Notices for Sunday 21 April
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
Readings
1 John 3.16–end; Acts 4.5–12; John 10.11–18
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
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.
HAITI
Please pray for the people of Haiti, for a cessation of violence, and a lasting peace.
ISRAEL-PALESTINE
Please continue to pray for peace and an end to violence in Gaza and the Holy Land.
UKRAINE
Please continue to pray for peace and keep all those affected by the war in Ukraine in your prayers.
MIDDLE EAST
Please pray for a cessation of tensions in the shipping lanes in the Middle East.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) for St. Peter’s will take place on Thu 16th May at 7.30pm in the church. Please put this date in your diary.
ELECTORAL ROLL REVISION
The Electoral Roll is due shortly for its annual revision. If your name is not listed and you regard yourself as a regular worshipper at St Peter’s, I encourage you to add your name. Being on the Roll is a sign that you regard yourself as a full member of the church. The Roll ought to be an accurate reflection of the size of the congregation, and this is useful for a variety of purposes. Another function is to give the Parish Office names and addresses to contact (subject to data protection) for urgent or important notices. So it could be to your advantage to be included. Application forms are available from the Parish Office, at the back of the church or from the Home page of the website.
These days many people use email as the most efficient means of contact. Therefore although you don’t have to do anything if your name is already on the Roll, on the other hand if you haven’t mentioned your email address, would you please consider sending it to the Electoral Roll Officer (Eric Miller ehmiller@talktalk.net) not later than 28th April.
Many thanks, Revd Gary.
MIDWEEK HOLY COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be on Wed 24th April at 10.30am at
St Peter’s, followed by refreshments in the Cottages.
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!
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.
Please see the Junior Church webpages for information and online activities: https://stpetersleck.org/mesmerize/groups-at-st-peters/junior-church/
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/
Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker, can be contacted on 07708 540732 or via email at: abbie@cnc.church. The socials are:
- @southcheltyouth
- facebook.com/southcheltyouth
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Lent CCP Appeal this year. I have taken a total of 125.4kgs down to the CCP shop during this period. A great effort given that the church was closed for much of Lent. Donations can be left in the church porch. Gilly.
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.
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.
CRAFT GROUP
Every Weds, 10-12 in the Cottages
All are welcome to join, even if just for a ‘cuppa’ and a chat. Please contact Helen Shill for details on 07580 637767.
Leckhampton & Warden Hill Parish Council – Annual Meeting
Wed 24th April, 7pm at Brizen Centre
Leckhampton with Warden Hill Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting will include some guest speakers, including a talk by Eric Miller on the story of St Peter’s church. The meeting is open to all residents in the Parish.
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
Friday 26th April, 12.30–2pm at 1 Vineries Close
Come and join friends old and new for a light lunch. Donations for the Children’s Society are welcome. The lunches in Jan/Feb/March raised £223. Thank you to everyone for your support! Sally & Peter Marlow
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.
Earth Day – 22 April
See https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2024/
April tips (from A Rocha)
- Fit more active travel into your day and daily routine.
- Re-evaluate your journeys: explore walking or cycling options, or modify your route to include some form of active travel.
- Consider connecting with your local Ramblers or cycling group for shared experiences.
- Use the extra steps or the changed travel arrangements as a prompt to pray for God’s creation, nature’s preservation and the reduction in fossil fuel usage.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM TEAM NEWS
ASCENSION DAY
There will be a Team Service on Thu 9th May, 7.30pm in the Cottages Garden (or in the church if the weather is bad) followed by refreshments.
YOUNG PEOPLE & FAMILIES WORKER
There is a vacancy for the above role at Bethesda Methodist Church in Leckhampton. Please click here for more details.
