Notices for Sunday 29 October
BIBLE SUNDAY
Readings
Nehemiah 8.1–4a, 5–6, 8–12; Colossians 3.12–17; Matthew 24.30–35
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 |
- There is no Morning Prayer during half term (30 Oct – 3 Nov)
- Morning Prayer will then return on Mon 6 Nov
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 first Sunday service is All Saints United on 5th November at 10am.
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 is taking a break for half term and will restart on Tuesday 7 November. Take a look at the Little Pebbles Facebook page
for a taste of what goes on!
REFRESHMENTS ROSTER
The new rota covering November to January is now on the board in the Cottages. If you can help with refreshments after the 10am service occasionally, please add your name to the list. All newcomers very welcome. Any queries please get in touch with Ro Bailey or Joey Kerr-Wilson via the Parish Office.
CCP FOOD COLLECTIONS
Many thanks to the wonderful and generous congregation at St Peters. The donations for CCP at the Harvest Festival service on the 1st October amounted to 111.2kgs, over 50% more than last year! Thanks to you all. You can also donate directly here. Email gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com if you would like to arrange a home collection.
HARVEST FLOWERS
Thank you to all in the Flower Guild who created the beautiful Harvest displays (click here to see pictures or go to the Flower Guild page on the website).
MIDWEEK COMMUNION
The next midweek Holy Communion will be at 12pm on Wed 1st Nov at Pip & Jim’s when Revd Owen Barraclough will be presiding as he celebrates 65 years in ministry. Click here for info about Midweek Communions.
SHOEBOX APPEAL 2023
This year’s appeal is now under way. Last year the charity delivered over 26,000 Christmas shoeboxes to some of the most impoverished people in Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania and Ukraine. If you’d like to contribute a shoebox of small gifts, please pick up a leaflet (one per shoebox) from the back of church or download here. The leaflet provides full instructions for filling and sealing your shoebox, but if you need more information, see www.linktohope.co.uk, or contact Steve Whittingham (07514 986386 or steve_whittingham@btinternet.com). Completed shoeboxes will be collected from church up to and including Sun 29th Oct.
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.
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/
Buy Fairtrade
The power is in your hands! There are over 6,000 Fairtrade products from coffee and tea to flowers and gold. When you shop, look for the FAIRTRADE Mark. Buying Fairtrade – Fairtrade Foundation – Where to
find Fairtrade products
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/
FRIDAY LUNCH WITH FRIENDS
The next lunch will be on Fri 27th Oct at 12.30-2pm at 1 Vineries Close. Please come and join us for a light lunch and meet friends old and new. Donations for The Children’s Society welcome. See the Noticeboard for all future dates.
Sally & Peter
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
LECKHAMPTON SPOOKY SCARECROW TRAIL!
Mon 30th Oct – Sun 5th Nov
Make a donation in aid of Sue Ryder and put your scarecrow on the map! More info at www.facebook.com/groups/leckhamptonscarecrows or email leckhamptonscarecrows@gmail.com
YOUTH WORSHIP EVENING
Fri 10th Nov, 7-9.30pm at Trinity Church GL52 2NW
An event organised together with churches across Cheltenham.
Free chip bar, games, worship music, short talks, card games, and more. More information can be found here:
https://www.fabricyouth.com/youth-worship-night
or ask Abbie Marsh, the team Youth Worker.
A letter to parents about the event is at the back of church and on the St P’s website:
https://stpetersleck.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Letter_for_worship_eve.pdf
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.
ANNA CHAPLAINCY
Knitting Project
Calling all knitters! CaBiC are asking for people to knit mini stockings which will be given out to care home residents at Christmas. You can download the pattern here or pick up a copy at the back of church. We should be grateful for all stockings to be ready for filling by Fri 1st Dec! Contact Gill Ford gillian.ford@cabic.co.uk with any queries and to arrange for drop off or collection.
LECKHAMPTON LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Tues 31 Oct, 7.30pm at St Peter’s
‘Bankers, Brewers and Barons’, a talk by Neela Mann, exploring the stories behind some of the many memorial inscriptions in Cheltenham’s churches.
Admission free to members and under 18s,
£2 for visitors
POPPY APPEAL
The British Legion Poppies and collection box are at the back of church and will be available on Sundays.
ALL SOULS SERVICE
Sunday 5th 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.
TEAM NEWS
TREATS ONLY EVENT
Tue 31 Oct, 5.30-7.30pm at Emmanuel Church
Drop by Emmanuel Church garden for sweets, glitter tattoos, doughnut games and hot chocolate. All welcome!