30th August 2025
SERVICES
Service this week – Sunday 31st August
09:30 Tichborne – Benefice Holy Communion
16:00 Kilmeston – Fresh EXpression
Services next week – Sunday 7th September
10:15 Bramdean – Sunday Station
18:00 Cheriton – Holy Communion
Please note the Fresh Expression service in August will be held at Kilmeston on Sunday 31st August at 4pm, in a change from that shown in Church and Village centre pages.
NOTICES
SHARED SILENCE – an hour set aside for being silent and still in church. Our silence will be shared with the people of St. John’s, Winchester. All are welcome. Next session: Wednesday 10th September, 15:00, St. John the Baptist, St. John’s Street, Winchester.
Alton Bereavement Journey programme
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)
