
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Rhestr y Darllenwyr / Readers Schedule
Dyddiad / Date
Gwasanaethau /
Services
Tomos Apostol /
Thomas Apostle
Darllenwyr /
Readers
Sides persons
Gorffennaf
3
July
9.30 am
Cymun Bendigaid
Miss Vilna Thomas
(Taflen y Cymun)
Wardens
5.00 pm
Evensong
Mrs Rosemary Tilley
Job 421-6
Mrs Margaret Rees
(Ty‟r Llain)
1 Peter 13-12
Drindod 7 / Trinity 7
Gorffennaf
10
July
9.30 am
Boreol Weddi
Gwenllian Owen
Deut. 309-14
Rhys Griffiths
Luc 1025-37
5.00 pm
Holy Communion
Mrs Margaret Rees
(Brynhyfryd)
(Communion Sheet)
Mrs Carol
Owen
Mrs Julie
Griffiths
Drindod 8 / Trinity 8
Gorffennaf
17
July
Gorffennaf
24
July
Mr John
9.30 am
Mrs Barbara Quick
Rees
Holy Communion
(Communion Sheet) Mrs Yvonne
Lewis
2.30 pm Gwasanaeth Arbenning yn yr Ardd Fotaneg /
Special Service in the Botanic Garden
Drindod 9 /Trinity 9
9.30 am
Cymun Bendigaid
Mrs Kim Davies
(Taflen y Cymun)
Mrs Jenny
Youens
Mr Meurig
Rees
11.00 am
Mrs Jenny Youens
Holy Communion
(Communion Sheet)
Dim Gwasanaeth yn yr Hwyr / No Evening Service
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Rhestr y Darllenwyr / Readers Schedule
Dyddiad / Date
Gwasanaethau /
Services
Drindod 10/Trinity 10
Darllenwyr /
Readers
Gorffennaf
31
July
10.00am
Gwasanaeth Ardal
Gweinidogaethol
Llannau Tywi Ministry
Area Service
Mrs Mair Rees
(Darlleniad
Cymraeg – Taflen y
Cymun)
Mr Peter Rees
(English Reading –
Communion Sheet)
Sides persons
Wardens
Dim Gwasanaeth yn yr Hwyr / No Evening Service
Dim gwasanaethau yn yr hwyr ym Mis Awst/
No evening services in August
Drindod 11/Trinity 11
Awst
7
August
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/
Holy Communion
(Bilingual)
Mr John Evans
(Darlleniad
Cymraeg – Taflen y
Cymun)
Mrs Yvonne Lewis
(English Reading –
Communion Sheet)
Mr Hugh
Phillips
Mrs Marian
Daniels
Drindod 12/Trinity 12
Awst
14
August
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/
Holy Communion
(Bilingual)
Mrs Marian Daniels
(Darlleniad
Cymraeg – Taflen y
Cymun)
Mrs Marion Little
(English Reading –
Communion Sheet)
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Mr Gordon
Mason
Mr Idris
Daniels
Rhestr y Darllenwyr / Readers Schedule
Dyddiad / Date
Awst
21
August
Gwasanaethau /
Services
Drindod 13/Trinity 13
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/
Holy Communion
(Bilingual)
Darllenwyr /
Readers
Sides persons
Mr Selwyn Evans
Mr Selwyn
(Darlleniad Cymraeg
Evans
– Taflen y Cymun)
Mr Allan
Mr Gordon Mason
Davies
(English Reading –
Communion Sheet)
Drindod 14/Trinity 14
Awst
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August
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid/
Holy Communion
(Bilingual)
Mrs Gwenda Evans
(Darlleniad Cymraeg
– Taflen y Cymun)
Mr Robert Jones
(English Reading –
Communion Sheet)
Wardens
Drindod 15/Trinity 15
Medi
4
September
9.30am
Cymun Bendigaid
Mrs Myfanwy Rees
(Taflen y Cymun)
5.00pm
Evensong
Mrs Andrea Liggins
Isaiah 4314 – 445
Mrs Lucinda Tomlin
John 530 -47
Mr Geoff
Quick
Mrs
Margaret
Morris
Drindod 16/Trinity 16
9.30 am
Boreol Weddi
Mrs Carol Owen
Eseia 60
Mrs Julie Griffiths
Ioan 651-69
5.00 pm
Holy Communion
Mrs Elizabeth Wills
(Communion Sheet)
Medi
11
September
16
Mrs Pam
Roper
Mrs
Elizabeth
Wills
Rhestr y Darllenwyr / Readers Schedule
Dyddiad / Date
Medi
18
September
Gwasanaethau /
Services
Drindod 17/Trinity 17
9.30 am
Holy Communion
Darllenwyr /
Readers
Sides persons
Mrs Daphne Evans
(Communion Sheet)
Wardens
2.30 pm Gwasanaeth Arbenning yn yr Ardd Fotaneg
Special Service in the Botanic Garden
Drindod 18/Trinity 18
Medi
25
September
9.30 am
Cymun Bendigaid
Mrs Eluned James
(Taflen y Cymun)
11.00 am
Holy Communion
Mrs Kate Jones
(Communion Sheet)
Mrs
Doreen
Rees
Mr Allan
Gibbard
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Saturday 30 July
Archidiaconal Mothers’ Union Event
An Archidiaconal Mothers’ Union event to celebrate the 140th anniversary
of the Mothers’ Union will be held in St Twrog’s Church on Saturday 30
July from 10.30am (meeting for coffee) until 3pm. Bring a packed lunch,
but coffee and tea will be provided. It will be a prayer, trail and create
day. All members from the Deanery of Carmarthen are invited.
Heather Witt
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Success in marriage is more than finding the right person: it is a matter of being
the right person.
Rabbi B.R. Brickner
One of the most difficult things to give away is kindness – it is usually returned.
C. Flint
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Dathlu gyda Mistar Urdd! / Celebrating with Mr Urdd!
Whitsun week for many children in Wales offers the opportunity to take part in
Europe’s largest youth festival – Urdd Gobaith Cymru’s National Eisteddfod. And
the children of the area are fortunate to have a local branch of the society on
their door-step, in Adran y Neuadd Fach, Porth-y-rhyd.
‘O dir O.M. daw dŵr iach
Urdd a’I hangerdd ieuengach;
dewch Gymreictod, hynod, hy
llif eiriau’n llefaru,
o deuwch oll gyda ch n
a llifwch tua’r llwyfan.’
Bu i nifer ohonom, yn rhieni a ffrindiau Adran y Neuadd Fach, Porth-y-rhyd droi
trwyn y car tua’r gogledd ar siwrnai hir i’r Fflint yn ystod wythnos y Sulgwyn, a
gweld gwireddu geiriau Arwel Emlyn Jones yn ei gywydd croeso i’r Eisteddfod
gan ‘lifo tua’r llwyfan’!
The long car journey to Flint in North Wales where the Eisteddfod was held this
year proved well worth the effort for Adran y Neuadd Fach. But the journey had
really begun several months previously with the leaders of the Adran, Aled Rees,
Rhinedd Williams and Awen Voyle concentrating their efforts on several
competitions for the Eisteddfod, progressing through the local and regional
stages. In Flint, the younger children’s choir succeeded in going through the
preliminaries, reaching the stage, and coming second with their rendition of
‘Gwena’ (translated ‘Smile’), and there were plenty of smiles!
Ar ôl i gôr blwyddyn 6 ac iau osod y safon, drannoeth tro’r plant hŷn oedd hi, a
Rhinedd nôl wrth y llyw gyda’r parti deulais Blwyddyn 9 ac iau gyda’u
dehongliad o’r emyn ‘O Llefara Addfwyn Iesu’. Cipiwyd y wobr gyntaf ganddynt
ac fel petai hynny ddim yn ddigon, llwyddodd Côr Blwyddyn 9 ac iau i gyrraedd y
brig hefyd, gyda darn o waith gan Robat Arwyn ‘Dangos y Ffordd’. Roedd y
cyfansoddwr wrth ei fodd yn ôl y negeseuon ar Facebook, a’r Fflint yn profi i fod
‘yn ŵyl iawn am adloniant’!
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Wednesday proved to be the icing on the cake, with the choir (Year 9 and under)
and the two-part choir (Year 9 and under) both winning first prize, but there was
more to come. Saturday, the last day of the Eisteddfod is devoted to the Urdd’s
young people, and one of the most popular competitions is the vocal ensemble.
Adran y Neuadd Fach with their teenage singers came second to Cardiff’s Waun
Ddyfal, beating several more experienced ensembles – quite an achievement!
Gyda hwyl ac alaw yr ensemble ‘Tŷ ar y Mynydd’ gan Maharishi yn dal i ganu
19ilch19 clustiau, hawdd yw anghofio faint o her yw hi i gyrraedd llwyfan
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd. Dylid nodi i’r Parti Unsain Blwyddyn 6 ac iau
a’r Grŵp Llefaru Blwyddyn 6 ac iau hefyd lwyddo i gyrraedd y rhagbrofion
cenedlaethol.
As parents and a community we are greatly indebted to the efforts of the Adran
y Neuadd Fach voluntary leaders, who foster the discipline and the high
standard required to ensure national success. As important, week by week
throughout the year they organize a variety of fun activities ensuring that
children and young people are able to socialize through the medium of Welsh.
Bydd bwrw golwg nôl ar y Fflint yn brofiad melys i nifer,
‘Mistar Urdd mae ystyr hwyl
ilch wn….dewch Gymry annwyl.’
I blant a phobl ifainc y Neuadd Fach mae hynny yr un mor wir bob nos Fawrth ag
ydyw yn y brifwyl bob mis Mai.
Non Vaughan Williams – mam ilch i Beca!
Non Vaughan Williams – a very proud mum to Beca!
Church Pilgrimage to Hereford
What a wonderful day was had by all! On 7 May our coach took us first to
Oakchurch, with an opportunity to have a coffee and perhaps something a little more
substantial and a look round this ‘County Department Store and Garden Centre’.
Most of us were unsure what to expect but it had a very good provisions section, a
garden centre and clothes.
Then it was on to Hereford where we went our separate ways. There was so much to
do and just the day there, so each went for our own preferences. Having recently
stopped for coffee some went straight off for a walk by the river – what a beautiful
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walk – while others visited the cathedral and the Old House Museum as well as
managing to do a little shopping.
Hereford Cathedral is the home of Mappa Mundi. Dedicated to the martyred King
Ethelbert it has stood on this site since Saxon times and is home to a community
which has worshipped and worked together continuously for over 1300 years.
Today’s building contains some of the finest examples of architectural excellence
from Norman times up to the present day. Norman pillars divide the 12th century
nave from the 14th century side aisles. The font dates from around 1150. The
principal altar is surmounted by a silver gilt corona made by Simon Beer in 1992.
I was personally very taken with the three tapestries commissioned by the Dean and
Chapter designed by John Piper in 1976 and conserved in 2011 which are hung in the
South Transept. The theme is The Tree of Life – an image used in the Bible to tell the
Christian story of the redemption of humankind. The first depicts the tree in the
Garden of Eden. The figures of Adam and Eve flank the tree around which is curled
the serpent. Eve has taken the forbidden fruit. This is the tree of disobedience. The
next tapestry is the cross at Calvary and shows the deposition of Christ with
attendant figures. A ladder is visible and also the hand of God can be seen, together
with the sun and moon. This is the tree of obedience. The final tapestry completes
the trilogy and shows the tree of life described in the last book of the Bible: On either
side of the river stood a tree of life, which yields twelve crops of fruit, one for each
month of the year. The leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
(Revelations 22. Vv. 1-2). This is the tree of new life.
The largest surviving medieval world map – The Mappa Mundi – is displayed
alongside the famous chained library in the award-winning New Library Building with
an interpretive exhibition and changing displays of rare manuscripts, books,
documents and artefacts.
Also in the centre of Hereford is the Old House Museum. Dating from 1621 the Old
House is one of Hereford’s finest buildings and is a fascinating remnant from a
previous age. Over the centuries many changes have taken place in Hereford but
throughout all this the Old House has remained a constant at the heart of Hereford.
Originally a butchers shop but now a museum, the Old House is furnished with pieces
dating from the Jacobean era; including unique children’s nursery furniture, original
wall paintings and beautifully carved fireplaces.
So much to see and take in that some of us were talking about returning to see what
we hadn’t managed to see that day!
Margaret Rees
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Mothers’ Union ~ Undeb y Mamau
There was a good attendance at the Quiet Afternoon in Llanllwch on
March 14th with Mair carrying the banner on our behalf. The service
was written and led by Enfys Thomas on the theme of Prayer, with
time for reflection between the sections on prayer, confession and
faith. Members of the six branches were invited for refreshments in
the hall following the service.
In our April meeting, Elizabeth Wills, one of our members, explained
how she had gone about researching her family history, getting clues
from bibles, photographs and visiting registry offices. There had
been complications with surnames and she came across several
characters. It is easier now that everything is online, but it is
important to talk to parents and grandparents and get them to put
names on the back of photo graphs.
May and we were off to Hereford on a trip organised by Daphne and
Mair. We stopped for an hour at Oakchurch farm shop, which was
like a tardis, with plants, clothes, shoes, food, toys and welcome
refreshments. Some could have stayed longer!! The rest of the day
we did our own thing with everyone visiting the Cathedral at some
time during the day. The weather was kind until the last 10 minutes
when it rained while we waited for the bus. A good day.
We had a Brains Trust in June with Kate Jones, Andrea Liggins and
the Vicar on the panel. The questions submitted by members were
varied, including, the EU Referendum, priorities in the Health Service
and the need for Church schools in these days of falling church
attendance, all of which engendered discussion from the floor.
Others were more personal, asking for their choice of book, music
and luxury if cast on a desert island, top holiday destination, most
influential Welsh person and best advice ever received, to mention a
few. An interesting evening, giving us all food for thought.
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The new Families Worldwide for the next 6 months have arrived. If
you did not have yours in the June meeting please take one from the
back of the church.
Dates for your diary.
Friday 15th July
Barbecue at Cysgod y Llan 7pm
Saturday 30 July
10.30am – 3.00pm Archidiaconal Event – Prayer, Trail and Create
Tuesday 9th August
Mary Sumner Day
Thursday 8th September
Eucharist with a business meeting to follow.
Monday 19th September
Deanery meeting 2.30pm in The Ivy Bush.
22nd – 24th September
General Meeting in Winchester.
Meetings are on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7pm in church,
unless stated otherwise. New members always welcome, enquiries to
Jean Voyle Williams 01267 275222.
Barbara Quick
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News from China
Let me share with you a little girl’s story. Her name is Eden, although at the
start of this story she has not yet been given this name. The story starts in 2009, in
Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan Province in the semi tropical southwest. A
woman arrives at a hospital, she is in labour and gives birth to a girl. Just a few hours
after the birth, the woman leaves the hospital, she does not take the baby with her.
We don’t know the woman’s name and it’s later discovered that her documentation
provided to the hospital was falsified, the woman’s story for us ends here. The baby
girl remains at the hospital and doesn’t leave in the arms of nervous new parents like
many babies do, but she leaves in the arms of a policeman just three days after
entering the world. The baby is taken to a large orphanage that provides care for
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hundreds of children, it will be her home until she is three and a half years of age. It’s
here that they discover she is HIV positive, perhaps this is something the woman,
whose name we do not know, suspected.
In the north of China, Xi’an, a husband and wife grieve for an adopted daughter
they will never meet. As they were preparing to travel to the airport to fly and meet
her and welcome her into their family, they receive a phone call, delivering the
devastating news that the adoption has fallen through and will not today nor any
other day be completed. Husband and wife then face the impossible task of being
asked to look though a database of hundreds of Chinese children and choose just
one. How do they choose the child that is to be theirs and is to live with them and
their young son? They choose by prayer and by faith. God tells them to choose a child
who is HIV positive. It’s the husband that sees’ a photo of a little girl in the database,
and he says to his wife, ‘Here she is, this is our daughter’. They are matched with the
little girl, but still wait a year before they are finally given permission to go and collect
her. It’s a painful wait, to know their child and yet not be with her, they have the little
girl’s photo and her medical records and this for now is all they hold. They are held by
the prayers of others remembering their family, what an encouragement this is to
them for they know the power of prayer.
Adoptive parents are warned that when they go to pick up their children they
may not want to go with them, but in this story we can see the power of prayer.
When the husband, wife and little boy go to get their daughter and sister, she doesn’t
shed even one tear and that night she sleeps in the same bed as her parents. The
little girl gets a new name, Eden. This is not the end of Eden’s story, it’s the start!
Eden is just about to celebrate her 7th birthday and is the most wonderful girl, full of
life and spark. Eden’s mother and father are our close friends and my own daughter
who is just 2 years old, adores Eden, who plays with her with love and patience
beyond her years. Watching this story unfold from the side-lines and seeing the
beauty of a family that God has called together has given us the courage to persue
our dream of adopting in China.
When we were initially approved to adopt in December we were told that the
wait for a match with a child could be as long as two years, but we have just found
out that we are now very close to the top of the list for foreigners applying to adopt
in China and our social worker expects we will have a match in about three months,
much quicker than anticipated! Although we still don’t know how long we will wait to
be united with our child after we have been matched. Unlike Eden’s parents we will
play no part in the choosing of our child and will be matched by a government
agency. We are adopting from a programme of children with mild special needs, they
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could have been born with a cleft palette, have a heart condition or have a condition
such as Hepatitis B.
Just as each of our testimonies about how we became adopted into His family
is different, every adoption story is different too, we can only wait and in time tell
you ours. But we do know that as you join us in prayer the power of prayer will be as
evident in our story as it is in Eden and her family’s story.
The number of orphans in China is estimated to be between 9 & 15 million. This
wide variation is caused by different concepts of who is an orphan and the lack of
reliable statistics. Many of China’s orphans are healthy young girls and boys, but the
greatest percentage now are children living with disabilities or special needs in one
way or another.
A New Name
Most children in China have two names, the first is their official name that appears on
their birth certificate and will be their grown up adult name. Their second name is a
childhood name which they will be called affectionately by friends and relatives, this
name is often (to the Chinese ear) cute sounding and uses the same character twice.
In my Parents and Tots class I teach children whose names can be translated as, ‘star,
star’ ‘dot, dot’ and ‘happy, happy’. We have given our new baby a childhood name
already and it’s 新新 （Xin Xin）. These characters mean ‘new, new’ but the words
for heart 心and faith 信also have the same pronunciation.
(We don’t yet know if 新新, will be a boy or girl, but this name works for both!)
Please pray
Pray for Eden’s birth parents especially her biological mother. We don’t know the set
of circumstances that led to her not being able to look after her baby, but we do
know that in the surrounding areas of where Eden was born many minority groups
live and some of these groups are affected by HIV. Eden herself, is not Han Chinese
(the majority group making up 92% of the population of Mainland China )
Pray for healing, for what must have been a traumatic experience, pray for God’s
promise for a hope and future. Do pray for the millions of children given up in China,
pray too for the millions of parents who give up their children often because of poor
personal circumstance, poverty or the recently abolished one child policy.
Adam, Mim, Bella (and the baby to come)
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Newyddion Ysgol Llanddarog
Cyflwynwyd dwy sioe ‘Mewn Cymeriad’ i’r Adran Iau yn ystod y tymor. Yn
gyntaf cafwyd hanes Mari Jones, sioe oedd yn olrhain hanes y ferch a gerddodd yr
holl ffordd i’r Bala i dderbyn Beibl wrth Thomas Charles yn y ddeunawfed ganrif, ac
yna hanes Glenys Myfanwy a’i phrofiadau a’i bywyd yn ystod y Blits yn Abertawe yn
yr Ail Ryfel Byd. Roeddent yn wych a’r disgyblion yn amlwg wedi mwynhau pob dim.
Codwyd £112 ar gyfer UNICEF gan y disgyblion wrth gynnal diwrnod gwisgo
dillad eu hunain.
Cynhaliwyd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd yn Sir Fflint eleni a bu’r côr yn
cystadlu. Er na lwyddwyd i gyrraedd y llwyfan y tro hwn, roeddent wedi mwynhau y
profiad yn fawr ac maent o hyd yn rhoi o’u gorau. Diolch i Rhinedd Williams am
gyfeilio a Rhian Rees am gyfeilio yn ystod yr ymarferion.
Mae cynlluniau mewn llaw i greu gardd weddi yn yr ysgol wrth ymyl Dosbarth 3
a 4 ac mae’r disgyblion eisioes wedi cynnig eu syniadau ar yr hyn yr hoffent eu gweld
a’r hyn y maent yn credu sy’n bwysig i’w cynnwys ynddi.
Mae diwedd tymor yr haf o hyd yn un prysur a’r disgyblion yn edrych ymlaen yn
eiddgar at y gwahanol gweithgareddau a drefnir ar eu cyfer. Ymhlith y rhain bydd
mabolgampau’r ysgol ar Fehefin 30ain, yr Adran Iau yn ymweld â Fferm Ffoli a’r
Cyfnod Sylfaen yn mynd am ddiwrnod i Barc Penbre.
Marian Evans
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MOSES AND THE RED SEA
Nine-year-old Joey was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday School.
"Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a
rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he
had his army build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then he
radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge
and all the Israelites were saved."
"Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?" his Mother asked.
"Well, no, Mom, but, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd neverbelieve it!"
Taken from the Internet
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One for the young (at heart!) among us
A Nursery Rhyme Up To Date
TEN little Churchmen went to Church when fine,
but it started raining, and there there were nine.
NINE little Churchmen stayed up very late.
One overslept himself, and then there were eight.
EIGHT little Churchmen on the road to Heaven,
One joined a rambling club, and then there were seven.
SEVEN little Churchmen heard of Sunday “flicks”.
One thought he‟d like to go, and then there were six
SIX little Churchmen kept the place alive,
One bought a television, and there there were five.
FIVE little Churchmen seemed loyal to the core,
The vicar upset one of them, and then there were four.
FOUR little Churchmen argued heatedly
Over all the changes, and then there were three.
THREE little Churchmen sang the service through,
Got a hymn they didn‟t know, and then there were two.
TWO little Churchmen disputed who should run
The next social evening, and then there was one.
ONE faithful Churchman, knowing what to do,
Got a friend to come to Church, and then there were two.
TWO sincere Churchmen each brought in one more.
So their number doubled, and then there were four.
FOUR sturdy Churchmen simply couldn‟t wait
„till they found four others, and so there were eight.
EIGHT eager Churchmen at Communion every week
Soon encouraged others, troubled souls to seek.
ALL the seats in Church are filled, not an empty pew.
O God supply this grace and zeal in our own Parish too.
Taken from a pamphlet from Holy Trinity Church, Kingsway, London WC2
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CALENDR YR ARDAL
ROUND AND ABOUT
Fach was followed on the 18th by a
trip to ride on the Dean Forest Steam
Railway with the pleasure of
sunshine to make our day.
Bethlehem, Porth-y-rhyd
Mae’n dda gan aelodau Bethlehem
gyhoeddi bod y Parchedig Aled
Maskell wedi derbyn gwahoddiad i fod
yn weinidog ar yr eglwys, yn olynydd
i’r Parchedig G. Carey Jones a fu’n
weinidog yr eglwys am 30ain
mlynedd.
We look forward to a trip to
Aberystwyth & Nant yr Arian Kite
feeding station on June 7th.
July will be the 41st AGM when we
review the success of the last year,
and despite the loss of a few
members membership of the Society
has increased. We hope our new
President Mrs Kim Davies will be able
to join us on this occasion, when we
will also enjoy a Strawberry Tea.
Mae Mr Maskell eisoes wedi dechrau
ar ei ddyletswyddau. Bydd ei ofalaeth
yn awr yn cynnwys Calfaria Pen-ygroes, Penrhiw-goch a Bethlehem.
Cynhelir y cwrdd sefydlu nos Fercher,
y 13eg Gorffennaf am 6.00 o’r gloch.
Y pregethwr gwadd fydd y Parchedig
John Treharne, Tabernacl Llwynhendy.
On the 6th September we shall enjoy
a visit to St. Fagans Folk Museum to
begin another busy year, which will
include a Holly and Mistletoe break
in November in Llandudno.
Bowlio Dan Do Llanddarog Indoor
Bowls
Practice on Thursdays in the village
hall from 7 to 9 pm in school term
time. League games are played on
Tuesdays. New members welcome.
Enquiries to Lewis Jones 275593.
New members are always welcome
Meetings are held at Neuadd Fach,
Porthyrhyd on the first Tuesday of the
month unless otherwise stated and
begin at 2pm. Enquiries to Marion
Little 01267 275507.
Clwb Cinio/Luncheon Club
Last Tuesday in the month. Yn fisol
ar y dydd Mawrth olaf. 1pm Prince
of Wales, Porthyrhyd.
Knit and Natter
The group continues to meet on the
first and third Thursday afternoon
each month and are embarking on a
project to provide Ysgol yr Eglwys yng
Nghymru Llanddarog with a knitted
wall hanging and some items for a
quiet corner for the children.
Porthyrhyd & Llanddarog
Pensioners Society:In April we enjoyed instruction in
Nordic Walking for fitness and to aid
convalescence. A sociable game of
Bingo at the May meeting in Neuadd
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Mynyddcerrig Show
Meanwhile items for the
forthcoming Christmas Fayre are
being made and stored, so please
make a note in your diary to support
the event which we believe will be at
the beginning of November again
this year.
The Annual Mynyddcerrig Show will
be held as usual in the Mynyddcerrig
Workingmen’s Club on Saturday 3
September, starting at 3 pm , with
exhibits to be taken to the Club
between 10 am and 12 noon. There is
an entrance charge of £1 per adult
and 25p per child, but no charge to
enter exhibits. There are a variety of
sections including vegetables, flowers,
wine, cookery, craft and a children’s
section as well as a competition for
the longest stinging nettle! All are
welcome.
We supported the Fayre held in
Llanarthne to fund raise for
Carmarthen’s year of responsibility
for the Royal Welsh Show. Sadly for
all concerned the weather was most
unkind, although it did concentrate
those who braved the elements
inside the marquee!
Show programmes will be available
from Jenny Youens, but if you have
any queries you can contact her on
01269 871496.
Several of our members are
celebrating milestone birthdays this
year, so we are putting our needles
aside now and again to celebrate!
New members are very welcome
whether you knit, crochet or have
other craft skills. For more details,
please contact Margaret Rees on
275479. Don’t worry, if you need a
lift, we can usually fit one or two more
in!
Neuadd y Pentre Llanddarog Village
Hall
Addas ar gyfer pob math o
weithgareddau yn y Brif Neuadd, cegin
hwylus, ystafell gefn ar gyfer
gweithgareddau llai o faint maes
parcio eang. / Looking for a place to
hold an event, then Llanddarog Village
Hall is the place with a main hall, a
committee room, a spacious kitchen
and a large car park.
Merched y Wawr
Rhaglen Mis Medi i’w threfnu.
Cysylltwch/Contact: Vilna Thomas
275372
Cysylltwch â Mair 275271 neu
Gwenda 275207
Paned a Chlonc
Every other Tuesday in school term
time, following the usual 10 o’clock
morning prayer service we meet in the
community area of the church at
We take turns on a rota basis to act as
‘host’ and share ideas, materials and
any practical help where required.
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10.30 to share coffee and chat so that
Welsh learners have an opportunity to
practise their Welsh. See Dates for
your Diary here in Tafod Twrog. All
are welcome.
Thursday: Yoga for young children (5
pm)
Short Mat Bowls (7 pm):
Come along and join in the fun.
Thanks to Mr. Wyndham Phillips and
Mr. Iori Thomas for coaching and Mrs.
Menna Jones for organising the
sessions. A warm welcome to all.
Porthyrhyd, Y Neuadd Fach
It was with sadness that we heard of
the death of Mr. Ron Evans. He was a
faithful supporter of all events held at
Y Neuadd Fach and especially of the
Porth-y-rhyd Horticultural Show. He
was a keen and valued supporter, not
only exhibiting beautiful flowers and
plants of such high quality and
standard annually but also advising
and sponsoring trophies. He will be
sadly missed. Our condolences to his
family.
Porthyrhyd Welfare Committee.
Holistic Healing Sessions
The Healing Network organised an
evening at Y Neuadd Fach on May
13th and following the success and
demand another evening has been
arranged on Friday, July 22nd 7.00 –
9.00 p.m. Come along and try a range
of therapies : Reflexology,
Aromatherapy, Indian Head Massage ,
Reiki, EFT and much more.
PARTI PORTH-Y-RHYD!
Following the success of last year's
Show and Carnival it has been decided
to hold another Party on Friday,
September 9th. Entries for the
Horticultural Show (Garden Section,
Flowers, Cookery Handicrafts and
Children's Competitions) accepted
between 12.00 - 4.30 as judging will
commence at 5 pm.
The Hire Of The Hall And Cae'r Efail:
The hall is an ideal venue for private
parties, group meetings or
conferences. If you wish to hire the
Hall or Cae'r Efail please contact
01267 275411 or 01267 275730.
Weekly Events:
Y Neuadd Fach holds a number of
different weekly events to cater for all
ages.
Monday: Whist Drive at 7.30 pm
Tuesday: Adran Y Neuadd Fach (6 pm)
Yr Uwch Adran
The Leisure Club meetings are held at
2 pm on the first Tuesday of the
month.
Wednesday: Judo for children (5 pm)
The parade will leave Ysgol Llanddarog
at 6 pm and Cae'r Efail will be a hive of
activities with a Live Band,
Entertainment, Stalls, Hog Roast and
Games.
Why not decorate a vehicle – lorry,
trailer, car, cart, wheelbarrow, bike and wear a fancy dress?
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Come to support and enjoy Parti
Porth-y-rhyd!
Programme:
12 July: Knitting for Christmas.
9 August: We’re not all on holiday!
13 September: Making Christmas
Cards – Demonstration and have a go.
For more information contact
Elizabeth Wills 01269 832569 or
Marion Little 275507.
Sioe Llanddarog Show
The Show is on Saturday 25 June – too
late for any further information from
Lewis, but not too late to remind you
that there’s a lot happening that day
and all the Committee hope you have
an enjoyable time there.
There will be a Show Dinner at The
Plough Rhosmaen on Friday 21
October, tickets £22.50 each and they
will be available from any member of
the Committee from July.
Llanddarog and District Women’s
Institute
For further information contact Lewis
Jones on secretary@sioellanddarog
show.co.uk or 275593
Programme:
Meetings are held in the Committee
Room of the village Hall at 7 pm
unless otherwise stated.
6 July:
Wrapping it up – Wendy Stephens
13 July:
Strawberry Tea at Celia’s
August:
No Meeting.
7 Sept:
My Life in the Met & Murder Squad –
Helen Jones
Wishes for Stitches
The group meets monthly – usually
the second Tuesday of the month.
Drop in between 1.30 and 4.30 in the
Committee Room, Llanddarog Village
Hall.
Bring your own sewing, knitting or
New members welcome. Enquiries to
craft or join in a group project or just
Elizabeth Wills 01269 832569 or
come to be inspired. Learn a new skill
Marion Little 275507.
– we have frequent ‘how to’
demonstrations. We have knitting
YFC/CFFI Llanddarog
and crochet patterns, a small library of
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handcraft books, as well as sewing
and craft equipment available. There
Os hoffech fwy o wybodaeth
is no annual membership fee, only £1
cysylltwch a Caryl Jones ar
per session attended which includes
07875797587.
refreshment.
You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can
prevent them from buildings nests in your hair. (Chinese Proverb)
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GWASANAETHAU’R SUL YN EGLWYS Y PLWYF
SUNDAY SERVICES IN THE PARISH CHURCH
Sul/Sunday 1
Cymun Bendigaid 9.30 am Evensong
5 pm
Sul/Sunday 2
Boreol Weddi
9.30 am Holy Communion
5 pm
Sul/Sunday 3
Holy Communion
9.30 am Service in the Botanic 2.30 pm
Gardens
Sul/Sunday 4
Cymun Bendigaid 9.30 am Holy Communion
Sul/Sunday 5
Cymun dwyieithog gyda eglwysi eraill LLannau Tywi 10 am
/ Bilingual Holy Communion with the other churches
in the Ministry Area of LLannau Tywi.
Lluniaeth i dillyn/ Refreshments to follow
SWYDDOGION ST TWROG OFFICIALS
WARDENIAID/WARDENS
Mr Peter Rees
Mrs Mair Rees
TRYSORYDD/TREASURER
Miss Nia Thomas
YSGRIFENNYDD/SECRETARY
Miss Vilna Thomas
UNDEB Y MAMAU/
MOTHERS UNION
Mrs Mair Rees
Mrs Margaret Rees
Secretary
Treasurer
CLWB IAU
Mrs Helen Beynon
GLANHAUWRAIG/CLEANER
Mrs Marion Little
SWYDDOG DIOGELWCH IECHYD/
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Mr Huw Voyle Williams
SWYDDOG DIOGELU/SAFEGUARDING
OFFICER
Mrs Daphne Evans
WEBSITE COORDINATOR /
CYDLYNYDD Y WEFAN
Mrs Margaret Rees
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