3rd October 2025
SERVICES
Service this week – Sunday 5th October
10:15 Bramdean – Sunday Station
18:00 Cheriton – Holy Communion
Services next week – Sunday 12th October
09:30 Beauworth – Harvest Festival
11:00 Kilmeston – Holy Communion
11:00 Bramdean – Harvest Festival with Eco Church
18:00 Bramdean – Holy Communion
Sunday 19th October – Cheriton Holy Communion at 09:30hrs
In a change from published information in Church and Village, please note:- Revd Dr Peter Walker is no longer available to preach at this service.
Upcoming Harvest Festival Services
Beauworth – Sunday 12th October at 9:30am
Bramdean – Sunday 12th October at 11am, with Eco Church
Hinton Ampner – Sunday 19th October at 11am
Tichborne – Sunday 19th October at 3pm
Cheriton – Sunday 26th October at 9:30am
Kilmeston – Sunday 26th October at 11am
NOTICES
BELLRINGING AT CHERITON
There will be a group of visiting ringers on Saturday 4th October, ringing between 14:15 and 14:45 hours
BRAMDEAN HARVEST SUPPER
Saturday 4th October at 7pm, Bramdean Village Hall
HINTON AMPNER HARVEST FESTIVAL AND PICNIC
All Saints Church on Sunday 19th October at 11am followed by picnic style lunch at the flower farm. Lunch RSVP to rosebie@mandrmorton.co.uk
KILMESTON HARVEST SUPPER
Saturday 25th October in Kilmeston Village Hall. Good food, licensed bar (card sales only), raffle. £10 entry. Contact Rachel 771998, if you would like to attend. Harvest festival service next day Sun. 26th. Everyone welcome!
Alton Bereavement Journey programme – October
This will be held at The Alton Maltings Centre, 2 Maltings Close, GU341DT, on Monday evenings 7.30 – 9.30pm, starting on Monday 6th October and finishing on Monday 17th November. A suggested voluntary contribution of £20 is for the whole course and helps towards the cost of the materials, venue and refreshments. To find out more and to book a place, please email bereavement@potr-alton.co.uk or phone Wendy on 07514280362.
Summer 2024: +Rest in Peace Gary. Amen.
War in Ukraine
As the heart-breaking news of war in Ukraine becomes more horrific every day, we rightly ask ourselves “what can I do to help”? In a seemingly hardened world, thank you for your sensitivity towards the hurt and harm of others; for laying oneself open to love another person is the first victory.
Read Scripture
Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14.27
For in [Jesus] all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. Colossians 1.19-20
Jesus said “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.” John 14.16-17
Pray to God
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
O ALMIGHTY God, King of all kings, and Governor of all things, whose power no creature is able to resist, to whom it belongeth justly to punish sinners, and to be merciful to them that truly repent: Save and deliver us, we humbly beseech thee, from the hands of our enemies; abate their pride, asswage their malice, and confound their devices; that we, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore from all perils, to glorify thee, who art the only giver of all victory; through the merits of thy only Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Act in Power
- Examine your own intentions. Repent of any prejudice or selfishness that distorts your relationships with others, especially those in peril or debt. And receive God’s liberating forgiveness.
- Intercede for the voiceless by lobbying our government. Consider writing to your MP (https://www.flickdrummond.com/).
- Use your resources ethically. Ensure your own personal investments and business partnerships do not support warmongering nations.
- Reach out to Eastern European citizens who may be friends, colleagues, or staff. Listen to what they want to say. Celebrate their cultures, and make them welcome.
- Donate to the Disasters Emergency Committee Appeal for Ukraine (https://www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine-humanitarian-appeal)
