Every August over 1,500 Christians gather in Aberystwyth for a week of Bible teaching in the beautiful surroundings of Cardigan Bay. The main focus of the Conference is preaching meetings held in the Great Hall of the University Arts Centre. This year we welcome for the first time Conrad Mbewe from Zambia as our main speaker. Conrad is the pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka which has overseen the planting of nearly 20 Reformed churches in Zambia and surrounding countries. He is an author and internationally renowned speaker and we are glad he is able to bring God’s Word to us at the morning Conference Addresses during Aber 2012.
The evening preachers include Neville Rees, Brian Edwards and Art Azurdia who have all previously been used of God to bless those attending the Conference. Lindsay Brown will speak for the first time at Aberystwyth. The three prayer meetings held each morning are a key part of the Conference and are both well-loved and well-attended. Children are well catered for with Bible-based meetings for 5-11 year olds and 11-14 year olds which take place during the morning sessions. A crèche is provided for children over 1 and under 5 years of age.
There’s also plenty for young people with a seven day programme of meetings, seminars and Bible-teaching for those 15-25, all carefully arranged to complement the main conference programme. The young people can also enjoy a lunch, barbecue and sports tournament. Several informal meetings for those over 25 give further opportunity for fellowship and a place to discuss the blessings of each day. The Conference also gives plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful Welsh scenery and to relax with friends, both old and new. Self-catering accommodation is provided in University Halls of Residence which offer single rooms (some en-suit) with shared kitchens at very competitive rates. Full-board accommodation is also available and there are a range of hotels and guest-houses within easy reach of the University campus. There are also a wide variety of self-catering cottages and caravans in the area if you prefer to organise your own accommodation and join us as a day visitor.
Over the years we have regularly known God’s blessing on the preaching of His Word and look to Him for further grace in 2012. We’re sure you’ll find Aber 2012 both challenging and uplifting so please join us; we’d love to see you!