Pew Sheet for 7 August

8^TH SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY

Readings
Genesis 15.1–6; Hebrews 11.1–3, 8–16; Luke 12.32–40

Sunday Services

Thanks to the hard work of local volunteers, St Stephen’s Church is open every day of the week from around 9am until early evening or dusk. Please feel free to come inside the Church and spend some time of reflection, quiet or prayer.

We would also be delighted to see you at one of our services, with a chance to enjoy refreshments together afterwards.

Sunday Mass this month is on Sunday 7 August and Sunday 21 August starting at 10am – all are very welcome!
There are no midweek services in August. Our next Wednesday Mass will be on
Wednesday 14 September at 10:30am

We serve Refreshments in the Meeting Room after all services, please do join us!

Services during the week

Said Communion 2^nd Wednesdays 10.30 (followed by coffee in the meeting room)
Morning Prayer Daily livestream at 9.00 (weekdays)
You can join Morning Prayer online at: http://www.stpetersleck.org and via Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pipandjims. You can attend in person at P&J on Mondays, at St Christopher’s on Tuesdays and at St Peter’s on Thursdays.
Daily Hope a free phone line of hymns, reflections and prayers is still available on 0800 804 8044.

For Your Prayers

For all who work in the NHS, and essential workers
For all residents in care homes including Jean Haigh and Gary Hiscock
For all who are unwell including, Shirley, Joy, Gordon, Daphne, Christine, Polly and Mary Jackson.
Those who have died.

PRAY FOR UKRAINE

You can also donate to the DEC humanitarian appeal at:

https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal
or call 0370 60 60 900

PRAY FOR AFGHANISTAN

Please pray for peace and protection for the Afghan people who are facing great uncertainty and the threat of serious human rights abuses. Pray also for all who remain, for courage and protection. You can find more resources here: www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/prayer-afghanistan

To donate to the DEC emergency appeal, go to:

https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/afghanistan-crisis-appeal
or call 0370 60 60 610

NOTICES

PARISH DIARY

Sat 1 Oct Harvest Supper – details to follow
Sat 29 Oct 2-4pm Autumn Fair

Services from July onwards

There will be three Masses a month – the 1^st and 3^rd Sundays of the month at 10:00am, and the 2^nd Wednesday of the month at 10:30am.

MIDWEEK COMMUNION SERVICES across the South Cheltenham Team

Week 1: Wednesday 12noon at Pip and Jim’s
Week 2: Wednesday 10.30 at St Stephen’s
Week 3: Tuesday 10.30 at Warden Hill
Week 4: Wednesday 10.30 at St Peter’s
Week 5: No service

NB There are no midweek services during August – they will resume in September.

UKRANIAN FAMILY SUPPORT

Holy Apostles Church are setting up a social group for Ukranian families. If you would like to be involved, email churchoffice@holyapostles.org.uk. Please see details on our website Noticeboard .

All around us we see changing understandings of human identity, changing
patterns in relationships and families, changing sexual attitudes and activity.
What does it mean for followers of Jesus to walk in love, faith and holiness
today? The LLF course is a great opportunity to explore these subjects in a safe and encouraging environment, and will be running for 5 weeks on a Monday evening, 7.30-9pm, at St. Christopher’s beginning on 3rd October. Please email Liz Johnson know if you would like to attend:
parishofficeleck@gmail.com or you call/leave a message on 01242 513647. You can find out more about LLF by copying the following link into your browser: https://youtu.be/g7A3wt0jqZM.

ALPHA COURSE

Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that tackle some of life’s big questions and explore the basics of the Christian faith. It is designed primarily for people who aren’t churchgoers and attracts a diverse range of guests, including people of different ages and backgrounds, all with differing viewpoints. South Cheltenham churches are running Alpha on Tuesday evenings for 9 weeks at Emmanuel starting on Tuesday 20th September. We are looking for people who would be willing to be on the tea and coffee, dessert making and set-up teams. For more information or to sign up to volunteer please get in touch with Robert Atkin at rob@cnc.church or find out more at www.southcheltenham.church/alpha

Social Committee

We would like to revive the social committee. If anyone would be interested in being part of it, please speak to Sue and Jacqui for more information.

A NEW TEAM VICAR…

Revd Dr Sarah Haden was licensed as the Team Vicar of Emmanuel on Sunday 10th July on behalf of Bishop Rachel by Archdeacon Phil Andrew. Sarah takes on this role in addition to her role as Leader of Cheltenham Network Church.

FIRST AID TRAINING

We will be arranging a First Aid Training course in the South Cheltenham team and are looking for a rep from each church to attend. If you are interested in attending, please let Hazel Mace know hmaceuk@hotmail.co.uk.

SUMMER YOUTH ACTIVITIES at EMMANUEL

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHTS

The following movies are being shown, 8-10pm at Emmanuel: (£2 voluntary donation).

7 August – The Mitchells vs The Machines

Free snacks and drinks. Please contact hanna@yfcgloucestershire.co.uk for details.

BOARDGAME CLUB

Wednesdays 10am-12pm in Summer Holidays

Weekly boardgame club at Emmanuel Cheltenham for 7-16 year olds. Come along for drinks, snacks and boardgames. Places are free but limited book online via eventbrite: www.cheltboardgames.eventbrite.com

‘Learning to Listen’ Days/ Evenings

The South Cheltenham Team are restarting regular Quiet Days/Evenings.
The next 2 sessions are: Thurs 15 Sept 10am-3pm and Tue 15 Nov7–9pm.
These sessions are open to all and will take place in the Church Cottages. To book, email the Parish Office at parishofficeleck@gmail.com, or 01242 513647 and leave a message if it the office is unattended.

MEMORY CAFÉ at Pip and Jim’s

Pip & Jims are holding a Memory Café on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 2-4pm. The Café will provide a space for social contact over a cuppa and a piece of cake and is aimed at people suffering from memory loss and at their friends and carers. For further information or to offer help please speak to Peter Cottingham: info@pipandjims.org.uk(info@pipandjims.org.uk or 01242 522658).

Cheltenham Elim Food Bank

(seeded by The Trussell Trust)
Please donate an item or two from the list: washing up liquid, instant mash potato, toothpaste, long life fruit juice, shampoo, tomato ketchup, brown sauce, mayonnaise. Please place any donations in the Green box next to the font.