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Brian’s story

Working and drinking — that was my life

I’m retired now, but 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 when our sons were old enough my wife started looking for a Sunday School. A friend recommended Bethel, so the boys went — and a couple of years later my wife started going too.

Although I had always felt there was a God, I had no real thought about him, so although I had no issue with the rest of the family going to Bethel, I didn’t want to go.  But one Sunday I just decided to go with the others and I have been going ever since!

At first, I found it difficult to understand the Bible and the preaching. But God was dealing with me, and over time I realised I was a sinner and that my sins needed to be forgiven, so I asked God to forgive me.

I had become a Christian and I realised God had changed me! I didn’t want to go back to my old way of life which involved drinking and not much else; now I had something much better to enjoy.

Brian’s story is not unusual at Bethel. Many have found that God has given them lasting peace and happiness that they never expected to find. Why not come along to one of our meetings and see for yourself?
Sunday school
Sunday School takes place each week between 10:30 and 11:45. The first thirty minutes is spent in the Sunday morning congregation which includes a children's talk. The remainder of the time is spent downstairs with a variety of songs, games, Bible stories and puzzles.  There are classes for both nursery, infants and juniors so you…
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 Bethel Evangelical Church, Heol-y-nant, Clydach     Tel: 01792 828095     Registered charity: 1142690