Notices for Sunday 11 August
Trinity 11
Readings
2 Samuel 18.5-9, 15, 31-33; Ephesians 4.25-5.2; John 6.35, 41-51
MORNING PRAYER
Morning Prayer and is live-streamed at 9am each morning (Mon-Thu) from www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/southcheltenham
You can also join in person as follows:
- Mon – Pip & Jim’s,
- Tue – St. Christopher’s
- Wed – Emmanuel
- Thu – St. Peter’s Cottages
Morning Prayer will be taking a summer break from 29th July and will restart on 2nd Sept.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be offered for them and their family.
Daily Prayer App
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from Daily Prayer), which will have the services and readings for the day.
Live Streams
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
CALENDAR of events
Click here to see upcoming events
OFFERTORY
We do not take a collection at St. Peter’s during the service, but you can make a donation using the card machine, which is facing you as you come in, or by using the basket if cash.
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 or to Revd Gary.
PRAYERS FOR PEACE
Please continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land. Please also pray for the people of Haiti and Sudan.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each week in church.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
SC Youth will be having a break from their regular youth activities over the summer, but there still plenty to get involved with. See: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
Contact Abbie our Youth Worker at abbie@cnc.church for more details.
YOUTH FOR CHRIST 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Last weekend I took part in a walk from Tewkesbury Abbey to Gloucester Cathedral in support of Youth for Christ Gloucestershire. As they celebrate their 50th year, they have set up a legacy fund to bring hope, life and fun for young people in the future. As part of their young leaders group and having attended their residentials, I know from personal experience the impact they have on young people. You can donate to this fund using the following link:
https://www.stewardship.org.uk/pages/Legacy
Jacob Coates
MEMORIAL SERVICE
The memorial service for Trevor Davies will take place at 2pm on Sat 31st August at Cheltenham College Chapel.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
July’s total was 56.3kgs.
Donations can be left in the church porch.
Please contact Gilly via email: gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
If you prefer, you can donate directly here.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles is taking a break for the Summer, but will return in September. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
FOUND – Child’s watch
Please contact the Parish Office if it’s yours!
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for this month’s green/eco tips
Churchyard Plant Survey
Ben Gilchrist’s latest survey of the flowering plants and trees in the churchyard can be found on the website. In summary it shows greatly improved biodiversity:
- we have gained around 14 new species of plants
- more butterfly and moth species
- thriving bird communities
We are also now the proud custodians of a thriving population of pyramidal orchids, a sign of good grassland management and great soil, both things which presage the arrival of other species. All great news!! Ben Gilchrist.
Churchyard Maintenance
Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you can spare an hour or two every so often, to help with grass cutting and other jobs.
Fairtrade Fortnight – 9-22 September
***Please save the dates****
This year the FAIRTRADE Mark celebrates 30 years of existence in the UK. This means 30 years of farmers using the power of Fairtrade to drive positive change in their communities. Watch this space for further information about upcoming events taking place over these 2 weeks.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CATHEDRAL BREAKFAST CLUB
The Cathedral Breakfast Club is looking for volunteers to help with serving breakfast to the homeless and vulnerable people of Gloucester. They are needed for a few hours a month on Thursday or Saturday mornings from 7.30am to 9.30am. Duties involve cooking, serving, and washing up, and all training is provided. If you feel you could help in any way, contact: charlie.peak@gloucestercathedral.org.uk.
TEAM NEWS
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR VACANCY
St Christopher’s Warden Hill is looking for an Administrator to provide part time administrative and office support for the work and ministry of St Christopher’s Church (8 hours per week at £12.50 per hour). Please email Revd Lauren Gate at vicar@stchriswh.org.uk for a job description and job application form.
Closing Date: Mon 5th September
LICENSING
Revd Ruth Edmonds will be licensed by Bishop Robert as the new Team Vicar of Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s at 3pm on Sun 8th Sep at Pip & Jim’s. All are welcome (there will be an ice cream van)!
TRAINING FOR ORDINATION
Congratulations to Sarah Wood, who has been selected for ordained ministry. Sarah will now begin training, which will take 2-3 years, ahead of being ordained, as a deacon and thereafter as a priest.
It has been wonderful to watch Sarah discern and grow into this vocation; thank you to all at St. Peter’s who have supported and encouraged her.
And, Kay Edwardes, from Pip & Jim’s, has also been selected for ordination and will begin her training at the same time as Sarah, so wonderful news all round for the team.
Please keep both in your prayers and all who are discerning a call to ministry at this time.
Revd Gary.