Notices for Sunday 31 March
EASTER SUNDAY
Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
Readings
Isaiah 25.6-9; Acts10.34-43; John 20.1-18
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
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.
Prayers for these areas of concern and others can be found on the prayer page on the website.
MIDDLE EAST
Please also pray for a cessation of tensions and violence in the Middle East.
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 or at the back of the church.
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 at 12pm on Wed 3rd April at Pip & Jim’s.
LITTLE PEBBLES
Little Pebbles is taking a break for Easter and will return on Tue 9th Apr. 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
The Youth Groups are taking a break till Tue 9 April. Click to see the programme for the spring https://southcheltenham.wordpress.com/youth/
EASTER FLOWERS
Donations for Easter flowers will be gratefully received. There will be a box at the back.
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.
MOTHERS’ UNION COFFEE MORNING
Sat 6th April, 10am-12pm, St Christopher’s GL51 3DD
All are welcome to a fundraising Coffee Morning in St Christopher’s Large Hall. There will be Cakes, A Raffle and MU Cards and Gifts stalls.
See poster in church and on website.
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.
CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS
Lent appeal for CCP –Donations can be left in the church porch, and I will collect them on a regular basis. Many thanks, 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.
Thank you from Sarah Taylor of CCP
An enormous thank you for the continued donations you have made to our Pantry, particularly during your refurbishment. We are always so grateful as this allows us to continue serving our local community. Happy Easter to all.
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.
Lent Challenges
Ideas for Eco Lent Challenges can be found at https://stpetersleck.org/eco-church/#lent_ideas
Prayer
Today, whatever your job, consider that first calling, to look after the world, its animals and the next generation of humans. How are you fulfilling that calling?
Lord, help us to do small things that produce big change. Where possible, enable us to share resources fairly, campaign for better ecology and animal welfare, nurture young people and leave the world a better place. Amen.
SOUTH CHELTENHAM TEAM NEWS
SHAKESPEARE RELIGION & RACE
Sat 20th April, 10.30am-6pm at Pip & Jim’s
Led by the finest scholars in literary studies, theology and black theology. Café and bookstall. Tickets £20 whole day, £10 a session (£5 for under 25s) from
https://pipandjims.churchsuite.com/events/jszbvrs3
Finishes with a performance of a liturgy based upon A Midsummer Night’s Dream (which is free to attend). See poster in Cottages and on website.