Notices for Sunday 27 October
TRINITY 22
Readings
Job 42.1–6, 10–end; Hebrews 7.23-end; Mark 10.46–end
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
There is no Morning Prayer next week
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 is no live-stream this 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 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.
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/
VILLAGE HALL AUTUMN FAIR
Sat 9th Nov, 10am-12pm
Cakes, tombola, books, raffle, gifts, refreshments. Free entry.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Thank you to everyone who continues to donate to CCP.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
CHORISTER COFFEE CONCERT
Sat 16th Nov at 4pm
Come and enjoy a short recital lasting around 20-30mins of instrumental and vocal pieces, performed by our talented young choristers from the St. Peter’s Church Choir. There will be refreshments available during the performance in the church, and entry is free (donations welcome).
FAURÉ’S REQUIEM
Sunday 10th November, 6pm
The church choir will be leading an evening service of Faure’s Requiem at St. Peter’s on Remembrance Sunday. Do come along, there will be a retiring collection.
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
POPPY APPEAL
The British Legion Poppies and collection box are at the back of church and will be available on Sundays.
TEAM NEWS
TREATS ONLY EVENT
Thu 31st Oct, 5.30-7.30pm at Emmanuel Church
Drop by Emmanuel Church garden for sweets, glitter tattoos, doughnut games and hot chocolate. All welcome!
BALCARRAS PRAYER GROUP
See full advert on the physical/website noticeboard for details.