From the 4^th to the 9^th of August Pontardawe Arts Centre plays host to not one but two fascinating exhibitions about the Bible which will be on display in the Main Theatre.  The Bible is a unique and extraordinary book which has played a large part in creating and preserving our language and culture. 

The Bible Exhibition charts how the Bible has been preserved through the centuries and translated into modern language.  Archaeological exhibits confirm the historical accuracy of it’s claims and displays bring to life some of the incredible prophecies which have come true.  The exhibition finishes by describing the vital message of the Bible and its relevance in the modern world.  With kid’s activities, a quiz, an audio guide and interactive displays there is plenty to keep all ages absorbed and entertained.

The Welsh Bible Exhibition tells the classic story of Mary Jones and her Bible and shows how critical the Welsh Bible was to the survival of the Welsh language.

Admission is free and you will not be asked for any contributions.

Programme for the week:

Our aim is to encourage people to read the amazing book, the Bible, which is God’s message to us.  For those motivated to read and understand the Bible for themselves, we are holding a 6-week seminar series in Pontardawe Leisure Centre, starting in September.  The Learn to Read the Bible Effectively seminars aim to give you the tools to discover the Bible message:

• Let the consistent message of the Bible interpret itself
• Find out what happens when we die
• Understand biblical words (eg the title ‘Christ’)
• Discover who wrote the Bible
• See an overview of each book
• Hear about remarkable Bible history and prophecies which have come true
• Use study tools & cross references
• Discuss the differences between Bible versions and how to choose one
• and most importantly, gain guidance for life and a hope for the future

If you don’t have your own Bible, you can pick a free one up in the exhibition. 

You can book in advance (email: bible4wales@gmail.com) or just turn up.  We would love to see you there and share our love of reading the Bible and of course God and Jesus.

What?  Learn to Read the Bible Effectively seminars (free, no obligation)

When?  Tuesdays, 7:15 – 8:45pm from 2nd September for 6 weeks

Where?  Pontardawe Leisure Centre, Studio 3

Who?  Run by local Christadelphians (we are a worldwide group and have several churches in the area – Ammanford, Bridgend, Gorseinon, Llanelli, Mountain Ash, Mumbles, Swansea)

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As part of The Lord’s Prayer we say, ”your Kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” These were Jesus’ words when his disciples asked him to teach them to pray. Do you ever wonder about God’s Kingdom? For most people with a belief in God, ideas about life after death are a vague concept involving heaven, pearly gates and things which are better described as superstition rather than a Biblically founded belief.

Jesus spoke about God’s Kingdom. In fact, the Gospel can be summarised as “the things concerning the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts 8:12). Many of the parables that Jesus used revealed information about the Kingdom
of God which will be on the earth.

When we believe in God and we want to understand what His plan is with the earth that He created, it is better to use His Word to us (the Bible) than to rely on traditions invented by people.

Jesus told many parables about the Kingdom of God and described many aspects of what it would be like. The prospect of being in the Kingdom of God is a major part of the hope of Christians. The Bible speaks of a time where there will be an absence of death, pain, injustice and inequity with no pain and sadness.

We are having a presentation about what Jesus says about life in the Kingdom and how it has an impact on this life now. If the prospect of God’s Kingdom doesn’t appeal to us now, how is it even possible to look forward to it or for it to have an impact on the way we live our lives today? Come and find out more about what Jesus says about this.

Join us for a presentation on this subject on 4th May at 2.00pm, God Willing
at 110 Pontardulais Road Gorseinon SA4 4FQ

It’s 2025… the beginning of another new year… another opportunity to set yourself a new goal. How about setting yourself a new kind of resolution for this year: to read God’s Word every day!

‘Seek the Lord while He may be found’ – Isaiah 55v6

You may have set yourself many different goals in the past and wondered why some of them were so hard to keep… the trick is to set out some realistic and achievable steps to follow. If you do this, you will find it much easier to keep to your resolution.

‘Receive the word with all readiness of mind… search the scriptures daily’ – Acts 17v11

Here are 5 steps to help you achieve your new goal:

1. Set aside some time to read the Bible every day, even for just 10 minutes or so…
2. Find yourself a Bible or download a Bible app onto your phone.
3. If you like to have something to follow, you could use the Daily Reading Planner (see below) or you could choose a book of the Bible to read through at your own pace.
4. Read carefully and meditate on what you have read. Think about the meaning… what is God trying to say to you?
5. Put what you learn into practice – live your life as a follower of Christ.

‘Delight in God’s Word and meditate upon it’ – Psalm 1v2

The FREE Bible Reading Planner suggests a chapter for each day and includes helpful notes. To request your free copy email info@gorseinonchristadelphians.org.uk

Having a chat means different things to different people.  Some might like a “good gossip”.  It can be exciting to hear someone’s news, but we wouldn’t always want others to discuss our personal issues; passing on private information can be hurtful rather than good.

The Bible says,

   “You shall not go around as a slanderer (or talebearer)” (Leviticus 19v16)

Some people want to chat because they are lonely or have a particular problem that they are finding difficult to deal with.

In the Bible, James says,

“let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak”  (James 1v19)

The advice given is to spend more time listening to others, trying to understand their point of view or their difficulties rather than jumping in too soon with our own comments.  We could follow up the standard “how are you?” opener with “are you sure you’re OK?” and then try to really listen and understand the response.  We may make a big difference to someone’s life when we take a few minutes to pause in our busy lives and try to understand what someone is really saying.    Maybe we can then think of a practical way to help them or perhaps there aren’t any solutions to offer but just listening and offering sympathy may still be beneficial.

In the Bible, God offers a lot of practical wisdom on how to live our lives and have good relationships with others, why not open a Bible and read more?