Notices for Sunday 16 and 23 July
TRINITY 6
Readings
Genesis 25.19–end; Romans 8.1–11; Matthew 13.1–9, 18–23
TRINITY 7
Readings
Genesis 28.10–19a; Romans 8.12–25; Matthew 13.24–30, 36–43
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
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.
HYMNS & PIMMS
Please come along on Sunday 16th July, at 6pm for a special evening ‘Songs of Praise’ service at St. Peter’s!
And there will be a glass of Pimms afterwards!
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.
JUNIOR CHURCH IS BACK!
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors– There are things to do in the carpeted area and on the activities table each week in church.
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
Tuesdays from 10-11.30am in the Cottages. Please take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
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
Could you join our Youth Team?
Whatever your age or talents, if you are interested in exploring joining our youth team, we would love to hear from you. Contact Abbie abbie@cnc.church for more information.
Please pray for:
- Year 11s coming to the end of their GSCE exams.
- Year 6s moving up to our youth group and
preparing to move schools. - All of the young people who currently engage with
our youth work. - Making plans for the next academic year.
- All of our current youth team, who have served
across the past academic year. - For us to find enough new volunteers to join our
team from September.
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.
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/
Plastic Free July
How can you reduce plastic waste? Find tips by looking at the Plastic Free July website.
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.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at St Christopher’s at 10.30am on Tue 18th July and will be followed by refreshments.
The following week’s service will be at St Peter’s at 10.30am on Weds 26th July. Click here for more info.
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.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who continues to support CCP. A grand total of 59.7kgs was collected in June. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
ST. KENELM PILGRIMAGE
Sat 15th July, 10am-4pm
from St. Mary’s, Winchcombe to the site of St. Kenelm’s Well. The day will
include a Eucharist at St. Mary’s, bring your own lunch, a service of healing and benediction in the afternoon, followed by a walk to the well. For
more info and to sign-up, please click here:
https://www.saintkenelm.org/
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.
LLHS EVENTS
ARCHIVE AFTERNOON
Sun 16th July, 2-4pm at St Peter’s Leckhampton
Local History Society is holding an archive afternoon. Come and browse historical information about our locality. Teas will be served in the cottages in aid of Family Space, a local charity.
CHURCH AND CHURCHYARD TOURS
Sat 29th July from 2pm
led by Paul McGowan and Eric Miller
COACH TO NICK’S INSTALLATION
There is a coach travelling to Nick’s installation service at Tewkesbury Abbey on Thu 7th Sept. 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 (office open 9am – 2pm weekdays).
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCIES
Foundation Governors needed for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
The 3 foundation governors, appointed by The Diocese of Gloucester, work with the vicar of St. Peter’s to promote links between the school and the church as well as serving alongside governors appointed by parents, staff and the local authority.
- 4 year term
- 2 vacancies
- Training provided
- Time commitment variable – about 4-6 hours/month (term time only)
Chat to Jane Allison (01242 239975/07964 326274),
Sue Marlow (01242 581661) or Rev Gary to find out more.
See St Peter’s website for more info.
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.
And Finally…
Please keep those who have applied for the ‘Missioner and Associate Priest’ vacancy in Warden Hill in your prayers this coming week, as interviews are held to appoint to this important role within the South Cheltenham Team.