1st August 2025
SERVICES
Service this week – Sunday 3rd August
10:15 Bramdean – Sunday Station
18:00 Cheriton – Holy Communion
Services next week – Sunday 10th August
09:30 Bramdean – Holy Communion
11:00 Kilmeston – Holy Communion
15:00 Church in the Wood – Evensong
WEDDING BANNS
Banns to be read at Cheriton at 18:00 hours
I publish the banns of marriage between Frances Margaret GRIFFITHS (PMD) and Christopher SMITH (PMD) both of the parish of Ss Simon and Jude, Bramdean; to be married at All Saints Hinton Ampner, by qualifying connection. This is for the first time of asking. If any of you know any reason in law why they may not marry each other you are to declare it.
NOTICES
BELLRINGING
There are visiting bellringers at Tichborne (2:15- 3pm) and at Cheriton (3:15-4pm) on Saturday 2nd August.
‘A Celebration of Gypsy Poetry & Music’ at Church in the Wood, at 15:00, on Saturday 2nd August.
Local resident, Raine Geoghegan, a renowned internationally published gypsy poet, will perform her written works alongside the music of the harp for this special event. All welcome.
GOSPEL IN THE GARDENS
‘Gospel in Gardens’, to be held on Wednesday evenings in August, beginning 18:30hrs – 19:30hrs
This is not prayer or a discussion group, but a reading group. Dates and Venues:-
Cheriton Cottage, Cheriton – 6th August: The Gospel of Matthew
Sevington, Tichborne – 13th August: The Gospel of Mark
Dean House, Kilmeston – 20th August: The Gospel of Luke
Lane End Farmhouse, Longwood – 27th August: The Gospel of John
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.
Wednesday 13th August, 15:00, at St. John the Baptist, St. John’s Street, Winchester
Wednesday 10th September, 15:00, Ss. Simon & Jude’s, Bramdean
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)
