17th October 2024
SERVICES
Services this week – Sunday 20th October
09:30 Cheriton – Holy Communion
11:00 Hinton Ampner – Harvest Festival
Services next week –
09:30 Cheriton – Harvest Festival
11:00 Kilmeston – Holy Communion
11:00 Bramdean – Patronal Festival
18:00 Hinton Ampner – Benefice All Souls
Upcoming Services of note:-
Friday 1st November – All Saints Day
12:30 Cheriton – Holy Communion
Sunday 10th November – Remembrance Sunday
10:45 Cheriton – Remembrance Service
10:45 Bramdean – Remembrance Service
18:00 Bramdean – Holy Communion
Sunday 17th November – Fresh Expression
16:00 Cheriton – A new form of evangelical style service for the Benefice’.
NOTICES
Bellringing at Cheriton – Saturday 19th October
There will be some visiting ringers at Cheriton, with ringing from noon to 12:45pm. Extra Practice night– Wednesday 30th October, 19:30- 21:00hrs. This is a district practice session, with experienced ringers from the local area attending.
All Souls service – Sunday 27th October, 18:00hrs Hinton Ampner
Please add the of any dearly departed you wish to be remembered to the list as there is a compete revision this year and previous names will not be carried forward, – Thank you. There is a form for this purpose provided at the back of each church.
Advent Thoughtful Tuesdays – commences 19th November
These discussions will return in November for a series of Advent Thoughtful Tuesdays at the Pots: from 18:00, beginning Tuesday 19th November, and continuing on 3rd December and 17th December.
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.
EVENTS
Hinton Ampner Harvest lunch – Sunday 20th October
To be hosted at The Flower Packing Shed Flower Packing Shed, Joan’s Acre Lane, Hinton Ampner, SO24 0LF will follow the 11am service at Hinton Church. We really hope you can join in, if possible kindly RSVP to Rosebie Morton rosebie@mandrmorton.co.uk as it helps us work out catering requirements.
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
