Notices for 13, 20 and 27 August
| Date | Readings | |
| 13th | 10th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | Genesis 37.1–4,12–28; Romans 10.5–15; Matthew 14.22–33 |
| 20th | 11th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | Genesis 45.1–15; Romans 11.1–2a, 29–32; Matthew 15.[10–20] 21–28 |
| 27th | 12th SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY | Exodus 1.8—2.10; Romans 12.1–8; Matthew 16.13–20 |
Morning Prayer
Morning Prayer is livestreamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu). You can also attend in person on a Mon at Pip & Jim’s, on Tue at St. Christopher’s, on Weds at Emmanuel and on Thu at St. Peter’s.
Live-stream: www.facebook.com/pipandjims or via our website: www.stpetersleck.org
There will be no Morning Prayer during August – it will return on 4th Sep.
Daily Prayer App
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer (chpublishing.co.uk)), which will have the services the readings for the day.
Live Streams
The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary or Revd Jacqueline know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.
PARISH GIVING
The parish giving scheme provides St. Peter’s with a regular income and a means with which to plan ahead. You can join by phoning 0333 002 1260. If you would like more information please take a look at www.parishgiving.org or email Peter Marlow peter.marlow@softcopy.co.uk. You can also support St. Peter’s by making an online donation at: https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/7930.
Prayer Requests
Please email these to the Parish Office, Revd Gary or to Revd Jacqueline.
PRAY FOR UKRAINE
Please continue to keep all those affected by the war in Ukraine in your prayers. You can still donate using the DEC link below: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal. See our website Noticeboard if you would like to be involved in the Ukranian Family Support Group.
SUDAN
Father God, we lift up Sudan and pray for stability in the region and a path of peace. Bring justice and healing to this divided land, we pray. Amen.
Click to donate to the UNICEF appeal:
https://www.unicef.org.uk/donate/sudan-appeal/
*PRAY FOR TURKEY AND SYRIA*
In the wake of the deadliest and most powerful recorded earthquake to hit Turkey in decades.
Click to donate to Christian Aid’s appeal:
https://give.christianaid.org.uk/donate/CAM-004766
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
SILVER WEDDING EVENSONG
All are welcome to join Tabitha & James Gilchrist and their friends & family on Sat 2nd Sep at 4.45pm at St. Peter’s for a special service of evensong to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary.
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors– There are things to do in the carpeted area and on the activities table each week in church.
The next first Sunday service is New Beginnings on 3rd Sept – bring your backpack to be blessed ahead of the new school year!
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
BOARD GAME CAFÉ
South Cheltenham Youth are running a board game café for young people aged 8-19 y.o. on Wednesdays from 10-12pm during the summer holidays. For further details, see the posters in church or on the Noticeboard.
SEPTEMBER MAGAZINE
Please let David Webber have any articles by Friday 18th August.
REFRESHMENTS ROSTER
The new rota covering August to October is now on the board in the Cottages. If you can help with refreshments after the 10am service occasionally, please add your name to the list. All newcomers very welcome. Any queries please get in touch with Ro Bailey or Joey Kerr-Wilson via the Parish Office.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 72.4kgs was collected in July. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
WELCOME TO KIT AND FAMILY
I am delighted to announce that Kit Perona-Wright will be our new Director of Music and will take up the post from 1st September.
Kit is married to Emma and has two children, Molly & Toby.
He is the Assistant Head at Cheltenham College Prep School and lives in Warden Hill.
Thank you all so much for your support in recent months, do keep Kit and family in your prayers as they prepare to join St. Peter’s.
Revd Gary.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Is now taking a summer break, and will be back on Tuesday 5th Sep. A big thank you to Lara Skinner and the team for leading this over the past year.
CRAFT GROUP
The Craft Group meets on Wednesdays at 10am in the
Cottages. All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat.
PASTORAL CARE @ ST PETER’S
To find out more about the work of our ‘Pastoral team’, click here. If you, or someone else, is in need of any help or support. You can also speak to the clergy team or a churchwarden on any Sunday!
Need a lift to Church? Please let one of the Churchwardens or a member of clergy know.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
See the latest green and eco tips on our Eco Church webpage.
Churchyard Maintenance
If you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs around the churchyard, then please let Brad know via the Parish Office.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
Please take some time to calculate your carbon footprint at https://www.worldlandtrust.org/carbon-calculator/individual/
Buy Fairtrade
The power is in your hands! There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold. When you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark. Buying Fairtrade – Fairtrade Foundation – Where to
find Fairtrade products
Climate Change and You
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs 5th Oct at 7.30pm
Petra Crofton, environmentalist, author and children’s worker, from A Rocha UK will be coming to talk to South Cheltenham churches at St Peter’s.
GOSPEL CONCERT
Sat 19th Aug, 7.30pm at All Saints’ Church,
Hebron – Gospel Music with a Jewish flavour, with ministry in word and song.
Featuring Simon Elman, Chrissy Rodgers and Helen Shapiro. See poster in church or on the Noticeboard.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth for secondary school age young people meets on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm to play games and discuss the big questions of life. Click here to see term dates.
Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted at abbie@cnc.church or on 07708 540732. The socials are:
@southcheltyouth
http://facebook.com/southcheltyouth
Thank you to all of those who have been praying for South Cheltenham Youth. We have seen some answers to prayer, particularly in the growth of our youth team. Here are some specific things that you could be praying for over the coming weeks:
Please pray for:
- Young people doing ministry experience
- Summer Board Game Cafe
- Plans for September
- Young people anticipating exam results
- Families over the holidays
KINGS COFFEE HOUSE ASSISTANT VACANCY
Kings Coffee House write: We have a post available to work in Charlton Kings Baptist Church coffee shop. You would be working with a small, friendly team who respect the Christian and community ethos of the establishment.
It would be for approx 20 hours a week at living wage pay but this would be discussed. We require cover for a Saturday and 2 week days. Experience preferred but not essential as there will be training available.
If you are interested please either drop into the coffee shop or email kingscoffee@ckbc.org.uk.
LADIES FELLOWSHIP
If you would like more details about this fun and friendly group, the 2023 programme is available on the website Noticeboard or at the back of church.
COACH TO NICK’S INSTALLATION
There is a coach travelling to Nick’s installation service at Tewkesbury Abbey on Thu 7th Sep. If you would like to book a place (£9), please
email Sean Marsh, Church Administrator at P&J:
info@pipandjims.org.uk or call 01242 522658.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St Christopher’s at 10.30am on Tues 15th Aug and will be followed by refreshments.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
The lunches in April/May/June raised £220.67 for the Children’s Society thanks to generous donations. The next lunch will be on Friday 29 September. Sally & Peter
CHELTENHAM HERITAGE OPEN DAYS
8-17th September 2023
Booklets are available at the back of the church or by clicking here.