Notices for Sunday 18 October

ST LUKE

10am Order of Service – https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Autumn-Sundays-2025.pdf

Readings

Isaiah 35.3–6; 2 Timothy 4.5–17; Luke 10.1-9

Collect

Almighty God, you called Luke the physician, whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist and physician of the soul: by the grace of the Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of the gospel, give your Church the same love and power to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.

Amen

MORNING PRAYER

Morning Prayer is live-streamed at 9am each morning during school term-time  (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.

LIVESTREAMS

* The live-stream for the 10am service will usually be available from:

www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton

CALENDAR of events

Click here to see upcoming events

THE PARISH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON FRI 16TH OCTOBER

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. You can also make a donation online.

REST IN PEACE

Please let Revd Gary, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be said for them and their families.

PRAYERS

Please let Revd Gary, Revd Jade or Revd Melissa know of anyone who has died recently or who needs prayer at this time. See church website also:

https://stpetersleck.org/for-our-prayers/

PRAYERS FOR PEACE

Please pray for peace and an end to war in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan and Iran.

CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Please for pray for peace: protection of the innocent, wisdom for world leaders and a willingness for neighbours to be reconciled.

Please do read Bishop Rachel’s reflections, Oranges and lemons which relate to the situation at https://gloucester.anglican.org/2026/

See the Pastoral letter from the Archbishop of Jerusalem and the Middle East sent to Bishop Rachel on 28^th Feb.

To donate to the DEC Middle East Humanitarian Appeal, go to:www.dec.org.uk/appeal/middle-east-humanitarian-appeal

Prayer from Christian Aid

DAILY BIBLE STUDY APP

Everyday Faith is a series of reflections, prayers and stories. It will provide you with daily reflections, which you can read and/or listen to, including selected Bible readings, a simple prayer to prepare you for the day ahead, and thoughts based on that week’s theme.

Download the free app from the App Store or from Google Play.

DAILY PRAYER APP

The Daily Prayer has the services and readings for the day.

If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from ), which will have the services and readings for the day.

Download the app from Church House Publishing – there is a subscription charge.

DAILY REFLECTIONS – ART & GOSPEL

You can subscribe to a daily gospel reading and art reflection at the following website: https://christian.art

NOTICES

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ALL SAINTS UNITED!

The next First Sunday Special is All Saints United on Sun 1^st Nov at 10am. Do come along in your favourite team’s colours or kit as we celebrate that we’re all part of God’s team!

BEYOND SUNDAY WORSHIP

Tues 20^th Oct, 12.30-1.30pm in the Cottages

An informal look at scripture, exploring a Bible series called “Questions God asks”. These are stand alone sessions that do not require prior preparation, just bring your Bible and an open mind. Revd Melissa

ALL SOULS’ SERVICE

Sunday 1^st November, 3pm

The names of those who have died in the past 2 years will be read out. If you would like the name of a loved one read out at this service, please add them to the list at the back of church. See website for more details.

LITTLE PEBBLES

Little Pebbles, for babies, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.

PINE CONES & JAM JARS

Amy is collecting pine cones and jam jars for upcoming activities at Little Pebbles. If you are able to donate any of these, please leave them in the box at the back of church by 8^th Nov.
Thank you!

JUNIOR CHURCH

Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each Sunday.

Come to ‘All Saints United’ on 1^st Nov at 10am!

Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

October is Black History Month, which marks a national moment of reflection, recognition and celebration. Black history is an integral part of Britain’s national story. Follow the link to read a thought-provoking blog by Trevor Henry, a churchwarden and worshipper at
St James and All Saints Gloucester. In this blog, Trevor reflects on the important and often challenging subject of white privilege.

White Privilege: A blog by Trevor Henry – Diocese of Gloucester

AUTUMN CONCERTS @ ST PETER’S

The Oriel Singers: Sat 17^th Oct, 4-6pm

‘Britten Rejoice in the Lamb & L’Estrange A Season to Sing’

Tickets available from The Oriel Singers website.

CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS

Many thanks to everyone who contributes to CCP. Harvest Festival donations made a grand total of 116.8kgs – a massive amount! CCP are most grateful for your generosity.

Donations can be left in the porch or can be collected from your home, just drop an email to gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com

If you prefer you can donate directly online.

Many thanks, Gilly Whittingham.

ECO CHURCH NOTICES

Click here for further eco tips and green news.The GREEN Calendar is here: www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar.

Churchyard Maintenance

Please contact Brad via the Parish Office if you can help with grass cutting or other jobs.

The Daisybank Big Listen

11am-3pm, Sat 24^th Oct, Daisybank Lower Slopes, Pilford Rd entrance

An informal community drop-in event to hear your thoughts about Daisybank and its future.

See posters in church and online for more details.

SHOEBOX APPEAL 2026

Leaflets, with all the details you need, for sending Christmas shoeboxes of gifts to some of the poorest people in Eastern Europe are available at the back of church. Please use a small(ish) shoebox and leave completed ones in church for collection each Sunday up to 1^st Nov. For more information on the charity Link to Hope, see www.linktohope.co.uk, or contact Steve Whittingham on 07514 986386 or steve_whittingham@btinternet.com

POPPY APPEAL

The British Legion Poppies and collection box will be available on Sundays at the back of church.

SPECIAL SERVICES

Please note the following ‘special services’ at St. Peter’s, which are coming up in the next 4-6 weeks:

1^st Nov, 3pm	All Souls Service.
8^th Nov, 6pm	Evening Service with a performance of Rutter’s Requiem.
29^th Nov, 6pm	Advent Carol Service

TEAM

BABY MUSIC AT ST STEPHEN’S

‘Baa Baa Bach Sheep’

11am on Thursdays during termtime

For further details, see flyers in church and on the website.

YOUTH

Regular Youth Groups have resumed on a Tuesday evening at Emmanuel Church at 7pm.

COFFEE MORNING & CRAFT STALLS

9.30am-12pm, Sat 24^th Oct at The Reddings & District Community Centre

In aid of Great Western Air Ambulance

ST LUKE

This Sunday we commemorate St. Luke, but who was he?

St Luke the Evangelist was a first-century Greek physician and a loyal companion to St Paul.

He is credited with authoring the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles, making his the largest written contribution to the New Testament.

He was one of St Paul’s most constant, faithful and invaluable travelling companions, accompanying him on (and recording) his missionary journeys, and then remaining by his side during his imprisonment in Rome.

His writings uniquely emphasise Christ’s compassion for the poor and the marginalised; and Christian tradition honours him as thefirst icon painter, making him thepatron saint of both doctors and artists.