Notices for Sunday 16 June

TRINITY 3

Readings

1 Samuel 15.34-16.13; 2 Corinthians 5.6-10,14-17; Mark 4.26-34

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

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

The live-stream for the 10am service this week will be available from: www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton

The next 10 am livestream will be on Sunday 7_^th July

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.

FOR REFUGEES

Almighty and merciful God, whose Son became a refugee and had no place to call his own; look with mercy on those who today are fleeing from danger, homeless and hungry. Bless those who work to bring them relief; inspire generosity and compassion in all our hearts; and guide the nations of the world towards that day when all will rejoice in your Kingdom of justice and of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.

PETERTIDE PICNIC

Sunday 7^th July at 12 noon

There will be a celebratory picnic in the Cottages garden.
Bring your own picnic – Strawberries and cream will be provided.

CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS

Many thanks to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.

Totals were 73.3kgs in April and 58.9kgs in May.

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.

EVENSONG at the CATHEDRAL

Sat 15^th June, 4.30pm

St Peter’s Choir will be singing evensong in Gloucester Cathedral this weekend. Do come along if you are able.

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!

SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH

Young people in Year 6 are also invited to come along on Tuesdays during term-time 7-8.30pm at Emmanuel church. Click to see the programme for the summer: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/ 

Weekly Youth Sheets for young people are available at the back of church or can be downloaded here. 

Please contact our Youth Worker, Abbie via abbie@cnc.church for more details. 

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/

CRAFT GROUP

Every Weds, 10-12 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

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.

*Save the Date*

Tue 9^th July – 7-9pm at St Peter’s

There will be a showing of the eco-film,
‘The Letter’.

Church Travel Survey

Final call to complete the travel to church survey by clicking on the link below…

https://forms.gle/MUiHpJV9NhH1h4tx8

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.

REFUGEE WEEK 2024 ~ 17-23 June

The Bible Reading Fellowship has produced a free booklet of 6 daily readings and reflections, God’s Heart for Refugees, which you may wish to follow through Refugee Week. It is available on the website or from the back of church.

BLOW FOR CANCER

Sat 22^nd June, 3pm at St Stephen’s, Tivoli

Featuring: No Name Bones, Tivoli Trumpet Ensemble, John Clift Piano.

Free entry, retiring collection for Hope for Tomorrow.

TEAM NEWS

* Save The Date * Revd Ruth Edmonds will be licensed by Bishop Robert as the new Vicar of Pip & Jim’s and St. Stephen’s at 3pm on Sun 8^th Sep at Pip & Jim’s.

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS

Sat 13^th July, 5-8pm @ Emmanuel

Emmanuel will be hosting a FREE family-friendly acoustic live music event featuring a number of local groups. Bring a picnic or visit the food truck. In the event of bad weather, this will move inside the church.

ELECTION HUSTINGS

Sun 23^rd June, 8pm at St. Matthew’s

Cheltenham Deanery churches are hosting a ‘hustings’ ahead of the General Election. Come and hear what the candidates have to say by booking a (free) ticket via the link below:

https://stmattsandminster.churchsuite.com/events/wcuphf79

Taking part will be: