Notices for Weds 24 Dec until Sun 28 Dec
COLLECT & READINGS
MIDNIGHT MASS
Eternal God, in the stillness of this night you sent your almighty Word to pierce the world’s darkness with the light of salvation: give to the earth the peace that we long for and fill our hearts with the joy of heaven through our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Isaiah 52.7-10; John 1.1-14
CHRISTMAS DAY
Lord Jesus Christ, your birth at Bethlehem draws us to kneel in wonder at heaven touching earth: accept our heartfelt praise as we worship you, our Saviour and our eternal God. Amen.
Isaiah 9.2-7; Luke 2.1-16
1st SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS
God in Trinity, eternal unity of perfect love: gather the nations to be one family, and draw us into your holy life through the birth of Emmanuel, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Isaiah 63.7-9; Hebrews 2.10-end; Matthew 2.13-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
Morning Prayer will restart on 5-Jan.
Live Streams
www.stpetersleck.org or www.facebook.com/stpetersleckhampton
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. You can also make a donation online.
REST IN PEACE
Please let Revd Gary or Revd Jade 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.
ADVENT & CHRISTMAS INFORMATION
Click on the Star icon here or on the website to see information about services and activities over the next few weeks.
JUNIOR CHURCH
Children – pre-schoolers and juniors – There are things to do in the children’s area each week in church.
The next first Sunday Is ‘We 3 Kings’ on 4th Jan at 10am.
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 will resume on Tue 6th Jan in the Cottages at 10am.
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS
There is a basket at the back of church, if you would like to make a donation towards the Christmas flowers. For further information, please contact Averil Murray or Sally Marlow.
ECO CHURCH NOTICES
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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.
Have a GREEN Christmas!
- 21 Online Shops For Eco-Friendly Presents
- Twelve tips for a greener Christmas
- Shop locally for Eco-friendly Christmas gifts e.g. at The Natural Grocery Store or Foodloose
Gloucestershire Garden Bird Survey
28th Dec – 28th Feb
The Garden Bird Survey has been running since 1993 and is an important long-term study on how bird populations and habits have changed over time in Gloucestershire.
For details on how to take part, go to
www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk
Green Calendar
See the Green Calendar of events at www.stpetersleck.org/green-calendar
If you have any items to add to the calendar, please send details to the Parish Office.
CCP HAMPER SCAMPER
Christmas items can be left in the basket on the bench behind the font. The usual basket for everyday items will remain in the porch. Contact Gilly to arrange a home collection at gilly_whittingham@btinternet.com. You can also donate online.