A special service was recently held at Bethel, Trefenter. This was a a service of music, dance and song, tracing the history of the Israeli nation, from Moses leading the Israelites through the desert, to the Resurrection.

The children of all the Sunday schools in the Pastorate took part, and the chapel on the mountain was full. Three girls danced in front of the golden calf to remind of what the Israelites did when Moses went up Mount Sinai to receive the Ten Commandments and they also reminded us of the time when Herod when entranced by Herodias's daughter's dance. Nest Jenkins played the harp to remind us of how David tried to soothe Saul's troubled mind, and Dyfan Jones played the trumpet to remind us of the Israelites' conquest of Jericho as they entered the Promised Land. Three sisters recited the parable of the prodigal son before the minister, Reverend Nicholas Bee, addressed the children.

The songs 'Arglwydd y Ddawns', 'Ganwyd Iesu yn Nyddiau Herod', 'Iesu yw Goleuni'r Byd' and 'Mae'r Holl Fyd yn ei Law' were sung by the children of Lledrod, Bronant, Elim and Tabor Sunday schools respectively. The Bethel Sunday school children danced to 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and they also presented the final dance, based on the words of Mrs Mari Morgan, Llanrhystud, 'Dwyn i Gof' ('Bring to Mind'). The Bethel children edited the words slightly by presenting them as a rap!

The narrator, the minister, weaved all the events together and he also thanked everyone who took part.

Thanks to Reverend Nicholas Bee and Carys Davies