CHRISTIANITY CONSIDERED AT BETHANY: If you are interested in finding out more about what Christianity is all about, are a new Christian, or just want to brush up on the basics, then come along to the new Christianity Considered course, starting at Bethany Baptist Church, Six Bells on Thursday, September 13, at 7pm.

Starting with a simple meal, Bible teacher from Newport, Bryan Sheldon, will then be giving a presentation, which will be followedby discussion.

If you would like to come along, or would like more information, please contact Church Secretary Hazel Clatworthy, on 01495 320367, or bethany@illtyd.co.uk Local children turn green!: Abertillery's youngsters learnt about the environment at church's holiday club, when more than 25 local children learnt how to reduce, reuse and recycle in a fun way at Ebenezer Baptist Church's Holiday Club.

The holiday club, which ran recently, was based on Scripture Unions' Wastewatchers holiday club material, and showed children how to look after our world through games, craft, music, drama and Bible stories!

Leader of the holiday club Jan Ladhams was pleased with the way the event went. We had a great week. Loads of fun and laughter, as well as learning lots too.

We all discovered how to look after God's creation, and I'm sure we will all be a little greener as a result.' JOINT CHURCHES ALPHA COURSE PRAYER MEETING: "Dear all, This is an open invitation to a joint churches prayer meeting on Tuesday, September 11, starting at 7.30pm, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, to pray for ALPHA courses that will be started in the coming weeks, especially courses in valley churches.

The meeting will be followed by coffee, tea and biscuits, at around 8.30pm.

Ebenezer will be starting its course on September 19, and, if you're not planning to run ALPHA this autumn, we would like to take this opportunity to ask you to make use of ours for folk in your churches who may benefit.

There is no charge for the ALPHA, although delegates may be asked to make a small donation towards running costs.

ALPHA consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith, and is designed for everyone, especially: l Those wanting to investigate Christianity l New Christians l Newcomers to the church l Those who want to brush up on the basics There will be a light meal at the beginning of each session and after each talk we will divide into small groups to discuss the topic of the evening, ask questions and express ideas and opinions.

Together as we seek to make disciples of Jesus Christ, please come together to pray on Tuesday, September 11, at 7:30 pm.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.

Yours in Christ Rev Andy Ladhams (Pastor Ebenezer Baptist Church)."

CULTURE CLUB FOR SENIORS: There will be a variety of interesting talks and interactive sessions with arts and cultural themes at Davy Evans Court, Chapel Street on the following dates, which are: September 12 at 10.30am, September 26 at 11am, October 10 at 2pm, October 24 at 2pm, November 7 at 11am, November 21 at 11am and November 28 at 11am. Each session costs just £1.

For further information, please contact: Karen Langworthy Older Person's Learning Co-ordinator, on (01495) 353874.