Notices for Sunday 12 November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY
Readings
Amos 5.18-24; 1 Thessalonians 4.13-end; Matthew 25.1-13
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/southcheltenham or via our website: www.stpetersleck.org
| Morning Prayer has moved to a new South Cheltenham Team homepage, which can be accessed here: www.facebook.com/southcheltenham |
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.
MARGARET HAYWARD RIP
The funeral of Margaret Hayward will take place at St Peter’s on Wed 15th Nov at 1pm.
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.
ISRAEL-PALESTINE
O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land. Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Click here to donate to the Christian Aid Middle East Crisis appeal:
https://give.christianaid.org.uk/donate/CAM-005943
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.
LIBYA FLOODS and MOROCCO EARTHQUAKE
Please pray for the thousands of people who have lost loved ones, homes, are injured and in need of urgent emergency assistance. We also remember the rescue workers and those who are working to alleviate people’s suffering.
You can also donate to the Red Cross appeals by clicking on the following link:
https://www.redcross.org.uk/get-involved/donate/our-current-appeals
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 carpeted area and on the activities table each week in church.
The next 1st Sunday service will be St Nicholas on 3rd December!
If you have any queries or would like to be on the Junior Church team, please contact Liz Johnson via the Parish Office.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles takes place from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to the wonderful and generous congregation at St Peters.
The donations for CCP for October amounted to 53.2kgs.
You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
CCP HAMPER SCAMPER
It’s time again for the annual Hamper Scamper appeal. There will be basket on the bench behind the font for special Christmas hamper items. The usual basket for everyday items will remain in the porch. The hampers will be made up at the end of November by CCP but special Christmas
items can still be donated throughout December. I am happy to collect items from anyone who has problems getting to the church.
Please email me at gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
Many thanks, Gilly
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at 10.30am on Tue 21st Nov at St Christopher’s, Warden Hill, followed by refreshments. Click here for info.
SHOEBOX APPEAL 2023
Thanks to all who donated a shoebox to this year’s appeal. Your contributions joined another 150 boxes in Gloucester on the first stage of their journey, before being sent on for shipment from Link to Hope HQ in Sussex.
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.
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
Handouts from the talk by Petra Crofton are available on the St Peter’s website at:
https://stpetersleck.org/climate-change-and-you/
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
South Cheltenham Youth is for 11-19 year olds.
- 11-16s – meet on Tuesdays during term time at Emmanuel Church, GL53 7NT from 7-8.30pm.
- 16-19s – meet on Weds during term time at
St Peter’s Cottages, GL53 0QJ from 7-8.30pm.
Click here for details.
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
The programme for the autumn can be found here: https://mailchi.mp/3726fadba57c/autumn-term-south-cheltenham-youth
YOUTH WORSHIP EVENING
Fri 10th Nov, 7-9.30pm at Trinity Church GL52 2NW
An event organised together with churches across Cheltenham.
Free chip bar, games, worship music, short talks, card games, and more. More information can be found here:
https://www.fabricyouth.com/youth-worship-night
or ask Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker.
A letter to parents about the event is at the back of church and on the St P’s website:
https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Letter_for_worship_eve.pdf
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.
CHURCH MAGAZINE
The Nov issue of the Parish Magazine is now available. Please send any items for inclusion in the December issue to David Webber by 19th Nov.
ANNA CHAPLAINCY
Knitting Project
Calling all knitters! CaBiC are asking for people to knit mini stockings which will be given out to care home residents at Christmas. You can download the pattern here or pick up a copy at the back of church. We should be grateful for all stockings to be ready for filling by Fri 1st Dec! Contact Gill Ford gillian.ford@cabic.co.uk with any queries and to arrange for drop off or collection.
VILLAGE HALL AUTUMN FAIR
Sat 18th Nov, 10–12 noon.
Gifts, Cakes, Raffle, Tombola and more in Aid of the Hall Improvements Fund.
POPPY APPEAL
The British Legion Poppies and collection box are at the back of church and will be available on Sundays.
CHRISTMAS ORATORIO by JS BACH
Sat 25 Nov, 7.30 pm, at Pip + Jim’s
J.S. Bach’s Christmas Oratorio will be performed by Charlton Kings Choral Society, conducted by John Wright. With soloists from the Royal Academy of Music. See ckcsonline.org.uk for full details.
A PASSAGE TO INDIA
I have recently been on a very short visit to our two partner dioceses in India, in Karnataka (Bangalore) and Dornakal. This is the first visit for over 5 years, due to Covid, and the purpose was to re-establish our partnerships and friendship. It is planned that, over the next 2-3 years, there will be an exchange of clergy and a Youth Visit (summer 2025) which will enable us to work together as partners in the gospel (Phil 1.3). With the world becoming increasingly fragmented and divided, and with walls being built between nations (not only physically), it has never been more important that we stand together, often only in prayer, as brothers and sisters in Christ.
Rev Gary.
SPECIAL SERVICES & EVENTS
Please make a note in your diaries of…
| Sat 16th December – Crib Decorating 2pm – Decorating the crib with story and crafts |
| Sun 17th December – Carol Service 6pm – Christmas Carol Service |
| Thur 21st December – Carol Singing 7pm – Carol singing around the village |
| Sun 24th December – CHRISTMAS EVE 3pm – Nativity Service 5.30pm – Crib Service 11pm – Midnight Mass |