Notices for Sunday 20 October
ST LUKE
Readings
Isaiah 35.3-6; 2 Timothy 4.5-17; Luke 10.1-9
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
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
There will be no live-stream next Sunday
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 pray for peace in the Holy Land and a de-escalation of tensions, and an end to war in Ukraine and Gaza.
God of peace, in this time of sorrow and reflection, we come to you with heavy hearts for the lives lost and the pain endured. Be with those who mourn, with those who live in fear, with those longing for justice and safety. May your peace dwell where there is brokenness. Amen.
Click to donate to Christian Aid’s Gaza appeal: https://caid.org.uk/BBW
HOMELESSNESS
The handout from Rev Jade’s sermon last week is available here.
Further information can be found on the Homeless Awareness webpage
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
ALL SAINTS UNITED
The next First Sunday service, entitled ‘All Saints United’ is on 3rd Nov at 10am.
Do come along in your favourite team’s colours or kit as we all celebrate that we’re part of God’s team.
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/
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles, for babies, preschoolers and their carers, meets every Tuesday from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages.
Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page for a taste of what goes on!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Tuesday Youth meets at 7pm on a Tuesday during term-time at Emmanuel.
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more details, or see: https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
A massive thank you to everyone who kindly contributed to our Harvest Festival food last weekwhich totalled a record-breaking 151.1kgs!
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.
ALL SOULS SERVICE
Sunday 3rd November, 3pm
The names of those who have died in the past 3 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.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR VACANCY
We are looking for a new Foundation Governor for Leckhampton C of E Primary School
Foundation governors are appointed by the Diocese of Gloucester and 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.
Details as follows:
- 4 year term.
- 2 vacancies.
- Training provided.
- Time commitment variable ~ about 4-6 hours/month (term time only).
Please speak to Rev Gary if interested or would like to find out more.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for this month’s green/eco tips as well as local events and information below:
Bats!
We are now members of the Bat Conservation Trust! More information on the Eco notice board in the Cottages.
‘Fly – Why not? Discussion’
7.30pm, Mon 21st Oct at Friend’s Meeting House, Warwick Place
Auditing Your Lifestyle
Auditing your personal carbon footprint in detail enables you to set goals to reduce it and to offset the carbon you can’t eliminate.
Click here for more info on how to do this, or go to Climate Stewards to calculate your household or holiday carbon off-set:
https://www.climatestewards.org/offset/
Fairtrade – Ask your MP to ‘be the change’
Ask your MP to pledge their support for fairer trade via the link:
Email your MP | Fairtrade Foundation.
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.
THE FUTURE OF ST. PETER’S
What is the future of St. Peter’s? How would you answer that question for the medium and long term?
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) will be meeting this autumn to think about this very question and to review the vision for St. Peter’s for the next 5-10 years.
I would like the whole church community to contribute to this process, so please would you click here, or copy the link below into your browser, to complete a short questionnaire. Many thanks, Rev Gary.
https://forms.gle/K41YCNdDrdaNctWJ6
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Tues 29th Oct, 7.30pm at St Peter’s
Talk by John Putley: Witches in Gloucestershire. All welcome. Visitors £3. Further info from Sue Marlow 01242 581661
CHRISTMAS FAMILY & ELDERLY SHOEBOX APPEAL 2024
If you’d like to contribute a shoebox of small Christmas gifts for some of the most marginalised people of Eastern Europe, please pick up a leaflet (one per shoebox) from the back of church. The leaflet provides full instructions for filling and sealing your shoebox.
If you’d like more information on the Link to Hope charity, see www.linktohope.co.uk or contact Steve Whittingham (07514 986386) or email: steve_whittingham@btinternet.com.
Completed shoeboxes will be collected from church up to and including Sun 3rd Nov.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Fri 25th Oct at 12.30-2pm
Please join us at 1 Vineries Close for a light lunch. All are welcome. Donations for the Children’s Society welcome. Sally & Peter Marlow
VILLAGE HALL AUTUMN FAIR
Sat 9th Nov, 10am-12pm
Cakes, tombola, books, raffle, gifts, refreshments. Free entry.