Dear Brothers and Sisters, There is a story about D. L. Moody when he made a visit to Scotland in the 1800’s and opened one of his talks at a local school with the rhetorical question, “What is prayer?” To his amazement, hundreds of children’s hands went up. So he decided to call on a…
The details regarding which services are in the chapel and which are on YouTube only in January are as follows. To book to attend one of our services, please read and complete the booking form at www.emmanuel-newport.org.uk/covid-booking. 3rd January 10.30 am – Service in the chapel and on YouTube. Sermon on the calendar verse for…
On Sunday 20th December we have two Carol Services – one in the morning, one in the evening. The morning service begins at 10.30 am and will be our Family Carol Service. It will be live streamed and available to watch on our YouTube channel here. There will be beautiful carols to sing along to…
Every Sunday from 13th – 27th December Pastor Andy will be focussing on different personalities from the story of Christmas in his messages. See below which services will be in the chapel and which will be on YouTube only and which personalities will be the focus for each service: 13th am – Elizabeth, Zechariah and…
Every day from 1st – 24th December we are releasing a video Advent Calendar on our YouTube channel and on Facebook. Leaders of our children’s work including Toddlers, Friday Rock and Sunday Rock have recorded videos on various Christmas themes. There is a clear connection to the great news of Jesus coming as Saviour of the World! Please visit https://bit.ly/2JkCI8D each day…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, As we approach another Christmas, we acknowledge that this year has not only been incredibly challenging for most, but it’s been devastating for the many families who have experienced the crippling effects of the current pandemic. Someone recently referred to 2020 as ‘the darkest year in their memory!’ Throughout Israel’s history,…
The members at Emmanuel Evangelical Church, Newport would like to give thanks and praise to God for calling Rev Andy Pitt as pastor. Andy preached and led prayer meetings on a number of occasions before and during the lockdowns. A special members meeting was held over Zoom in September where the church voted to call Andy as pastor. Andy, originally from Stroud,…
Dear Brothers and Sisters, It’s with great joy in my heart that I write my first Pastor’s letter to you all. We certainly live in uncertain days, yet the Lord remains on His throne ruling, reigning and surveying all that He has made. Wales’ First Minister, Mark Drakeford, has today, (19th Oct) announced a fire…
Dear Friends, I think this will be my final letter for the Gazette as pastor at Emmanuel, but I have thought that before, then Covid-19 happened! We have had a significant month. A date has been agreed when the current pastorate should end; the final AGM of Emmanuel as a particular charity has been held; a call has been issued for a…
At our Special Members Meeting on Zoom on Wednesday 23rd September we had an encouraging positive vote to invite Rev Andy Pitt to be our new Pastor. Andy received the invitation gladly and has accepted the call. He is looking forward to starting his ministry in Emmanuel on 9th November, God willing. In his letter to the church Andy wrote “Both Viv…