Notices for Sunday 19 November
2ND SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT
Readings
Zephaniah 1.7, 12-18; 1 Thessalonians 5.1-11; Matthew 25.14-30
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.
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!
VILLAGE HALL AUTUMN FAIR
Sat 18th Nov, 10–12 noon.
Gifts, Cakes, Raffle, Tombola and more in Aid of the Hall Improvements Fund.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Please join us for a light lunch on Fri 24th Nov, 12.30-2pm at 1 Vineries Close. All are welcome. Donations for The Children’s Society.
Sally & Peter
CHELTENHAM STREET PASTORS
14th Anniversary & Commissioning Service
Sat 25 Nov, 7pm at Elim Church
Street Pastors are showing God’s love to all in Cheltenham at night, it maybe to care for your son or daughter or grandchildren. We help any vulnerable person who are drunk, lost or require safety.
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 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
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.
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/
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/
St Catherine Tree Planting
A rowan tree is being planted in the churchyard by the Eco Church Team on Sat 25th Nov at 10am; please come along if able.
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communions will be:
- at 10.30am on Tue 21st Nov at St Christopher’s, Warden Hill
- at 10.30am on Wed 29th Nov at St Peter’s
Both followed by refreshments. More info here.
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
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.
AN ELIZABETHAN CHRISTMAS
Fri 8 Dec, 7.30pm at Pip and Jim’s GL50 2DD
Cantores Chamber Choir will be joined by the internationally renowned viol consort FRETWORK. Join us for a seasonal musical treat recreating the atmosphere of Christmas over 400 years ago. Tickets £20 from www.cantores.net. For more info please speak to Sally, Peter, Stephen, Rob or Kim.
PARISH CAROL SINGING
Please join us on Thursday 21st December. We will begin the evening with mulled wine and mince pies in Vineries Close from 6:30pm. Singing will start at 7pm and should finish around 8:45pm. As usual we will be collecting for The Children’s Society. More details from Peter & Sally Marlow.
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
Please send any items for inclusion in the December issue to David Webber by 19th Nov.
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 |
TEAM NEWS…
From CNC-Emmanuel:
CAROL SINGING
Sat 2nd Dec at 3pm
We will be singing Christmas Carols in the garden of the Exmouth Arms. All welcome to join in.