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Readings for the Second
Sunday before Lent
Page numbers in the NIV pew Bibles
Communion Services
Proverbs 8. 1, 22-31, Page No. 642
Colossians 1. 15-20, Page No.1182
John 1. 1-14 Page No. 1063
FOR YOUR PRAYERS
Cotswold District Council,
our local councillors and leaders.
For all who live in Gray Road.
The panel and candidates involved this week in the appointment of
a new Diocesan Children’s and Families Officer.
PCC Secretaries and Treasurers preparing annual reports.
The families attending baptism preparation next Saturday.
Bethan Lewis and Sophie Isles as they prepare for travelling to
India.
William Piggin as he is baptized today at All Hallows, for his family, godparents and friends.
All who are unwell or recovering from illness including;
Richard Wrightson
Grace does not keep,
it is given for now not for cold storage.
Look back on your life,
you always received the Grace of the moment
but never a future instalment
Donagh O'Shea
Our Benefice Mission Statement
Growing in our relationship with God,
Caring for the whole Church Family,
Sharing the good news of Jesus in love and action.
Weekly news from
THE CHURNSIDE BENEFICE
SUNDAY
8th February
2nd Sunday
before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion
10.00am Morning Praise &
Baptism
10.00am Holy Communion
3.00pm Civic Service
6.00pm Songs of Praise
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WEDNESDAY
11th February
12 noon Midday Prayer
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THURSDAY
12th February
10.00am Holy Communion
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SATURDAY
14th February
10.00am Baptism Preparation
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SUNDAY
15th February
Sunday next
before Lent
10.00am Family Eucharist
10.00am Holy Communion
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SC – South Cerney CW - Cerney Wick Sidd - Siddington Pr—Preston
Morning Prayer is said each day in All Hallows at 8.30am. (Monday to Saturday).
Vicar:
Rev’d Canon David Bowers, The Vicarage, South Cerney,
Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5TP. Tel: 01285 860221
Curate: Rev’d Angela Austin Tel: 01285 860692
Church Office: Open Tues & Thurs. mornings
Clarks Hay, South Cerney, Cirencester, Glos. GL7 5UA.
Tel: 01285 862632 www.churnsidechurches.org.uk
Email: [email protected]
MINISTRY CONFERENCE
I will be back with you as you read this on Sunday, but as I write it I am at a
conference in San Antonio, Texas, on ministry development with representatives from the UK, U.S.A., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. It has
been a stimulating and interesting experience as we have shared experience
and insight together. It has been an interesting working environment also as
we are sharing the hotel with the convention of the Texas Cattle Association! I look forward to sharing more about the trip when I get back. David
PANCAKE RACES
Shove Tuesday 17th February 2015
The Annual Pancake Races in South Cerney will take place in Church Lane
on Tuesday 17th February starting at 3pm. There will be races for all ages
from preschool to adult. This is followed by refreshment and the giving of
small prizes in All Hallows Church. If you are racing don’t forget your pancake! If you do not want to run then come along and watch; it is a fun afternoon.
LENT COURSE
The Lent Course at South Cerney is called ‘Table Talk for Easter’ and is
based on a group of people sitting down to eat together and having a
conversation. Each week there will be a topic with a number of question
cards which will be placed on the table for people to select, not necessarily to answer themselves, but to keep the conversation going.
The topics for ‘Table Talk for Easter’ are:Hope: Can tomorrow be better than today?
Evil: Why do some people do evil things?
Justice: What does justice mean?
Forgiveness: Is forgiveness good for you?
Suffering: Why do bad things happen to good
people?
Death: Is this it?
The Lent Course starts on Wednesday 25th February at 7pm in All Hallows Church. A meal is served as part of this course. To help with the
catering please sign up on the sheet at the back of All Hallows Church.
LENT LUNCH
There will be a Lent Lunch in South Cerney Village Hall on Wednesday
18th March from 12 noon. This will be in aid of Christian Aid.
Please put this date in your diary.
CANDLEMAS
Last weekend All Hallows Church was beautifully decorated with 100s of
candles and lots of people came along, not only to look around but also to
enjoy the lovely cakes and scones. The weekend culminated with a very
lively yet prayerful Messy Candlemas.
Thank you to everyone who made the weekend such a great success:- to
Jenny and Carole, plus helpers, for organising the teas over the two days,
to Kathryn for the Bring and Buy, Anna and Christella for decorating the
church and Roger for candle lighting. Thank you to everyone who provided cakes and scones and also those who make candle arrangements.
Although the main aim of the weekend was for people to come and enjoy
a beautiful candle-lit church, over £400 was raised for church funds.
CANDLEMAS TEAS
We would like to say a sincere thank you to all of you who gave cakes,
scones, jam etc. and also to all the very willing helpers who worked extremely hard. We had a very successful two days .
Jenny Gardiner and Carole Wilkinson
EASTER MEMORIAL FLOWERS
Thank you Sheila, Olive, Judith and Penny for dealing
with the forms etc. during the Candlemas weekend. It is
very much appreciated. The forms are now at the back of
the church for anyone who would like to donate towards
the Easter flowers in memory of a loved one.
Jenny Gardiner
EXPERIENCE CHURCH
We have received a large number of thank-you letters from the children at Ann Edwards School. Do take time to read some of them.
They are in a turquoise folder at the back of church.
Graham James
HOMELESS
It is awful to be homeless at any time of the year but as we snuggle up
under a warm duvets in a nice centrally heated house bear in mind those
who are sleeping on the streets in this cold weather.
There is a project in Gloucester which needs your help – they would like:socks, hats, gloves and scarves, disposable razors, new underwear (large)
small sewing kits, tiny bottles of shampoo, shoe laces and pump action
torches. Anything you can provide will be a great help.
Please leave it at the back of All Hallows Church.