Notices for Sunday 7 September
NEW BEGINNINGS
Readings
Numbers 13.27-14.4; Revelation 21.1-7; John 10.11-17
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
Live Streams
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.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary know if there is anyone who has died recently so that prayers can be said for them and their families.
PRAYERS
Please let Revd Gary know of anyone who has died recently or who needs prayer at this time. See church website also:
https://stpetersleck.org/for-our-prayers/
DAILY BIBLE STUDY APP
Everyday Faith is a series of reflections, prayers and stories. It will provide you with daily reflections, which you can read and/or listen to, including selected Bible readings, a simple prayer to prepare you for the day ahead, and thoughts based on that week’s theme.
Download the free app from the App Store or from Google Play.
DAILY PRAYER APP
The Daily Prayer has the services and readings for the day.
If you have a mobile, then you may wish to download the Daily Prayer app (available from ), which will have the services and readings for the day.
Download the app from Church House Publishing – there is a subscription charge.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED
The Parish Office will be closed for annual leave from 1 – 9 September, please direct anything urgent during that time to Rev Gary at revgarygrady@btinternet.com.
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each week in church.
This morning’s theme is New Beginnings on 7th September at 10am.
Bring your backpack for a blessing!
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, pre-schoolers and their carers, meets every Tues from 10-11.30am during term-time in the Cottages. A warm welcome to Amie, the new Little Pebbles leader!
SOUTH CHELTENHAM YOUTH
Youth groups will start up again in September.
See stpetersleck.org/noticeboard/#SCY-midweek
Contact Abbie, our Youth Worker, at abbie@southcheltyouth.org.uk for more info.
CCP & LENT FOOD COLLECTIONS
A big thank you to everyone who donates to CCP. July’s total was 71.1g. Donations can be left in the church porch or contact Gilly (email below) if you would like to arrange a home collection. If you prefer, you can also donate directly here
Many thanks, Gilly gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
Click here for further eco tips and green news
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.
Daisybank
A local group is raising awareness (and funds) to save a rare calcareous chalk-land field from an uncertain future. See website for more info: https://www.daisybank.org.uk/
Fairtrade Fortnight 22 Sept – 5 Oct
We will be marking Fairtrade Fortnight with a display in the Cottages – learn how YOU can make a difference. See the Fairtrade Fortnight webpage to find out more.
Fairtrade Brew It Fair Campaign
This Fairtrade Fortnight ask the government to stand with the people behind the tea we drink. Sign the petition at:
https://www.fairtrade.org.uk/do-it-fair
Note: All Co-op, Sainsbury’s and M&S own brand tea is Fairtrade.
PARISH MAGAZINE
The September issue of the magazine is now available. If you are a distributor, please collect your bundle from the back of church.
CHORAL COMPLINE AT ST STEPHEN’S
Sunday 7th Sept at 5.30pm
Sung by the Ravello consort. Music by Byrd, Tallis & White.
AUTUMN CARDS
The autumn card which contains details of our Harvest and Remembrance services, will be in
church this week. We would like to deliver it to all households in the parish at the start of
September, so are looking for your help once again to deliver the usual bundles. Thank you!
CREATIONTIDE @ ST.PETER’S
The Church marks the Season of Creation from 1st September to 5th October each year. Creationtide dedicates time to honour God as Creator and Sustainer of all life, and to renew our shared commitment to care for our common home. During this time, we will mark both Climate Sunday (14-Sep) and Harvest Sunday (5-Oct).
The symbol for this year’s Creationtide is the dove with an olive branch in the Garden of Peace, recalling Noah’s ark as a sign of new peace after the flood.
SPECIAL SERVICES @ 10am in SEPTEMBER
| 14th | Climate Sunday |
| 21st | Pulpit swap with Rev Ruth of P&J |
| 28th | Celebration of 30 years since ordination for Rev Felicity Bayne |
TEAM NEWS
2pm, Sunday 28th September
St Stephen’s, Tivoli
All pets and people welcome.
CREATIONTIDE WORD SEARCH
Can you find all of the words?
