20th December 2024
SERVICES
Services this week – Sunday 22nd December
09:30 Cheriton – Holy Communion
15:00 Cheriton – Singalong-a-Handbells
16:00 Beauworth – Carol Service
Other Christmas Services
Christmas Eve Tuesday 24th December
15:00 – Crib Service at Cheriton
23:15 – Communion by Extension at Hinton Ampner
23:30 – Holy Communion at Cheriton
Christmas Day Wednesday 25th December
08:00 Tichborne- Holy Communion
09:30 Cheriton with Beauworth – Holy Communion
11:00 Kilmeston – Holy Communion
11:00 Bramdean – Communion by Extension
Wanted – Instrumentalists
Request for anyone who plays an instrument to come forward, as some of our Christmas services are currently without an organist. If you are interested to play some Carols in Church on Christmas Day, please contact the Rector – thank you.
Services next week – Sunday 29th December
11:00 Cheriton – Holy Communion
EVENTS
Cheriton Church Bells
The bells will ring late morning on Friday 20th December, in celebration of the life of Mina Crockford.
They will ring again on the afternoon of Saturday 21st December, after a Wedding Blessing in the church.
Epiphany Carols
A special Service of Epiphany Carols has just been announced, the Rector writes:-
Church in the Wood, at 15:00 on Sunday 12th January 2025 I’m delighted the Church in the Wood Trustees are of one mind to offer a special Epiphany Carols. This will be a special one-off service of Epiphany readings and singing of Epiphany Carols, to be held at 15:00 on Sunday 12th January 2025 – weather permitting! To allay any disappointment about the cancellation of our Christmas Carols, and to the greater glory of God, all are welcome to this very special service remembering the visitation of the Three Kings.
NOTICES
Read about our school children’s ‘Prayers take Flight’ peace-doves in Cheriton Church which have been featured in the diocese weekly newsletter.
Scroll through the newsletter for ‘early advent celebrations across the diocese’ to read about the project and see some amazing photographs.
SAVE THE DATE
The Benefice Away Day in Lent 2025 is planned for Saturday 8th March, at the Hospital of St Cross, Winchester. Further details will be available in the new year.
CHERITON CHURCHWARDENS
Cheriton PCC is looking for volunteers to fulfil the role of churchwarden/s. Please contact the Rector if you are interested. You do not have to live in Cheriton. Thank you.
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)
Do you want to help, or need help, this winter with food or fuel costs? Please see our poster below for a local way to help others and to find help for your household: Thank you
