2nd May 2025
SERVICES
Service this week – Sunday 4th May
10:15 Bramdean – Sunday Station
18:00 Cheriton – Holy Communion
Services next week – Sunday 11th May
09:30 Bramdean – Holy Communion (BCP)
11:00 Kilmeston – Outdoor Worship, Please bring a folding chair or rug.
15:00 Church in the Wood – Hymns in the Wood
NOTICES
Next Sunday 11th May, at 11am: St Andrews, Kilmeston, Outdoor Worship.
A one-off service for all ages inspired by St Francis of Assisi. Pets welcome. Please bring a folding chair or rug.
Wednesday 7th May, Funeral of Lindsay BUSH 15:00hrs at Cheriton. By request of the family, all are welcome to the Funeral of Lindsay BUSH, to be held at 15:00 on Wednesday 7th May at St. Michael & All Angel’s, Cheriton. +May Lindsay rest in peace, and rise in glory.
BELLRINGING AT CHERITON to commemorate VE80
Monday 5th May, 2pm- 3pm
A visiting group of ringers, will be at Cheriton to ring the bells to commemorate VE80 on Monday afternoon, during the village fete.
Thursday 8th May, Cheriton, VE80
The Church Bells of Cheriton will be ringing out earlier than usual on Thursday evening from about 6:45pm as part of a National Ringing event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day. Eighty years ago church bells rang out in celebration after a few years of silence during WWII.
FRESH EXPRESSION – next service ‘Resurrection’ on Sunday 18th May, 4pm, Cheriton
SAVE THE DATE – Rectory open garden this year will be on Saturday 26th July
MUSICIANS WANTED – if you have some skill playing an instrument, eg piano, guitar, flute etc and would like to play in one of our Benefice Churches to accompany the hymn singing please contact the Rector.
VILLAGE FETES
Cheriton – Monday 5th May at 1:30pm on the Village Green
Bramdean – Saturday 10th May 2pm-4:30pm at Bramdean House Gardens, SO24 0JU
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)
