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Nathanael and Anna Ayling (Sapporo, Japan)

  • Nathanael and Anna Ayling (Sapporo, Japan)
  • Becca Jones (Kiwoko, Uganda)
  • Alan and Pat Davey (Bordeaux, France)

Anna spent several years living in Craig Cefn Parc as a child, before moving to London after university. There she met Nathanael whilst they were both serving as associates at St. Helens, Bishopsgate. Both Nathanael and Anna studied at Oak Hill College, Anna studying youth and children’s ministry for two years, and Nathanael Theology and World Missions for three years. They married in 2007 and since then the Lord has blessed them with three precious boys; Ethan, Micaiah and Boaz. The Aylings are OMF missionaries in Japan working with KGK (the Japanese equivalent of uccf:thechristianunions) as well as leading an OMF outreach to students called fmZERO. (Anna was one of several church members whose story was featured in the Real Lives newspaper.)

Latest news from Nathanael and Anna:

  • 2019, the year that was (14 January 2020)
  • Who should be involved in world mission? (30 August 2019)
  • What I’ve learnt in the last 10 years (27 August 2019)
  • Why I became a missionary (23 August 2019)
  • “Thank you for leaving Japan!” (20 August 2019)

Brian’s story

“Working and drinking — that was my life”

When I was younger I worked during the day and went to the pubs and clubs to drink in the nights and on weekends. That was my life — no real direction or focus. But since going to Bethel, I've found something much better.
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Prayer and Bible Study
Each Wednesday at 7:00pm we meet together for a bible study, and to pray. The bible studies are led by our pastor, Mark, or one of the other members of the church, and the prayer time is open to everyone.
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  • The gospel must be on June 14, 2026.
  • Surprise, surprise on June 14, 2026.
  • Perfect love casts out fear on June 7, 2026.
  • God looks at the heart on June 7, 2026.
  • Where vultures gather on May 31, 2026.

 Bethel Evangelical Church, Heol-y-nant, Clydach     Tel: 01792 828095     Registered charity: 1142690