Pentecost Sunday

KEVIN ADAMS

Kevin has researched the 1904 Revival and 20th Century evangelism in Wales. He is a popular preacher in churches and conferences both in Wales and other countries and he is now involved in the celebration of the 1904 revival. He tells us how Evan Roberts, an ex-miner, was successful at bringing in converts and how he rocked the conservative chapels of Wales to their foundations.
For more information visit the websites below.

He is also co-author of the following book:

"A Pictorial History of Revival - The Outbreak of the 1904 Welsh Awakening by By Kevin Adams & Emyr Jones
© 1904 Ltd
Published by CWR, Waverley Abbey House, Waverley Lane, Farnham, Surrey GU9 8EP
ISBN 1-85345-287-4

The following B/W images were used by kind permission of 1904 Ltd and www.priday.com

Evan Roberts at desk - page 81 from book
Titled: "The Great Welsh Revival Mr Evan Roberts"
Source: Postcard - Kevin Adams Personal Collection

"The Religious Revival in Wales" 1904 Western Mail Cover
Source: 1904 Ltd.

Evan Roberts holding a book
Source: 1904 Ltd

The following images were taken from the above mentioned book:

Group of 3 x lady singers from page 96 of book
Title: Lady Singers
Acknowledgement: National Library of Wales PZ6458/11
Out of copyright

Annie Davies from page 97 of book
Title: Annie Davies
Acknowledgement: National Library of Wales
Out of copyright

Huw Priday Information

PASTOR RAY BEVAN

Ray Bevan is someone who is following in the footsteps of Evan Roberts. He is the leader at King’s Church in the old docklands area of Newport. When he first arrived at King’s 20 years ago, there were around 30 members. The church is now thriving with over 700 regular worshippers.
He tells his story of how he became to be a “popstar” in the 60s … and even had a record released by Decca in 1966 called “This Little Bird” – recorded with his brother Robbie. He almost went on to sign a contract with producer, Mickey Most .… but then began to ask questions about what he was doing and why am I here. He decided he didn’t want to carry on with his band and continued to search for answers to life's big questions. He went to see a film called “The Greatest Story Ever Told' and he was captivated. He believed that the Holy Spirit began to make Jesus very real to him. Profoundly affected by the message of the film he decided to visit a church .. and the rest is history.
He is also successful recording artist - please visit the King’s Church website below for information of CDs.

ELIN JEYNES

Elin Jeynes is an actor from the Lacey Theatre Company, which was founded in 2004 by Rob & Sandra Lacey. Their vision was to create original work that brings the Bible to life.
Elin performs Acts Chapter 2, Verses 1-4 from: The Word on the Street, written by Rob Lacey and published by Zondervan Publishing. ISBN 031093225-4

MAL POPE

Mal performs his own composition, “Let Your Spirit Come”. Over the past few years Mal has continued to release albums on a regular basis. (Please see his website below for details).
In 2003 he started to think about the centenary of the 1904 Welsh Revival and the more he read around the subject the more he became convinced that the story could be the basis of a concept album and also a piece of musical theatre for the stage. Mal went on to write Amazing Grace.
The central character was Evan Roberts who claimed to have spoken face to face with God in his bedroom in Loughor, Swansea, and believed he had personally been commissioned by God to lead a worldwide revival. Over an 18 month period between 1904-05, Roberts turned Wales upside down, with the religious fervour he created.
The story of the Revival is told through the eyes of journalist and peace campaigner W T Stead who visited Wales during the height of the Revival to interview Evan Roberts.

BEVERLEY TROTMAN

Beverley Trotman came to the public’s attention in 2007 as the teacher who entered The X Factor to inspire her pupils. Since then, she has toured with a production of Fame and led worship at Spring Harvest. Beverley’s debut “Voice of Hope” is an album of gospel praise. The title track is written by Lara Martin and it came out of 9/11. There was so much panic going on and she said “You know, God is the only one who has a voice of hope”.

Locations

Interview with Kevin Adams filmed at the 21st Century Church Conference which was held at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli.


Mal Pope performed “Let Your Spirit Come” at The Gate, Cardiff
Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3JW Tel: 029 2048 3344


The congregational hymn-singing and Beverley Trotman’s “The Voice of Hope” was recorded at King’s Church, Newport

69 Lower Dock Street
Newport
NP20 1EH

Contact: Hayley Corley (Worship Leader and PA to Pastor Ray Bevan)
Tel: 01633 244453 (Church)