25th July 2024
SERVICES
Services this week – Sunday 28th July
09:30am Beauworth Patronal service, including Holy Communion celebrated with Cheriton.
11:00am Kilmeston -Holy Communion (CW)
11:00am Bramdean – Morning Worship.
Services next week – Sunday 4th August
10:15am Bramdean – Sunday Station
18:00hrs Cheriton – Holy Communion
NOTICES
WEDDING BANNS
Banns to be read at Beauworth at 09:30 hrs
I publish the banns of marriage between Alexandra Laren KENNEDY (single) and Charles Matthew CHEYNEY (single) both of the parish of St Michael and All Angel’s, Cheriton.
This is for the second time of asking. If any of you know any reason in law why they may not marry each other you are to declare it.
CHERITON CHOIR
With the probability of one of the singers being un-able to rejoin the Cheriton Church choir in the foreseeable future, the 9.30am service on 25th August will be the choir’s last service. It will be a joyful one and a celebration of Eva Blacker’s contribution to the church and choir.
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
Thoughtful Tuesdays, next gathering this coming Tuesday 30th July.
Thoughtful Tuesdays: from 18:00 at The Flower Pots pub. An open opportunity for anyone to come and pull up a chair, share a pint with the Rector, and ask knotty questions: ‘why do bad things happen?’, ‘what is prayer?’, or ‘what is the old testament all about anyway?’ Answers not promised, only listening, and further questions in faith!
In Silence my Soul Awaits : A ‘Contemplative Hour’ silent prayer meeting
Next Meeting this Wednesday 31st July at St Johns the Baptist, Winchester. All welcome! Future date – 18th September at Bramdean.
Saturday 17th August – Rectory Open Garden from 2pm-4pm
Gospel in the Gardens – four evenings, four gospels, four gardens.
Thursdays in August – A series of gatherings in gardens across the Benefice with an opportunity to read and hear the four gospels. Thursdays 18:00 to 19:30. If you can, please bring an outdoor chair.
August 8th at Bramdean House, SO24 0JU, August 15th at Cheriton Cottage, SO24 0PR, August 22nd at Manor Farm House, Beauworth, SO24 0NZ and August 29th at Lane End Farmhouse, Longwood, SO24 1JU.
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
